Ice Cream Man #1
| Writer | W. Maxwell Prince |
| Artist | Martin Morazzo |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
Chocolate, vanilla, existential horror, drug addiction, musical fantasy...there's a flavor for everyone's misery.
ICE CREAM MAN is a genre-defying comic book series featuring disparate "one-shot" tales of sorrow, wonder, and redemption. Each installment features its own cast of strange characters, dealing with their own special sundae of suffering. And on the periphery of all of them, like the twinkly music of his colorful truck, is the Ice Cream Man-a weaver of stories, a purveyor of sweet treats. Friend. Foe. God. Demon. The man who, with a snap of his fingers-lickety split!-can change the course of your life for
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CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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Kabooooom - Roy Buckingham
Jan 13, 2018This one is gonna stay on my radar for a while, and I hope other horror fans " even the ones who don't usually read comics " will feel the same way. Read Full Review
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Lyles Movie Files - Pierre Brown
Jan 17, 2018Ice Cream Man definitely has a fan in me and I'm eager to see the direction this series is heading. Id highly recommend this to fans of works by Stephen King. Read Full Review
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Comics: The Gathering - Nathan Koffler
Jan 17, 2018I didn't know about this series until last week, and I decided to read it on a whim. I am convinced it was one of the best comic book decisions I have made. This issue is incredibly entertaining and is the perfect start to what is sure to be a fantastic series as it continues. I am dying for more already and I'm sure you will be too. Read Full Review
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Critical Blast - Michael 'Ace' M...
Jan 22, 2018ICE CREAM MAN really managed to grab my attention. I didn't know what to expect from this comic, but I got something wonderfully creepy and clever. In a very crowded comic marketplace, ICE CREAM MAN has a lot that can make it stand out. Read Full Review
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Pastrami Nation - Amie Macias
Feb 04, 2018This comic is delightfully dark and pleasantly morbid, and reminded me a bit of the classic horror movie, Creepshow. Oh, I can only hope this ends up as a cult classic horror flick, taste well! If you haven't read it already be sure to pick it and the next issue up! Read Full Review
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DC Comics News - Kendra Hale
Jan 19, 2021The Ice Cream Man series is one of those masterpieces that comes along once in a while and you just want to join the ride. If you are a fan of horror, for this instance in comics, then this is a high recommendation. You want to know more about "Rick" and just what he is and what he wants in this town the more the story goes on. The creative team does a stellar job of getting and holding your attention. Above all, I am so glad I came in after trades were available because my patience would not have lasted waiting for each delicious bite. In conclusion, read this comic. Read Full Review
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On Comics Ground - Justin Butler
Jan 20, 2018Ice Cream Man #1 is a refreshing return to the horror anthology. The writing, pencils, and colors all complement each other in wonderfully creepy ways to create something that feels truly special. Definitely pick this one up if you're looking to add some uniqueness to your collection. Read Full Review
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Outright Geekery - Amani Cooper
Jan 14, 2018If you like monsters, creepy crawlies, and cop, then Ice Cream Man is the "genre-defying comic book series" you should have. These elements just blend together chocolate and peanut butter ice cream. Read Full Review
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Impulse Gamer - Dana Folkard
Jan 17, 2018Overall, I enjoyed this introductory issue of Ice Cream Man. The writing is both entertaining and engaging, and this coupled with the art makes for an enjoyable horror story. I'm looking forward to when the next issue comes out, to see what kind of stories will be spun for us. Read Full Review
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Comics Bulletin - Daniel Gehen
Jan 18, 2018The most enduring stories of the horror do not rely on violence and gore, but instead manage to incite genuine dread and suspense that carries on once the story is over. True classics such asHalloween, The Omen,andThe Exorcistdo not simply shock audiences. They play mind games so that when the final credits role, the horror lingers. This comic follows that horror ideology. Ice Cream Man #1 delivers a suspenseful page-turner that is as chilling as the titular dairy treat. Read Full Review
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Horror DNA - James Ferguson
Jan 19, 2018Ice Cream Man is going to be a series of one-shot stories. This first issue features a complete tale, but there are elements that are only touched upon that I hope to see explored in further issues. It really got under my skin. This is a book that will stick with you for some time. At the bare minimum, it will have you thinking twice about buying ice cream from a stranger on the street. Read Full Review
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All-Comic - Joshua Hilgenberg
Jan 24, 2018Ice Cream Man #1 teases a delightfully dreadful series to come from creators Prince, Morazzo, and O'Halloran. This book takes the creepiness of the ice cream truck's siren song and matures it into a thematically strong and intriguing story. It's filled with satisfying moments that illicit grimaces and even laughs. More than that, it sets itself apart from the crowd of other books by embracing the titular character. Read Full Review
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8.5
Comic Book Corps - Pierre Arnette
Jan 17, 2018The writing was excellent and that art is a perfect match for the story. Read Full Review
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8.4
Multiversity Comics - Matt Lune
Jan 19, 2018Truly disturbing horror hiding under a sweet, sugary coating, "Ice Cream Man" is a visceral creep-fest. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comic Watch - John Jack
Jan 14, 2018If anyone ever wants to contact me, look me up in my groupfor the love of comic books, I also have several comic pages dedicated to my various true loves,Batman,Spider-man,Marvel,Oldie GoldiesandHats! (Long story on that last one haha) or on Twitter@johnbatusijack Read Full Review
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Newsarama - Richard Gray
Jan 16, 2018It's difficult to tell from this opening issue, but the titular Ice Cream Man would appear to function as a kind of Crypt Keeper for the series. In this vein, it seems that his van will travel from place to place, intersecting with the lives of fateful human, and creating minor winking breaches in the fourth wall. It's a promising start, filled with at least 31 flavors of possibility. Read Full Review
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Monkeys Fighting Robots - Anthony Composto
Jan 17, 2018ICE CREAM MAN #1 is a trippy, twisted, and surreal ride into suburban horror, and it's just damn fun to read. Read Full Review
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Comic Bastards - Dustin Cabeal
Jan 17, 2018When I read the preview of this issue, I wasn't expecting much. If anything, I thought it would end up trying a bit too hard to be weird, which is a huge turn off for me as a reader. Instead, what I found was the first book from Image that I've enjoyed in a long while. Over the last two years there's been a familiar theme to all their titles, but nothing that's grabbed me and excited me as a reader. Most of it's been average, which is okay because if you're honest with yourself, most comics are average just like most TV shows. Ice Cream Man has left an impression. I'm not going to say it's the best book so far of the year or anything outrageous, but if it manages to deliver a few more issues like this one, we could be on to something. I'll be looking forward to the next issue for sure. Read Full Review
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8.0
Weird Science - Andrew McAvoy
Jan 20, 2018This book is crazy as hell and I thought it was great. It is creepy suburban weirdness that coasts along well and throws you off the expected path quite a few times. Well worth trying out, even if it just confirmed my feelings about Ice Cream men! Read Full Review
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7.0
You Don't Read Comics - Zom Biezely
Feb 26, 2018While the ending isnt satisfying, the writing is great and the art is beautiful. Ice Cream Man isnt perfect, but its worth a read.Theres enough mystery that will keep you coming back wanting to see just what will happen with the next story. Read Full Review
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6.0
Graphic Policy - Brett
Jan 19, 2018Twists that are predictable, concepts that aren't explored, and characters not given enough development that we should care. Ice Cream Man #1 is a better idea than comic. With some slight tweaks, this would easily be a great horror series, but as is, the comic falls short in story and scares. Read Full Review
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5.0
ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett
Jan 16, 2018Just like a bad episode of The Twilight Zone though, there remains the promise that next week there will be new oddities and shocks, perhaps even ones that will haunt you for more than a few minutes. Read Full Review
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Very promising series. Creepy and weird, lovely art. For fans of Stephen King, Black Mirror, X-Files, the Twilight Zone.
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Yes, I am reading these out of place because I am late to the party as usual. So snagging the 1st issue was quite a struggle. Anyways really enjoyed this one.
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Soooo weird, but weird equals great here. Definitely pick this up and give it a read.
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felt like a dream straddling a nightmare but not jumping over just yet..
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9.0
ICE CREAM MAN, "It is now an Ice Cream Man" is basically the premise here (at least for now) but the comic book doesn't fail to establish it's own personality, tone, and argument. ICM establishes characters marvelously (Detective Hwan, Byron, etc.) and shows the beauty of Weirdness. After reading the first issue I am absolutely sure that I'm going to read the next one as soon as it comes. Rating out of 100% :90% 1-Art: 17 2-Story: 20 3-Design(Style): 20 4-Colors: 15 5-Lettering: 18
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This is great anthology comic book, so twisted but fun! Art was solid loved the 1st story and look forward to issue 2 asap! Also cover A was awesome, but I had to get the crazy, freaky ass cover B. This is what a comic should feel like this!
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9.0
The perfect amount of meanspirited and strange horror.
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8.5
Well, I'm not sure what this exactly is, but it was creepy as fuck! The whole scene where the kid comes home to his parents while the effects of the spider-bite are narrated to us is really effective (if not a bit reminiscent of "Kill Bill 2," when Ellie kills Bud with the Black Mamba), and the ice cream man character seems pretty sinister. For a first issue, it gives enough intrigue, and raises enough questions, to bring me back for more.
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There were some great things about this book and some things I'm cautious about going into further issues. It was well drawn and the colors were perfect, but the story was just a little flat. I thought the writing was good and it was a good first issue worth a shot.
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7.5
In my town there are two comic book shops of note. One, I have been a customer of for many years, and it is where I get my pull books held. But for the longest time it wasn't the best shop to browse for new books or even back issues. The OTHER shop in my town is GREAT for browsing back issues, and always has a TON of new books and random issues. The problem is that I already get the books I want held at the other shop- so when I stop in this shop I never have a distinct idea of what I want to find. And I also hate leaving a comic shop empty handed, so there's that. On this one occasion, finding little to buy that day, I happened upon issue #2 of Ice Cream Man on the new comic shelves. I was immediately drawn to the cover by Martin M more
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I'm reading this years after the first printing and I'm going to be honest it looks and feels very dated. Maybe my taste in horror is a bit more refined but it left huge gaps in the actual story. So/So in 2024
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