SUNDAY FUNNIES WITH KERRY CALLEN!
By KERRY CALLEN
Last week, I showed you my Aquaman Funnies from 2019’s MAD #6.
Today, let’s take a look at my Joker Funnies from MAD #10.
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They say if you have to explain a joke, then it’s not a good joke. But, I will mention the squirting mustard bottle in “The Hardy-Har Side” is supposed to represent Joker’s acid-shooting lapel flower. Most people catch the croissant batarang.
I thought of the “Harlie” gag one day while driving. I was trying to use the time to think of Joker jokes, but my mind kept wandering. I was thinking of all the stuff I needed to do around the house. I then realized I could maybe use it in a strip! (Yes, it’s a little dark.)
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KERRY CALLEN spent much of his career as an artist and art director, developing product for Hallmark, but has also dabbled in comics for many years. As a freelancer, he creates work for a range of needs, spanning from Mad Magazine to children illustrations. He has two graphic novels available on Amazon worldwide, Halo and Sprocket: The Definitive Collection, as well as Dirtnap: Mystic Spit.
July 19, 2026
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I’m glad you did. I got to enjoy the strip/joke twice! Classic Far Side.