Saturday brought the sad news that Sam Kieth has passed away at the age of 63. Reported by Bleeding Cool, Kieth passed away after struggling with Lewy Body Dementia. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathy Kieth.
Kieth’s impact on the world of comics is undebatable. Born in 1963 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he’d go on to create modern classic characters like The Maxx and deliver an art style all his own.
His comic career began about the age of 17 when he was published by Comico. He’d come to prominence with his art for the first five issues of The Sandman, which he co-created. He’d go on to work for Comic, Dark Horse, DC, Marvel, Eclipse, Fantagraphics, Oni Press, and more. Some of his last works was Eleanor & the Egret from AfterShock Comics in 2017 and The Hollows published by Image in 2022.
He blew up to whole new levels during the Image Comics explosion where we wrote and drew The Maxx, which ran for 35 issues from 1993 to 1998. That comic series would go on to become an animated series that aired on MTV.
His talents went beyond comics, he directed the film Take It to the Limit for Roger Corman’s Concorde-New Horizons.
Kieth received an Inkpot Award during San Diego Comic-Con 2013.
Kieth’s style was unmistakable, one that has influenced a generation.
Experience Harley’s New 52 stories from the start! Compiling over 13 action-packed single issues, this brand-new DC Compact Comics edition of Harley Quinn spans Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner’s run with the character, taking her across the DC Universe with the iconic art talents of heavy hitters like Walter Simonson, John Timms, and Darwyn Cooke!
Collects Harley Quinn #0-13.
Story: Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner Art: Chad Hardin, John Timms, Stephane Roux, Marco Falla, Amanda Conner, Becky Cloonan, Tony S. Daniel, Sandu Florea, Dan Panosian, Walter Simonson, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Bruce Timm, Charlie Adlard, Adam Hughes, Art Baltazar, Tradd Moore, Dave Johnson, Jeremy Roberts, Sam Kieth, Darwyn Cooke, Paul Pope, Javier Garron, Damion Scott, Robert Campanella Color: Alex Sinclair, Paul Mounts, Brett Smith, Dave McCaig, Lovern Kindzierski, Tomeu Morey, John Kalisz, Lee Loughridge, Dave Stewart, Alex Sollazzo Letterer: John J. Hill
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(W) Jeremy Adams, Bill Finger, Alan Grant and Jason Aaron (A) Howard Porter, Bob Kane, Sam Kieth and Jason Pearson In Shops: Oct 30, 2024 SRP: $5.99
At first glance, the Penguin may seem like a harmless, if peculiar, businessman with a fondness for fine cuisine, tailored suits, and exotic birds. But those in Gotham’s underworld know that beneath the dapper attire and gentlemanly demeanor lies a calculating and ruthless criminal who isn’t afraid to take whatever he thinks he deserves. And should you happen to be in the way of something he wants, know that this bird is just as deadly as any other raptor. Discover the man behind the new Max streaming series in this special issue showcasing the Penguin’s 1941 debut in the pages of Detective Comics #58, twisted recollections of his formative years from Secret Origins Special #1 and Joker’s Asylum: Penguin #1, and a brand-new, exclusive story written by Jeremy Adams and illustrated by Howard Porter that shows the Penguin’s next moves during All In.
(W) Jeremy Adams, Bill Finger, Alan Grant and Jason Aaron (A) Howard Porter, Bob Kane, Sam Kieth and Jason Pearson In Shops: Oct 30, 2024 SRP: $5.99
At first glance, the Penguin may seem like a harmless, if peculiar, businessman with a fondness for fine cuisine, tailored suits, and exotic birds. But those in Gotham’s underworld know that beneath the dapper attire and gentlemanly demeanor lies a calculating and ruthless criminal who isn’t afraid to take whatever he thinks he deserves. And should you happen to be in the way of something he wants, know that this bird is just as deadly as any other raptor. Discover the man behind the new Max streaming series in this special issue showcasing the Penguin’s 1941 debut in the pages of Detective Comics #58, twisted recollections of his formative years from Secret Origins Special #1 and Joker’s Asylum: Penguin #1, and a brand-new, exclusive story written by Jeremy Adams and illustrated by Howard Porter that shows the Penguin’s next moves during All In.
(W) Jeremy Adams, Bill Finger, Alan Grant and Jason Aaron (A) Howard Porter, Bob Kane, Sam Kieth and Jason Pearson In Shops: Oct 30, 2024 SRP: $5.99
At first glance, the Penguin may seem like a harmless, if peculiar, businessman with a fondness for fine cuisine, tailored suits, and exotic birds. But those in Gotham’s underworld know that beneath the dapper attire and gentlemanly demeanor lies a calculating and ruthless criminal who isn’t afraid to take whatever he thinks he deserves. And should you happen to be in the way of something he wants, know that this bird is just as deadly as any other raptor. Discover the man behind the new Max streaming series in this special issue showcasing the Penguin’s 1941 debut in the pages of Detective Comics #58, twisted recollections of his formative years from Secret Origins Special #1 and Joker’s Asylum: Penguin #1, and a brand-new, exclusive story written by Jeremy Adams and illustrated by Howard Porter that shows the Penguin’s next moves during All In.
Critically acclaimed artist Sam Kieth and writer Chris Ryall team up for a science fiction adventure in the upcoming The Hollows. This dystopian one-shot story will hit shelves from Image Comics in July.
In this specially priced, extra-length comic, readers are transported to a near-future Japan, where spectral, once-human husks prey on the unfortunates who couldn’t find salvation in the skyscraper-like trees that now dominate the decimated landscape. A discredited scientist works furiously to find a cure, until a one-eyed orphan girl and her pet, uh, Urp, force him to rethink everything he knows…
The Hollows one-shot will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 27:
When it comes to who is the most fascinating character in all of comic books, no one comes close to Batman. Bruce Wayne is a modern-day case in childhood trauma. He somehow manifested the death of his parents into a lifelong crusade against evil. As many fans who have read the comic books know, he is much darker than the cartoon version.
Many of us who grew up reading him know the dark recesses of this conflicted hero. This is why we are drawn to him and are attracted to heroes similar to him such as Moon Knight. His crossover adventures with other heroes are legendary, and it helps if his partners are a bit like him. In Batman/The Maxx: Arkham Dreams, we find him with another complicated protagonist, as they hunt down an incessant evil.
We are taken to Gotham City, where Maxx’s delusions have led him to be amongst the homeless, which draws the attention of Batman, who thinks he belongs in Arkham Asylum. As Maxx gets admitted into Arkham, Batman soon unleashes chaos as the world Maxx sees and Gotham merges because of the experiments conducted by an unconventional doctor at Arkham, Dr.Disparu, leading Batman to take drastic measures. He and the doctor must use the evil minds, some of which are Batman’s rogues, to find a solution to stop the worlds from converging. Eventually, Batman searches out Julie Winters, to enter a dimension hole, where they meet an alternate version of Harley Quinn while Disparu continues his experiments on the Joker, The Penguin, and Harley, which causes unsettling effects on Maxx. By book’s end, Disparu’s secret is revealed and our heroes fight one last stand against the deadliest versions of Batman’s rogues to protect the Outback, in a glorious victory.
Overall, Batman/The Maxx: Arkham Dreams is a true mind-bending journey with the Dark Knight and one of Image Comics’ most complex protagonists. The story by Keith is fun. The art by the creative team is gorgeous. Altogether, an adventure that takes the reader on a bunch of twists and turns, an adventure that will have readers revisiting to see what they missed.
Story: Sam Keith Art: Sam Keith, Ronda Pattison, and Shawn Lee Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy
IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
(W) Sam Kieth (A/CA) Sam Kieth In Shops: Jul 28, 2021 SRP: $24.99
A devious new doctor at Arkham Asylum is conducting unconventional experiments into the human psyche, and he kicks off a chain reaction of disaster when he carries out tests on Arkham’s newest patient, The Maxx! The city of Gotham is starting to merge with The Maxx’s psychedelic mental landscape, known as the Outback, blurring the line between real and unreal. It’s up to Batman to save not just Gotham, but all of reality, and he and The Maxx are going to have to travel through some of the darkest places imaginable-the twisted minds of Batman’s greatest enemies!
Join Batman and The Maxx on an off-kilter and unforgettable romp through the diabolical consciousnesses of Batman’s greatest foes, including Harley Quinn, the Penguin, Killer Croc, and, of course, the Joker. Legendary artist Sam Kieth (The Sandman, Wolverine) returns to his greatest creation, The Maxx, after two decades and to Gotham City as well.
New York Times bestselling novelist Joe Hill and superstar artist Gabriel Rodríguez have crafted a tale of mystery and terror, bringing together two of comics’ greatest fantasy franchises — their award-winning series Locke & Key published by IDW and DC’s blockbuster The Sandman, created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg — in Locke & Key / The Sandman Universe: Hell & Gone #1, slated for release on April 14th.
Hell & Gone #1 follows a desperate Mary Locke, whose brother Jack may be 10 years dead but still sends letters home from Hell. Her quest to rescue him from The Pit will require her to outsmart Roderick Burgess (the most wicked man in England), puzzle her way through the House of Mystery, and risk the walking nightmare known as The Corinthian in a disintegrating Kingdom of Dreams!
Locke & Key / The Sandman Universe: Hell & Gone #1 will be available with multiple cover variants for retailers and fans to enjoy, including Cover A by Gabriel Rodríguez, Cover B by JH Williams III, Cover C by Kelley Jones, and two Retailer Incentive editions featuring art by Rodríguez and Williams, respectively.
There are currently seven new digital releases on comiXology. You can choose from Marvel, Harlequin, and Yen Press. Get shopping or check out the individual releases below.
Daredevil Visionaries: Frank Miller Vol. 2
Written by Frank Miller Art by Frank Miller Cover by Frank Miller Purchase
Collects Daredevil (1964) #168-182.
The celebration of one of the comic book industry’s top talents continues as writer/artist extraordinnaire Frank Miller’s classic Daredevil adventures are collected in a second tribute volume. All the elements that made Miller’s tenure on Daredevil a comic noir classic are here: gritty, street-level action, moody atmosphere, and widescreen adventure told with a cinematic eye. The stories in this volume feature unforgettable characters like the Kingpin, the mammoth king of the New York Underworld; Bullseye, the deranged but deadly assassin; Elektra, the woman Daredevil loves but is forced to oppose; and of course, Daredevil himself, blind as justice, he is an attorney by day and an urban vigilante by night. Also introduced in this collection is the mysterious ninja brotherhood, The Hand, the group that will ultimately cause Elektra’s untimely demise. Tense and dramatic, the stories included in this volume dedicated to Frank Miller’s classic work show the continued development of an artistic legend as his formidable skills continued to grow in stature and depth.
Daredevil Visionaries: Frank Miller Vol. 3
Written by Mike W. Barr, Roger McKenzie, Frank Miller Art by Terry Austin, Klaus Janson Cover by Frank Miller Purchase
Collects Daredevil (1964) #183-191 and material from What If? #28, 35 and Bizarred Adventures #28.
The action, drama and artistic brilliance continue withDAREDEVIL #183 – #191, plus WHAT IF? #28 (“What If Elektra Had Lived?”) and #35 (“What If Daredevil Joined S.H.I.E.L.D.?) — and as a special treat, an Elektra story from BIZARRE ADVENTURES #28! It’s more amazing visuals and gut-wrenching twists from the master of crime noir as Matt Murdock tussles with the Black Widow, collides with the Punisher, and has a sickening showdown with the Hand as they try to kill Stick and resurrect Elektra!
So I’m a Spider, So What? #48
Written by Okina Baba Art by Asahiro Kakashi Purchase
With Mother defeated and Body Brain working on the Demon Lord’s soul, I got some time to kill! But before that, time for your friendly neighborhood Spidermonster to kick some robber butts and save that dandy stud!!
The Sheikh’s Guarded Heart
Written by Liz Fielding Art by Satomi Tsuya Purchase
Lucy has traveled to Ramal Hamrah to chase her new husband, who stole all of her money right after their wedding. However, confused in this foreign desert land, she soon gets into a terrible car accident. Right before her car explodes, she’s rescued by a stranger. When Lucy wakes up, she finds herself in the strong arms of a beautiful, angelic man. The man who saved her is Hanif, the prince of Ramal Hamrah. As he’s volunteered to protect her in his palace!
Un amour contraire au contrat
Written by Maisey Yates Art by Kanoko Yamamoto Purchase
Comment ça une femme ne peut pas gérer une entreprise !? Le père d’Elaine a choisi Marco, figure légendaire de l’industrie, comme successeur de son entreprise malgré le sens des affaires de sa fille. Celle-ci, passionnée par la compagnie de son père, propose un contrat de mariage d’un an à Marco afin de l’amener à lui céder l’entreprise après le divorce. Marco, qui fait souvent la une des magazines à scandales, a besoin de reconstruire sa réputation en se mariant. Ce qui aurait dû être un simple mariage de raison, prend une tournure un peu différente lorsque Marco découvre une nouvelle facette de sa nouvelle femme et que l’innocente Elaine tombe sous le charme de Marco.
Wolverine: Blood Wedding
Written by Joe Casey, Chris Claremont, Tom DeFalco, Todd DeZago, Fabian Nicieza Art by Denys Cowan, Oscar Jimenez, Cary Nord, Leinil Francis Yu Cover by Jae Lee Purchase
Collects Wolverine (1988) #123-132, Wolverine: Black Rio.
Why is Wolverine tying the knot with one of his most vicious foes? What do Shadowcat and Sabretooth have to say about it? And what deadly new advantage makes Sabretooth unbeatable? X-Men legend Chris Claremont returns to the character he made famous in an old-school, actionpacked caper against Hydra and the Hand! Then: Wolverine faces Roughouse and Bloodscream, and teams with Captain America on a quest for self-improvement — but when he battles the Wendigo, it’s all he can do to stay alive! Plus: Wolverine scales a mountain, attends Carnaval and confronts the grim specter of domestic abuse! Guest-starring the ladies of the X-Men!
Wolverine Legends Vol. 1: Wolverine/Hulk
Written by Sam Kieth Art by Sam Kieth Cover by Sam Kieth Purchase
Collects Wolverine/Hulk (2002) #1-4.
Sam Keith (The Maxx, Zero Girl) returns to Marvel – and takes on two of Marvel’s most popular – and toughest — characters! A metal-clawed X-Man, an emerald behemoth and a scared little girl named Po what draws these three very different characters together? Answer: Expect the unexpected!
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