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This post relates to: Robert Kirkman, Michael Allred, Invincible, Madman

Here's this week's IMAGE Comic sneak peaks.  Topping the list is my favorite, the snappiest hero around, Madman!  Issue 9 is basically one long panel.  Check out the pages below (click on the images to get a bigger look).  This is why I love Mike Allred so much.  He's always willing to take a chance and try something different.










MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #9
story MICHAEL ALLRED, art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED & LAURA ALLRED


32 PAGES, FC, $2.99


An advanced Alien civilization has engineered a mind boggling secret headquarters in Snap City for Frank "Madman" Einstein and the surviving members of the Atomics Super Group. A celebratory party may be in the making, but something sinister is part of the new decor. Is it "curtains" for Frank and the gang? Haunt your local comic shop this march and be the first in line to find out.







































INVINCIBLE #50
story ROBERT KIRKMAN, art RYAN OTTLEY, CORY WALKER & BILL CRABTREE, cover RYAN OTTLEY & VAL STAPLES


48 PAGES, FC, $4.99


It’s all been building to this. After five long years, the best superhero comic book in the universe has reached its monumental FIFTIETH ISSUE! Invincible and Cecil Stedman face off and after this issue, nothing will ever be the same. Also in this issue, Science Dog returns in an all-new back-up story... and the ORIGIN OF CECIL STEDMAN!












AFTER THE CAPE II: ALL FALLS DOWN TPB
story HOWARD WONG & JIM VALENTINO, art & cover SERGIO CARRERA

112 PAGES, BW, $12.99

How far can one man fall? How long does it take before ones bad life choices reap their consequences? Just when he thought things couldn't get any worse... they do! And Ethan Falls, former hero, loses the one thing that was more important to him than life itself.

Collecting the second hit miniseries AFTER THE CAPE II, plus tons of extras, this is a MUST-READ book!

Collects AFTER THE CAPE II #1-3












CHARLATAN BALL #1
story JOE CASEY, art & cover ANDY SURIANO

24 PAGES, FC, $2.50

WELCOME TO THE BALL!
Meet Chuck Amok, a down-and-out stage magician pumping the sleaze 'n' peanut circuit. When he and his trusty rabbit, Caesar, are transported to a reality where magic actually works… Chuck’s showbiz compulsions take on a whole new meaning. But why was this wayward chucker picked? Only the vile Demon Empty knows for sure! Take your comic book rulebook and tear it up, y'all! This is graphic fiction on shrooms, True Believer!













CRAWL SPACE, VOL. 1: XXXOMBIES TPB
story RICK REMENDER, TONY MOORE & KIERON DWYER, art & cover KIERON DWYER

96 PAGES, FC, $12.99

1977, with hopes of paying off his debit to a ruthless mob boss, sleazy porn producer Wong Hung Lau gathers a bevy of adult stars for a sequestered weekend of film making. However, when they emerge days later, they discover a zombie plague has overrun a now-quarantined Los Angeles.

Collects CRAWL SPACE #1-4

RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES









JACK STAFF #17
story, art, & cover PAUL GRIST
32 PAGES, FC, $3.50


NOW MONTHLY!
Introducing Castletown’s newest hero: The Butler! But will he be enough to stop Shock running riot in the city streets?












SCREAMLAND #4 (OF 5)
story HAROLD SIPE, art & cover HECTOR CASANOVA

32 PAGES, FC, $2.99

In the finest tradition of Rock Hudson, America's favorite vampire lady-killer is anything but. After decades of dodging certain... questions, the Count comes face-to-face with crack entertainment reporter Bob Berger. In a career-spanning interview on the set of HOLLYWOOD NOW! No closet will be left unopened! Will decades of meticulously crafted public image go up in flames? This is our gay issue and we're very proud of it.












THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS, VOL. 1: HERE COME THE SPIDERS GN
story MARK ANDREW SMITH art & cover DAN HIPP

300 PAGES, BW, $19.99

The world's greatest rock 'n roll adventure band makes their original graphic novel debut With girl-magnet Biff on guitar and vocals, tough guy Stevo on bass, and four-eyed genius Gabe on drums - not to mention their mythical Mexican wrestler genie, El Campeon - the Amazing Joy Buzzards hop from one fast-paced adventure to the next, living life to the fullest! As their world tour commences, their battle with the nefarious Spider Syndicate gets into full swing with the fate of the world in the balance!











WILDGUARD: INSIDER #2 (OF 3)
story TODD NAUCK, art TODD NAUCK, RAY-ANTHONY HEIGHT, & JOEY MASON, cover TODD NAUCK


32 PAGES, FC, $3.50


Superstar artist TODD NAUCK (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Teen Titans) brings his popular made-for-TV super team, WildGuard, up close for an “insider” look! The collection of the exclusive WildGuard Internet comic strips continues with the next 20 strips collected here for the very first time! Also this issue, during an appearance on a late night talk show, Lily Hammer is haunted by her past. The fan favorite “Where Are They Now?” feature continues spotlighting rejected contenders, Astro-Girl and Power Temp!












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This post relates to: Jay Faerber, Michael Allred, Madman

Ooh, I'd love to get my hands on that Madman issue...

Image Comics' Pacific Northwest bred heroes, MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS and GEMINI, celebrate Emerald City Comic Con with exclusive covers not to ever be made available anywhere else!

"Emerald City Comic Con is my hometown convention," GEMINI co-creator and writer Jay Faerber said. "Debuting my newest creation there, with an exclusive cover nonetheless, was too perfect an opportunity to pass up."

MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #8 is also a starting point for the veteran hero, as Frank Einstein's backstory acts as a jumping point for readers old and new. To celebrate, the Emerald City Comic Con variant is a throw back for Frank's very first appearance in Caliber's CREATURES FROM THE ID #1. The GEMINI cover, all-new illustration by series co-creator and artist Jon Sommariva, displays the unique dual nature of Faerber's all-new sleeper super-agent. A select few of each cover will be given away at the IMAGE COMICS SHOW, featuring Faerber, WALKING DEAD creator Robert Kirkman and ELEPHANTMEN's Richard Starkings.

MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS creator Mike Allred added, "There's a lot of buzz up here in the Pacific Northwest for the Emerald City Comic Con and since I wasn't able to attend this year, I still wanted to do something very special. I hope folks will get a big kick out this."

The Emerald City Comic Con will take place May 10th and 11th at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. More information on both covers can be found at the Image Comics booth, #602. In addition, THE IMAGE COMICS SHOW will be on Saturday in Panel Room B from 3-4 PM.

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This post relates to: Madman, Michael Allred

Ooooh, my absolute favorite.  I love Madman.  Whenever a new issue comes out, I feel like it's my birthday.  I cannot give this a higher recommendation.  Between Mike Allred's witty writing and art and Laura Allred's colors, you can't go wrong.  Here is your chance to catch up to what Madman's been doing.  If you've ever wondered who he was or what he was about, don't miss this issue.  There is a movie in the works too.  Mike Allred's buddy, Robert Rodriguez (you may have heard of him...) is working on it.  So do yourself a favor and read up on your next favorite character before the movie is made.  You don't want to miss out on this.

May's Madman Atomic Comics #8 invites you to hop on board the ginchiest superhero comic book around around!


20 March, 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - Fresh off his adventure in space, Madman returns to Earth in MADMAN ATOMICS COMICS #8, the perfect jumping on point for any reader new to Snap City!


"MADMAN ATOMICS COMICS' first arc wrapped up an awful lot of threads I've had going since Frank first hit the scene," Allred said. "In a way, issue #8 is an all-new beginning, completely accessible to brand new readers, yet continues a lot for the veteran fans."


MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS' debut arc featured the long-awaited 'Madman in Space' storyline, finally revealing the truth of Frank's destiny with The Four, all through a soul searching jaunt in the farthest reaches of our galaxy. Allred's return to MADMAN came widely praised right out of the gate, featuring acclaimed issues such as issue three, "Swiped from Dimension X".


Allred explained, "The first arc got an awful lot of ideas finally out of my system, like issue three, basically cleaning the palette for what's to come. I'm very excited to offer readers the opportunity to jump on board."


MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #8 (NOV072047), a 32-page comic for $2.99, will be in stores May 2008. Fans attending Washington's Emerald City Comic Con May 10th and 11th can purchase a limited edition convention exclusive, featuring an homage to Frank Einstein's first appearance in the pages of CREATURES OF THE ID.

If only I lived in Washington to get the convention exclusive issue...

 

 

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This post relates to: Madman, Michael Allred

If you know me (or have read one of my past blogs) you know I love Madman.  This is just great stuff.  I won't be getting it since I have the single issues and the $100+ Gargantua hardcover.  But if you're in a comic store (or book store) that has a copy of this, flip through it.  Chances are you'll want to pick  it up.

MADMAN, VOL. 2 TP
story MIKE ALLRED
art & cover MIKE & LAURA ALLRED

328 PAGES, FC, $17.99

The classic adventures of Frank "Madman" Einstein continue with a
lesson in alien love and lust between Zenelle and Mott from the
planet Hoople, A murder mystery on the high seas, a robot rebellion
to write home about and the first comic book appearance of FRANK
MILLER and GEOF DARROW’s Big Guy in a crossover spectacular.

Collects MADMAN COMICS #1-11

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This post relates to: Madman, Astroman

This will absolutely be the first comic I read on Wednesday.

MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #4
story MICHAEL ALLRED, art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED & LAURA ALLRED

32 PAGES, FC, $2.99

Has Frank "Madman" Einstein found his way out of his multi-
dimensional funk? Can he hope to find his way back to the original
reality? Will he be able to program his universal remote so he can
find all his favorite TV shows? Some of these questions just may be
answered in this groundbreaking (and dimension-breaking) issue!

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This post relates to: Madman, Laura Allred, Michael Allred

Man, is this going to be the best Wednesday ever?  I've been waiting for this monstrous book since February.  Yeah it's gonna cost a lot but it's going to be worth it!

MADMAN GARGANTUA HC
story MIKE ALLRED
art & cover MIKE ALLRED

852 PAGES - FC - $125.00 - LTD S&N ED $150.00

With the all-new MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS launching in April, MIKE ALLRED
and Image Comics are proud to present Frank Einstein’s earlier
exploits, complete in one gargantuan volume! From MADMAN to MADMAN
ADVENTURES to MADMAN COMICS – it’s all here, complete and
unabridged in one of our snazziest hardcover collections yet. Whether
you’re a new visitor to Snap City or a longtime fan of its most
famous hero, this 852-page tome is guaranteed to rock your socks off!
This item will be limited to 2500 copies and will not be reprinted in
this format.

Also available in a signed and numbered edition signed by MIKE ALLRED
and strictly limited to 300 copies.

COLLECTS MADMAN #1-3, MADMAN ADVENTURES #1-3 and MADMAN COMICS #1-20,
plus the MADMAN SUPER KING-SIZE GROOVY SPECIAL and huge batch of
bonus material and surprises!

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This post relates to: Madman, Joe, Mr. Excitement, Michael Allred, Laura Allred

Wednesday's gonna be a good day!!

MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #3
story MICHAEL ALLRED
art & cover MICHAEL & LAURA ALLRED

32 PAGES - FC - $2.99

”SWIPED FROM DIMENSION X!”
Frank Einstein must run the gauntlet through multiple realities in
various comic strip and comic book universes in a story you’ll have
to see to believe! Will Frank make it back to Snap City? Or will he
settle into a new world and just try to make the best of it?

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This post relates to: Madman, Joe, Mr. Excitement

Ooooh, I cannot wait for this.  Just in time for my birthday.  I absolutely love Madman.  I could go on, but I suppose I should just get to the preview.  It's some pretty trippy stuff.

MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #2
story MIKE ALLRED
art & cover MIKE & LAURA ALLRED

32 PAGES
FC
$2.99

Frank "Madman" Einstein has found himself in an alien dimension with
more questions than answers. The big questions:
Will he ever see the love of his new life, Josephine Lombard ever
again? And more importantly, did she ever really even exist? Or has
she only ever been a figment of his throbbing brain? Frank must
begin a maze-like journey in order to find his way back to the "Snap
City" universe. Mr. Excitement, Frank's childhood hero, makes his
ghostly official debut. Thrills, chills, and spills await you!

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This post relates to: Madman, Laura Allred, Michael Allred

Sweet!  What have I been saying.  This is great stuff.  Yeah I'm gonna be a sucker and buy the new cover.

Mike Allred's MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #1 is sold out at the distributor. Image Comics is responding with a second printing of the mind-bending first issue. Mike Allred's highly anticipated return to his signature creation has generated an undeniable buzz in the industry.

"When a comic book legend like Mike Allred steps back into the game, it gets everyone's attention," says Image Comics' Executive Director Eric Stephenson. "MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #1 is both a fantastic jumping-on point for new readers and an exciting new chapter for longtime Madman fans. Allred is at the top of his ginchy game."

MADMAN is an exquisitely illustrated superhero romp with a light-hearted mood all its own. Allred is adored by hipsters and fan-boys alike, and MADMAN has cemented his place in comics' pantheon of legendary creators. MADMAN joins the ranks of Spider-Man, Hellboy, and Spawn as among America's most beloved comics icons.

MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS is a new series starring everyone's favorite back-from-the-dead hitman, Frank Einstein, as he ventures into a new era of MADMAN madness and fun. Hold on tight, kids! It's a wild reality-warping ride!

The second printing of MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #1 (MAR078092) features an all-new cover by Mike Allred, and is available for order now. MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #2 (MAR07184) will be on stands May 2nd. MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #3 (APR071872) will be on stands June 6th.

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