National Lampoon Magazine#57

National Lampoon Magazine #57

Name: National Lampoon Magazine #57
Brand: Twenty First Century / Heavy Metal / National Lampoon

Apr 1983 · Twenty First Century / Heavy Metal / National Lampoon · 2.00 USD

“John Z. De Lorean's Tales of Capital Formation”

"John Z. De Lorean's Tales of Capital Formation" is a sharp, satirical short story by Charlie Rodrigues, who handles every aspect of the artwork and lettering with a distinct, deadpan flair. The tale follows Ray, who tries to make life easier for his companion Joe by getting him roller skates—only to find Joe mysteriously vanish after being left briefly at a bar. A 2.00 USD comic in 1983, this issue blends absurdist humor with a quietly unsettling edge, all drawn and written in one creator’s unmistakable style.

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writer, artist, inker, letterer Charlie Rodrigues

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writer, artist, inker, letterer Charlie Rodrigues

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Ray gets Joe some roller skates so he can take him along without having to carry him. Ray takes Joe to a bar, but when he leaves him alone for a moment, propped against the bar, Joe's gone when he returns.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).