Madman Library Edition Volume 5 - by Michael Allred (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The Madman comics universe continues with over 490 pages drawn by legendary comics creator Michael Allred and friends in this true homage to superhero fiction, metaphysical philosophy, 1950s science fiction films, rock and roll pop music, and much more!

Volume 5 collects and continues the hit Madman Library Edition series, collecting rare and early work such as It Girl and the Atomics, Dead Air, The Everyman, Crash Metro and the Star Squad as well as the limited series Dark Horse Extra: Madman.

This essential omnibus is perfect for all Madman and Allred fans alike featuring superhero team antics, music pop culture, and just plain ol' zany, sci fi fun!

Featuring brand-new colors for Dead Air!

This six-volume Madman universe omnibus library edition series collects all of Allred's award-winning Madman universe (a.k.a. the "Madmaniverse") stories in selected reading order for the ultimate Madman fan!

Review Quotes

"It's like a pill, that's a bitter pill, that's sweet, sweetly coated and easy to swallow."--Craig Thompson

"I wouldn't be in comics if it wasn't for Mike Allred."--Matt Fraction

"Madman is my favorite comic ever, for sure."--Nick Derington

"I read Mike's book and I felt better, like I actually felt good in my heart. Tell me that's not art."--Brian Michael Bendis

About the Author

Michael Allred grew up in the 60's and 70's and was surrounded with the best in pop culture and a steady diet of music, movies and comic books including the three B's: Beatles, Bond and Batman to the point of obsession.

So it should come as no surprise that he keeps a hand in film and music (He's the lead singer and guitarist for The Gear), but comic books have always been a seminal source of joy for Mike and that joy remains the main ingredient in most of his work.

Allred first tasted success in the comics field with his wildly popular MADMAN series, which is currently being developed for a live action film with filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. His earlier work from GRAFIK MUZIK was turned into the cult hit movie G-Men from Hell directed by Christopher Coppola (featuring Robert Goulet as the Devil). Other work includes Red Rocket 7, his history of Rock and Roll told in the context of a sci-fi adventure story, the Madman spin-off THE ATOMICS and his magnum opus, THE GOLDEN PLATES, where he's illustrating the entire Book of Mormon.

Mike counts the secret to his success to be his wife, and creative partner, Laura Allred, who is is considered to be one of the best colorists in the business.