Sick (1961) 21

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Cover by Jack Davis. Stories and art by Jack Davis, Bob Powell, Dick Ayers, Vic Martin, Al Hastings, Richard Doxsee, Caracu, Dee Caruso and Bill Levine. Sometimes listed as Vol. 3 No. 7. One of the more successful MAD mimics, created by comics legend Joe Simon, featuring an array of comedic talent. Crestwood/Feature was the first of several publishers. Sick's parodies of two landmark TV shows: The Steve Allen Show and the original Tonight Show. A dictator discovers the downside of too many yes-men. Sick shows what might happen if American comic strips like Superman and Joe Palooka were converted for syndication in other countries, like Israel and China. Plus stories with art by MAD legend Jack Davis and DC's Dick Ayers. And a cover by Davis. Great Love Scenes; Late Night TV; What's My Salary?; Sicknificant News of the World; TV Commercial; Sick's Sickest Comic; Sick, Sick World; The Dictator; Historical Heroes; Flood Hits New York; Movie Review: The Longest Day; News Briefs; American Comics Overseas; Place the Face; Inventor's Agent; Presidential Stamps; Amateur Hour Wrap-up; Ripcord; Phony Interviews; Great Moments in Girl Scouting. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.