Blood & Thunder #1 Review
Red-Headed Bounty Hunter
A futuristic society intertwined with aliens of all sorts is divided into tier levels. The best quality of citizens lives on the high-tier level, the mid-tier level resembles a normal harmonic society, the bottom tier shows the inner-city life, and the floor tier houses the slum of society. However, in Blood & Thunder #1, the floor level is riddled with unsuspected crime and criminals of various kinds. In hot pursuit in the slums, Blood tracks down an alien criminal who’s wanted for transgression and escape from his holding cell. With her trusty partner and artificial sentient weapon, Thunder, Blood utilizes her arsenal to bust even the toughest of alien scum and sends them packing to a holding cell. As a contract bounty hunter, she will get her target no matter what. Meanwhile, a looming disaster of an imprisoned force of nature hangs in the background, but this is only the beginning of something electrifyingly good.
Story created by Robert Kirkman (Invincible) and written by Benito Cereno (Guarding the Globe), come together to create something new and wildly quirky. Blood & Thunder #1 is set in a world of different proportions where society is a shared existence among humans and aliens. Although most of the citizens would have different opinions based on their tier placement. What this comic book seems to grasp is the inner workings of what life can look like even for humans and aliens co-existing with one another. The results wouldn’t necessarily change, but rather give a better, relatable understanding of what the story consists of for readers. The fascinating aspect of this comic book is the authenticity of the characters that are introduced through the writing process. As important as it was to showcase what kind of world the reader is enamored of, it’s also equally important to develop dynamic characters that readers may or may not see again in the next installment of the story. Additionally, the writing of the comic book produced a lot of interesting visuals that create more questions with a lack of answers.
Uniquely, the artwork provided a powerful visual comprehension of what readers become familiar with right from the beginning of the story. E.J. Su’s (Army of Darkness, Birds of Prey) attention to detail works wonders for Blood & Thunder #1. The panel composition and characters are handled with a precision flow of illustrations. The characters fit perfectly in their assigned scenes and don’t appear to come off as jarring to the mind upon the first readthrough. Su took his utmost approach to providing the best possible visual prowess to convey a story like this one.
To further enhance the quality of Blood & Thunder #1, Msassyk (Wonder Woman) as the colorist for this story is a perfect choice. Her use of color intent produced excellent eye-catching improvements to the artwork. The comic book is riveting with the stylistic color choices Msassyk has made to enhance the quality of the story.
With Rus Wooton (Batman: Urban Legends) lettering on the comic book, his expertise in dialogue placement and impactful sound effects helps make this story feel like a movie. The effective use of his lettering skills showcases an understanding of entertainment within a comic book. Wooton does his best to make sure the comic book stands out from other stories.
The cover art to the comic book by Msassyk and Su captures the essence of what readers will experience in the story. It acts as a foreshadowing but does well enough to pique interest as to what the comic book might be about for readers just learning of its debut. Both Masaryk and Su did a fantastic job on the cover art.
Final Thoughts?
In terms of action, future technology, and aliens, Blood & Thunder #1 provides exactly that. It’s a fun read for readers who enjoy reading new stories. It’s worth picking up and looking at. You can find this brand-new comic book at your local comic book store or online, where copies are sold. Blood and Thunder just might have their hands full in the next issue of this series.
Comic Details
Story: Robert Kirkman
Writer: Benito Cereno
Artist: E.J. Su
Colorist: Msassyk
Letterer: Rus Wooton
Cover Artists: E.J. Su, Msassyk
Editor: Nachie Marsham
Publisher: Image Comics
Date of Release: May 7th, 2025
Rating: 4/5
About the Author
Howard Smith Howard is a passionate collector and avid reader of comics who resides in the city of Washington, D.C. His love for all things pop culture extends beyond the pages of comics, as he attends popular culture conventions both locally and out of state. Whether he’s searching for rare comic finds or engaging in video games, or reading manga he manifests an opportunity to celebrate his fandom. Follow along as he explores the worlds of superheroes, sci-fi, and beyond, always with a keen eye for adventure and a deep appreciation for the art of storytelling.
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