Mike Allred, Laura Allred and Han Allred return with many artists to Madman’s fifth full volume, the legendary series that Planet Comic Public in Luxury Volumes
Comic planet Continues with another volume (the penultimate) of one of its most ambitious and crazy collections: Crazy. The comic paradigm subway He already reaches his fifth full volume with which enthusiasts of the work of Mike Allred They will enjoy what is undoubtedly their most representative creation, even if perhaps here the spirit of the original idea is a bit diluted …
Madmaniverse
If something stands out in this fifth volume compared to the previous ones, it is the different and heterogeneous Laura Allred And his son Han AllredBut the inclusion of the material developed by authors who are not members of this talented family is the largest so far. We will find many numbers of Lass! and the atomic Where people like Jamie S. Rich, Mike Norton, Allen Passalqua, Chynna Clugston Flores or Natalie Nourigat They will take the helm to develop stories within what we could call the Madmaniverse.
In this series, the young protagonists connected to the crazy Legacy are introduced in a young and vibrant tone that differs from the main series but at the same time is consistent with it, enriching this universe without destroying it or giving it a touch of artificiality. Obviously his character subway It is, at least, just like the adventures starring Frank EinsteinBut it must also be said that its excessive aesthetic divergence can be a little shocking containing visual artists with such different styles.
In this regard, the first two stories contained in this volume also attract attention, No signal (where the Tech-noir with a mystical and renewed air thanks to the colorful color that was made for this edition) e Anyone (which offers a more intimate vision focused on the hero and his humanity), which despite being accredited stories as the creation of the Allred family almost entirely is different from what we usually expect from these authors. It would be necessary to take it as a break and an escape for experimentation for authors who have a perfectly defined style, something that can sometimes be too accumulated when it extends for a long time …
The attachment is the attachment
When we already arrive at stories like Hospital pole or even Crash Metro and The Stellar Squad (Where a homic and fun portrait of heroes teams reminiscent of the classic universes are designed) we are already briefly, always in the comfort area for the love reader of Madman, with its characteristic combination of pop aesthetics, classical science fiction and cultural references that give a unique flavor to this universe. We will have the taxes provided for various genres, from superheroric narrative and from metaphysical philosophy to the science fiction of cettacinquent years and pop-rock, with stories that show a vibrant energy through a narrative in which a celebration of form and color is perceived randomly.
Madman’s legacy
Perhaps this is not the ideal volume for the new readers who want to know the universe created by Allred, but will certainly be appreciable by fans who are already totally sold to these creations. Not only extends the adventures of the eccentric hero, but does it with a wink in the past and one foot in the present, providing freshness in every cartoon and strengthening its impact and the importance of its inheritance.
Him Fifth full volume From this series published by Comic planet It is presented on a rigid cover without overcoming. Contain 504 pagesWith a page size 16.8 x 25.7 cmand presents the responsible translation of Ignacio Bentz of the American edition of the fifth volume of Madman Library Edition. The recommended sale price is 60 € And was put on sale in June 2025.
Madman Integral 5
Volume five collects and completes the successful Madman series in Collector’s Edition.
The universe of Madman’s comics continues with just over 490 pages designed by the legendary comic creator Michael Allred and friends, in this real tribute to superhero fiction, to metaphysical philosophy, to science fiction films of the 1950s, pop rock music and much more.
Volume Cinque collects and completes the successful Madman series in Collector’s Edition and presents rare creations and the first half such as Dead Air, Everyman, Crash Metro and Star Squad and It Girl and the Atomics, as well as the limited series Dark Horse Extra: Madman.
This volume of essential collectors is perfect for all fans of the madman already allies in the same way, since it includes the delivery of superhero equipment, culture on pop music and fun and crazy science fiction. With a new colorful for Dead Air and Crash Metro and Star Squad.
AUTORAres: Mike Allred, Laura Allred, Han Allred, Jamie S. Rich, Mike Norton, Allen Passalaqua, Chynna Clugston Flores y Natalie Nourigat
