From the inventive mind of Jeff Carroll comes Spoof Streetz, a bold, laugh-out-loud comic series that flips pop culture on its head. With a sharp Black and people-of-color lens, this collection dives into everything from viral internet madness to blockbuster absurdities. Inspired by Mad Magazine, Wild ’N Out, Key & Peele, and Chappelle’s Show, Spoof Streetz delivers edgy satire and social commentary with unapologetic humor. Inside, you’ll meet a Black superhero grappling with America’s racial reality, Wild’N Out cast members fighting off a zombie outbreak, a flat-earther athlete taken to the planet’s edge, and a fierce, no-nonsense matriarch and her friends trying to cook a soul food feast gone hilariously wrong. Aimed at teens and young adults, this is comedy with a conscience—raw, real, and ridiculously fun.
“I wanted to bring Hip Hop-style comedy to the world of comic books. I enjoyed EC comics like MAD magazine, Tales from the Crypt, Weird Science, and their other genre comics. After a funny story called The Ass Doctor in CyberFunk Streetz got strong reactions, I knew I had something. People told me how funny it was, and I thought, Wow, I can do a comic with funny stories. Spoof Streetz is my book of funny stories, but I have a comic of space stories and an anthology of crime stories in the works. I’ve done two Horror Streetz comics, and I have another Horror Streetz as well,” said Jeff Carroll of his work.
Genre comics exploded in popularity during the 1940s and 1950s, covering horror, crime, sci-fi, and satire. EC Comics led the charge with bold, adult-themed storytelling that challenged social norms. Faced with censorship, many publishers folded or shifted formats, like Mad, which became a magazine to evade the Comics Code. These comics paved the way for socially aware storytelling and inspired generations of creators in film, television, and literature.
EC Comics, revived by William Gaines, became famous in the 1950s for bold horror, crime, and sci-fi stories. In 1952, Gaines and Harvey Kurtzman launched Mad, a satirical comic that took off with its Superman parody. To avoid censorship, Mad became a magazine in 1955, securing creative freedom. It went on to influence generations of comedians and writers, becoming one of America’s most iconic humor publications.
Hip Hop Comix N Flix is a publishing and film Production Company that was opened in 2006. The goal is to produce works of literature and film that inspire and provoke progressive thought while maximizing entertainment and enjoyment.
Jeff Carroll is an award-winning filmmaker, comic book creator, and sci-fi writer known for pioneering Hip Hop horror and socially conscious genre storytelling. He’s written over 15 books, produced six films, and created acclaimed comics like FangerNails and The Last Harlemite. His work has appeared in major Black sci-fi anthologies and festivals, and he continues to amplify diverse voices through media, education, and cultural panels.
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