I Heart Skull-Crusher Brings Mad Maxian Series to BOOM! Studios

I Heart Skull-Crusher Brings Mad Maxian Series to BOOM! Studios

BOOM! Studios has announced an exciting new YA Mad Maxian series, I Heart Skull-Crusher! From the talented duo of Josie Campbell, breakout writer of DC‘s Amazons Attack event and screenwriter/producer on My Adventures With Superman, and rising star artist Alessio Zonno, known for his work on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, comes a thrilling sports action story set in post-apocalyptic America.

Join 18-year-old Trini on her journey to compete in her favorite sport, Screaming Pain Ball, and follow her quest to become as great as her legendary hero, Skull-Crusher. Trini can’t do it alone though, as she gathers a team of misfits to navigate the American wastes and enter Queen Mob’s deadly tournament.

Will Trini and her friends have what it takes to secure a coveted spot on Skull-Crusher’s undefeated team? With Trini’s dreams hanging in the balance, prepare for a gripping tale filled with bloodsports, romance, survival in the wasteland, and a whole lot of action!

Series writer Josie Campbell expressed her excitement, saying:

“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!”

Echoing the excitement, artist Alessio Zonno shared:

“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. I’m completely immersed and I can’t stop drawing it!”

Dafna Pleban, the series editor, describes the story as engaging, stating:

“Bloodsports, romance, and survival in the wasteland. It’s such an engaging story, and I am thrilled to be working with Josie and Alessio on this. They are two creators at the top of their game, and I fully believe they will make all of you fans of Screaming Pain Ball!”

Prepare yourself for the adrenaline-pumping excitement of I Heart Skull-Crusher #1, hitting your favorite local comic shops on March 13, 2024.