Mike Baron
Mike Baron is an American comic book writer known for his work on titles such as 'Nexus' and 'The Badger'. He has also written for major publishers like Marvel and DC Comics, contributing to series like 'The Punisher' and 'The Flash'.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. Deadman By Kelley Jones
Love After Death
In a world where the boundary between life and death is blurred, a once-living trapeze artist finds himself trapped in a spectral existence, seeking redemption and justice. As he navigates the ethereal realm, he uses his newfound abilities to possess the living, uncovering dark secrets and confronting malevolent forces that threaten the balance of both worlds. His journey is one of self-discovery and atonement, as he grapples with his past and strives to protect the innocent from the shadows that lurk in the corners of reality.
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2. Deadmen
A Dan Trask Novel
In a gritty and suspenseful narrative, the story unfolds around a group of former soldiers who find themselves entangled in a web of crime and corruption after returning to civilian life. As they navigate the treacherous underworld, their loyalty and morality are tested, forcing them to confront their past demons and the harsh realities of their present. With intense action sequences and complex character dynamics, the tale explores themes of redemption, betrayal, and the blurred lines between right and wrong.
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3. Florida Man
In a whirlwind of chaos and hilarity, the story follows Gary Duba, a quintessential Floridian who finds himself in a series of bizarre and outrageous situations. As he navigates through a world filled with eccentric characters, wild adventures, and unexpected twists, Gary's life becomes a rollercoaster of misadventures that highlight the quirky and unpredictable nature of life in the Sunshine State. With a blend of humor and absurdity, the narrative captures the essence of the infamous "Florida Man" phenomenon, delivering a tale that is both entertaining and reflective of the state's unique charm.
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4. Whack Job
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5. The Complete Badger, Volume 5
A collected volume of episodic adventures centered on a pint-sized Vietnam veteran with multiple personalities who operates as an eccentric, martial-arts–skilled vigilante; the stories blend noir crime and absurd humor as he tangles with mobsters, corrupt officials, oddball allies and occasional supernatural twists, probing loyalty, trauma and identity while delivering fast-paced action and offbeat comedy.
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6. The Complete Badger, Volume 4
A raucous collection of episodic adventures following a troubled Vietnam veteran whose multiple personalities transform him into an unpredictable street‑level vigilante. The volume mixes gritty crime plots, darkly comic detours, and recurring character-driven arcs as the protagonist confronts both external threats and his own fractured psyche, supported by an oddball cast of allies and eccentric villains. Fast-paced and often surreal, the stories balance violent action with offbeat humor and sharp social commentary.
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7. The Complete Badger, Volume 3
A wild, darkly comic collection that follows Norbert Sykes, a short, hard‑drinking Vietnam vet with dissociative identities who becomes a self‑appointed vigilante; the stories blend brisk martial‑arts action, offbeat humor and occasional surreal fantasy as his competing personalities—from a frightened child to an aggressive warrior—clash while he tangles with mobsters, corrupt officials and bizarre threats, forcing him to confront his past, his mental illness and the fragile friendships that keep him tethered to the world.
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8. The Complete Badger, Volume 2
This collection continues the offbeat adventures of a small, scrappy vigilante — a Vietnam veteran tormented by multiple personalities — as he alternately takes on street criminals, larger conspiracies and his own inner demons. The stories mix hard-edged crime and action with surreal humor and occasional supernatural detours, expanding a cast of quirky allies and eccentric foes while digging into the hero’s wartime past and fragile sense of identity. The result is a fast-paced, darkly comic set of episodes that balance outrageous moments with surprisingly human emotional beats.
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9. The Complete Badger, Volume 1
A collected volume of the character's early adventures following Norbert Sykes, a Vietnam vet with dissociative identity disorder whose dominant persona believes himself a fierce badger; the book mixes dark action, slapstick humor and surreal moments as he tangles with ninjas, mobsters and strange conspiracies. Short, episodic tales and longer arcs alternate to showcase the frenetic artwork, an offbeat supporting cast, and a tone that shifts rapidly between violent, comic and oddly heartfelt.
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10. Nexus Archives, Vol. 1
A brisk, science-fiction graphic collection that follows a haunted vigilante compelled by telepathic visions to hunt and eliminate those destined to commit mass atrocities; the stories mix hard-edged action, noirish moral dilemmas, and sly political satire as the protagonist travels alien worlds, contends with corrupt institutions and strange allies, and struggles with his own conscience. This volume gathers the early adventures that establish the series' blend of cinematic storytelling, dark humor, and striking artwork.