Plop! #22

Plop! was launched by DC Comics in 1973 as a foray into the realm of absurdist, satirical horror-humor, heavily influenced by the success of MAD magazine. Edited by Joe Orlando, the series was designed to provide a home for bizarre, tongue-in-cheek stories that pushed the boundaries of the traditional Comics Code Authority. The twenty-second issue, released in 1976, maintains the anthology format that defined the run, prioritizing surreal narratives and dark comedy over DC's typical superhero fare.

The aesthetic of the series relied heavily on the distinct, often grotesque artistic contributions of legends like Basil Wolverton, Wally Wood, and Sergio Aragonés. In issue number 22, the creative team continued their tradition of collaborating on strange, offbeat vignettes that aimed to unsettle readers as much as they aimed to amuse. While the series did not achieve the same mainstream longevity as some of its contemporaries, it is remembered today by collectors as a notable experimental period for DC during the bronze age of comics.