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A Fine Mess #1

Sep 2002 · Alternative Comics · 3.50 USD
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“Aranda's Coat”
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A Fine Mess #1 collects the debut issue of this 2002 series from Alternative Comics, presenting the beginning of a story that blends slice-of-life humor with offbeat character interactions. The issue introduces the core cast and sets up the quirky, everyday dilemmas that define the series' tone.

"Aranda's Coat" is a standout story in A Fine Mess #1, a 2002 release from Alternative Comics, featuring a surreal, introspective narrative by Matt Madden, who also handles the art and inking. The story unfolds with a dreamlike precision, anchored by a single striking image of Guard Tindell that appears to be a blown-up panel, hinting at deeper layers beneath the surface. This issue marks a distinctive entry in Madden’s body of work, originally published here and showcasing his singular visual and narrative style.

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writer, artist, inker, letterer Matt Madden · cover Matt Madden

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writer, artist, inker, letterer Matt Madden
cover pencils, inks Matt Madden

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Basic set-up of Matt closing his lap-top, telling Jessica what time it is and not remembering what he was looking for in the fridge.

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