Mike Allred, Laura Allred and Han Allred return to Madman’s fourth full volume, the legendary series that Planet Comic is publishing in luxury volumes
Comic planet It continues to complete one of its most ambitious and prestigious collections. It is Crazythat comic icon subway This already reaches its fourth full volume (of a total of six). If we continue to the current rhythm of the publication, in about a year the last of these volumes and enthusiasts of the work of Mike Allred You can complete the adventures of which its most representative creation is undoubtedly.
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Frank EinsteinMadman’s alter ego continues his car as a car -scroper and heroism. Allred continues to explore existential and metaphysical issues, bringing its protagonist to face not only the typical bad guys who usually populate their stories, but also their doubts and insecurities.
Madman tackles questions about the nature of his existence and on the reality that surrounds him. These internal conflicts act as metaphorical “bad”, challenging their perception and understanding of the world. Stories face issues such as identity, mortality and the purpose, but we will also find various characters who represent obstacles in the path of our hero.
In addition to the usual cameo that can be seen here and there (Hellboy y Wild dragon They stand out on this occasion) we will also meet some guests of meat and blood, since several well -known authors will collaborate with Allred in these numbers: Nick Denington, Nick Dragotta, Darwyn Cooke y Joamen Jones These are some of the guest artists whose work will be able to have fun in these pages.
It girl, spaceman y mr. gum
In addition to Madman’s adventures, this volume includes stories focused on secondary characters of his universe that we will simply find the volume. Lasswhose story is designed by Chynna Clugston-MayorIt is a heroine with the ability to absorb the skills of everything that touches, which makes it an invaluable ally and a protagonist of those with whom Mike’s good usually has fun.
For its part, Astronaut His perspective and adventures contributes, enriching this universe. And we too have Mr. Gumwhose real name is Jack Pomadewhich originally constituted part of the Mutant Street BeatniksA band whose members have undergone mutations that gave them special skills after a meeting with an alien. Here’s how Jack went from being a current criminal to a sort of transcription of Reed Richards To end up unite Atomic.
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Allred’s art in this volume is a celebration of pop-art and surrealism, a very pronounced evolution of what has been seen in previous volumes. Its clean lines and the bold color, the work of the always magnificent colorist Laura AllredThey create a nostalgic and innovative atmosphere. The narrative, on the other hand, mixes humor, action and philosophical reflection, challenging the conventions of the superhero genre and offering a unique reading experience.
In this fourth volume the work of this couple stands out above all for having been equipped with a more introspective cariz and for having been artistically the most ambitious so far. Music and psychedelia are also factors that, increasingly wide or minor in this universe, accuse here even more importance.
It is curious like any reader who has swallowed all the adventures of Madman published in this collection can be made a fairly clear idea of how Mike Allred is in person through the ranks and permeates in these comics. Without a doubt, Madman is the work of his life.
Him Fourth full volume From this series published by Comic planet It is presented on a rigid cover without overcoming. Contain 512 pagesWith a page size 16.8 x 25.7 cmand presents the responsible translation of Ignacio Bentz of the American edition of the fourth volume of Madman Library Edition. The recommended sale price is 60 € And was put on sale in February 2025.
Madman Integral 4
The universe of Madman’s comics continues.
The universe of Madman’s comics continues with just over 500 pages designed by the legendary comic creator Michael Allred and friends, in this authentic tribute to the fiction of superheroes, to the metaphysical philosophy, to the science fiction films of the 1950s, to pop rock music and much more.
The Volume Quattro collects the successful Michael Allred series, Madman Atomics Comics Nos. 1 to 17, the interdimensional adventures of IT Girl and the exceptional space of unique numbers and Mr. Gum. This volume of essential compilation is perfect for the followers of Allred and Madman and has typical sources of superhero groups, pop music culture and the classic and authentic crazy fun of science fiction.
This series of six volumes in Collector’s edition collects all the stories of the Madman’s Award universe (also known as “Madmaniverse”) in a reading order selected for Madman’s definitive fan.
AUTORAres: Michael Allred, Laura Allred, Han Allred, J. Bone, Chynna Clugston-Mayor, Nick Derrington, Nick Dragotta, Darwyn Cooke y Joëlle Jones