Don Martin slaat koppig door #7

MAD's Don Martin Slaat Koppig Door

"MAD's Don Martin Slaat Koppig Door" (MAD's Don Martin Stubbornly Hammers On/Keeps Going) is the seventh Dutch paperback collection dedicated to the unique and uproarious artistry of Don Martin, one of MAD Magazine's most iconic and beloved cartoonists. The title itself is a clever pun, playing on the idea of stubborn persistence ("koppig doorgaan") and the act of striking or hammering ("slaat door"), which perfectly complements the cover illustration.

The front cover prominently features a classic Don Martin character, identifiable by his distinctive facial features and exaggerated proportions, dressed as a blacksmith. He is in the act of hammering a peculiar, lumpy object on an anvil, creating a shower of sparks. This imagery is a visual metaphor for Don Martin's relentless and often absurd humor, suggesting he "hammers on" with his comedic creations, even if they appear nonsensical to some. The overall design immediately signals the book's content as a collection of his distinctive visual gags and sound effects.

The back cover further reinforces the theme with a playful, rhyming blurb that doubles as a sales pitch for Don Martin's unique brand of humor. It reads: "Meer HERSENSCHUDDING Van Mad's Madste! Man Met De Hamer! Laat Zijn Verhitte Geest Je Zenuwen Smeden Als Ze Heet Zijn Je Koelt Niet Af want..." (More CONCUSSION From Mad's Maddest! Man With The Hammer! Let His Heated Spirit Forge Your Nerves When They Are Hot You Don't Cool Off because...). This text highlights the "concussive" impact of Martin's humor and portrays him as a master craftsman of comedy, forging laughs with his "heated spirit." It's a typical MAD approach, using hyperbolic language to describe the intense and often jarring effect of their satire. The repetition of the main title and the prominent display of the cover art on the back ensure immediate recognition.

Price (Original):

• f. 4,95 (Dutch Guilders)
• BF. 85 (Belgian Francs)