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Sick (1961) 39

  • Issue #39
    Sick (1961) 39

    Stories and art by Angelo Torres, Joe Simon, Jack Sparling, Woody Kimbrell, Arnoldo Franchioni, Paul Laikin, Jim Atkins, and Vic Martin. Sometimes listed as Vol. 5 No. 7 (the second Vol. 5 No. 7, after issue 37). 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. A parody of Spaghetti Westerns, and Sick mascot Huckleberry Fink on Success, featuring art by future MAD artist Angelo Torres. Huckleberry Fink tries to awaken a sleeping princess with a kiss. A 9-page parody of Down Beat magazine. Plus a cigarette-ad parody by Captain America co-creator (and Sick creator/editor) Joe Simon. People We Can Do Without; Foreign Westerns; Sleeping Beauty; A Sick Tour of Bathrooms; TV Scenes Worth Waiting for; Soap Operas for Other Members of the Family; Johnny Cool; Sick, Sick World; Funnier Rear Ends for Truckers; Sillyettes; Future Trends in Modern Art; Darn Beat; Preview of New Dance Crazes; Status Symbols for Non-Status People; Rodeo Rider; Simon Sez: Know Paul Laikin; Huckleberry Fink on Success; Tallyho; OP Eye Chart. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.