I Heart Skull Crusher #1
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I Heart Skull Crusher #1

Writer: Josie Campbell Artist: Alessio Zonno Publisher: Boom! Studios Release Date: March 13, 2024 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 7 User Reviews: 3
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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

  • 9.1
    GWW - B Ferg Mar 13, 2024

    Josie Campbell has created a story which every comic book fan can find relatable. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez Mar 11, 2024

    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

  • 9.0
    AIPT - Nathan Simmons Mar 13, 2024

    '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

  • 8.5
    Graphic Policy - Brant Lewis Mar 14, 2024

    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

  • 8.0
    ComicBook.com - Charlie Ridgely Mar 13, 2024

    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

  • 8.0
    Capes & Tights - Taylor Jordan Mar 10, 2024

    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

  • 6.7
    Multiversity Comics - Kate Kosturski Mar 14, 2024

    Seems to be a solid start with much room for growth and potential. Batter up! Read Full Review

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