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Nullhunter #1 feels like a B-movie with some solid potential

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Nullhunter #1

Clay is a war hero who faces unspeakable tragedy after returning home. Seeking justice, he’s forced into service for his estranged father’s powerful company, OLYMP0S. His first mission takes him to faraway N3M-3A on the trail of a hijacked shipment of war lions. Nullhunter #1 is an interesting debut that feels like a campy sci-fi B-movie in some ways but also some intriguing social commentary underneath.

Written by Michael Walsh, Nullhunter #1 kicks off with a former soldier suffering what seems like PTSD only to discover he’s murdered those around him. He’s punished but soon fines freedom in the service of OLYMP0S, a shady corporation. Walsh teases a lot when it comes to OLYMP0S and out of everything, this is the most interesting aspect of Nullhunter #1. While Clay is told his tech was hacked which caused him to murder his family, it’s teased this might just be a shitty corporation manipulating him to do their bidding.

No matter, Nullhunter #1 will turn into a story of revenge either way. Either Clay gets revenge against those who hacked his tech and turned him into a murderer or he finds out the truth of what I think is reality and turns and gets revenge against those that used him. Whichever that is, the comic promises violence, action, and crazy tech in a sci-fi world.

The art by Gustaffo Vargas helps with the B-movie feel delivering a style that has a pop sense about it. With lettering by Becca Carey and work by flatter Laura Dragon, the comic looks like it should have black light enhanced colors that would make the crazy page layouts pop. The comic feels visually like an indie style inspired by comics from the 70s in some ways and it’s a cool look. It sucks you in with a world that visually both looks like it’s put together and a bit rundown.

Nullhunter #1 shows a lot of potential. At its heart its a sci-fi tale of revenge. But, there could be more to it lurking just underneath the surface. With some nice visuals, it’s one for those who enjoy a pop sci-fi adventure.

Story: Michael Walsh Art: Gustaffo Vargas
Letterer: Becca Carey Flatter: Laura Dragon
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Read

Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

Get a sneak peek of Michael Walsh’s Nullhunter #1

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Image Comics has revealed a sneak peek at October’s Nullhunter #1 by Eisner Award-winning creator Michael Walsh and rising star artist Gustaffo Vargas. This inside look at Nullhunter #1 shows war hero Clay’s bloody battle against a cyberpunk Nemean lion in his first Herculean labor, leaving readers wondering who will win this vicious fight. Issue #1 kicks off a brand-new sci-fi epic that not only reimagines classic Greek mythology, but also dives into a dark cyberpunk world in the same vein as fan-favorites like Frank Miller’s Ronin and Blade Runner.

In Nullhunter, war hero Clay faces unspeakable tragedy after returning home from battle. While seeking justice, he’s forced into service for his estranged father’s powerful company, OLYMP0S. His first mission takes him to faraway N3M-3A on the trail of a hijacked shipment of war lions. In seeking exoneration, this quest of twelve near-impossible labors will lead Clay to the very edges of space as he discovers the true source of evil in the cosmos.

Nullhunter #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 23:

  • Cover A by Michael Walsh – Lunar Code 0824IM303
  • Cover B by Gustaffo Vargas – Lunar Code 0824IM304
  • Cover C by Christian Ward – Lunar Code 0824IM305
  • Cover D (1:20) by Adam Gorham – Lunar Code 0824IM306
Nullhunter #1

Limit Break Comics to Launch Fractured Realms at Thought Bubble 2023

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Fractured Realms

Dublin based comic collective Limit Break Comics will launch Fractured Realms, an anthology of Norse Horror comics, at Thought Bubble 2023. The book is the third myth-anthology to be published by Limit Break Comics, following the success of Turning Roads and Down Below.

Thought Bubble 2023 takes place November 11 and 12 at the Harrogate Convention Centre in North Yorkshire.

Valhalla Awaits.

In a new anthology from Limit Break Comics, explore the fall of man at the end of times, the horrors of beasts straight out of myth, the dreadful actions of men who know no bounds, and the chilling truth of nature when the wheel of violence turns for too long.

The old gods might have their deaths foretold, but that doesn’t mean they can’t suffer a little bit first.

Fractured Realms is edited by Paul Carroll and Gary Moloney, and received support from the Arts Council’s Literature Project Award. The anthology contains 24 short comics from Irish and international creators, including work from: Sarah Amundson, Kaydee Artistry, Sierra Barnes, Daniel Beals, Nick Bryan, Patrick Buermeyer, Vinicius Carreiro, Paul Carroll, Alice Coleman, Colin Craker, Aaron Cruz, Robert Cullen, Ryan Estrada, Anna Everts, Triona Farrell, Aaron Fever, Benjamin Filby, KG Gaynier, Oliver Gerlach, Adam Gilbert, Travis B Hill, Sean Hogan, DC Hopkins, Ben Humeniuk, Liam Johnson, Rob Jones, Seamus Kavanagh, Dearbhla Kelly, James Killian, Rapha Lobosco, Andriy Lukin, Michiums, Marin, Hugh Madden, Aline Martins Dos Santos, Adlai McCook, John McGuinness, Alyssa Meier, Mariana Meira, Gavin Mitchell, Chris Mole, Gary Moloney, Oscar Osorio, Chris Panda, Benjamin Paulus, Christian Abel Peña, Lan Pitts, Nikki Powers, Jack Reikel, Andrea Schiavone, Rae Stevenson, and Gustaffo Vargas. It fearures cover art by Nick Roche and JP Jordan.

Fractured Realms is the thirteenth book to be published by Limit Break Comics. Earlier this year, the collective-publisher celebrated its fifth birthday and a nomination in the European Science Fiction Society Hall of Fame Awards for Best Publisher.