(W) Michael Allred & Various (A) Steve Rude, Michael Avon Oeming The Madman comics universe begins here-with over 600 pages drawn by legendary comics creator Michael Allred! For the first time, Madman's debut series is presented in color for the ultimate surreal superhero reading experience in a deluxe, oversized, hardcover format. Volume two collects many of Mike Allred's popular Madman Comics stories including numerous Madman spinoffs and crossovers featuring the Superman/Madman crossover and the Powers/Madman one-shot written By Brian Michael Bendis and drawn By Michael Avon Oeming. This six-volume Madman universe library edition 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! '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

(W/A/CA) Steve Rude Nexus: The Collected Edition collects a five-part miniseries by Steve Rude. Nexus, a cosmic hero, must rebuild his world after a brush with a planet-eating menace. While facing this monumental task, a mysterious crash landing and a missing friend pull him into a thrilling adventure. Packed with action, shocking reveals, and a final showdown against a monstrous enemy, this collection is a must-read for comic fans. All art and writing are by Steve Rude, who revives Nexus in a classic comic book style. Available with 2 covers, including a limited edition Steve Rude cover limited to 500 copies.