Sam & Max is an American media franchise about Sam and Max, a pair of anthropomorphic vigilante private investigators. The characters, who occupy a universe that parodies American popular culture, wer
Sam & Max is owned by Steve Purcell, who took a significant role in developing the later video games.
Sam & Max debuted in 1987, in a comic book series initially published by Fishwrap Productions.
Sam and Max cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con in 2007
Sam & Max: Freelance Police was a graphic adventure video game developed by LucasArts from 2002 until its cancellation in 2004, and the final game in the company's adventure game era. Freelance Police
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Freelance Police introduced 3D graphics to the franchise, but retained the point-and-click gameplay of its predecessor.
Project leader Michael Stemmle was one of the lead designers on Sam & Max Hit the Road.