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. CHECK OUT THE KICKSTARTER Spook Streetz link
“I wanted to bring Hip Hop styled
comedy to the world of comic books. I enjoyed EC comics like MAD magazine,
Tales from the Crypt, Weird Science and there 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
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. He
continued “I believe laughter is the most potent antidote to stress and
anxiety. Studies show that laughter lowers cortisol, boosts endorphins, and
strengthens the immune system. With stress ranked among the top 5 causes of
death in America—responsible for over 60% of illnesses—humor isn’t just
uplifting; it's life-saving. That’s why I’ve fully embraced my sense of humor
and comedy—not as entertainment, but as a force for healing.”
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 2006. The goal is to produce works of literature and film which
inspire and provoke progressive thought while maximizing entertainment and
enjoyment.
