This one seems to be wild…and it’s. I Heart Skull-Crusher! is an aspirational story of a lady who simply needs to be a star participant in Screaming Pain Ball, similar to her hero, Skull-Crusher. From there all hell breaks free.
I Heart Skull-Crusher is from author Josie Campbell (Amazons Attack, My Adventures With Superman), artist Alessio Zonno (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), colorist Angel De Santiago, and letterer Jim Campbell.
The fashion – and storyline – are closely manga influenced, as you’ll be able to see, however in a “world comics” fashion. TBH, I’ve been questioning when extra American comics have been going to go in the direction of manga/anime, and this title ought to enchantment to the viewers that desires to cross over to periodical comics. It additionally matches squarely within the time-honored custom of visually dramatic aspirational sports activities comics within the vein of Do a Powerbomb, A Map to the Sun, and the listing goes on and on.
Set in a water-deprived, dystopian future, the story discover our 18-year-old heroine Trini dwelling in a futuristic bunker with the skulls of her dad and mom, as you do. But when try-outs for the Screaming Pain Ball league open up, she’s received only one objective, and we’re off, with impediment after impediment thrown in her manner. Can she and her crew of misfits overcome them?
Interestingly, the promo supplies don’t point out whether or not this can be a mini-series or an ongoing – as you already know, in manga, a easy quest to develop into king of the pirates can go on for many years. However, the itemizing for the commerce paperback says its 5 points lengthy.
“I am BEYOND thrilled to bring I Heart Skull-Crusher to life with the talented Alessio; it’s everything I love–queer characters, anime influences, action, comedy, broken hearts, broken bones, Post-Apocalypse death matches–wrapped up in one gorgeous package. This is the story I’ve been wanting to tell for years!” Campbell stated when the collection was introduced.
“I Heart Skull-Crusher has smashed my head and heart since Josie told me about it! I’m loving working with her and bringing these crazy characters to life and their incredible story fills me with energy,” stated Zonno. “I’m completely immersed and I can’t stop drawing it!”
Here’s a preview of the ebook and some variant covers – it goes on sale March 13. Main cowl: Alessio Zonno. Variants: R1c0 (Grim) and Gus Allen (Lumberjanes).
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