National Lampoon May 1977 Gay Ish issue cover with Queen Kong gorilla in lipstick and hoop earrings

National Lampoon Magazine — May 1977 (Gay Ish Issue)

$32.00
Sale price  $32.00 Regular price  $38.00
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National Lampoon May 1977 Gay Ish issue cover with Queen Kong gorilla in lipstick and hoop earrings

National Lampoon Magazine — May 1977 (Gay Ish Issue)

$32.00
Sale price  $32.00 Regular price  $38.00

The May 1977 "Gay Ish" issue of National Lampoon features a richly painted King Kong parody cover: a massive gorilla — Queen Kong — wearing red lipstick and gold hoop earrings, cradling a terrified man in her enormous hand against a lush jungle backdrop. The illustration is detailed, dramatic, and completely committed to the bit.

The cover lines are a masterclass in sustained wordplay: Froots — An Oral History, Better Homes and Closets, Elton's John, and Special Appearance: Arnold Schwarzenegger in Selected Shorts. Every single one is a pun. Not one of them misses. The Lampoon firing on all cylinders.

A visually striking and conceptually sharp issue from the magazine's mid-run. Bagged and boarded, solid condition. Sold as-is.

  • National Lampoon, May 1977
  • "The Humor Magazine" — $1.25 cover price
  • Queen Kong parody cover
  • Bagged and boarded
  • Vintage collectible magazine, sold as-is
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