Madman
The defining entry point to Allred's signature character and longest-running original comics universe.
Author guide
Mike Allred Books in Order
Mike Allred is an American comics writer and artist whose career began with the graphic novel Dead Air in 1989. He created the Madman universe, including Madman, The Atomics, and Red Rocket 7, and later co-created X-Ray Robot and Dick Tracy: Dead or Alive. His work blends superhero comics, science fiction, pop art, rock-and-roll culture, satire, and metaphysical themes. Laura Allred frequently collaborates with him as colorist.
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Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
Dead Air
His first published graphic novel and an early example of his original writing and art.
Red Rocket 7
A self-contained graphic series showcasing Allred's science-fiction and rock-and-roll interests.
X-Ray Robot
A concise later collaboration that demonstrates his mature science-fiction storytelling.
Dick Tracy: Dead or Alive
A standalone co-written graphic novel outside the Madman universe.
Read in order
Books by series
comic series · completed
Graphique Musique
Mike Allred's early comic series featuring experimental graphic storytelling and music-driven themes.
- 1 Graphique MusiqueAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic_series · 1989
comic series · completed
Grafik Muzik
Mike Allred's early Caliber Comics series that introduced the visual and conceptual foundations of Madman.
- 1 Grafik MuzikAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic_series · 1990
comic series · completed
Madman
Mike Allred's principal superhero and science-fiction comic series about Frank Einstein, an amnesiac resurrected as the costumed hero Madman.
- 1 MadmanAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic_series · 1992
- 2 Madman AdventuresAmazon ↗
Book 2 · comic_series · 1992
- 3 Madman ComicsAmazon ↗
Book 3 · comic_series · 1994
- 4 The AtomicsAmazon ↗
Book 4 · comic_series · 2000
- 5 Madman Atomic ComicsAmazon ↗
Book 5 · comic_series · 2007
- 6 It Girl! and the AtomicsAmazon ↗
Book 6 · comic_series · 2012
comic series · completed
Red Rocket 7
A science-fiction rock-and-roll adventure following an alien and his clones through the history of popular music.
- 1 Red Rocket 7Amazon ↗
Book 1 · comic_series · 1997
comic series · completed
The Atomics
A Madman spin-off about a group of beatniks with superpowers, created and written by Mike Allred.
- 1 The AtomicsAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic_series · 2000
comic series · completed
Madman Atomic Comics
A later Madman comic series continuing the adventures of Frank Einstein and his supporting cast.
- 1 Madman Atomic ComicsAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic_series · 2007
comic series · completed
It Girl! and the Atomics
A Madman-universe series centered on It Girl and the Atomics.
- 1 It Girl! and the AtomicsAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic_series · 2012
comic series · completed
X-Ray Robot
A science-fiction comic co-created by Mike and Laura Allred about a man who discovers an extraterrestrial robot inside his body.
- 1 X-Ray RobotAmazon ↗
Book 1 · comic_series · 2020
comic series · completed
Dick Tracy: Dead or Alive
A graphic novel series co-written by Mike Allred and Lee Allred, with art by Rich Tommaso.
- 1 Dick Tracy: Dead or AliveAmazon ↗
Book 1 · graphic_novel · 2018
Outside the series
