MADMAN by Mike Allred is a Gift to Comics (2024)

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For best results, watch in 1080p. Read the essay transcript on my website: witsendpod.com/podcast-episodes/chaos-ensues-madman-by-mike-allred X-Statix by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred video essay: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmeTiYuffK9ll68

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I've been a fan of Mike and Laura since I discovered a battered Madman graphic novel in my town library back over twenty years ago. That find led me to the comic shop where I would eventually work, where I bought up as much Madman material as I could find. Then I became a regular on his old message board and had regular discussions with him, his editor pal, and others in that small group of fans. I would say that I am a fan of Madman from the earliest stories up to the end of the Dark Horse run. After that I collected and read what Mike put out, but I found the story and character development material to be drifting away from what I enjoyed most. I still love that early chunk of Madman so much, but I have no hope of Mike ever bringing the character back to the tone of those early days. I am glad that Mike and Laura have gone on to great success, though, and I hope they have the best possible lives going forward.

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Got the Madman card deck.. it’s so fun to flip through. So many legends drawing madman is one of the most inspiring experiences as a creator.

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Great video on a person I don't hear much about.

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Can't have enough Allred, thanks for watching.