Advance Review: Get Nuts With ‘Madman Omnibus’ Vol. 3
by Benjamin Hall
Summary
“Are you a fan of good comics from the 1990s? Well, look no further than this omnibus for a lot of bang for your change. Why does this sound like the rantings of a mad man? Cause reading a volume of the Madman Omnibus is cool! Right?”
Overall
8/10The creative team of the narratives consists of writer, artist, and letterer Michael Allred, colorists Laura Allred, Han Allred, along with colorist and pin-up artist Paul Rivoche, and letterer Nate Piekos.
There are also various pin-ups throughout this collection provided by lot of notable comic book creatives. Artists Darwyn Cooke, Alex Toth, Michael Cho, Nick Derington, Duncan Fegredo, Adam Hughes, and Sonny Liew are among the many whose work exists between the narratives.
The lettering varies in quality depending on the respective issue and its letterer(s). Unfortunately, one of the issues has some errors that are indefensible no matter the behind-the-scenes reasoning. Arguably, the most glaring error occurs with the end of a sentence being above its beginning. At the same time, one might also say the sentences found on this page reading a bit like gibberish — almost as if the character’s mental capacity is lesser after an event for no apparent reason. Nevertheless, most of the lettering work is overall high-to-medium in quality.
When it comes to the coloring there is nothing within any of the issues to easily tell the colorists’ efforts apart from each other. Yet, when it comes to the two series, one can clearly see different styles of application and ranges between them.
The two narratives feature similar art styles. Obviously this is because of Michael Allred leading the way on the visuals and storytelling. Still, one can see different approaches to the art between the two series in this collection. Also, no matter which series one looks at, he displays some attempts to grow as an artist. This is especially true when it comes to the last issue within this particular omnibus. As for the writing, Allred seems to go more niche with one series focusing on a more personal interest through a sci-fi lenses than the other does. While this is not a bad thing, it could wear down a reader who binges this nearly 700-page volume.
Madman Omnibus Volume 3 trade paperback sees release on June 23rd from Dark Horse.
