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Preview: Garbage Pail Kids: Trashin’ Through Time #2

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Garbage Pail Kids: Trashin’ Through Time #2

writers: Adam F. Goldberg and Hans Rodionoff
artists: Jeff Zapata with Chris Meeks
covers: Ray Lago (A), Jeff Zapata (B), Dustin Graham (C), Classic Trading Card (D
FC | 32 pages | Humor | $4.99 | All Ages

Our heroes have been transported through time to the 1980s, where the Garbage Pail Kids are the Earth’s dominant species and normal humans have become outcasts from society. Return to the Planet of the Garbage Pail Kids as we continue “Trashin’ Through Time!”

In this issue: Adam and his GPKommandos are Nasty Nick’s prisoners and there’s no way out! That is, until T.R.A.S.H. — Team of Rebels Assigned to Save Humankind — arrives on the scene! Now, our heroes must find a way back in time to stop Nasty Nick in the first place… what could go wrong!?!

This historic second issues features four incredible cardstock covers — including art by the legendary Ray Lago, along with Jeff Zapata, Dustin Graham, and a classic GPK Trading Card image — and every copy is polybagged with a special GPK Trading Card created exclusively for Dynamite and officially approved by Topps!

Garbage Pail Kids: Trashin' Through Time #2

Preview: Garbage Pail Kids: Trashin’ Through Time #1

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Garbage Pail Kids: Trashin’ Through Time #1

writers: Adam F. Goldberg and Hans Rodionoff
artists: Jeff Zapata with Chris Meeks
covers: Tom Bunk (A), Jeff Zapata (B), Chris Meeks (C), Classic Trading Card (D)
FC | 32 pages | Humor | $4.99 | All Ages

The unhinged trio of ADAM F. GOLDBERG, HANS RODIONOFF, and JEFF ZAPATA have rejoined forces with Dynamite Entertainment to continue their saga of the outrageous origins of the Garbage Pail Kids as they go Trashin’ Through Time!

Jumping from the days of World War II at the end of GPK: Origins, our heroes find themselves transported to the 1980s — where Garbage Pail Kids rule the world! That’s right, the Garbage Pail Kids are now the dominant species on Earth, and normal humans have been subjugated and forced to live as outcasts from society. It’s the Planet of the Garbage Pail Kids — and we just live on it!

Garbage Pail Kids: Trashin’ Through Time #1 also features covers showcasing four incredible artists: TOM BUNK, JEFF ZAPATA, and CHRIS MEEKS, along with a classic GPK trading card image by DUSTIN GRAHAM. And best of all, every version comes polybagged with a special GPK: ORIGINS trading card created exclusively for Dynamite and officially approved by Topps!

Preview: Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids: Time Again, Slime Again #2

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids: Time Again, Slime Again #2

Writer: Sholly Fisch
Artist: Jason Crosby
Covers: Joe Simko (A), Jason Crosby (B), Ken Haeser Vintage Fight Poster, (C)
32 pages | Humor | $3.99 | All Ages

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the comic shop…

Your freaky favorites, the Madballs and Garbage Pail Kids, are at it again. But this time, the chaos can’t be confined to a single neighborhood as we trace the entire history of Madballs-GPK feud — bursting (and oozing) out across the ages!

In this issue: Arrrh, mateys! Weigh anchor for horrible hijinks on the high seas as the Madballs set sail for a pirate adventure with Skullface on their flag and…well, never mind what’s on the poop deck. Plus: Italy in the 16th century — The Sistine Chapel needs a paint job…and the GPK and Madballs both want the gig! There’s only one way to choose: a no-holds-barred paint-off! Written by Sholly Fisch, each issue features three incredible covers: Legendary Garbage Pail Kids (and Mad!) artist Joe Simko, series artist Jason Crosby and a special Ken Haeser Vintage Fight Poster, created especially for this momentous meeting of the (depraved) minds!

Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids: Time Again, Slime Again #2

Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids – The Rematch!

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

Just when fans thought it was safe to return to the comic shop… the grossest of crossovers continues! Everyone’s freaky favorites, Cloudco’s Madballs and Topps’ Garbage Pail Kids, are back for their next bout to determine the ultimate winner starting February 2023 in Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids: Time Again, Slime Again!

The creative team from the first series is back for this rematch full of slime, sludge, and worse! Writer Sholly Fisch brings his all-ages expertise to these beloved franchises originating in the 1980s and enjoyed by all generations. Interior artist Jason Crosby returns with his celebrated take on these awesome characters.

This time around, the chaos simply cannot be confined to a single neighborhood, as the crew traces the entire history of the infamous feud as it oozes across the ages! The first issue jumps all the way back to the dawn of time — chronicling the initial one-upmanship of the Cro-Madballs and Neanderthal Pail Kids.

This is no ordinary comic, and each issue comes packed with stories, puzzles, and activity pages that invite kids to dumpster-dive in and get their hands dirty as they play alongside their favorite creepy characters. Cloudco’s Madballs and Topps’ Garbage Pail Kids will continue to enthrall readers of all ages in this new series.

Issues also feature a trio of unique covers for every kind of fan and collector. GPK legend Joe Simko leads the way alongside interior artist Jason Crosby, and special vintage fight poster styled covers by the versatile Ken Haeser!

Preview: Garbage Pail Kids: Origins #2

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

Garbage Pail Kids: Origins #2

Writers: Adam F. Goldberg and Hans Rodionoff
Artists: Jeff Zapata with Chris Meeks
Covers: Ray Lago (A), Tom Bunk (B), Jeff Zapata (C), Classic Garbage Pail Kids Card Image (D)
32 pages | Humor | $3.99 | All Ages

CO-WRITTEN BY ADAM F. GOLDBERG (THE GOLDBERGS, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, THE MUPPETS MAYHEM)!
AT LAST, THE ORIGIN OF THE GARBAGE PAIL KIDS IS REVEALED!
The insane minds of Adam F. Goldberg, Hans Rodionoff and Jeff Zapata have joined forces to bring you the Garbage Pail Kids as you’ve never seen them before. Dynamite Entertainment and this incredible trio of creators proudly presents give you…Garbage Pail Kids: Origins!
This all-new GPK comic book event is a bad-ass, sprawling, superhero epic; we not only learn how our GPK heroes came to be… but we also reveal to the world that Adam Bomb and his gang of good guys were instrumental in the outcome of World War II and the fate of humanity!
This issue starts with Adam Bomb’s origin and how he begins as an unassuming, flat-footed soda jerk named Adam Baum…ultimately transforming into an All-American superhero named Adam Bomb. Thanks to an unfortunate radiation leak, Adam leads a team of other enhanced super-charged garbage humans to take down the axis of evil…led by Nasty Nick.
Featuring four incredible covers by Jeff Zapata, Tom Bunk, Ray Lago and a classic GPK Trading Card image, presented on cardstock!

Preview: Garbage Pail Kids: Origins #1

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

Garbage Pail Kids: Origins #1

Writers: Adam F. Goldberg and Hans Rodionoff
Artist: Jeff Zapata with Chris Meeks
Covers: Ray Lago (A), Tom Bunk (B), Jeff Zapata (C), Classic Trading Card (D)
32 pages | Humor | $3.99 | All Ages

CO-WRITTEN BY ADAM F. GOLDBERG (THE GOLDBERGS, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, THE MUPPETS MAYHEM)!
AT LAST, THE ORIGIN OF THE GARBAGE PAIL KIDS IS REVEALED!
The insane minds of Adam F. Goldberg, Hans Rodionoff and Jeff Zapata have joined forces to bring you the Garbage Pail Kids as you’ve never seen them before. Dynamite Entertainment and this incredible trio of creators proudly presents give you…Garbage Pail Kids: Origins!
This all-new GPK comic book event is a bad-ass, sprawling, superhero epic; we not only learn how our GPK heroes came to be…but we also reveal to the world that Adam Bomb and his gang of good guys were instrumental in the outcome of World War II and the fate of humanity!
Issue #1 starts with Adam Bomb’s origin and how he begins as an unassuming, flat-footed soda jerk named Adam Baum…ultimately transforming into an All-American superhero named Adam Bomb. Thanks to an unfortunate radiation leak, Adam leads a team of other enhanced super-charged garbage humans to take down the axis of evil…led by Nasty Nick.

Preview: Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids #2

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids #2

Writer: Sholly Fisch
Artist: Jason Crosby
Covers: Joe Simko (A), Jason Crosby (B), Joe Simko Trading Card (C)
32 pages | Humor | $3.99 | All Ages

For the first time in recorded history, the “heavyweights of gross” have combined forces in a massive merchandising blitz that pits the Madballs against the Garbage Pail Kids! And, as part of this blitz, Dynamite presents the comic book cross-over of these iconic 80s brands!

For over three decades, Madballs and GPK have both been known as the “grossest of the gross”, co-ruling counterculture with their pun-heavy names and subversive humor. This all-new limited series event features the first time these two delightfully crude forces have ever met! This issue: “”BAND SLAMMED””, “”PYRAMID SCHEME”” (a Puzzle page!), “”MAD(BALL) SCIENCE””, and “”MAKE YOUR OWN MADBALL”” (an activity page!)

Written by Sholly Fisch, each issue features three incredible covers: Legendary Garbage Pail Kids artist Joe Simko, series artist Jason Crosby and a special trading card team-up cover, created specially for this momentous meeting of the (depraved) minds!

SDCC 2022: Learn the Origins of the Garbage Pail Kids!

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

The iconic Garbage Pail Kids go back nearly 40 years and have been a beloved, colorful cast of characters for trading card collectors and other media including comic books. Each GPK stands out with some kind of gross, horrific, or downright bizarre appearance, abilities, or situation. But in all those years, the backstories on how these kids became who they are has never been disclosed to the fans. Until now…

The insane minds of Adam F. Goldberg, Hans Rodionoff, and Jeff Zapata have joined forces to bring everyone the Garbage Pail Kids as they’ve never seen them before, flipping the table with a barrage of huge revelations. Chronicled in the style of a sprawling superhero epic, not only will the curtain be drawn back on the origins of these unique “heroes,” but there’s one crazy surprise at the crux of this story. Adam Bomb and his allies were instrumental in the outcome of World War II and the fate of humanity itself! Other key fan-faves featuring include Roy Bot, Brainy Janie, Snooty Sam, and more!

Issue one kicks off with Adam Bomb’s early days as an unassuming, flat-footed soda jerk. Then thanks to an unfortunate radiation leak, he transforms into the All-American superhero he’s known as to GPK fans around the world. He will need to assemble a team of other “enhanced” garbage kids to take down the axis of evil with Nasty Nick at the helm. Readers can expect to catch up with some of the biggest stars of the GPK world, as well as keep their eyes out for some cult favorites thanks to the devoted creative team’s passion for the property.

Much of the initial genesis of the origins concept goes back to ideas and illustrations from artist Jeff Zapata. He’s worked in the comics and trading card business for over 25 years, including nearly half that time as an editor, art director, and artist on the Garbage Pail Kids and other Topps franchises. His drawings hinting at these origins ideas went viral among the fanbase, spreading like wildfire, and leading to this project finally coming to life. For this series, Zapata is handling art direction, contributing art, and assisted in developing the story. He’s joined by Chris Meeks on the artwork throughout the series.

In the style of the original trading cards having A and B variations, the first issue features variant covers by artists Ray Lago, Tom Bunk, Jeff Zapata, and a presentation of one of the classic trading card images.

Garbage Pail Kids: Origins #1 will be out October 2022.

The Madballs and Garbage Pail Kids Clash in July

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

Dynamite has announced a historic summer crossover of epic proportions, as two beloved brands smash together in all their gross-out glory in Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids! The two legendary franchises have been captivating audiences young and old for over three decades, co-ruling a corner of counterculture with their pun-heavy names, subversive humor, and inventive art and design.

The story is written by Sholly Fisch, experienced across a deep bibliography with franchises like Superman, Star Wars, Scooby-Doo, Mighty Mouse, and Looney Tunes. His award-nominated work has always balanced appealing to all ages and seamlessly adapting franchises with passionate fanbases. Though, he holds his tongue on spoiling which side might win in this battle.

Fisch is joined by artist, Jason Crosby, known for drawing the Garbage Pail Kids already for Topps’ latest trading card and sketch card sets. Now, he’s dove headfirst into research to equally hone his Madballs.

In addition to Jason’s action and gross-packed artwork in the story, the comic series will feature collectible variant covers by him and others. A project like this would be incomplete without the contributions of legendary GPK artist, Joe Simko, who contributes both an epic main cover and a trading card inspired one. Alongside collaborator, James Groman, Simko also crafted a mind-bursting wraparound cover!

Garbage Pail Kids kicked off its reign of irreverence in 1985 when Topps launched the first of many trading card series featuring their trademark hilariously revolting characters – all with clever names to match. The grossest kids you know have since translated to animation and a continuing full slate of globally-licensed consumer products.

For their part, Cloudco Entertainment’s Madballs first crashed into collectors’ lives the following year with their irregularly shaped toy foam balls. Ghastly faces, grotesque names, and ghoulish attitudes made them an instant hit, with Madballs selling tens of millions of toys and spawning their own animated specials and extensive product lines.

Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids #1 comes to comic shops in July 2022.