Madman Atomic Comics #14

The playful energy of this 2009 Image series is on full display as Madman tumbles upside-down while a delighted red-haired woman in a purple jumpsuit gleefully holds onto his legs — a kite, a golf ball, and a chaotic picnic scene rounding out the wonderfully busy composition. The cover is a genuine treat, penciled and inked by Michael Allred, Darwyn Cooke, and J. Bone — a collaboration that blends their distinct sensibilities into something breezy and charming. With interior work by the Allred family team and lettering by Nate Piekos, Madman Atomic Comics #14 captures exactly why this series has such an enthusiastic following.