It Girl! and the Atomics # 1 2012 NM-

It Girl and the Atomics # 1 is the first issue of a 12-issue spinoff series from Mike Allred's Madman universe, originally published by Image Comics on August 8, 2012. The story follows Snap City's favorite heroine, It Girl (Luna Moth), as she takes on solo crimefighting duties while the other Atomics are away in outer space. 

• Plot Overview: Feeling bored after Madman and the male Atomics leave Earth for an intergalactic music tour, It Girl decides to patrol Snap City alone. She soon discovers that The Skunk—the man who murdered her sister—is out of jail. The issue concludes with It Girl volunteering as a test subject for the erratic Dr. Flem, resulting in a strange space-time experiment that transforms her into a living electrical form.
• Key Characters: The issue stars It Girl and features appearances by The Skunk, Dr. Flem, Joe, and a cameo by the alien Mott.
• Creative Team: The series is written by Jamie S. Rich and illustrated by Mike Norton, with cover art by Michael and Laura Allred.
• Release Date: The first printing was released on August 8, 2012, followed by a second printing on September 12, 2012. 

Reviewers generally praised the book for maintaining the "fun" and "pop-art" spirit of Mike Allred's original works while establishing its own identity. 

• Artistic Style: Critics noted that Mike Norton’s art successfully captured the openness and energy of the Madman world without strictly imitating Allred’s style.
• Tone: The issue was lauded for being a "breath of fresh air" due to its bright, positive, and quirky tone, contrasting with the grittier superhero comics of the time.
• Accessibility: Reviewers highlighted that it serves as an excellent jumping-on point for new readers unfamiliar with the Madman mythos.