Mike allred is best known for his work on mainstream comics, such as his art for the xmen spinoff series xfactor and xstatix. There are differing views on the origin of the book of mormon. He and his wife are latterday saints the faith erroneously referred to as mormons. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. 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. Another testament of jesus christ, which has sold over 120 million copies. A member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, allred says hes been thinking about this project for quite some time. 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.
With the golden plates, mike allred is adapting and illustrating the entire book of mormon. 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. Mike allred began his career as a radio host on kyes am 950 ky95 in roseburg, oregon. Allreds the golden plates selling well a motley vision.
Oct 22, 2004 the illustrator is mike allred, a wellknown comic book author and illustrator. Where the past reveals the future and proves that god exists. Early woodcuts from the 1840s depicted mormons negatively in anti mormon literature. The golden plates book of mormon in pictures and word mike. This graphic novel comic book adaptation was first illustrated in 2005 by award winning artist michael allred. Comic book hero mike allred brings the book of mormon to life. 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 worked again with neil gaiman in 2009 on the metamorpho feature in wednesday comics. Variations of this theory only include that the text is a divinely inspired narrative, regardless of its. If allred doesnt have allergies that sometimes prevent him from attending shows, i apologize to him, his wife, his family but most importantly, i apologize to you, kris moore, because you had me at well i have his phone number. 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. Allred spent time working for marvel and dc comics before taking time off to finish the golden plates as an independent project. Explore mike allreds existential episodes in new documentary from his son, han allred.
Mike allred is best known for his work on mainstream comics, such as his art for the x. Beatles, bond and batman to the point of obsession. 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. With the golden plates, mike allred begins his most ambitious project to date.
That story will appear in a special comic book dc comics will release to celebrate allred and his work. 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. He has worked for marvel comics but is most famous for his independent comics. The book of mormon inspired michael allred to want to share his love and.
I was dumbfounded to learn that a comicbook version of the book of mormon will supposedly be hitting stores this october. But now there are a few new players on the book of mormon creative reinterpretation scene, specifically the graphic novelcomic book format. I was dumbfounded to learn that a comic book version of the book of mormon will supposedly be hitting stores this october. Michael dalton allred is an american comic book artist and writer most famous for his independent comics creation, madman. Mike allred is adapting the book of mormon as a comic book. 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. Book of mormon musical opening number hello youtube. Artist illustrates mormon comic book holly strother startribune staff writer. This graphic novelcomic book adaptation was first created in 2005 by award winning artist michael allred. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. 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. I got all the way up to starting mosiah when my wife and colorist, laura, told me we were running out of. Mormon comic book artist mike allred has been getting some good love this year over at marvel comics.
Where the past reveals the future and proves that god. Mike and laura allred making a monster out of madman. But now there are a few new players on the book of mormon creative reinterpretation scene, specifically the graphic novel comic book format. 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, volume one michael d. He even made that book of mormon comic book adaptation. The oregon coast resident is adapting the book of mormon into a comic book series.
This graphic novelcomic book adaptation was first illustrated in 2005 by. 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. The illustrator is mike allred, a wellknown comic book author and. Allred was raised in roseburg, oregon, by his father. Comic adaptation of the book of the mormon by michael allred. Mike allred was probably the most influential writer artist for me.
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. When dc comics shared book of mormon and mormon battalion. 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. This is a classy hardcover limited edition collecting the first three volumes in allreds effort.
Gavin lees wrote for bleeding cool from eccc this year marks the 20th anniversary of mike allreds madman, a landmark that hes celebrating. Seven years ago, the legendary comic book artist michael allred had a hit series and a pile of money. Mike allred has spent much of his life drawing the popular superheros found in marvel and d. 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. According to a may 31 deseret news story, mike allreds comic serialization of the book of mormon the golden plates is selling well. 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. 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. Images of the book of mormon brigham young university. 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 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. 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. 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. In 2004 and 2005, allred wrote and drew the golden plates, an adaptation of the book of mormon. Allred is an incredible humorist perhaps why he auditioned for the role of pvc.
Nov 05, 2004 the illustrator is mike allred, a wellknown comic book author and illustrator. It is an adaptation of the book of mormon, and is scheduled to begin coming out in october from his own aaa pop comics. Allred is a latterday saint, and did much of the work on this project in collaboration with his wife laura allred. This graphic novel comic book adaptation was first created in 2005 by award winning artist michael allred. 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. Latterday saint mormon comic book religion database. I asked him a few obsequious questions, and hes generously responded. Allred doesnt know how many of the 64page volumes it will take to complete the golden plates series, but glenn will buy 60 first printings of each. 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. Latterday saint mormon latterday saint mormon superheroes, villains, and other characters. This is a classy hardcover limited edition collecting the first three volumes in allred s effort.
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. 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. 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. There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon.
This graphic novelcomic book adaptation was first illustrated in 2005 by award winning artist michael allred. Simply stated, the book of mormon is a record of people who left jerusalem in. 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. Mike and laura allred interview baltimore 2010 youtube. Jun 10, 2012 opening number to the 66th tony awards.
Oct 11, 2011 seven years ago, the legendary comic book artist michael allred had a hit series and a pile of money. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. I first read allred s work in dcs the geek from the vertigo line of comics and loved his style. According to a may 31 deseret news story, mike allred s comic serialization of the book of mormon the golden plates is selling well. The next project on the horizon for cartoonist mike allred is the golden plates. He has worked for marvel comics but is most famous for his independent comics madman.
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. Religion of comic book characters listed by religious group. 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. A real treat for fans of mike allred, and anyone curious about the book of mormon. The sword of laban and the tree of life the golden plates. Explore mike allred s existential episodes in new documentary from his son, han allred.
Since 1998, rodriguez has possessed the movie rights to allreds madman comic. The shape of all things is the creation of mike allred, a churchmember and 14year veteran of the comic book. One is michael allred who has a classic marvel style version of the book of mormon see article in slate here. 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. Michael dalton mike allred is an american comic book artist and writer most famous for his indie comics creation, madman. Mike allred is a pop artstyle comic book artist and writer. Mike allred, maverick comic book auteur, has plied his pen on such notable series as madman, the atomics, red rocket 7, and ahem xforce. The golden plates is an illustrated adaptation of the fifth best selling book of all time, the book of mormon. The illustrator is mike allred, a wellknown comic book author and illustrator. 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. 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 is an american comic book artist and writer best known for creating the comic book superhero madman.
Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture. His style is often compared to pop art, as well as commercial and comic art of the 1950s and 1960s. Jul 23, 2016 the next project on the horizon for cartoonist mike allred is the golden plates. The lds memorabilia collector will then have 60 complete sets. In 2004 he published the first volume of the golden plates, a comic book series depicting the book of mormon. 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. Cbs, book of mormon llc, the harry fox agency, warner chappell. In addition, various artists have made comic book versions of parts of the book of mormon. Mike allred is working on a comic book adaptation of the book of mormon. Its done incredibly well, said dave landa, owner of dr. The book of mormon is a record of people who left jerusalem in 600 bc through their destruction in central america in 400 ad.
Jun 01, 2005 sales of the first volume of the golden plates series exceeded expectations and is already in its third printing. Help youth love the book of mormon with firstrate digital comic. Its hard to say what the benchmark for a series like this should be. Miscellaneous notes about religious content in comic books and the religious affiliation of comic book characters and super.
Back then i fancied myself a future comic artist and i desperately wanted to be mike allred. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics. I havent read any of the books for about 20 years, so i really cannot speak to its merits. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Mike counts the secret to his success to be his wife, and creative partner, laura allred, who is is considered. Xstatix, a quirky story about a team of mutants who happened to be massive celebrities. 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. The sword of laban and the tree of life by mike allred. Book of mormon comics energize bookstore owner deseret news. Hes worked for 15years with the major comic companies like dc and marvel. Allred first tasted success in comics with his wildly popular madman series, which is being developed as a. While mikes leap of faith to create the golden plates inspired many, other lds creators in the comic industry have found. 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.
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