Mike allred began his career as a radio host on kyes am 950 ky95 in roseburg, oregon. I dont know allred as well as you do kris so if allred tells you that he doesnt get invited, that is cool with me. As the creator of madman, xstatix, and a less known at least among the mainstream comics industry series of graphic novels about the book of mormon, allred has already garnered a lot of respect in the comics industry, but now he has been. In 2005, he wrote and drew with wife laura doing colours the golden plates, a fullyillustrated adaptation of the latterday saint tome the book of mormon. I first read allred s work in dcs the geek from the vertigo line of comics and loved his style. Mormon comic book artist mike allred has been getting some good love this year over at marvel comics. He has worked for marvel comics but is most famous for his independent comics. Mike allred is best known for his work on mainstream comics, such as his art for the x.
Its done incredibly well, said dave landa, owner of dr. The sword of laban and the tree of life the golden plates, volume one michael d. A real treat for fans of mike allred, and anyone curious about the book of mormon. Dalton allred grew up in the 60s and 70s and was surrounded with the best in pop culture and a steady diet of music, movies and comic books including the three bs. Hes worked for 15years with the major comic companies like dc and marvel. Mike counts the secret to his success to be his wife, and creative partner, laura allred, who is is considered. Now, allred, a long time member of the church of latter day saints, has turned his attention to the golden plates, a 12 volume adaptation of the book of mormon earlier discussion waaaay back here, gods revelation to joseph smith. He has worked for marvel comics but is most famous for his independent comics madman. Allred is an incredible humorist perhaps why he auditioned for the role of pvc. This graphic novel comic book adaptation was first illustrated in 2005 by award winning artist michael allred. Beatles, bond and batman to the point of obsession. The illustrator is mike allred, a wellknown comic book author and illustrator. Where the past reveals the future and proves that god. This graphic novelcomic book adaptation was first illustrated in 2005 by.
He and his wife are latterday saints the faith erroneously referred to as mormons. Other work includes red rocket 7, his history of rock and roll told in the context of a scifi adventure storyl the madman spinoff the atomics and his magnum opus, the golden plates, where hes illustrating the entire book of mormon. Latterday saint mormon comic book religion database. The other is the comic book the golden plates, an illustrated version of the book of mormon by artist michael allred aaa pop comics, 2204, 2005. In 2004 and 2005, allred wrote and drew the golden plates, an adaptation of the book of mormon. I asked him a few obsequious questions, and hes generously responded. Book of mormon musical opening number hello youtube. The lord of the vineyard and discovering zarahemla and the book of mormon in pictures and word. The sword of laban and the tree of life the golden plates. Mike allred is adapting the book of mormon as a comic book. But now there are a few new players on the book of mormon creative reinterpretation scene, specifically the graphic novelcomic book format. Book of mormon comics energize bookstore owner deseret news. This is a classy hardcover limited edition collecting the first three volumes in allreds effort. This graphic novel comic book adaptation was first created in 2005 by award winning artist michael allred.
The oregon coast resident is adapting the book of mormon into a comic book series. Comic adaptation of the book of the mormon by michael allred. He considers himself to be a mormon, though a liberalminded one, and has stated that he still identifies with the beliefs, and considers the book of mormon to be a phenomenal and fascinating account. The golden plates is an illustrated adaptation of the fifth best selling book of all time, the book of mormon. Jun 01, 2005 sales of the first volume of the golden plates series exceeded expectations and is already in its third printing. Oct 29, 2004 the comic is drawn by mike allred, a veteran artist of the comics world and a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, which considers the book of mormon scripture. Early woodcuts from the 1840s depicted mormons negatively in anti mormon literature. Oct 22, 2004 the illustrator is mike allred, a wellknown comic book author and illustrator. Oct 11, 2011 seven years ago, the legendary comic book artist michael allred had a hit series and a pile of money. There are differing views on the origin of the book of mormon. Oct 24, 2012 but now there are a few new players on the book of mormon creative reinterpretation scene, specifically the graphic novel comic book format.
A member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, allred says hes been thinking about this project for quite some time. Not only did they announce their beliefs openly, but also began a series of graphic novel adaptations of the book of mormon, collectively titled the golden plates. Michael, or just mike as hes often referred to, drew some of the first indy comics i picked up at the first comics shop i used to frequent, the land of oohs and ahs comics19801995 in fountain valley, ca. Latterday saint mormon latterday saint mormon superheroes, villains, and other characters. Back then i fancied myself a future comic artist and i desperately wanted to be mike allred. Explore mike allreds existential episodes in new documentary from his son, han allred.
In 2004 he published the first volume of the golden plates, a comic book series depicting the book of mormon. Where the past reveals the future and proves that god exists. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. In addition, various artists have made comic book versions of parts of the book of mormon. Religion of comic book characters listed by religious group.
I havent read any of the books for about 20 years, so i really cannot speak to its merits. Explore mike allred s existential episodes in new documentary from his son, han allred. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. In fact, in the early 2000s, mike the creator of madman with a long list of comic credits and an eisner awardthe industrys oscar took on the challenge of adapting the book of mormon into a comic series titled the golden plates. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture. Mike allred has spent much of his life drawing the popular superheros found in marvel and d. Michael doc allred grew up in the 60s and 70s and was surrounded by the best in pop culture and a steady diet of music, movies and comic books. Allred was raised in roseburg, oregon, by his father. This graphic novelcomic book adaptation was first illustrated in 2005 by award winning artist michael allred. Acclaimed comic book artist and lds church member mike allred last week released the second volume, subtitled the liahona and the promised land, and it is selling fast, too.
Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Mike and laura allred making a monster out of madman. Nov 23, 2009 the culmination of mikes probing culminated in 2004, when he and laura announced their belief in the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, more widely known as mormonism. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics. While mikes leap of faith to create the golden plates inspired many, other lds creators in the comic industry have found. I was hoping to see the book of mormon with my fellow comic book pal, darwyn cooke, this month, but deadlines and a european signing tour killed those plans. Xstatix, a quirky story about a team of mutants who happened to be massive celebrities. Artist illustrates mormon comic book holly strother startribune staff writer. According to a may 31 deseret news story, mike allred s comic serialization of the book of mormon the golden plates is selling well. According to a may 31 deseret news story, mike allreds comic serialization of the book of mormon the golden plates is selling well. Another testament of jesus christ, which has sold over 120 million copies.
Michael dalton mike allred is an american comic book artist and writer most famous for his indie comics creation, madman. Jun 10, 2012 opening number to the 66th tony awards. Allreds the golden plates selling well a motley vision. Mike allred hey kids comics wiki fandom powered by wikia. Allred spent time working for marvel and dc comics before taking time off to finish the golden plates as an independent project. Allred is a latterday saint, and did much of the work on this project in collaboration with his wife laura allred. I was dumbfounded to learn that a comic book version of the book of mormon will supposedly be hitting stores this october. That story will appear in a special comic book dc comics will release to celebrate allred and his work. Unless youve been living under a rock, youve heard of mikes latest project, the golden plates, a series of book of mormon narratives that takes lds doctrine in a bold new direction. When dc comics shared book of mormon and mormon battalion. Simply stated, the book of mormon is a record of people who left jerusalem in. Mike allred is working on a comic book adaptation of the book of mormon. The comic is drawn by mike allred, a veteran artist of the comics world and a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, which considers the book of mormon scripture.
The book of mormon is a record of people who left jerusalem in 600 bc through their destruction in central america in 400 ad. Seven years ago, the legendary comic book artist michael allred had a hit series and a pile of money. The golden plates book of mormon in pictures and word mike. May 31, 2005 acclaimed comic book artist and lds church member mike allred last week released the second volume, subtitled the liahona and the promised land, and it is selling fast, too. The shape of all things is the creation of mike allred, a churchmember and 14year veteran of the comic book. In addition, various artists have made comic book versions of parts of the book of mormon early woodcuts from the 1840s depicted mormons negatively in antimormon literature. The book of mormon will soon be out in comic book form in a 12 volume set that will be released over the next several years. With the golden plates, mike allred is adapting and illustrating the entire book of mormon. Mike and laura allred interview baltimore 2010 youtube. It is an adaptation of the book of mormon, and is scheduled to begin coming out in october from his own aaa pop comics. The next project on the horizon for cartoonist mike allred is the golden plates. Cbs, book of mormon llc, the harry fox agency, warner chappell. One is michael allred who has a classic marvel style version of the book of mormon see article in slate here.
Its hard to say what the benchmark for a series like this should be. Speaking of indy films, mike allred wrote, starred in, and directed the film astroesque, which was loosely tied to an album and the eisner nominated, rocksci. Allred worked again with neil gaiman in 2009 on the metamorpho feature in wednesday comics. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Variations of this theory only include that the text is a divinely inspired narrative, regardless of its. Since 1998, rodriguez has possessed the movie rights to allreds madman comic. Jul 23, 2016 the next project on the horizon for cartoonist mike allred is the golden plates.
Mike allred is an american comic book artist and writer best known for creating the comic book superhero madman. Comic book hero mike allred brings the book of mormon to life. This is a classy hardcover limited edition collecting the first three volumes in allred s effort. The sword of laban and the tree of life by mike allred. The portrayal of mormons in comics includes antimormon political cartoons from the 19th and 20th centuries as well as characters in comics who identify as mormon. The illustrator is mike allred, a wellknown comic book author and.
Nov 05, 2004 the illustrator is mike allred, a wellknown comic book author and illustrator. Premium edition six issue collection, contains all 6 issues of an adaptation of the fifth best selling book of all time, the book of mormon, which has sold over 120 million copies. With the golden plates, mike allred begins his most ambitious project to date. His style is often compared to pop art, as well as commercial and comic art of the 1950s and 1960s. I got all the way up to starting mosiah when my wife and colorist, laura, told me we were running out of.
There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. He even made that book of mormon comic book adaptation. The book of mormon inspired michael allred to want to share his love and. Miraculous origins theories generally accept joseph smiths own account, that he translated an ancient record compiled and abridged by mormon, a precolumbian resident of the western hemisphere. Allred first tasted success in comics with his wildly popular madman series, which is being developed as a. But now there are a few new players on the book of mormon creative reinterpretation scene, specifically the graphic novel comic book format.
Gavin lees wrote for bleeding cool from eccc this year marks the 20th anniversary of mike allreds madman, a landmark that hes celebrating. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Mike allred is best known for his work on mainstream comics, such as his art for the xmen spinoff series xfactor and xstatix. This graphic novelcomic book adaptation was first created in 2005 by award winning artist michael allred. The culmination of mikes probing culminated in 2004, when he and laura announced their belief in the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, more widely known as mormonism. Nov 11, 2004 mike allred, maverick comic book auteur, has plied his pen on such notable series as madman, the atomics, red rocket 7, and ahem xforce. Miscellaneous notes about religious content in comic books and the religious affiliation of comic book characters and super. In 1997, mike allred appeared in kevin smiths chasing amy as himself, signing copies of madman at a comics convention, and he drew the artwork for smiths bluntman and chronic comic. Images of the book of mormon brigham young university. The inclusion of one of the three nephites was a rare exception for allred, who until that time had rarely or never made direct allusions to his religious faith within his published comic book work.
Nov, 2004 unless youve been living under a rock, youve heard of mikes latest project, the golden plates, a series of book of mormon narratives that takes lds doctrine in a bold new direction. Mike allred was probably the most influential writer artist for me. The portrayal of mormons in comics includes anti mormon political cartoons from the 19th and 20th centuries as well as characters in comics who identify as mormon. Mike allred, maverick comic book auteur, has plied his pen on such notable series as madman, the atomics, red rocket 7, and ahem xforce.