1995 Sam Kieth's The Maxx Animated Series MTV Oddities
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The animated series The Maxx first aired in 1995 on MTV as part of its Oddities program. The show ran for one season, from April 8 to June 19, 1995, and consisted of 13 episodes
Source Material: It was a faithful adaptation of the Image Comics series of the same name, created by Sam Kieth.
Plot: The series follows the adventures of a homeless, hulking superhero named Maxx, who shifts between the real world and a surreal, subconscious "Outback" (an externalization of a social worker named Julie Winters' mind).
Themes: The show was considered groundbreaking for its dark surrealism and focus on complex psychological issues, trauma, and identity, deviating from typical superhero narratives.
Animation Style: It utilized a unique visual approach that incorporated scanned artwork from the comic books, CGI, and traditional animation to retain the comic's distinct art style.
Cult Classic Status: The series quickly became a cult classic, well-regarded for its mature storytelling and innovative animation, but it was short-lived and concluded without fully resolving all the mysteries of the comic book's run.
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1995 Sam Kieth's THE MAXX Animated Series MTV Oddities
MemoryCryptofCastleHills1995 Sam Kieth's THE MAXX Animated Series MTV Oddities 1995 TV-14 The Maxx (1995) Confused hulking homeless superhero The Maxx tries to protect his social worker and friend Julie from an omniscient serial killer Mr. Gone both in the real world, which may or may not actually be real, and the subconscious fantasy world. Creator: Sam Kieth; Stars: Michael Haley, Amy Danles, Glynnis Talken S1.E1 Episode #1 Episode aired Apr 8, 1995 TV-14 13m The Maxx (1995) In this series premiere episode we meet Maxx and Julie, and enter the gritty world they inhabit. Director: Gregg Vanzo Writer: Bill Messner-Loebs Stars: Glynnis Talken, Amy Danles, Tony Fucile64 views -
1995 Sam Keith's The MAXX animated series MTV Episode #2
MemoryCryptofCastleHillsThe Maxx TV Mini Series 1995 TV-14 The Maxx (1995) Confused hulking homeless superhero The Maxx tries to protect his social worker and friend Julie from an omniscient serial killer Mr. Gone both in the real world, which may or may not actually be real, and the subconscious fantasy world. Creator: Sam Kieth Stars: Michael Haley, Amy Danles, Glynnis Talken S1.E2 Episode #2 Episode aired Apr 8, 1995 Episode #2 (1995) Can Maxx stop Mr. Gone and his messengers from terrorizing the city? Director: Gregg Vanzo Stars: Michael Haley71 views -
1995 Sam Kieth's The MAXX MTV Oddities Episode 3
MemoryCryptofCastleHillsThe Maxx is a cult-classic animated miniseries that premiered on April 8, 1995, as a centerpiece of the MTV Oddities animation block. Based on the Image Comics series created by Sam Kieth, the show is renowned for its dark, surrealist tone and psychological depth, deviating sharply from typical superhero narratives of the era Episodes: The series consists of 13 episodes (often aired as 11-minute segments) that covered the first 11 issues of the comic book, plus special issues like Darker Image #1 and The Maxx #1/2. Plot: The story follows the Maxx, a purple-clad "superhero" who lives in a cardboard box in the real world but believes he is the powerful protector of the Outback, a prehistoric alternate dimension. The Maxx: A homeless man in reality, but a hero in the Outback. Julie Winters: A freelance social worker whose repressed trauma manifests the Outback; she is the "Jungle Queen" whom Maxx protects. Mr. Gone: A "student of the mystic arts" and serial killer who manipulates Julie and Maxx by revealing the truth about their pasts. MTV Oddities: This block served as an umbrella for long-form animated stories, including The Head, which preceded The Maxx. Animation Technique: The show utilized an experimental style that frequently used high-resolution scans of Sam Kieth’s original comic panels, blending them with traditional animation, CGI, and live-action silhouettes to maintain the comic's unique aesthetic. Voice Cast: The series featured Michael Haley as the Maxx, Glynnis Talken as Julie Winters, and Barry Stigler as Mr. Gone. S1.E3 Episode #3 Episode aired Apr 17, 1995 TV-14 The Maxx (1995) Mr. Gone gets the upper hand against Maxx and Julie. But for how long? Director: Gregg Vanzo Writer: Bill Messner-Loebs Stars: Amy Danles, Tony Fucile, Michael Haley88 views
