Mad Max (AKA Brainy Brian): The second original series of The Garbage Pail Kids toned the horror elements down in a major way. It wasn’t a very offensive run, and there weren’t all too many nods to the genre. But Mad Max was one of the very few who delivered the goods: his brain. What to do now?
Slain Wayne (AKA Ventilated Vinnie): Wow. How did this one get a pass for public release? Look at that image and tell me that’s not mortifying. We’ve got a fellow – who looks just dark enough to question his potential ethnicity) tied up, blind folded… and lined up for a fucking firing range! Way to wind series two down with a bang.
Stuck Chuck (AKA Pinned Lynn): We need to start teaching our children about voodoo shit at an early age. Topps new it damn near 30 years ago. This twisted little image forces the innocent little one in all of us to feel just a little shitty. Look at the expression on that poor doll’s face. I do admit to loving that death grip though.
Grim Jim (AKA Beth Death): Nah, there’s nothing creepy about this one. It does however tap the same nerve that Weird Wendy tapped. And, in another run that saw the series veer in a more conservative direction, the genre love is appreciated.
Mugged Marcus (AKA Kayo’d Cody): Just look at this picture for a second and study the details of the illustration. Take in each subtle distinction. Now close your eyes and think about what Mugged Marcus looks like. He looks like Chucky got abducted by Cenobites who made an attempt to mimic Dr. Frankenstein’s work!
