Matt Furie, the creator of Pepe the Frog, isn't letting his brainchild go without a fight. He's returning with a new character that combines Pepe with MAD mascot Alfred E. Neuman. This new frog appears in a full-page illustration in MAD's latest issue, set for digital release on Friday. The scene depicts the frog in a moonlit swamp with sinister creatures lurking in the background. Furie's work reflects on the irony of Pepe, a carefree character, becoming a symbol of hate. Inspired by the swamps near his family's home in Florida, Furie highlights their importance as a refuge for wildlife.