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Battlestar Garlictica (CRACKED magazine Galactica parody - COMPLETE STORY) page 05

Artist: John Severin (All)

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Title:	Battlestar Garlictica (CRACKED magazine Galactica parody - COMPLETE STORY) page 05
Artist:	John Severin (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Complete Story
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,992
Likes on CAF:	0 1
Comments:	1
Added to Site:	12/21/2012
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A lot of the 'gags' in this strip are what one might expect from CRACKED or MAD - cheap & easy pokes at the genre in general.

"Hey, look! it's Spock in the background!" >reader yawns<

"Let's have them land on the Planet of the Apes!" >reader glances at watch<

I think the humor resonates a bit more when the writers actually poke at the original Battlestar material - Vipers making 'ptui' sounds as they launch, and a sly reference to the notorious overuse of spaceship stock footage (yes, folks, again!). That brings a smile.

What really brings a smile is the astounding art by unsung hero John Severin. Note that while Marvel comics didn't have the rights to the actor's likenesses, CRACKED had no such limitations, as they could presumably enjoy protection as a parody. Huh.

I am STRONGLY on the lookout for the MAD MAGAZINE parody version of this property.

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frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 12/21/2012

Severin is one of the greats! nice page!!!

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