{"product_id":"madman-library-edition-volume-5-hardcover","title":"Madman Library Edition Volume 5 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Allred\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaura Allred\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eMadman\u003c\/i\u003e 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!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVolume 5 collects and continues the hit \u003ci\u003eMadman Library Edition\u003c\/i\u003e series, collecting rare and early work such as \u003ci\u003eIt Girl and the Atomics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDead Air\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Everyman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCrash Metro and the Star Squad\u003c\/i\u003e as well as the limited series \u003ci\u003eDark Horse Extra: Madman\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis essential omnibus is perfect for all \u003ci\u003eMadman\u003c\/i\u003e and Allred fans alike featuring superhero team antics, music pop culture, and just plain ol' zany, sci fi fun! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing brand-new colors for \u003ci\u003eDead Air\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis six-volume \u003ci\u003eMadman\u003c\/i\u003e universe omnibus library edition series collects all of Allred's award-winning \u003ci\u003eMadman\u003c\/i\u003e universe (a.k.a. the \"Madmaniverse\") stories in selected reading order for the ultimate \u003ci\u003eMadman\u003c\/i\u003e fan!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Allred\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAllred first tasted success in the comics field with his wildly popular \u003ci\u003eMADMAN\u003c\/i\u003e series, which is currently being developed for a live action film with filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. His earlier work from \u003ci\u003eGRAFIK MUZIK\u003c\/i\u003e was turned into the cult hit movie \u003ci\u003eG-Men from Hell\u003c\/i\u003e directed by Christopher Coppola (featuring Robert Goulet as the Devil). Other work includes \u003ci\u003eRed Rocket 7\u003c\/i\u003e, his history of Rock and Roll told in the context of a sci-fi adventure story, the Madman spin-off \u003ci\u003eTHE ATOMICS\u003c\/i\u003e and his magnum opus, \u003ci\u003eTHE GOLDEN PLATES\u003c\/i\u003e, where he's illustrating the entire \u003ci\u003eBook of Mormon\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMike 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.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 504\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.73 x 14.57 x 9.53 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 05, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765004501280,"sku":"9781506730059","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e7d592468418ffa8d7fcecbfcb852746.webp?v=1780260146","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/madman-library-edition-volume-5-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}