Madman (Mike Allred character)

Madman
Madman: The Oddity Odyssey. Cover art by Mike Allred
Publication information
PublisherCaliber Comics
Tundra
IDW Publishing
Image Comics
Oni Press
Dark Horse Comics
AAA Pop
First appearanceCreatures of the Id (Oct. 1990)
Created byMike Allred
In-story information
Alter egoZane Townsend
Team affiliationsThe Atomics
Notable aliasesFrank Einstein
AbilitiesSupernatural aptitude in learning
Psychometry
Empathy
Clairvoyance
Amplified physical capabilities with superhuman agility and reflexes

Madman is a creator-owned fictional superhero that appears in comic books by creator Mike Allred and which has been published by a number of publishers over the years. The character first appeared in Creatures of the Id #1 (Oct. 1990).[1][2] His name, Frank Einstein, is a combination of Frank Sinatra and Albert Einstein, and is also a reference to Frankenstein.

  1. ^ Markstein, Don. "Madman". Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  2. ^ McMillan, Graeme (5 October 2020). "Dark Horse Launching Hardcover 'Madman' Collections". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 August 2021.