{"product_id":"madman-omnibus-volume-isbn-9781506738109","title":"Madman Omnibus Volume 4","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eMadman\u003c\/i\u003e comics universe keeps on keeping on—with over 500 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 in an affordable omnibus format.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume four collects Michael Allred’s hit comic series \u003ci\u003eMadman Atomic Comics\u003c\/i\u003e #1–#17, and the super rare one-shots \u003ci\u003eIt Girl, Spaceman,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMr. Gum\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis six-volume \u003ci\u003eMadman \u003c\/i\u003euniverse omnibus 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! | “It's like a pill, that's a bitter pill, that's sweet, sweetly coated and easy to swallow.“—Craig Thompson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I wouldn’t be in comics if it wasn’t for Mike Allred.”—Matt Fraction \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eMadman\u003c\/i\u003e is my favorite comic ever, for sure.”—Nick Derington\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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 | \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 GRAFIK MUZIK 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 \u003ci\u003eMadman\u003c\/i\u003e 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 Book of Mormon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.","brand":"Dark Horse Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48759478288613,"sku":"NP9781506738109","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781506738109.jpg?v=1775598708","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/madman-omnibus-volume-isbn-9781506738109","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}