Here’s a short preview of Hero Comics 2014 featuring an all-new Maxx story by Sam Kieth and Jon Sable, Freelance by Mike Grell, on sale November 12th, 2014 from IDW Publishing.
Sam Kieth, Mike Grell, and more (w & a) • Sam Kieth, J. Scott Campbell (c)
Here we have a preview of The Maxx: Maxximized #1 by Sam Kieth and William Messner-Loebs, courtesy of IDW Publishing – on sale November 27th, 2013.
Sam Kieth, William Messner-Loebs (w) • Kieth (a & c)
Sam Kieth has long been renowned for his stunning artistry and insightful and quirky stories. Now, IDW is proud to present a re-mastered edition (complete with new scans of all Maxx pages from the original art) with revised coloring, all overseen by Kieth.
The Maxx tells the story of a homeless person who lives in a box and moves back and forth between our reality and “The Outback,” a heroic fantasy realm. He is aided and accompanied by Julie Winters, a social worker in our world and a beautiful jungle princess in The Outback.
Here is a 14 page preview of The Worlds of Sam Kieth, Vol. 1 featuring never before seen art by Sam Kieth – on sale from IDW Publishing on July 31st, 2013.
Sam Kieth (w & a & c)
Sam Kieth has been creating gorgeous art his entire life. For nearly thirty years he has continued to grow in both stature and talent, attaining what can honestly be called superstar status. From The Maxx to Wolverine, and everything else along the way, Sam Kieth has shown himself to be a truly unique talent, one who continues to stretch the bounds of his art.
Now Sam turns his eye towards something different: an entire book comprised of beautiful and entirely new pieces of art. If you are a fan of Sam Kieth, or just of fantastic images, this is the book for you!
After 20 years, Sam Kieth’s The Maxx returns to comics at IDW Publishing. His classic stories will be reprinted in several formats and Kieth will create three comprehensive new art books called The Worlds of Sam Kieth.
Press Release
Sam Kieth’s The Maxx was a runaway sensation when initially published. Kieth’s exquisite artistry and quirky stories resonated with readers who had never seen anything quite like it before. Exploring the strange relationship between two realities, The Maxx follows the dual identities of a man caught between the real world and a heroic fantasy realm called The Outback. The Maxx ran for more than 30 issues and inspired a popular animated show on MTV.
Here is a 7 page preview of The Hollows #1, by writer Chris Ryall & artist Sam Kieth, from IDW Publishing – on sale December 12th, 2012.
Chris Ryall (w) • Sam Kieth (a & c)
An all-new series from the creator of The Maxx and the co-creator of Zombies vs Robots! Sam Kieth and Chris Ryall transport you to a near-future Japan, where burned-out husks—the Hollows—wantonly devour souls throughout the city. Far above, a segment of society lives safely in giant tree-cities, but the problems below have a way of growing out of control…
This week a great issue of Dark Horse Presents hits the shelves!
Not only does Dark Horse Presents #12 feature a brand new Aliens story by John Layman and Sam Kieth. but it includes the return of Mister X by Dean Motter and Nexus by Mike Baron and Steve Rude! Awesome stuff.
Press release
30 Days of Night, Vol. 1
Steve Niles (w) · Sam Kieth (a & c)
Fright-master Steve Niles returns to the creation that launched his career for an all-new 30 Days of Night series, with warped genius Sam Kieth handling the art duties. Features an all-new cast of characters being introduced to the world of 30 Days of Night for the first time!