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Preview: Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids: Time Again, Slime Again #4

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Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids: Time Again, Slime Again #4

writer: Sholly Fisch
artist: Jason Crosby
covers: Joe Simko (A), Jason Crosby (B), Ken Haeser Vintage Fight Poster (C-$4.99/Cardstock)

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

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!

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 final issue: The space race is on — in a flurry of slingshots, fireworks, and giant bat wings, as the Madballs and GPK take to the skies in a mad dash to beat each other to the Moon! Plus: In the far future, Earth is a high-tech utopia where peace reigns and everything is in its place. That is, until archaeologists uncover the still-feuding Madballs and GPK — who bring a much-needed bit of anarchy to an all-too-quiet-and-predictable world.

Written by Sholly Fisch, each issue features three incredible covers: Legendary Garbage Pail Kids 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!

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Preview: Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids: Time Again, Slime Again #3

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Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids: Time Again, Slime Again #3

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… 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! 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: The Garbage Pail Kids and Madballs ride the range as cowpokes (hey, someone’s got to poke those cows). But their competition to see who can make their ghost town more ghastly soon means this town ain’t big enough for the both of them! Plus: In the world of 1950s drag-racing greasers, there’s nobody greasier than the Madballs and the Garbage Pail Kids! When they go head-to-disembodied head in a drag race of souped-up hot rods (powered by the high-octane of week-old cabbage soup), it’s winner take all! Written by Sholly Fisch, each issue features three incredible covers: Legendary Garbage Pail Kids 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!

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

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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…

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!

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!

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Preview: Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids: Time Again, Slime Again #1

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Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids: Time Again, Slime Again #1

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… 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! 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: The Garbage Pail Kids and Madballs ride the range as cowpokes (hey, someone’s got to poke those cows). But their competition to see who can make their ghost town more ghastly soon means this town ain’t big enough for the both of them! Plus: In the world of 1950s drag-racing greasers, there’s nobody greasier than the Madballs and the Garbage Pail Kids! When they go head-to-disembodied head in a drag race of souped-up hot rods (powered by the high-octane of week-old cabbage soup), it’s winner take all! Written by Sholly Fisch, each issue features three incredible Covers: Legendary Garbage Pail Kids 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!

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Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids – The Rematch!

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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: Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids #4

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Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids #4

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

DON’T MISS THE FURIOUS FULL-LENGTH TALE “FAMILY FEUD!”
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: the momentous conclusion with a full-length story…don’t miss “Family Feud”!
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!

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Preview: Madballs Vs. Garbage Pail Kids #3

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Madballs Vs. Garbage Pail Kids #3

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

THE GROSSEST OF THE GROSS – TOGETHER AT LAST!
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: “Block Busted”, “Disorder in the Court,” and two (!) Puzzle Pages!
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!

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Preview: Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids #2

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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!

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Preview: Madballs Vs. Garbage Pail Kids #1

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Madballs Vs. Garbage Pail Kids #1

Writer: Sholly Fisch
Artist: Jason Crosby
Covers: Joe Simko (A), Jason Crosby (B), Joe Simko Trading Card (C), James Groman and Joe Simko (D)
322 pages | Humor | $3.99 | Teen+

HORROR ICONS CLASH IN A NEW MINI-SERIES!

THE GROSS-OUT FACE-OFF YOU NEVER EXPECTED IS HERE!
For the first time ever, the “heavyweights of gross” have combined forces in a massive merchandising blitz that pits the Madballs against the Garbage Pail Kids-winner take all! As part of this blitz, Dynamite presents the comic book crossover of these iconic 1980s 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 presents the first time these two delightfully crude forces have ever crossed paths!
Written by Sholly Fisch, each issue features three incredible covers by 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!
As the original “gross out” brand of the 1980s, Topps released its Garbage Pail Kids series of trading cards in 1985, featuring hilariously revolting characters with appropriately irreverent names. Fifteen different card series were produced over the next three years, in addition to a Garbage Pail Kids animated series and a full slate of globally-licensed consumer products, with ongoing product lines that continues to the present day. For its part, Madballs launched its irregularly shaped toy foam balls in 1986, featuring its own proprietary and often-socially inappropriate characters with ghastly faces, grotesque names, and disruptively funny attitudes to match. Madballs went on to sell tens of millions of toys, inspire a series of animated specials, and launch an extensive consumer products program that included comic books, softlines, video games, collectibles, seasonal items, and back-to-school products.

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The Madballs and Garbage Pail Kids Clash in July

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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.

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