Cracked STAR WARS Art by John Severin

This original 1980 Cracked magazine cover art by the legendary John Severin seems even more appropriate today, with the new Star Wars film poised to set box office and merchandising records in the next few weeks. Enjoy!

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1978) CRACKED Art by Severin

Cracked magazine artistic mainstay, John Severin, renders the mighty Battlestar Galactica - and a squadron's worth of deftly-executed Viper fighters - on this classic parody cover. As I have said before, I always preferred Cracked to Mad when I was a Star Kid, and Severin's incredibly detailed art was the main reason. Although he no doubt had photo reference, I can't think of a more accurate and detailed drawing of the Colonial warship in comics - certainly not in Marvel's series.

If I recall correctly, Cracked's janitor mascot was Sylvester P. Smythe, right?

The EMPIRE Strikes CRACKED

Here are a couple of Cracked magazine covers from 1980 featuring the great John Severin's interpretation of The Empire Strikes Back phenomenon. As I have said before, I always preferred Cracked to Mad when I was growing up, and Severin's art was the main reason.