New volumes will collect all of Allred’s award-winning “Madman” universe stories
Dark Horse Books presents Madman Omnibus Editions, new paperback editions collecting Mike Allred’s homage to superhero fiction, metaphysical philosophy, 1950s sci-fi films, pop music, and more. From Madman’s first appearance through his mysterious origins to his adventures throughout time, space, and pop-art absurdity, follow Frank Einstein’s superhero alter ego Madman as he adventures through Snap City and encounters many zany and timeless characters and villains in this true humorous and heartfelt comic book classic!
Madman Omnibus Volume 1 will be available in stores on June 24, 2024 and will include stories written and illustrated by Allred (Batman: Dark Age, Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns, and Moonage Daydreams) with colors by Laura Allred (Batman: Dark Age, Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns, and Moonage Daydreams) and Han Allred (Madman Library Edition Volumes 1 and 2). It also collects Madman’s adventures from 1990 to 1996, reprinting “For the Record,” Madman (original series) 1–3, Madman Adventures 1–3, and Madman Comics 1–10, Mike Allred’s never-before-published first foray into comics called THEY!, and featuring bonus pinups and art by some of comics’ greatest talent like Frank Miller, Jack Kirby, Moebius, Frank Frazetta, Emily Carroll, and more!
Madman Omnibus Volume 1 (6.625” x 10.1875”, 680 pages) will be available in bookstores June 24, 2025 and comic shops on June 25, 2025. It is now available for preorder at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Things From Another World, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $49.99.
Praise for Mike Allred:
“I wouldn’t be in comics if it wasn’t for Mike Allred.”—Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Sex Criminals)
“Madman is my favorite comic ever, for sure.”—Nick Derington (Doom Patrol, Batman: Universe)
“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 (Masterpiece, Powers)
“There’s no one quite like Mike Allred, and there’s nothing quite like a Mike Allred comic.”—Peter Milligan (Enigma, Tomorrow)
“Michael Allred kicks so much ass I can barely stand it.”—Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars) “Mike Allred’s work consistently captures the purest joy and escapism you can find in comics.”—Alex Ross (Kingdom Come)