Does anyone remember "Creep"?
Craig has mined every vein for
his "Madman Monster" contribution!
Apr 30, 2011
Apr 27, 2011
Apr 26, 2011
Apr 25, 2011
CRAIG THOMPSON STUDY #5
Stunning, eh? And we're not even halfway yet. Be sure
to visit Craig's blog and start counting the days until the
release of his masterpiece HABIBI (we're among the
lucky few who have seen all of the mind-blowing
original art). http://www.dootdootgarden.com/
Apr 22, 2011
Apr 20, 2011
CRAIG THOMPSON STUDY #3
Craig's strip is actually a kind of history of the
Snap City Universe. Here, of course, is Mr. Gum
aka Mr. Booger. Much more to come...
Apr 19, 2011
CRAIG THOMPSON STUDY #2
Does this have something to do with MADMAN?
In Craig's brilliant mind it does. But you'll have to
wait to put all the pieces together.
CRAIG THOMPSON STUDY #1
Craig Thompson's contribution to the
MADMAN 20th ANNIVERSARY
MONSTER! is begging for study. For
the next several posts we will do just
that with a variety of exclusive sneak
peeks that would set your brain on fire if
they weren't delivered in small doses.
To see more of our good buddy's work
and build anticipation for the september
release of his years-in-the-making
masterpiece HABIBI visit his blog at:
Apr 15, 2011
THE MADMAN 20th ANNIVERSARY MONSTER!
(not final cover)
Okay, we'll call this the "official" announcement. This is the BIGGEST of the BIG and should be coming at you sometime around Thanksgiving (it's almost completely done, so confidence is high on making that goal). Here's the skinny: This baby will be published at the enormous size of approximately 11 x 17 inches in Hard Cover. If you saw the Wednesday Comics collection you'll have a very good idea of the format, only FATTER. This very special book will feature my biggest and most important Frank "Madman" Einstein story yet (no hype here), as well as ALL-NEW "monster-size" strips from all three Hernandez Bros., Matt Wagner, Bernie Mireault, Joe Quinones, Frank Quitely, Peter Bagge, Dean Haspiel, Dave Cooper, Eric Powell, Darwyn Cooke, Philip Bond & Peter Milligan, Jay Stephens, Erik Larsen, David Mack, Pat McEown, Craig Thompson, Paul Pope, Jeff Smith, Steven T. Seagle & Teddy Kristiansen, Michael Avon Oeming, Al Columbia, and Kyle Baker! There's a framing device written by Jamie S. Rich drawn by Valentino and myself, an incredible essay on independent characters by Adam McGovern illustrated by Michel Fiffe and myself, and then...THEN every single Madman/Atomics pin-up from the past 20 years including Kirby, Toth, Kubert, Moebius, BWS, Stout, Kaluta, Vess, Stevens, Miller, Simonson, Byrne, Chadwick, Schultz, Rude, Aragones, Nowlan, Bolland, Ware, Clowes, Seth, Woodring, Sale, Cassaday, Acuna, Noto, Grampa, Pander, McCloud, Chiarello, Dorkin, Hewlett, Hughes, Gibbons, Darrow, Adams, Mignola, Lee, Silvestri, Harris, Bolton, Brereton, Thompson, Bradstreet, Gianni, Johnson, Burns, Ross, Morrison, Silverman, Moore, Morse, Mahfood, Russell, Rivoche, Cherkas, Hampton, Sienkiewicz, Silke, Hempel, Groening, Watson, Wray, Lark, Cho, Blevins, Manley, Bone, Del Carmen, Timm, and many MANY more! HUGE!
Apr 14, 2011
iZOMBIE no.16 SNEAK pt2!
Whose hands/claws are those?! OH NO!!! Another
portion of my cover painting for iZOMBIE no.16.
FRANK QUITELY in "THE MONSTER"!
Here is a portion of a panel from Frank Quitely's contribution
to the "MADMAN MONSTER". More coming soon!
Apr 13, 2011
iZOMBIE no.16 SNEAK!
Here's a partial sneak peek of the iZOMBIE
cover painting I just finished. Until the
official release of the full cover, can you
guess what Gwen and Horatio might be
a-scared of?
BETO IN THE "MONSTER"!
So, what is "THE MONSTER"? More teases to come
before the official announcement. Today, a slice of
Gilbert "Beto" Hernandez's rockin' contribution. If you're
like me and can't get enough "Los Bros. magic", make
sure you run to your local comic shop and pick up the
brand new issue of iZOMBIE to see Gilbert's star turn
as the "Special Guest Artist" in issue no.12. DIG IT!
Apr 12, 2011
WHAT'S THIS FOR?
You might recognize the signature on this
art excerpt, but it is only the tip of a monster
iceberg. We'll have an official announcement
soon on what will surely be the biggest
MADMAN publication ever. Stay tuned!
Apr 9, 2011
FLOATING WORLD EVENT!
What a blast! We are so grateful to everyone who came out, especially those who braved the mic and belted out something during the karaoke extravaganza. We even had a ringer in the crowd when surprise guest, Courtney Taylor of the DANDY WARHOLS, showed everyone how to CRUSH Jethro Tull's Aqualung with his very own Courtney-ized version. It was swell seeing old friends show their support while making a bunch of new friends (who will someday be old friends. Everything has a beginning). Jamie S. Rich was our K.J. and kicked off the singing with the first song and kept everyone happy and in line with his strict harsh ways. We cracked open several cases of MADMAN: Atomica and completely sold out! The evening was above and beyond anything we could have hoped for. Thank you everybody! Let's do it again soon. By the way glitter-rock compadre, Christian Lipski, took the full-length photo of your humble narrator in the Droog outfit. Special "no-prize" for whoever can name the most faces in the slideshow. This "no-prize" might actually be worth something...GO!
Apr 6, 2011
iZOMBIE ART FOR SALE FOR FIRST TIME!
Now, for the first time, I'm offering up iZOMBIE
original art for sale. Simon has the first ten issues and
will be posting it up as fast as he can. If you don't see
what you're wanting, it never hurts to ask. He may
still have it. What are you waiting for? Go now!
ALLRED ORIGINALS FOR SALE!
If you want a one-of-a-kind original from yours truly
go to my "art guy", Simon Miller, to see what is available:
ONE DAY 'TIL FLOATING WORLD SHINDIG!
SIZE SUPER GINCHY SPECIAL should be in your
favorite comic book shop today. And tomorrow,
April 7th, we hope to gather with all of our DROOGS
at the Floating World Comics gallery/signing/karaoke
party. If you can't be there in person, please practice
your astral projection so we'll at least have you in spirit.
CHEERS! http://www.floatingworldcomics.com/main/
Apr 5, 2011
LAST "GINCHY" SNEAK PEEK!
THE MADMAN Giant-size Super Ginchy Special
is officially in shops tomorrow! Hope you dig it!
Day after tomorrow is the shindig at FLOATING WORLD
COMICS! Hope you can make it! ASTRAL PROJECTION
may be required in order to attend! All are welcome!
Apr 4, 2011
SNEAK PEEK COUNTDOWN!
Only two days until the official release of the MADMAN
Giant-Size Super Ginchy Special! And only three days
until the gallery exhibit/reception/karaoke party at
FLOATING WORLD COMICS! All are welcome!
Apr 2, 2011
INKING SINNOTT!
I had the extreme honor of being inked by the
legendary Joe Sinnott when I pencilled an Untold
Tales of Spider-Man story written by Kurt Busiek.
Now an Inkwell Awards fundraising auction has
provided me with the opportunity to switch roles
and ink these two kicky Sinnott drawings. Big fun!
Apr 1, 2011
THB LUB!
I just finished up this monster as a gift for
our pal, Paul Pope. His THB remains one
of my all-time favorite series. He has
created an amazingly rich and detailed world.
His Mars is the Mars that I imagine Ziggy
Stardust hails from. I look forward to
the day when a definitive collection as big as
this art (I drew this on my last sheet of
gigantic "Metamorpho paper") is available
to all! http://pulphope.blogspot.com/
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