Madman: The Oddity Odyssey

Michael Allred’s singular, retro-futurist vision defines Madman: The Oddity Odyssey, a 1993 one-shot from Tundra that launched the adventures of Frank Einstein, a patchwork man in a red-and-yellow costume. Allred wrote and drew the entire issue, establishing the series’ signature blend of pop-art energy, heartfelt weirdness, and Silver Age homage. Though brief, this debut remains the cornerstone of a beloved cult franchise, introducing the quirky, optimistic tone that would carry Madman through decades of further stories.