From: [dyun g k] at [netcom.com] (Daniel "Damian" Yungk) Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.info Subject: Maxx Comic FAQ 2/3 Date: Thu, 29 Feb 96 16:12:57 GMT >>>>>>>PART IV: DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE COMIC AND TELEVISION SHOW<<<<<<< %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% "...I couldn't stand it! One world at a time is enough for me!" Carol, issue #19. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following chart shows the correlation between TV episodes and comic issues. (Episode number refers to the numbered, 15 minute episodes, rather than the full half hour installments.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Television episode Comic issue ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 First half of #1 2 Second half of #1 3 #2 4 #3 5 First half of #4 6 Second half of #4, and #1/2 7 #5 8 #6 9 #7/First half of "Darker Image" story 10 #8 Gone's Recap Not covered in comic 11 #9 12 #10 13 #11 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>Alterations made to the animated series ------------------------------------------ When bringing "The Maxx" to television, care was taken to keep the look, story, and dialogue as close to the original comic as possible. Much of the artwork is almost exactly the same, but usually recolored for animation purposes. The dialogue also closely follows the comic book, with few exceptions. There were, however, certain minor changes made along the way. Julie's strong feminism is toned down slightly for the animated version, and some of the more violent scenes and dialogue have been altered. For instance: Maxx's description of what Fridge and Teego do to their victims is edited. (Issue #1/Episode #1) A portion of Maxx's dream featuring the "Crappon" is omitted from the television show. (Issue #5/Episode #7) When Maxx shrinks and battles an Is in Julie's apartment, the knife he uses in the comic becomes a ladle on MTV. (Issue #7/Episode #9) Also, the various cameos by other Image Comics characters have been eliminated from the MTV version: The Savage Dragon is replaced by a human detective. (Issue #6, Episode #8) Mako is replaced by a close replica called Hammerhead. (Issue #6, Episode #8) In the TV show, the "tiny Maxx" fights the Is by himself in Julie's apartment, and Pitt's character is eliminated from that scene. In the Outback, Pitt is replaced by Ret'qark'n. (Issues #7 & 8/Episodes #9 & 10) >>>Additions made to the animated series ---------------------------------------- Certain scenes in the animated series are original, and do not appear in the comic book. Some examples: Julie's monolog at the beginning of episode #2. Mr. Gone's conversation with the Isz in his station wagon in episode #3. Sarah's moment of truth with the stone horse in episode #10. Mr. Gone's recap of the series, which precedes episode #11. Maxx's removal of his mask, and entering his own outback in episode #13. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>PART V: THE MERCHANDISE<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% "...Useless junk she just won't let go of, buried in the closet." Mr. Gone, issue #10. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note: I have not personally seen every item on this list. Items that I am only vaguely aware of are marked with a "*". If you have any information about these items, I encourage you to e-mail me, and fill me in on the details. Also, I can't help anyone obtain the items on this list, except to offer some suggestions: For comic back-issues and trading cards, check comic book shops, card shops, and conventions. For any merchandise, try reading "Head to Head" each month in "The Maxx", or place an ad there for what you need yourself. USENET has newsgroups set up for the sale/trade of merchandise. For the appropriate groups to use, see Part VI of this FAQ. --------- >>>COMICS --------- In addition to the regular comic series, "The Maxx", the following comics have been published. >>>"Darker Image" ----------------- Published by Image Comics just prior to the premier of "The Maxx", this comic introduced three new characters to the Image Comics lineup: The Maxx, Bloodwulf and Deathblow. Each character is featured in a short story. This comic originally came sealed in a plastic bag, and included a trading card depicting one of the three featured characters. >>>"The Maxx" 1/2 ----------------- Published by Wizard Press in 1993, this comic was a promotional give away. It contains a short Maxx story, an interview with Sam Kieth, and sketches by Kieth. It came shipped in a plastic sleeve, with a certificate of authenticity. >>>"The Maxx" Mini-Comic ------------------------ Published by Wizard Press in September of 1995, this comic came free with copies of Wizard Magazine, Issue #51. It contains an introduction by Sam Kieth, and sketches of early versions of the Maxx, as well as previews of what is to come starting with issue #21 of "The Maxx". >>>"Inside Image" #26 --------------------- Published by Image Comics in April, 1995. Actually a comic-sized magazine about Image Comics, this issue features an interview with Sam Kieth, as well as a cover painting of Mr. Gone, and a centerfold of The Maxx. >>>"The Maxx" Trade Paperback ----------------------------- Published in the summer of 1995, this book reprints the first six issues of "The Maxx", plus the "Darker Image" story. * >>>Limited/Special Editions --------------------------- Several special editions of the above comics have come out. They are: >>>"The Maxx" #1: A special glow-in-the-dark cover edition. >>>"Darker Image": Two special editions of this comic exist: >Black & White cover with silver logo; black & white pages. >Gold logo cover. * >>>"The Maxx" 1/2: A special gold cover edition. * >>>"The Maxx" Mini-Comic: A special gold seal cover edition. >>>"The Maxx" Ashcans: "Ashcans" of issues #1, 2 and 3 of "The Maxx", signed by Sam Kieth and numbered from press runs of 5,000 copies or less. These featured a two color cover and black and white pages. Ashcans were produced in blue, red, yellow, and black. Blue ashcans sold for $15. * >>>"Darker Image" Ashcan * >>>Earlier Maxx-related comics ------------------------------ In addition to the above comics, early versions of Maxx characters have been seen in these Kieth works: >>>Primer #5: Story entitled "Max the Hare", featuring a prototype of The Maxx. * >>>Critters #7: Story entitled "Losing...Is", featuring the Isz. * >>>Critters #21: Cover picture of a brown Is dressed as a sheriff. ---------------- >>>TRADING CARDS ---------------- >>>"The Maxx" card set ---------------------- Topps. 90 cards, 6 foil-etched inserts. Drawn by Sam Kieth, with text by Bill Messner-Loebs. Released in 1993. >>>"The Maxx" promo card ------------------------ Topps. 1 card. Produced to publicize the release of the Topps set. >>>"The Maxx" card set ---------------------- Wildstorm Productions. 99 cards, 9 painted cards, 9 embossed cards. Drawn by Sam Kieth and various other artists, including Jim Lee, Bruce Timm, Kelley Jones and Ken Steacy. Released in January, 1996. >>>"Ultra MTV Animation" card set --------------------------------- Fleer. 146 cards. Featuring The Maxx, Beavis & Butt-head, The Head, Aeon Flux, and The Brothers Grunt. Contains approximately 27 cards based on "The Maxx" animated series, and an 18 card puzzle featuring characters from all of the animated series, printed on "prismatic foil" cards. >>>"Darker Image" inserts ------------------------- Image Comics. 3 cards. One included with each comic, featuring either The Maxx, Bloodwulf or Deathblow. >>>Wizard Press promo card -------------------------- Wizard Press. 2 cards. Produced to publicize start of "The Maxx" comic title. Included with copies of Wizard magazine. * >>>Advance Comics ----------------- Produced to publicize "Advance Comics". Set of 12 cards, with one card featuring Maxx. -------------- >>>TOY FIGURES -------------- A "Maxx" action figure was released in January, 1996. This figure is produced by McFarlane Toys (the makers of the "Spawn" action figures), and is part of their Spring 1996 line (Series 4). Originally, each figure was to come with either a black or white Is, with equal amounts of each color produced. However, the first orders shipped from McFarlane toys contained only black Isz, with white Isz reportedly being shipped later. As of this writing, McFarlane Toys' contract with Sam Kieth expires in the spring of 1996, and there are no plans to produce any further figures from the comic. The "Maxx" figure will reportedly be discontinued by mid-1996. ------------------ >>>MAXX-IMUM SOUND ------------------ Produced in 1993 by Animated Alligator, this audio tape featured a dramatization of the first three issues of "The Maxx". Also included cover art and liner notes by Sam Kieth. The price was $9.95, and the first 1500 orders received a glow-in-the-dark edition of "The Maxx" #1. A compact disc version was planned but later cancelled. * ----------- >>>T-SHIRTS ----------- Two t-shirts are available from Graphitti Designs, Inc. Short sleeve black shirt: Maxx vs. Pitt (Cover, issue #7), $14.95 Short sleeve black shirt: Maxx (Cover, issue #1/2), $14.95 Three t-shirts have been released by MTV. They are: Long sleeve black shirt: Maxx fighting group of white Isz, $23.95. Short sleeve white shirt: Julie sitting next to Maxx, biting her toenail, $16.95. Short sleeve black shirt: Maxx clipping Julie's toenails, $16.95. ---------- >>>POSTERS ---------- One poster has been produced by MTV. It features Maxx chasing a white Is across the Outback, intercut with "slices" of the real world, and measures 23" x 35". $9.95. A poster featuring the same picture found on the cover of issue #3 has reportedly been produced. -------------------- >>>ROLE PLAYING GAME -------------------- Released in 1993 by Excel Marketing, this role playing game features character statistics, new Sam Kieth art, and some background information about the world of "The Maxx" not found in the comics or television show. -- Daniel Yungk {a.k.a. Damian} | ___ _ _ |Brazil, where hearts were [dyun g k] at [netcom.com] Enough | |/ \/ |entertained in June, with the siggin', already! | / / |we stood beneath an amber moon Quote of the moment: "Brazil" | |and softly whispered "someday soon"