📘 Series Summary
Asylum from Maximum Press is a wide-ranging anthology series that captures the energetic, experimental spirit of mid-1990s independent comics. Running for eleven issues between 1995 and 1997, the series functions as a rotating showcase for different properties, creators, and genres—including sci-fi, supernatural action, fantasy, noir, and space opera. Each issue features multiple serialized and self-contained stories, making the title a hub for new concepts, creator-owned characters, and shared-universe contributions from Maximum’s lineup.
The series includes early appearances and short features tied to Rob Liefeld’s Extreme Studios characters, crafted by a roster of creators such as Pop Mhan, Marlo Alquiza, Dan Fraga, Sam Liu, and others. Alongside these action-driven stories is the recurring presence of Larry Marder’s Beanworld, offering a humorous, surreal counterpoint to the book’s darker or more dramatic features. Several issues also include officially licensed Battlestar Galactica stories exploring the early years of Adama and the Colonial conflict, making the anthology appealing to TV franchise collectors.
Because each issue delivers a mix of tones, styles, and creative visions, Asylum stands as a snapshot of 1990s indie comics experimentation. Its flip-book covers, varied story formats, and blend of original and licensed material have turned the series into a unique collectible for fans of Extreme Studios, 90s anthology books, and experimental genre storytelling.
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