#101: September 1968 (w/Mike Allred) - "Even an Android Can Cry"

Mike Allred is one of the greatest and most
prolific comics creators in the history of the industry. From his
creator-owned work like Madman
(celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2022), Red Rocket
7, The Golden Plates,  iZombie, and
Bowie, to critically acclaimed runs on
Marvel titles, including FF (with
Matt Fraction), X-Statix
(with Peter Milligan), and the Eisner
Award-winning Silver Surfer (with
Dan Slott), Mike has repeatedly redefined the
medium and himself as an artist.


His latest work, X-Ray
Robot, is now available in
trade paperback at your local comics shop. The glasses-free 3D
cover gallery in the back of the book will blow your mind.


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Stories Covered In Detail This Episode:


"Enter -- the Exquisite Elemental!" - Fantastic Four #81,
by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby w/Joe Sinnott, 1968 Marvel Comics


"Even an Android Can Cry" - Avengers #58, written by Roy
Thomas, art by John Buscema and George Klein, 1968 Marvel Comics


"The Power and the Prize!" - Silver Surfer #3, written by
Stan Lee, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, 1968 Marvel Comics


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