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The Maxx's blend of superhero and psychological themes gave a unique twist to the extreme and bold direction comics were taking then. Its cultural impact was further solidified when it was adapted into an MTV animated series, drawing more attention to old and this time, new fans.
Mar 15, 1993 · Rather than elaborate too much, let's just explain the first example, the animated version of Sam Kieth's "The Maxx" which aired on MTV. The original VHS release of the show was, apparently, quite terrible, missing a full episode and all sorts of other footage.
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The original plan for Oddities was to have the two stars share each thirty-minute episode, with fifteen minutes devoted to The Head and, after the commercial break, another fifteen minutes for The Maxx. The plan was reportedly jettisoned to give The Maxx more time to finish its initial batch of episodes, meaning each Oddities episode would premiere...
One problem with directly adapting the comic was the reality of the show's schedule. Typically, one issue of the comic equaled one episode, and each installment of Oddities had two Maxx episodes every week. The comic was only being released once a month and would at times fall behind schedule. Producers realized they were burning through the source...
Regarding the official Maxx canon, the comic would go on to reveal that Julie created the Outback to escape the real world following a sexual assault that occurred in college. Later triggered by memories of the incident, Julie accidentally ran over a plumber named Dave. While looking for something to cover his body, Julie was unaware a nearby lamp ...
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Aug 11, 2023 · A rarity among super-hero media, MTV animated series The Maxx is proof that “adult-oriented” doesn’t necessarily mean vulgar (though there’s definitely plenty of uncomfortably intense violence...
Apr 7, 1995 · “Maxx,” based on the Image comic books by Sam Kieth, offers six episodes detailing the daily doings of Maxx — a transient with incisive observations about human nature and some unexpectedly ...
Jul 3, 2024 · For all of its surreal storytelling, The Maxx is a violent show that's more edgy than it is gratuitous. More often than not, Maxx ends up in ruthless hand-to-hand clashes with the Isz, Mr. Gone, or some random street crook. Yet, the show is bloodless in its execution of mayhem.
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Sep 27, 2022 · Subject: Worthwhile Wayback. What a joy it is to revisit such formative material! I don't recall the show being so stylized and following such a clear narrative sequence -- but i wasn't exactly a developed media consumer when it aired on MTV in the mid 90's.
