Indulge in another serving of surrealist terror with Ice Cream Man Vol. 3: Hopscotch Mélange. Written by the critically acclaimed W. Maxwell Prince (Swan Songs, Haha) and featuring the hauntingly clean, detailed art of Chris O’Halloran and Martín Morazzo, this Image Comics trade paperback is a cornerstone of modern psychological horror.

This item is Brand New, making it a perfect addition for collectors of experimental fiction, fans of anthology horror, and anyone who enjoys stories that are as beautiful as they are deeply disturbing.

A Multicolored Scoop of Madness

• The Story: The Ice Cream Man continues his journey through the lives of the residents of Rickard’s Valley—and beyond. In this volume, the storytelling pushes boundaries even further with a "Choose Your Own Adventure" style issue and narratives that explore grief, memory, and the inherent cruelty of existence.

• Genre-Defying Horror: W. Maxwell Prince crafts a "genre-flipped" anthology where every issue is a standalone nightmare linked by the enigmatic, colorful, and sinister Ice Cream Man.

• Stunning Visual Precision: Martín Morazzo’s intricate linework creates a world that looks perfectly normal on the surface, making the sudden descents into body horror and surrealism even more impactful.

• Critically Acclaimed: Ice Cream Man has been widely hailed as one of the most innovative comic series of the decade, frequently appearing on "Best of" lists for its creative use of the medium.

Item Details

• Publisher: Image Comics

• Writer: W. Maxwell Prince

• Artist: Martín Morazzo

• Colorist: Chris O’Halloran

• Format: Trade Paperback (TPB)

• Pages: 128 Pages

• Collects: Ice Cream Man #9–12

• Genre: Horror / Anthology / Surrealism

Item Condition

This book is in Brand New / Unread condition.

• Cover: Mint condition. Features sharp corners, a pristine spine, and a vibrant finish with no shelf wear or retail stickers.

• Spine: Perfectly tight, flat, and square; zero creasing or "reading lines."

• Interior: Clean, white, and crisp pages with high-saturation printing and zero markings or defects.

• Storage: Maintained in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment to ensure it arrives in collector-grade condition.

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