The Eggs-Rated Mad #58
In "The Zing," two cunning con artists execute a high-stakes scheme against a ruthless crime boss, fueled by revenge for the murder of their partner. Written by Arnie Kogen and brought to life with sharp, exaggerated flair by artist Mort Drucker, this 1981 satire flips the script on classic caper tropes with a wild, deadpan twist. The cover, by Jack Rickard, captures the mischievous tension of the moment with a perfectly timed punchline in pencil and ink.
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In a parody of the film "The Sting," two con men run an elaborate con on a crime boss in retaliation for the killing of one of the men's partner.
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