18-year-old Trini will do anything to compete in her favorite sport, Screaming Pain Ball, alongside her longtime hero Skull-Crusher! But she can't do it alone, and a gaggle of misfits is just what she needs to cross the American wastes and battle in Queen Mob's deadly tournament.
With Trini's dreams of being just like Skull-Crusher on the line, do she and her friends have what it takes to win a coveted spot on their team?
Breakout writer of DC's Amazons Attack event and screenwriter Josie Campbell (Wonder Woman, She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power, My Adventures With Superman) along with rising star artist Alessio Zonno (Migh more
Josie Campbell has created a story which every comic book fan can find relatable. Read Full Review
I Heart Skull-Crusher! #1 is an excellent start to the sports journey of Trini as she look to go pro in Screaming Pain Ball. From the moment you open this comic book your attention is captured by the world Josie Campbell and Alessio Zonno create for you to experience. It will hit you as hard, as exemplified by the opening double page spread, that you are left wanting to read more. Read Full Review
'I Heart Skull-Crusher' impresses right out of the gate with a lovable lead, wild world-building, and genuine pathos mixed with apocalyptic dark humor. Read Full Review
I Heart Skull Crusher #1 is an exciting debut to a new series perfect for sports manga and anime fans and comic book readers looking for a fun time. Campbell and Zonno do an excellent job crafting an exciting world with a strong narrative premise. So cue the training montage in a wasteland full of screaming pain ball, water bandits, and grit. Read Full Review
Some of its elements may seem familiar, but there's enough soul and originality throughout the pages of the first issue that it consistently feels fresh and exciting. Read Full Review
I Heart Skull-Crusher has compelling characters, gripping storyline, and stunning artwork that blends Manga and US comics in such a great way. Don't miss out on this exhilarating ride! Read Full Review
Seems to be a solid start with much room for growth and potential. Batter up! Read Full Review
This debut issue throws you headfirst into a post-apocalyptic world that’s equal parts Mad Max meets Dodgeball. Josie Campbell crafts a society ravaged by water scarcity where the only real entertainment comes from a sport called Screaming Pain Ball (think gladiatorial lacrosse). We meet Trini, a teenage orphan w/ a fierce determination to play the game professionally w/ Skull-Crusher, a legendary female SPB player & her hero/crush.
Campbell’s script crackles w/ energy throughout the book. One moment you’ll be laughing out loud at Trini’s inner (& outer) monologue, the next you’ll be crying at how much paid she carries on her shoulders. Campbell sneakily packs a ton of moments of genuine emotion, making you instantly in more
Glad I decided to pick up this issue, not my usual read but decided to change it a bit. The art and setting remind me of Sunset Overdrive or Hi-Fi Rush, if you enjoyed those games, this is seems like a similar series so far. Worth waiting for the next issue.
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