Ice Cream Man #43
Writer: W. Mazwell Prince
Artist: Martin Morazzo
Colorist: Chris O’Halloran
Letterer: Good Old Neon
Page 3 – “Baby Grand Piano” (Art by Good Old Neon) & Page 4 – “Well, Well, Well”: Stories by W. Maxwell Prince
Page 5 – “Hell Freezes” & Page 24 – “The Horror”: Stories by Grant Morrison
Page 6 – “For Sale (Unbridged)”: Story by W. Maxwell Prince
Page 7 – “Life By Misadventure”: Story by Matt Fraction
Page 8 – “Horror, Cont’d”: Story by W. Maxwell Prince
Page 9 – “Missy In The Middle”: Story by Kelly Sue DeConnick
Page 10 – “Lickety Split”: Story by Geoff Johns
Page 11 – “Candy World”: Story by W. Maxwell Prince
Page 12 – “Real Page-Turner”: Story by Deniz Camp
Page 13 – “For James”: Story & Art by Zoe Thorogood
Page 14 – “Oxycomedown”: Story by W. Maxwell Prince
Page 15 – “Night Fishing”: Story by Patton Oswalt
Page 16 – “Floating”: Story by Jeff Lemire
Page 17 – “Who’s In Charge”: Story by W. Maxwell Prince
Page 18 – “The Clock Never Stops”: Story by Frank Barbiere
Page 19 – “Lost Sonnet”: Story by W. Maxwell Prince / Art by Ashley Walker
Page 20 – “A Taxonomy of Old-Time”: Research by Good Old Neon
Page 21 – “Resolutions” / Page 22 – “How To Impress People At a Party” / Page 23 – “Nice And Roomy”: Stories by W. Maxwell Prince
Cover Date: January 2025
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This week, I will look at “Ice Cream Man #43,” a star-studded event that presents a unique challenge for this anthology series: to create a comic horror story that’s only one page long.
With such A-list talents as Grant Morrison, Jeff Lemire, Geoff Johns, Matt Fraction, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Patton Oswalt, Zoe Thorogood, and Deniz Camp contributing, the results are magnificent. They bring their distinct styles and tones to the one-page stories, adding layers of horror and suspense to the ICM mythology while adhering to the narrative established by W. Maxwell Prince. This issue is undoubtedly a masterclass in storytelling that never compromises on quality, delivering tales that not only frighten readers but also provoke contemplation about the everyday aspects of life, revealing how anything ordinary can take on a horrifying dimension. Ice Cream Man never disappoints, and this issue raises the stakes when it comes to exhibiting horror at its best. Here’s hoping it won’t be long before we see a sequel, as an experiment like this shouldn’t be one-and-done. We should appreciate this issue for the talented contributors and their dedication to maintaining a top-tier anthology series.
Well, that’s it for me this week. Thanks for sticking around, and I look forward to seeing you all next time.
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