Mike Allred is best known as a professional comic book writer and artist. Allred had a successful run as penciller on Marvel Comics' "X-Statix" and "X-Force" series. He is also known for his own titles, "Madman" and "The Atomics." In 2004 he released a comic book adaptation of the Book of Mormon, titled The Golden Plates: The Shape of All Things. Composer, producer and star of the low-budget science fiction films "Eyes to Heaven" (2000) and "Astroesque" (1996). Was also the writer and director of "Astroesque" (a.k.a. "Beatific: The Twelfth Man"). Had a cameo appearance as himself in the Kevin Smith feature film "Chasing Amy" (1997). (Kevin Smith is a long-time comic book fan who has often included comic book references and professionals in his films.) Allred wrote the comic book series "G-Men from Hell," which was adapted to the same-titled low-budget feature film in 2000. Allred did the artwork for the "Bluntman & Chronic" action sequences in "Chasing Amy." Allred also created logos and artwork for the movies "Mallrats" (1995) and "The Faculty" (1998). Plays in the Eugene, Oregon-based band "The Gear," which has performed music for his films.
Michael Dalton Allred, Michael Allred, Michael Dalton