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Mike Leon Exits Soulfly After 10 Years, Igor Amadeus Cavalera Steps In for May 3 Show After a decade of holding down the low end, Mike Leon and Soulfly have officially gone their separate ways. No drama, no fiery fallouts — both camps dropped their statements and it’s all looking like a clean, amicable break. In the meantime, Soulfly aren’t missing a beat. Stepping in for their May 3 throwdown is none other than Igor Amadeus Cavalera, Max's own flesh and blood. "After many strong years together, Soulfly is parting ways with bassist Mike Leon," wrote Soulfly in a statement. "The tribe are still performing at the upcoming Mexico City's Nu Metal Revolution on May 3rd with the Sorcerer, Igor Amadeus, of Cavalera band, Go Ahead And Die and Healing Magic filling in. "We're going in different directions now and we thank Mike for all the time spent with us rocking hard on stage!" Leon also commented, saying: "After an incredible 10 year journey with Soulfly/Cavalera, the time has come to move on and pursue new opportunities. I'm deeply grateful for the experiences, the music, and the relationships built along the way—it's been an honor to grow alongside such dedicated fans. "I've been proud to contribute to the music community through my work as Director of Artist Relations with ENKI Cases, supporting artists with industry leading gear protection, and will continue to do so. "As I look ahead, I'm excited to focus on exploring and creating new musical opportunities! Thank you to everyone who's been part of the journey so far—here's to the next chapter!" As for a permanent replacement? The mystery lingers. Although, I wouldn't be surprised if Igor remains a permanent fixture, at least for the rest of the year. Anyway, that's it for me.

Animals As Leaders Celebrate 10 Years of The Joy of Motion with Massive Australian Tour Get ready, Australia. One of heavy music’s most mind-bending, genre-defying juggernauts is heading our way this September. Washington D.C.’s own Animals As Leaders are bringing their seismic sound to our shores for a full-blown national tour, celebrating the 10th anniversary of their game-changing album, The Joy of Motion. Back in 2014, The Joy of Motion didn’t just turn heads — it blew them clean off. Fusing technical wizardry with pure emotional firepower, tracks like "Kascade" and "The Woven Web" have racked up over 10 million streams each, while "Physical Education" is barrelling towards a staggering 22 million. Not too shabby for a band that refuses to play by anyone’s rules but their own. For this monumental tour, Animals As Leaders are performing The Joy of Motion in full. Yep, you heard that right — every mind-melting riff, every groove-laden breakdown, every pulse-racing moment, live and loud. And if that wasn’t enough to make you salivate, they’re bringing along Long Island’s sonic wrecking ball Car Bomb to obliterate your senses before the main event even begins. Armed with 8-string axes, thunderous grooves, and enough polyrhythmic chaos to scramble your brain (in the best way possible), Animals As Leaders have spent the last decade evolving from prog-metal disruptors to full-blown global icons. They’ve smashed through the walls of genre, tossing metal, jazz fusion, and electronic madness into a sonic blender to craft something truly untouchable. Even without a vocalist, their music speaks volumes — intimate, mythic, and endlessly electrifying. When The Joy of Motion dropped, it landed straight at #23 on the US Billboard 200, shifting over 50,000 units in the States alone. Add to that praise from the likes of Guitar World, Rolling Stone, and Modern Drummer, and you’ve got a band that doesn’t just meet expectations — they steamroll them. Car Bomb. Photo Credit: Who-The Fuck-Knows. And then there’s Car Bomb. If you know, you know. These New Yorkers have carved out a ferocious cult following thanks to their jaw-snapping riffs, shape-shifting time signatures, and pure sonic chaos. Having shared stages with Meshuggah, Gojira, and The Dillinger Escape Plan, Car Bomb are the perfect volatile cocktail to light the fuse before Animals As Leaders ignite the main event. Look, we could wax lyrical about Animals As Leaders all day, but let’s be real — words don’t do them justice. You need to experience this live. No ifs, no buts. Tickets are going to vanish faster than your brain cells in the pit, so move fast or miss out. Prepare for a night where technical mastery and raw emotional power collide. Animals As Leaders and Car Bomb are here to melt faces and redefine what heavy music can be. Don’t sleep on this. Tour Dates Friday, September 12: Hindley Music Hall, Adelaide Sunday, September 14: The Tivoli, Brisbane Thursday, September 18: The Forum, Melbourne Friday, September 19: Enmore Theatre, Sydney Sunday, September 21: Magnet House, Perth Presale: Tuesday, April 15 @ 9am local General On sale: Thursday, April 17 @ 9am local Buy tickets here>>

About Post-Apocalyptic Comics At some point in our lives, we have all tried to imagine what it would be like to exist in a world dealing with the aftermath of a catastrophic event that devastates humanity. What's a better way to find out than reading a science fiction comic that tells the tale of characters struggling to live in a post-apocalyptic world ? Here's 63 Post-Apocalyptic Comics you should track down! 1. Akira (1982-1990) Katsuhiro Otomo’s stunning post-apocalyptic comic series, Akira , is hailed as one of the best comic books ever written. Set in post-war Tokyo, the work uses conventions of the cyberpunk genre to present a story of turmoil. The lives of two streetwise teenage friends, Tetsuo and Kaneda, change forever when paranormal abilities start to evoke in Tetsuo, creating him a target for a shadowy agency that will stop at nothing to prevent another catastrophe like the apparent nuclear explosion on December 6, 1992, which destroyed previous Tokyo and started World War III. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Akira" 2. Savage Highway (2017) Published by Humanoids, Savage Highway is a brutal post-apocalyptic comic book written by Mathieu Masmondet, illustrated by Zhang Xiaoyu and lettered by Crank!. It's a tale of two opposites who are forced to unite to survive in a violent post-cataclysmic world. In which an ancient highway spans the wasteland and its cracked surface has become a migratory route for the anarchic hunters and marauders who dwell in this barren, future Earth. Along the highway, Helene, an educated young woman on a grave mission to save her sister, encounters Mo, a solitary hunter, and Jin, an Asian warrior. Together they begin a legendary journey to a Paris in ruins, where a new social “order” is being forged. Clocking in at only 3 issues, this is a great grimdark post-apocalyptic tale to absorb on a quiet afternoon. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Savage Highway" 3. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1982-1994) Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind depicts the story of Nausicaä, a princess of a small kingdom on a post-apocalyptic Earth with a bioengineered ecological system, who becomes involved in a war between kingdoms while an environmental disaster threatens humankind. This is dystopian earth, a world almost unrecognizable from that in which we live. It is a tale about humanity's folly, about hope. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" 4. Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth (1975-1978) Kamandi is one of the few survivors of a Great Disaster that has destroyed civilization. Humans have been reduced back to savagery in a world ruled by intelligent, highly evolved animals. He must proceed in a world swarmed by eerie mutated animals and other peculiar wonders! Considered one of Jack Kirby's most creative works, Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth features a band of anthropomorphic supporting characters who tag along with Kamandi as he searches for answers and adventure across the wastelands of Earth. It has previously been celebrated as a DC Comics blockbuster hit! Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Kamandi" 5. V for Vendetta (1982-1989) V for Vendetta is a post-apocalyptic comic book series famously written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd. The series is set in an imagined dystopian England which has just come out of nuclear war and is being ruled by a fascist party called Norsefire that has eradicated all its enemies and established a police state. The main protagonist called simply 'V', is an anarchist revolutionary who conducts a sequence of brutal attacks against the party as part of a large-scale vendetta for the treatment he suffered at a concentration camp. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "V For Vendetta" 6. Wild Blue Yonder (2013-2014) Published by IDW and set in the near future, Wild Blue Yonder depicts a world where mankind has destroyed the Earth. Pollution and war have made most of the land area of the world dangerous to live in. The only refuge from radioactive pollution can be found in the skies. Sadly, diminishing supplies and bloodthirsty air pirates make life all the harder. The story follows the lives of the crew of the Dawn as they battle their way through hazardous threats from other crews and deadly troubles. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Wild Blue Yonder" 7. Wasteland (2006-2015) Published by Oni Press, Wasteland is a post-apocalyptic comic book series written by Antony Johnston, illustrated by Christopher Mitten, colored by Ben Templesmith and lettered by Russ Wooton. It's set one hundred years after the Big Wet, an unspecified disaster that destroyed modern society and, it is assumed, changed the world's coastlines. Clocking in at 60 issues, this series takes place somewhere in America, now a barren desert and dustbowl without modern technology. The Characters in this story, who are largely illiterate, are surviving the best way they can by forming small communities and trading for whatever they can. Like all good post-apocalyptic stories, the residents have their secrets and pasts as well as underlying traumas. But when this new trader, Michael, rolls through town, it becomes clear he has more secrets than most of the citrizens in this wasteland town. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Wasteland" 8. Wonder Woman: Dead Earth (2020) Creator Daniel Warren Johnson mixes sci-fi and fantasy into a harrowing post-apocalyptic vision of Wonder Woman , unlike anything you've ever seen. When Diana awakens from a centuries-long sleep, she discovers Earth has been reduced to a nuclear wasteland. Now she's stranded in a dark and dangerous future, protecting what's left of humanity from the mutated monsters known as Haedra and struggling to uncover the secret of this dead Earth and how she may have caused it. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Wonder Woman: Dead Earth" 9. Lazarus (2013-Present) Published by Image Comics, Lazarus is a comic book series written by Gregory Rucka, art by Michael Lark, coloring by Michael L. Smith and lettering by Troy Peteri. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where these Mob-like 'Families' strive for power and control. The setting is in the near future, however resources are stretched thin and coveted, and to make matters worse - the government is non-existent. What little resources can be obtained are managed by the 'Families', and serving a Family is about as safe as it can get. But keep your heads down because Forever Carlyle, the military leader of the Carlyle Family, has special regenerative powers and loves going around exacting punishment on folks who betray her mafia-style clan. This comic book is like if the film American Gangster and The Walking Dead were combined! Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Lazarus" 10. Sweet Tooth (2009-2013) Published by Vertigo, Sweet Tooth is a post-apocalyptic comic book written and illustrated by Jeff Lemire, colored by Jose Villarrubia and lettered by Pat Brosseau. It focuses on Gus, a human-deer hybrid, and his journey across a pandemic ravaged earth. On his way he discovers others like him, hybrid children that part human and part animal. Eventually, other humans and human factions try to capture him and harness the reason why the hybrids are immune to the pandemic which threatens to kill every human that's still alive. Throughout the series, concepts of friendship, family and survival are explored. Specifically, Gus's kindness versus human depravity and cruelty. RELATED:   15 Comics like Sweet Tooth: From Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy to Bizarre Creatures Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Sweet Tooth" 11. Y: The Last Man (2002-2008) Published by Vertigo, Y: The Last Man is a post-apocalyptic comic book series written by Brian K. Vaughan, illustrated by Pia Guerra, colored by Pamela Rambo and lettered by Clem Robbins. It follows a mysterious plague which instantaneously wipes out every living mammal with a Y chromosome, except for one man, Yorick Brown, and his pet monkey, Ampersand. The series focuses on Yorick, Ampersand, Agent 355 and Dr. Allison Mann, who embark on a quest to find a cure to the plague (and Yorick’s lost fiancée, Beth) which has killed every man on the planet. Along the way, Yorick and his friends encounter many obstacles and factions look to stop them including a militant feminist group calling themselves The Amazons who believe the plague is a blessing, and The Israeli Army, who want to use Yorick for their own plans. Along the way there are clues to the origins of the plague leading to the end of this series - which will shock you! Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Y The Last Man" 12. Grendel: War Child (1992-1992) Published by Dark Horse Comics, Grendel: War Child is an Eisner-Award winning post-apocalyptic vigilante comic book written/inked by Matt Wagner, illustrated by Patrick McEown, colored by Bernie Mireault and lettered by Kurt Hathaway. It tells the tale of this post-apocalyptic Grendel-ruled planet that lies in ruins. War Child is a story about Grendel Prime, a cyborg created and trained by Grendel Kahn, Orion Assante. Grendel Prime's purpose is to protect Assante's sole heir in the event of his death. Throughout this story, Grendel Prime must protect 10-year-old Jupiter Assante from zombies, mutants, rednecks, bikers, vampires, and worst of all his stepmother Laurel Kennedy Assante. It's a wild ride! Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Grendel: War Child" 13. Low (2014-2020) Published by Image Comics, Low is an epic post-apocalyptic science fiction comic book written by Rick Remender and with art by Greg Tocchini. Low, written by Rick Remender and drawn by Greg Tocchini, is another epic post-apocalyptic science fiction comic you should read. The series is set billions of years in the future after the start of the sun's expansion into a red giant has left the surface of earth uninhabitable. The story of Low focuses on survivors who live in the underwater City of Salus, specifically the Caine family, and the pirate enemies of Salus. The main character, Stel Caine, is forever hopeful in finding a new home for humanity and embarks on a quest for a probe which she believes will point them in the direction of a new home. It's a bit like if 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was a post-apocalyptic comic book filled with political intrigue and pirates. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Low" 14. Animosity (2016-2020) Published by Aftershock Comics, Animosity is a dystopian comic book written by Marguerite Bennett, illustrated by Rafael de Latorre, colored by Rob Schwager and lettered by Marshall Dillon. The story of Animosity depicts an event known as "The Wake" in which every animal on earth suddenly becomes self aware. During the resulting chaos, it becomes clear that while the animals can talk they have also gained human-level intelligence. The world of Animosity follows these newly-intelligent Animals as they fight humanity and fight each other for their own lives in the pursuit of peace and happiness. One year after "The Wake", an 11-year-old girl, and her dog, Sandor, begin a cross-country journey to California, where Jesse's half-brother Adam North, her only surviving family member, lives. During this cross-country adventure they face many foes - human and animal alike. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Animosity" 15. The Walking Dead (2003-2019) Published by Image Comics, The Walking Dead is a post-apocalyptic zombie survival comic book series that ran for 193 issues. It was originally presented in black and white and has since been released in colour under the name "The Walking Dead Deluxe." It was written by Robert Kirkman and illustrated by Tony Moore (first 6 issues) and Charlie Adlard (remaining 187 issues), and lettered by Russ Wooton. Whereas, Dave McCaig colored The Walking Dead Deluxe issues. The Walking Dead focuses on main character Rick Grimes who wakes up in hospital (after an accident) to find the world he knew is in the middle of a zombie outbreak. He quickly reunites with his wife and son and their group of survivors. Together again, he attempts to lead them on into a world forever changed by the zombie apocalypse. However, Rick soon discovers that his fellow humans can be even more dangerous than the zombies themselves! RELATED: 19 Comics like The Walking Dead: From Psychotic Killers to Zombie Outbreaks Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "The Walking Dead" Attack on Titan (2009-2021) Published by Kodansha, Attack on Titan is a post-apocalyptic feudalistic comic book series which ran for 34 volumes. It's set in an alternate world where the last vestiges of humanity live in cities surrounded by enormous walls which protect them from giant man-eating creatures referred to as Titans. It predominantly follows a young man named Eren Yeager who is possessed by the need for revenge after his hometown is destroyed by a Titan who killed his mother. Attack on Titan has a grimdark appeal which is driven by militaristic feudal and fascist undertones with the youth of humanity being conscripted into military service - to help defend the last remaining cities against the relentless assault of Titans. It's brutal, bloody and horrific with nonstop scenes of humans being eaten alive. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Attack on Titan" The Massive (2012-2014) Published by Dark Horse Comics, The Massive is a comic book series which ran from 2012-2014. It's set in a post-apocalyptic where the environment has gone to hell, thanks to a series of ecological disasters. It's an absolute gut-punch of a post-apocalyptic thriller that ditches the zombies and nuclear wastelands for something far more terrifying — a world destroyed by our own environmental negligence. The story kicks off with Callum Israel, ex-eco-warrior and captain of The Kapital , scouring the high seas for their lost sister ship, The Massive . But this isn’t your typical “search and rescue” mission. The world’s already gone to hell—climate disasters, collapsing governments, and ruthless scavengers rule the new order. Ninth Wave, once a fearless activist group, now fights just to stay afloat (literally). Callum and his crew wrestle with a brutal question: "Can you still be an environmentalist when there’s nothing left to save?" The Massive doesn’t just predict the end of the world — it makes you feel it. Wood and artist Garry Brown craft a bleak, hyper-realistic vision of a planet past the tipping point, blending survival drama, political intrigue, and bone-crunching action. The themes hit hard—climate catastrophe, moral compromise, and the price of idealism. On the other hand, the follow-up series, The Massive: Ninth Wave , rewinds the clock to Ninth Wave’s golden days, showing their activist battles before everything crumbled. The Massive isn’t just a comic —it’s a devastating warning wrapped in a razor-sharp dystopian adventure. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "The Massive" East of West (2013-2019) Published by Image Comics, East of West is a genre-bending sci-fi western dystopia that ran from 2013-2019. It's set in an alternate earth where the American Civil War ended in a stalemate, splitting the country into seven warring nations, each with its own ideology and ruling faction. And just when you thought things can't get any worse? Turns out The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are real - and they're here to end the world. East of West delivers a brutal, no-holds-barred apocalypse where prophecy and revenge go hand in hand. The Four Horsemen have risen, but Death isn’t playing by the rules — betrayed by his own and torn from his wife, Xiaolian, he’s on a bloody path to make things right. Meanwhile, the power-hungry rulers of the Seven Nations scheme to bring The Message — a doomsday prophecy — into reality, triggering a storm of war, deception, and destruction. As Death carves his way through the chaos, the world spirals toward an explosive reckoning where bullets, blood, and destiny collide. With Jonathan Hickman’s razor-sharp storytelling and Nick Dragotta’s cinematic visuals, East of West is a genre-smashing mix of grimy Westerns, high-tech dystopia, and mythic prophecy. The stakes are of biblical proportions, the betrayals are brutal, and the action is a straight-up gunfight with fate itself. As Death’s vengeance ignites an all-out war, every player — from warlords to supernatural titans — faces their final stand. The endgame is as violent as it is inevitable, sealing East of West as one of the most savage, stylish, and unrelenting sci-fi Westerns ever put to page. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "East of West" American Flagg! (1983-1988) Published by First Comics, American Flagg! is a satirical sci-fi comic book series which was originally published between 1983 to 1989. It takes place in a dystopian future where the U.S. government and the elite class has relocated to Mars, leaving the Earth in absolute chaos. American Flagg! throws you headfirst into a neon-soaked dystopian world where the U.S. government has packed up and fled to Mars, leaving Earth to rot under the iron grip of the corporate-controlled Plex. Enter Reuben Flagg, a washed-up TV star drafted into the Plexus Rangers, tasked with enforcing law and order in the crumbling remains of Chicago. But Flagg isn’t just another company stooge — he quickly realizes the Plex keeps the masses sedated with hyper-violent media, subliminal mind control, and a steady stream of propaganda. As he digs deeper, he’s sucked into a whirlwind of corruption, underground resistance, and more femme fatales than you can shake a laser pistol at — all with his wisecracking, talking cat Raul by his side. Howard Chaykin’s American Flagg! isn’t just a comic — it’s a bullet train of sex, satire, and swagger that shreds through politics, corporate greed, and media manipulation with razor-sharp wit. Packed with groundbreaking storytelling, cinematic layouts, and a pulpy, hyperkinetic energy, it set the bar for adult-oriented comics in the ‘80s, paving the way for heavy hitters like Transmetropolitan and The Dark Knight Returns . If you like your post-apocalyptic sci-fi with a side of smirking rebellion and unapologetic attitude, Flagg’s got your fix. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "American Flagg" Battle Angel Alita Originally titled Gunnm in Japan, Battle Angel Alita is a cyberpunk manga series by Yukito Kishiro, which is packed with brutal action, existential themes and stunningly detailed artwork. The story takes place in a desolate, junk-filled Scrapyard, which is the name of a dystopian city that sits beneath the floating utopia of Zalem. The separation of class is obvious as the privileged elite live above in Zalem while the rest are left to fend for scraps in Scrapyard. Battle Angel Alita kicks off in the grim, trash-strewn Scrapyard, where Dr. Ido stumbles upon the broken remains of a mysterious cyborg girl. He revives her, naming her Alita, but with no memory of her past. As Alita gets a shiny new body, she discovers a wild knack for the deadly martial art Panzer Kunst , making her a force to be reckoned with. Determined to uncover the secrets of her past, she dives headfirst into the chaotic world of bounty hunting, battling vicious criminals, cyborg assassins, and the elite forces that control the floating city of Zalem. As Alita digs deeper, her journey becomes not just about survival, but finding her true identity in a world that’s anything but kind. At its core, Battle Angel Alita is a high-octane mix of epic combat, mind-bending philosophy, and gut-punching existential questions. Themes of free will, transhumanism, and identity weave through Alita's intense battles, where each fight is about more than just brawn — it’s a search for what it means to be truly human. With its brutal action and philosophical depth, the manga isn’t just a genre-defining cyberpunk masterpiece — it also spawned a 2019 live-action film and remains a huge influence on sci-fi and anime today. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Battle Angel Alita" Scout's Honor (2021) Published by Aftershock Comics, Scout’s Honor is a post-apocalyptic comic book mini-series written by David Pepose, illustrated by Luca Casalanguida, colored by Matt Milla and lettered by Carlos M. Mangual. It’s told through the lens of Boy Scout culture and so tackles many themes around survivalism, faith and identity. Scout’s Honor follows a young scout named Kit living in a post-apocalyptic America where society has been rebuilt using the Scouts Guide rule book as a guide. The result being that only boys can be in the Scouts which is a problem for Kit who is secretly a girl. As the story progresses Kit begins to question her faith and undying devotion to the Scouts. A faith which is tested right at the end of the story. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Scout's Honor" Year Zero Published by AWA Studios, Year Zero is a zombie apocalypse comic book series written by Benjamin Percy, illustrated by Ramon Rosanas, colored by Lee Loughridge and lettered by Sal Cipriano. It tells the zombie apocalypse story from different perspectives from different characters around the globe, highlighting a different catastrophe that takes place. Year Zero follows five main stories and their stories of survival. The first one is set in Mexico and is about a hitman who uses his skills to fight off zombies. The second one is set in the United States and is about a doomsday prepper struggling to stay sane during his isolation. The third one is set in Afghanistan and is about a young Afghan boy trying to survive both a war torn region and one filled with zombies. The fourth one is set in Japan and is about a scientist who is overcome with guilt due to her role in the zombie outbreak. And the fifth and final one is set in Norway and is about a wealthy recluse struggling to survive on his own. All of which tell unique stories of post-apocalyptic survival. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Year Zero" Borderline (1999-2000) Published by Dynamite Entertainment, Borderline is a dark and gritty noir post-apocalyptic comic book series which ran from 1999 to 2000. It's set in a grim, near-future city, and explores themes of morality, survival and psychological trauma, with a specific emphasis on personal struggles and the ongoing question of "what is right and what is wrong?" Borderline follows Nick, a battle-hardened ex-soldier turned private eye, who’s hired to protect a mysterious woman. What starts as a simple job quickly spirals into a twisted web of crime, betrayal, and violence. As Nick gets pulled deeper into the chaos, he’s forced to confront the demons of his past, all while questioning his morality in a world where right and wrong are never clear-cut. It's a brutal journey through guilt, psychological trauma, and survival in a corrupt, unforgiving world. This series dives into the messier side of humanity — morality, redemption, and the weight of violence—while wrapping it all up in a dark, atmospheric noir vibe. Borderline hits hard with its complex characters and morally gray world, where every decision feels like it could be your last. While it may not have the same mainstream recognition as 100 Bullets , it’s a standout in the noir comic scene, with Risso’s striking art and Trillo’s intricate, tension-filled writing making it a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and gritty, morally twisted stories. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Borderline" Geiger Published by Image Comics, Geiger is a post-apocalyptic comic book series written by Geoff Johns, illustrated by Gary Frank, colored by Brad Anderson and lettered by Rob Leigh. The comic book is set against a backdrop of a dystopian future left ravaged by a devastating nuclear, referred to in the comic as the Great Poisoning. The story focuses on its mysterious main character, Tariq Geiger, who many refer to him as the "Glowing Man" due to his intense radioactive glow he emits due to both his exposure to radiation and to when he uses his strength to dispense justice on those hurting the innocent. Due to this dynamic, there's an obvious blending of the post-apocalyptic and superhero themes. A dynamic which has been well received amongst comic book fans and collectors alike. Tariq's world is marked by tragedy, just like all good superheroes, because despite surviving the Nuclear fallout. His wife and child certainly didn't and this consumes his every waking thought when he's not trying to help people. There's even a grim scene where you see their skeletons which is absolutely brutal and will tug at your heart-strings! Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Geiger" Lola XOXO: The Journey Home In Lola XOXO: The Journey Home , Siya Oum crafts a post-apocalyptic odyssey dripping in raw survival and emotional depth. The world has crumbled under nuclear fire, leaving behind a ruthless wasteland where only the strongest—and the most cunning—make it through the day. Enter Lola, a fierce, resourceful young woman who’s been scraping by since childhood. Torn from her parents during the chaos, she’s raised by Conrad, a hardened but kind-hearted survivor who becomes her protector. But Lola isn’t the type to sit back and accept fate. Fueled by a relentless drive, she sets off on a treacherous journey to find her long-lost family. Her path is anything but easy. She crosses paths with warring factions, power-hungry warlords, and scavengers who’d sooner slit your throat than share a meal. This isn’t just a road trip—it’s a gauntlet of brutality, where every choice could be her last. Yet, even in the darkness, Lola refuses to let the world break her spirit. Siya Oum’s signature artwork brings the grit and desperation of this wasteland to life, painting a picture of a world that’s both hauntingly beautiful and utterly unforgiving. Lola XOXO: The Journey Home is a high-stakes adventure that blends action, heart, and the sheer will to survive into one gripping ride. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Lola XOXO: The Journey Home" Wolverine: Old Man Logan Published by Marvel Comics, Wolverine: Old Man Logan is grim dystopian alternate future to the Marvel Comics 616 Universe. It’s written by Mark Millar and illustrated by Steve McNiven. The story follows a Marvel Universe in a timeline where all the villains have won and the heroes are either dead, dying or broken. As the series progresses we learn the heroes died after the villains launched a coordinated attack and wiped out almost all of the heroes with the exception of Wolverine, Hawkeye and a few others. Trauma and post traumatic stress play big parts of this comic book series when we learn Wolverine was unable to save his friends and has vowed never to use his claws again. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Wolverine: Old Man Logan" Hinterkind Published by Vertigo Comics, Hinterkind is a post-apocalyptic fantasy written by Ian Edginton and art is by Francesco Trifogli. The series is based in a world where humanity has been almost entirely wiped out by a mysterious plague, civilization has crumbled, and nature has reclaimed the cities. In this new wilderness, mythical creatures—referred that become known as "Hinterkind" have resurfaced. With the majority of humanity almost extinct, these creatures of myth, legend and fairytales now dominate the Earth. Hinterkind begins in a human settlement where its small population are struggling to survive. Prosper and Angus embark on a journey to find Prosper’s missing grandfather, venturing into the wild, Hinterkind-dominated world. As they travel, they uncover the truth about the plague that wiped out human civilisation, Angus's heritage as a fae, and the power struggles that exist within the Hinterkind government. Although a fantasy element is at play, Hinterkind is a dystopian story at heart that tackles issues of mythology, environmentalism and the science versus nature debate. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Hinterkind" Future Imperfect Future Imperfect throws the Hulk into his worst nightmare—one where he’s the villain. In this twisted, nuclear-ravaged future, the world’s been crushed under the weight of its own destruction, and the last scraps of humanity cower under the rule of the Maestro. This isn’t just Hulk with a few extra years on him. No, this is a version of him that’s absorbed more radiation, gotten even stronger, and kept Banner’s intellect—only now it’s warped by decades of power. The resistance, led by the fierce Janis, pulls the modern-day Hulk into their broken timeline, hoping he’ll be the one to bring Maestro down. What he finds is a graveyard of fallen heroes and an aging Rick Jones clutching onto the ghosts of the past. Hulk vs. Maestro should be a no-brainer—green fists collide, end of story, right? Wrong. Maestro is smarter, meaner, and plays the long game. He snaps Hulk’s neck, keeps him captive, and tries to bring him over to his side. But Hulk isn’t one to stay down. He fights back, not just with brute strength but with a strategy of his own. In a poetic bit of irony, he rigs the time machine and sends Maestro hurtling back to the exact moment of the gamma bomb explosion—the birth of the Hulk and his own fiery demise. Future Imperfect is more than a brutal throwdown; it’s a gut-punch of a story about unchecked power, identity, and what happens when the strongest there is turns into the very thing he’s always fought against. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Future Imperfect" Post Americana Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Post Americana" Published by Image Comics, Post Americana is a post-apocalyptic comic book series written and illustrated by Steve Skroce, colored by Dave Stewart and lettered by Fonografiks. A comic book which blends grim dystopia with satire, Post Americana takes place in a future that has torn apart by war, corruption and the collapse of civilisation. The series focuses on main character, Janey, who is on a mission to avenge her family who were killed in a raiders attack. Her quest, however, is chaotic. Often running into warlords, dangerous mercenaries and treacherous humans who have their own agendas - which usually include killing her. Despite this, Post Americana is a road-trip of sorts littered with dark humour and danger at every turn as Janey gets closer to avenging her family. It's grotesquely enjoyable thanks to Steve Skroce's distinctive artwork which displays his razor sharp wit, satirical leanings and gratuitous amounts of gore. While Skroce worked on storyboards for The Matrix, this comic book series is anything but. In fact, you're probably more to enjoy Post Americana if you're a fan of Judge Dredd or Mad Max - because this is one messy post-apocalyptic comic book tale. ApocalyptiGirl ApocalyptiGirl: An Aria for the End Times throws us into a world where civilization has crumbled, and survival is a lonely, bloody grind. Aria, a no-nonsense scavenger, roams the ruins with her only companion — Jelly Beans, a cat with zero interest in the apocalypse. She’s got one mission: find an ancient relic that could change everything. But until then? She fights off rival clans, tinkers with a broken-down robot named Gus, and belts out opera to fill the emptiness. Her so-called home? A few gutted subway cars barely holding together. The world is a wasteland, and Aria’s just one more soul trying to carve out meaning from the wreckage. Then everything flips. A chance run-in with a stranger puts Aria in the crosshairs of the brutal factions that rule what’s left of the world, and suddenly, survival isn’t just about scavenging scraps — it’s about war. Blood gets spilled, alliances are tested, and Aria is forced to face the truth: she’s not just looking for a relic. She’s looking for a reason to keep fighting. Andrew MacLean’s kinetic, sharp-edged art style rips through the pages, making ApocalyptiGirl more than just another dystopian romp—it’s a punchy, high-energy meditation on purpose, violence, and the stubborn will to keep going when everything else is ash. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "ApocalyptiGirl" We Stand on Guard (2015) We Stand On Guard imagines a near-future dystopia where the U.S. launches a brutal invasion of Canada to seize control of its water supply. The spark for the conflict comes when the U.S. president is assassinated in a false-flag operation blamed on Canada, kicking off an all-out war. Amber, a young woman whose family is killed in the invasion, is thrust into the chaos. She eventually joins the Two-Four, a ragtag Canadian militia that fights back against America’s overwhelming military might, wielding advanced weapons and massive combat mechs in their guerrilla struggle for freedom. At its core, We Stand On Guard is a tale of survival, loss, and the relentless pursuit of independence. As Amber fights her way through the horrors of war, she discovers what it means to lose everything—and what it takes to fight for something worth living for. Vaughan’s storytelling and Skroce’s explosive art deliver a gripping mix of heart and action, making this series a hard-hitting exploration of what happens when the fight for freedom becomes a matter of life or death. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "We Stand On Guard" X-Men 2099 (1993-1996) X-Men 2099 is a comic book series that was published by Marvel Comics from 1993 until 1996. It’s set in a alternate dystopian future where the X-Men we knew and grew up with are nothing but a distant memory, leaving a new generation of mutants to take up the mantle left by Professor Xavier and his team. X-Men 2099 isn’t just another mutant story—it’s a glimpse into a future where society’s been gutted by corporate greed, and mutants are fighting to survive in a world that sees them as little more than disposable assets. The team, inspired by the legend of Charles Xavier, is made up of outcasts and survivors, each with their own brutal past and powerful abilities. Led by Xi’an Chi Xan, a former gang member with the ability to both heal and harm, the X-Men of 2099 face off against everything from corporate enforcers to rival mutant factions, all while trying to keep the dream of peaceful coexistence alive in a world that wants nothing to do with it. But it’s not just about kicking ass and taking names—internal tension brews as Xi’an struggles with his violent past and the weight of leadership, causing cracks in the team’s unity. As they battle the Theatre of Pain and other powerful foes, the X-Men 2099 have to reckon with the harsh realities of their era. The odds are stacked against them, but they continue to fight for Xavier’s dream, determined to prove that even in a future this bleak, hope can still survive. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "X-Men 2099" Black River (2015) Black River is a bleak and unsettling post-apocalyptic graphic novel that follows a small group of survivors navigating a ruined world. It mostly revolves around a group of women, led by a hardened leader named Seka, as they move through desolate landscapes filled with violence, madness, and despair. Black River drags you kicking and screaming into a world where hope is a myth and survival is a cruel joke. Seka and her ragtag crew of mostly women trudge through the ashes of civilization, dodging sadistic raiders and the creeping madness that comes with existing in a dead world. With each grim encounter, their numbers shrink, and the weight of survival presses down harder. Josh Simmons doesn’t just show the violence—he makes you feel it, raw and unfiltered, as the group’s journey spirals into a nightmare with no exit. This isn’t your typical post-apocalyptic thrill ride — it’s a gut-wrenching dive into nihilism, where every step forward feels like another nail in the coffin. Black River strips away any illusion of redemption, leaving only cold, hard survival and the psychological decay that comes with it. Simmons’ stark, unforgiving art style makes sure there’s no escape from the misery, hammering home a bleakness that lingers long after you’ve turned the last page. If you’re looking for a feel-good apocalypse, look elsewhere — this one will leave scars. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Black River" Resonant Resonant is Vault Comics swinging for the fences and absolutely nailing that sweet spot between post-apocalyptic dread and gut-punching family drama. Written by David Andry, with Alejandro Aragon throwing down some gloriously raw, scratchy visuals, and Jason Wordie splashing it all in colours that bleed tension, this book is not here to hold your hand. The world’s gone to hell in a grimy, blood-splattered handbasket thanks to these mysterious, sinister Waves. What’s a Wave, you ask? Imagine every buried anxiety, every angry impulse, every simmering piece of human nastiness bubbling to the surface — then exploding in a frenzy of violence. And they hit at random, because of course they do. It’s chaos with a pulse. At the heart of this madness is Paxton, a dad just trying to keep his kids alive in a world that has gone full tilt insane. He leaves the relative safety of their hideout to scavenge for medicine, all while hoping he doesn’t end up as someone’s next chew toy. Meanwhile, his kids — brave but fragile — are stuck fending for themselves, praying they survive the next Wave without turning on each other like rabid wolves. Resonant thrives on tension. It’s a ticking time bomb of emotional horror, dressed up in post-collapse aesthetics that’ll make your skin crawl in the best way. Think The Walking Dead meets 28 Days Later, but with a cruel psychological twist that asks: how much of your humanity can you really hold onto when the world demands you lose it? And let’s not undersell it — Aragon’s art? It’s a visceral gut-punch, the kind of gritty, unpolished beauty that makes every page feel dangerous. Add Wordie’s dread-soaked palette and you’ve got a comic that doesn’t just read like a nightmare — it feels like one. If you're chasing a story that bleeds tension and lives somewhere between survival horror and a family drama on the brink of collapse, Resonant is a must-read. Trust me: this one lingers. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Resonant" The Loving Dead Published by Humanoids, The Loving Dead is a post apocalyptic graphic novel originally released in Italian, but has since been published in English, which was created by Stefano Raffaele and colored by Dave Stewart. As the title suggests, it’s a play on "The Living Dead" and incorporates themes of romance into a story set in the zombie apocalypse. The story is about two zombies, Alan and Lynn, who still remember who they were before they were turned. As well as having a capacity for emotion which shows them display love and empathy for one another. But despite all that a zombie’s gotta eat, right? Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Loving Dead" The Wake The Wake is Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy basically saying: "Hey, what if your thalassophobia had babies with your end-of-the-world nightmares?" And you know what? It works. It really works. This Vertigo banger kicks off like your standard-issue deep-sea horror yarn, but Snyder doesn't play it safe. No, he drives this thing straight into the Mariana Trench, then lights a fuse and waits for you to freak out. We open with Dr. Lee Archer - marine biologist, deep-sea expert, and professional “I-don’t-want-to-be-here” energy - getting strong-armed by Homeland Security to check out a mysterious sonar signal. Surprise: it’s not a whale. It's not dolphins. It’s mers - prehistoric, Lovecraftian sea monsters with murder in their eyes and serrated teeth ready to turn humans into sashimi. The first half of the book plays out like a claustrophobic survival horror classic. Think: The Abyss meets Alien but with saltwater and extra teeth. Archer and the ragtag crew are trapped in an underwater base, while these aquatic nightmares tear through steel like tissue paper. Snyder dials up the tension to “suffocating,” and Murphy’s art? Sharp enough to make your eyeballs flinch. But wait — there’s a twist. Just when you think you’ve got this beast pinned down, The Wake flips the table. Hard. Suddenly, we’re centuries in the future, smack in the middle of a waterlogged, post-apocalyptic Earth. Civilization is dead in the water (literally), and humanity’s last gasps are bubbling up from beneath the waves. Snyder goes full cosmic horror meets eco-apocalypse, while still keeping it personal, tying everything back to Archer’s story and the mers’ haunting legacy. It's bold. It's bonkers. It’s exactly the kind of high-concept madness that has you flipping pages at 2 AM whispering what the hell is happening? And let’s give flowers where they’re due: Sean Murphy’s frenetic, razor-edged art combined with Matt Hollingsworth’s moody, swampy colour palette turns every panel into a pressure cooker. It feels like the pages are going to leak seawater if you hold them too tight. The Wake isn’t just a comic — it’s an immersive descent into madness that refuses to be just one thing. It’s horror. It’s sci-fi. It’s action-thriller. It’s a "hey, maybe humans are the real monsters" environmental cautionary tale. But mostly? It’s an absolute rollercoaster of deep-sea dread and future-shock spectacle. Final word: dive in, but don’t expect to come up for air. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "The Wake" Death Orb Death Orb is the kind of comic that doesn’t knock politely at the door. Nah, it kicks it off the hinges, guns blazing, skulls cracking, and screams, “We’re doing this the hard way!” - and you better believe it means it. Cooked up by Ryan Ferrier with art from the gloriously chaotic Alejandro Aragon, Death Orb is a full-throttle, middle-finger-to-the-sky wasteland romp. Imagine Mad Max got blackout drunk with Fist of the North Star, woke up hungover in a radioactive desert, and decided to raise hell anyway. That’s the energy we’re working with here. At the greasy, blood-spattered heart of the story is Rider - a lone, leather-clad anti-hero on a vengeful tear across the apocalypse. His mission? Simple: find his kidnapped wife and unborn child. But of course, nothing’s ever simple in a world carved up by psychotic cults and ruled by a lunatic called The Father. This guy makes your average doomsday preacher look like a kid at Bible camp. He’s all about cleansing the earth, playing god, and turning anyone with a pulse into worm food. What follows is a brutal, unrelenting chase through scorched wastelands, overflowing with mutant freaks, cult fanatics, and enough ultraviolence to make a Tarantino film blush. It’s pedal-to-the-metal chaos, and Rider is our shotgun-blasting tour guide through the carnage. Alejandro Aragon’s art is absolute punk rock madness. His jagged, kinetic lines slash across the page like they’re trying to escape, while Chris O’Halloran’s neon-baked colour palette burns hotter than a post-nuke sunset. Every panel feels like it’s one guitar riff away from combusting. But buried under the blood, guts, and spiked shoulder pads, there’s actually a surprising amount of heart. Death Orb isn’t just about wrecking everything in sight (though, to be fair, it does that spectacularly). It’s about love, loss, and the stubborn, fire-breathing hope that even in a world circling the drain, you’ve still got something worth fighting for. Bottom line? Death Orb doesn’t ask for your attention - it demands it, chews it up, and spits it back out in a haze of radioactive dust. It’s a savage, stylish, and unapologetically brutal slice of dystopian punk pulp. Buckle up, because this beast rides fast and hard, and it doesn’t stop for survivors. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Death Orb" Join the Future Join the Future is Zack Kaplan flipping the bird at Big Tech dystopias and asking: "Hey, how much of your soul are you willing to sell for free WiFi and unlimited snacks?" Spoiler: the answer better be none, or you’re already screwed. This is the comic that crashes a dusty frontier Western straight into a chrome-plated cyberpunk nightmare - and leaves the wreckage smouldering in your brain. Picture this: mega-cities that promise you paradise. Endless comfort, health care that’ll keep you ticking forever, entertainment on tap 24/7. Sounds sweet, right? Wrong. Because the fine print says you’ve gotta trade your freedom, your privacy, and probably your dignity to get it. Out in the wilds, beyond the reach of this neon utopia, there’s still a spark of rebellion. There are folks who’d rather eat dust and chew grit than be leashed to corporate overlords. Enter Clementine Libbey - a teenage gunslinger with fire in her veins and absolutely zero time for your dystopian sales pitch. When Clem’s hometown gets steamrolled by the Future’s jackbooted thugs, she doesn’t just get mad - she gets even. What starts as a good old-fashioned revenge tale morphs into a high-calibre war cry against techno-fascism. Clem’s the kind of hero you feel in your bones: stubborn, scrappy, and ready to bite down on the bullet if it means flipping off the system. Piotr Kowalski’s art is utterly filthy in the best way possible. He blends sun-baked Western grit with slick, menacing future tech that makes every panel feel like a showdown at the digital OK Corral. Brad Simpson’s colours bring the heat too, flipping between searing desert palettes and sterile neon glow like they’re loading shotgun shells. Join the Future isn’t just another dystopian cautionary tale. It’s a full-throttle rebellion wrapped in leather, dust, and righteous fury. It’s about that flicker of fire in your gut that says, I don’t care how shiny your future is - I’ll carve my own damn path. Final word? If you like your sci-fi with a side of six-shooters and your social commentary with bite marks, Join the Future deserves a permanent spot on your shelf. Saddle up - this one rides hard. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Join the Future" Memetic Memetic is James Tynion IV and Eryk Donovan flipping the bird at social media culture and asking: “What if your favourite meme wasn’t just annoying - it was actively melting your brain and ending civilization?” Spoiler alert: it is. And it does. The whole thing kicks off with the most innocent, dumb-as-hell image you’ve ever seen. A sloth. Smiling. Chill vibes. Caption? “This is a Good Meme. Share the Good Times.” Cute? Maybe. Harmless? Absolutely not. This meme spreads faster than your last bad decision at an open bar. People are sharing it, reposting it, basking in the warm fuzzy glow - right up until they start screaming bloody murder, their brains liquefy, and they become human air raid sirens with a taste for carnage. Yeah. The internet literally breaks humanity. What follows is a 72-hour, pedal-to-the-floor apocalypse. We’re talking full system collapse, blood in the streets, end-of-days chaos - and all because people couldn’t stop hitting "share." Front and centre, you’ve got Aaron: deaf, resilient, and one of the few people not getting sucker-punched by the meme's deadly audio triggers. He’s fighting like hell to find his boyfriend in the middle of a digital Armageddon. Then there’s Marcus, the hardened ex-military guy, dragging the weight of the world (and his past) on his back, trying to make sense of the senseless. And let’s not forget Barbara Xiang, the scientist who almost saw this freight train coming before it smashed through civilisation’s front door. Tynion writes this thing like he’s got a bone to pick with viral culture, and honestly? Respect. It’s sharp, furious, and a little too close to reality for comfort. Donovan’s art matches the energy blow for blow - frantic, ugly-beautiful, and positively dripping with panic. The screamers? Straight-up nightmare fuel. The tension? Thicker than the algorithm that keeps feeding you cat videos at 2am. But beneath the carnage, Memetic has something to say. It’s a brutal take-down of our obsession with connection at any cost. It’s about how fast the things we love can turn on us — and how sometimes, staring too long into the glow of the screen means the screen stares right back. Memetic doesn’t pull punches. It throws haymakers. It’s violent, it’s horrifying, and it’s so damn good you’ll feel guilty for loving it. Trust me: you’ll never look at your Twitter feed the same way again. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Memetic" Trees Trees is Warren Ellis and Jason Howard asking the question: “What if they landed... and just didn’t give a damn about us?” Forget lasers, forget War of the Worlds - these aliens don’t even bother to notice humanity. They just show up one day, drop these colossal black pillars all over the globe, and then straight-up ghost us like a bad Tinder date. They stand there. Unmoving. Unfeeling. Untouchable. They’re not here to conquer. They’re not here to negotiate. They’re here to exist. And that’s way more terrifying. For ten years, these skyscraper-sized alien monoliths - nicknamed the Trees - have been looming over cities and wilderness alike, leaking God-knows-what kind of toxic sludge into the earth, twisting ecosystems, and quietly wrecking everything we thought we controlled. Humans, being humans, are left to scrabble in the dirt under their shadow, trying to make sense of the senseless while the world comes apart at the seams. Ellis plays this one cool and lethal, weaving together a global cast of characters all trapped under the silent judgment of these cosmic giants: A hardcore mayor in Somalia building power in the shadow of a Tree. Arctic Circle scientists poking the bear and regretting it fast. A young artist in a post-collapse Chinese city chasing freedom and bumping straight into terror. Oh, and fascists. Because of course, if the world’s ending, they’re always first in line to pick the bones clean. Jason Howard’s art is dirty, gritty, and soaked in atmospheric dread. His pages crackle with this tension that makes you feel like something’s about to snap any second now - and it usually does. You can almost smell the ozone burning off the panels. What makes Trees so damn sharp is its cold, brutal honesty: these aliens don’t care about us. They don’t even see us. Humanity ? We’re just background noise to them. And that existential punch to the gut hits harder than any space laser ever could. Trees is a slow-burn apocalypse with its claws in your brain and its boot on your throat. It’s about power, survival, and the creeping horror of realizing you’re not even a footnote in the universe’s story. Bleak, brilliant, and utterly unmissable. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Trees" Suiciders Suiciders drops you headfirst into a nightmare version of Los Angeles - reborn as New Angeles after a city-flattening earthquake turned paradise into a post-apocalyptic hellhole. Now, it’s a neon-splattered warzone where the rich hide behind luxury walls and the poor rot in the rubble. And because humanity is nothing if not addicted to blood and fireworks, society keeps itself entertained with the Suiciders: cybernetic gladiators smashing each other to bits in televised deathmatches that make Mad Max look like a warm-up act. It’s savage, it’s sexy, and it’s as subtle as a boot to the face. At the top of this violent food chain is the Saint of Suicides, a walking tank with the soul of a burnt-out poet. Once just another desperate kid named Johnny crawling out of the wreckage, he’s now the poster boy for survival by any means necessary. His body’s half metal, his fists are weapons of mass destruction, but under all that chrome is a haunted man choking on his own legend. He’s been sold to the masses as a god of the arena, but every win tastes more like ash in his mouth. He’s not fighting opponents anymore - he’s fighting his past, and it’s a past that hits harder than any cyborg brawler. Meanwhile, in the sewer pipe of society, we’ve got Trix - a street-smart hustler who’s elbow-deep in the black-market chaos that keeps the underclass alive. Smuggling, human trafficking, dodging gangsters - it’s all in a day’s work if it keeps her and her sister breathing. Trix is the eyes and ears of the gutter, and through her, we see the true filth beneath New Angeles’s glossy surface. Her journey drags us into the back alleys and shadow deals that fuel the city’s cruelty, reminding us that while the Suiciders kill for sport, the streets kill for survival. Naturally, fate’s got a cruel sense of humor, and these two broken souls - Johnny and Trix - find their fates knotted together as the walls of New Angeles start to buckle under their own filth. Johnny’s hitting the end of his blood-soaked road, and Trix is tangled in schemes that could topple the whole rotten circus. As they claw for escape, the city itself feels like it’s about to explode, and every punch, every betrayal, every drop of blood feels like fuel for the fire. This isn’t a redemption story - it’s a survival horror dressed in chrome and scars. Suiciders is a grimy, gorgeous bullet to the brain of dystopian sci-fi. Lee Bermejo’s art is feral and fierce, with Matt Hollingsworth’s moody colors bathing the whole mess in neon blood. It’s a wild ride through themes of survival, fame, trauma, and what happens when society turns into a meat grinder for the soul. If you’re here for polished superheroes and moral victories, turn back now. But if you’re craving a savage spectacle with a beating, bloodied heart beneath the carnage - this is your poison. Drink up. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Suiciders" After Dark Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "After Dark" Xenozoic Tales Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Xenozoic Tales" 28 Days Later (2009-2011) Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "28 Days Later" Published by Boom Studios, 28 Days Later is a comic book adaptation that is set between the events of the first film, 28 Days Later, and the second film, 28 Weeks Later. It's written by Michael Alan Nelson, illustrated by Declan Shalvey, colored by Nick Filardi and lettered by Ed Dukeshire. With everyone in the UK having turned into hyper-aggressive killers, the entire region has been designated a “no-go” zone. This 28 Days Later adaptation follows Selene, one of the original characters of the first film, as she’s living in Norway and struggling to deal with the trauma she experienced (as depicted in the original film). She is then convinced by Clint, a journalist, to return to the UK to document what’s happened so the whole world knows the truth about the rage virus. Weapon Brown (2002) Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Weapon Brown" Wildcats: World's End Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Wildcats: World's End" Afterlife with Archie Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Afterlife with Archie" Age of Ultron Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Age of Ultron" The Snowpiercer Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "The Snowpiercer" Wacky Raceland Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Wacky Raceland" Alpha Girl (2012) Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Alpha Girl" Age of the Wolf Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Age Of The Wolf" Bloodquest Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Bloodquest" Published in Warhammer Monthly between 1999 and 2003, Bloodquest was written by Gordon Rennie and illustrated by Colin MacNeil. Based on the Warhammer 40,000 lore and tabletop game, Bloodquest which follows Blood Angels Captain Leonatos, who is exiled for losing the Blade Encarmine (a powerful relic), during a battle with Orks. He would only be allowed back into the Blood Angels chapter if he is able to retrieve the relic, so begins his epic quest. Joining him on this quest are eight loyal Blood Angel Space Marines. On this holy quest, Leonatos and is group of space marines encounter betrayal, endless warfare and the threat of corruption. There's also internal struggles within the characters which test their fealty, not only to the God-Emperor, but also to each other. Fans of the Warhammer 40,000 are treated to smorgasbord of intense grimdark action as the space marine clash with enemies across the galaxy including Chaos Cultists, Orks, Daemons and they even encounter Fabius Bile (well, sort of). Highly recommended for fans of 2nd and 3rd edition Warhammer 40,000 or just about anyone who enjoys epic futuristic warfare. Thankfully, it's since been collected into three volumes of work so Bloodquest might be hard to track down but certainly not impossible. Tank Girl (1991) Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Tank Girl" Loaded Bible (2006) Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Loaded Bible" The Last of Us: American Dreams (2013) Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "The Last of Us: American Dreams" Crossed (2008-2010) Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Crossed" Published by Avatar Press, Crossed is an ultra violent post-apocalyptic comic book series written by Garth Ennis, illustrated by Jacen Burrows and colored by Juanmar. The story focuses on an infection which turns people into homicidal killers. Unlike zombies, however, those who contract this infection retain a twisted form of intelligence which is sadistic in nature. The infected are visually marked by a cross-shaped rash which forms on their heads. Eventually, as the infection spreads, society begins to collapse and the “Crossed” take over, spreading their depravity and using their twisted intelligence to inflict maximum carnage. RELATED: 10 Comics like Crossed: From Horrific Nightmares to Torture Chambers The Resistance (2002-2003) Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "The Resistance" Jericho: Season 3 & Season 4 (2012-2014) Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Jericho" Judge Dredd Megazine (1990-Now) Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Judge Dredd Megazine" The Last American Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "The Last American" The Punisher: The End (2004) Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "The Punisher: The End" X-Men: Age of Apocalypse Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "X-Men: Age of Apocalypse" Transmetropolitan (1997-2002) Published by DC Comics, Transmetropolitan is a cyberpunk comic book series which ran from 1997 to 2002. It follows the story of Spider Jerusalem, a foul-mouthed, politically charged journalist in a chaotic, dystopian post-apocalyptic future. Set in a hyper-urbanized world full of corruption, greed, and technological excess, Transmetropolitan combines dark humour, brutal satire, and sharp social commentary. After a long, self-imposed exile in the mountains, Spider’s dragged back to the city to write a few articles — and what a mess he comes back to. Corrupt politicians, corporate overlords, and media control are all fair game as Spider goes to town with his sharp tongue, exposing the ugly underbelly of a world drowning in excess and decay. Transmetropolitan isn’t just a comic — it’s a savage, hilarious jab at the messed-up state of society. It dives headfirst into themes of corruption, political apathy, and the media’s stranglehold on reality, all wrapped in dark humor and razor-sharp satire. Spider Jerusalem, the ultimate antihero, became a symbol of rebellious frustration in a world gone mad, and Transmetropolitan set the bar for cyberpunk comics. It’s an explosive mix of blistering social commentary and chaotic action that’s influenced everything from comics to broader media, and it’s as relevant today as it was when it first hit the page. Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics Worth Tracking Down: "Transmetropolitan" What do you think of these Post-Apocalyptic comics? What do you think of these Post-Apocalyptic comics? Have you read any of them? Let us know in the comments.

About American Assassin Directed by Michael Cuesta, American Assassin stars Dylan O’Brien, Michael Keaton, Sanaa Lathan, Shiva Negar, David Suchet, Navid Negahban, Scott Adkins, and Taylor Kitsch. It was released in the year 2017. American Assassin is a complicated film about main character, Mitch, whose girlfriend dies in a terrorist attack. So, in a convoluted plan to put an end to terrorism, he joins the CIA and that’s when things start to get interesting. After a recent re-watch I started thinking about how many movies like American Assassin are out there and which star Assassins in an assortment of dangerous missions. RELATED: American Assassin: 25 Killer Quotes from the Explosive Action Film 1. Blade (1998) Directed by Stephen Norrington, Blade stars Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N’Bushe Wright and Donal Logue. It was released in the year 1998. Blade is the live action adaptation of the Marvel Comics’ half human/half vampire character named Blade. Although comic book purists would say it’s not a very good adaptation, I would say it’s worth a watch if you’re up for 2 hours of non-stop vampire ass-kicking to a high intensity soundtrack. 2. Hitman (2007) Directed by Xavier Gens, Hitman stars Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott, and Olga Kurylenko. It was released in the year 2007. Hitman is about a professional Hitman turned assassin who gets caught up in a criminal conspiracy which sees him on the run from Interpol and the agency he works for. 3. John Wick (2014) Written by Derek Kolstad and directed by Chad Stahelski, John Wick stars Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Dean Winters, Ian McShane, John Leguizamo and Willem Dafoe. It was released in the year 2014. John Wick is about a legendary hitman (portrayed by Keanu Reeves) who is forced out of retirement when the son of a mob boss and his men invade his home and kill his puppy. A puppy who was the last present to him from his now deceased wife. What starts next is a one-man vendetta against the entire mob and its action scenes are second to no film in recent memory. 4. Collateral (2004) Directed by Michael Mann, Collateral stars Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo, Peter Berg, and Bruce McGill. It was released in the year 2004. Collateral is about a taxi driver named Max whose passenger, Vincent, is on a mission to assassinate a long list of people. Max summons the courage to take on Vincent in a game of wits. 5. The Transporter (2002) Directed by Cory Yuen, The Transporter stars Jason Statham, Shu Qi, François Berléand, Matt Schulze and Ric Young. It was released in the year 2002. The Transporter is about a man named Frank Martin, a former special operations solder who now works as a driver/mercenary in southern France under the callsign, "The Transporter." When delivering a package he discovers that the package is a woman but delivers her to her destination. When he receives payment in the form of a suitcase and the suitcase blows up -- is where things get really interesting. 6. Wanted (2008) Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, Wanted stars James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann, Common, and Chris Pratt. It was released in the year 2008. Wanted is about a young man named Wesley who learns that his father (who has been missing for years) is an assassin. But when his father is murdered he’s then recruited into this secret society of assassins. And the one training him? Has looks that could kill. 7. The Equalizer (2014) Directed by Antoine Fuqua, The Equalizer stars Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chloë Grace Moretz, David Harbour, Bill Pullman, and Melissa Leo. It was released in the year 2014. The Equalizer is one of the many great action movies. It focuses on a former U.S. Marine turned DIA intelligence officer who returns to action to protect a teenage prostitute from the Russian mob. RELATED: 25 Movies like The Equalizer: From Hitman to Bounty Hunter 8. The Bourne Identity (2002) Directed by Doug Liman, The Bourne Identity is a spy thriller starring Matt Damon, Franka Potente. Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian Cox, and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. It was released in the year 2002. The Bourne Identity follows a man suffering amnesia who gradually begins to piece back together his identity. An identity which is revealed as Jason Bourne who is intrinsically linked to a conspiracy unfolding within the CIA. This is basically Matt Damon at his very best. 9. Taken (2008) Directed by Pierre Morel, Taken is a thriller starring Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Katie Cassidy, Leland Orser, and Holly Valance. It was released in the year 2008. Taken is about an ex-Secret Service agent whose daughter is kidnapped by human traffickers and will do anything he can to get her back. Even if it means kicking the butts of every man in Paris to get to her. 10. Crank (2006) Directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, Crank stars Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Efren Ramirez, and Dwight Yoakam. It was released in the year 2006. Crank follows Chev Chelios who is poisoned by the mafia and will die if his heartbeat beats too slow. So what follows is a nonstop thrill ride where Chev must do anything to keep his adrenaline pumping. 11. Tenet (2020) Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Tenet stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh. It was released in the year 2020. Tenet is a science fiction film which challenges the normal flow of the space time continuum. In Tenet, the viewer is drawn into the world of a former CIA agent who learns how to weaponise time itself and prevent attacks from the future. And in true Christopher Nolan form, there’s plenty of clever camera tricks that will make you feel like you’re the one travelling through time and on mind altering substances. This film is peak Nolan creativity. 12. The One (2001) Directed by James Wong, The One is a science fiction action movie starring Jet Li, Delroy Lindo, Carla Gugino and Jason Statham. It was released in the year 2001. The One is about Jet Li’s character, Gabriel Yulaw, a rogue interdimensional agent who realises that if he kills other versions of himself then their energies are redistributed into him and so he becomes stronger, faster and nigh unstoppable. When his other self from another reality, LASD deputy sheriff Gabe Law teams up with another interdimensional agent hot on Gabriel’s heels, is when things get really interesting. Ending in an incredible showdown between Jet Li’s characters and… himself. 13. Rogue Hostage (2021) Directed by Jon Keeyes, Rogue Hostage is an action thriller movie starring Tyrese Gibson, John Malkovich, Michael Jai White and Christopher Backus. It was released in the year 2021. Rogue Hostage follows two separate protagonists; Former Marine Kyle Snowden who suffers am acute form of PTSD from his time served in the military and Congressman Sam Nelson. Both are put in confronting circumstances which brings them closer together. 14. Renegades (2017) Directed by Steven Quale, Renegades is an action thriller starring Sullivan Stapleton, Charlie Bewley, Alain Blažević, Sylvia Hoeks, Joshua Henry, Andrej Dojkić, Diarmaid Murtagh, Dimitri Leonidas, Clemens Schick, Ewen Bremner and J. K. Simmons. It was released in the year 2017. As a Franco-German film project, the majority of the film follows a team of NAVY Seals who are asked to salvage Nazi gold which is stored in a bank vault at the bottom of a Bosnian Lake. However, there are Bosnian forces who are determined to stop them. 15. Beirut (2018) Directed by Brad Anderson, Beirut is a political action thriller starring Jon Hamm, Rosamund Pike, Dean Norris, Larry Pine, and Shea Whigham. It was released in the year 2018. Beirut follows a U.S. diplomat living in Beirut with his wife, who then begin caring for a 13 year old Palestinian boy who says he has no family. However, when the diplomate is approached by the CIA and told that the boy is linked to the 1972 Munich Massacre, because the boy's brother is a potential terrorist. When the boy's brother attacks the couple during a party, the wife is killed and the diplomat's life turns upside down. 16. Mile 22 (2018) 17. Interceptor (2022) 18. One Shot (2021) 19. 24 Hours to Live (2017) 20. Kandahar (2023) 21. Unthinkable (2010) 22. Legacy of Lies (2020) 23. Ava (2020) 24. Anna (2019) 25. The Contractor (2022) Have you seen any of these movies before? Did any of them remind you of American Assassin? Let us know in the comments.

About American Assassin American Assassin kicks off like a Molotov cocktail to the senses. Mitch Rapp is your average guy until a brutal terrorist attack tears his life to shreds. Grief-stricken and running on pure rage, he transforms himself into a one-man war machine. Naturally, the CIA notices and pulls him into their little playground of global covert ops. Under the ruthless mentorship of ex-Cold War warrior Stan Hurley, Mitch sharpens his kill skills and dives headfirst into a mission to stop "Ghost" - a former agent turned psycho, hellbent on starting World War III with a nuclear bang. Stacked with a killer cast - Dylan O’Brien bringing vengeful fury, Michael Keaton chewing every scene as the grizzled vet, Sanaa Lathan keeping the CIA sharp, and Taylor Kitsch sneering as the big bad - American Assassin is an adrenaline-fueled bullet train of carnage and espionage. Directed by Michael Cuesta (yes, the same guy who amped up Homeland ), the film is a gritty, globe-trotting revenge story that delivers enough action to leave your pulse in a headlock. In this article we've included the most epic and most iconic quotes from American Assassin . Hope you enjoy! American Assassin quotes American Assassin (2017) - Official Trailer "You think I’m afraid of death?" - Mitch Rapp "We kill people who need to be killed." - Stan Hurley "You think because you’re some little vigilante, you can stop what’s coming?" - Ghost "The best weapon is the one you never have to fire." - Stan Hurley "You let it consume you, and it will." - Mitch Rapp "We’re looking for a needle in a stack of needles." - Irene Kennedy "Revenge is a passion. Vengeance is a mission." - Ghost "You can’t train what you don’t have." - Stan Hurley "I will find you. I will kill you." - Mitch Rapp "Patriotism exists because people like us are willing to die for something greater than ourselves." - Stan Hurley "The enemy is not always who you think it is." - Irene Kennedy "You know how you kill a monster? You kill it with another monster." - Mitch Rapp "You think you can handle this alone? You’re not ready." - Stan Hurley Mitch Rapp holding a gun in American Assassin "You trained me. You made me. Now watch me burn it all down." - Ghost "I don’t need permission to do what’s right." - Mitch Rapp "There’s a fine line between dedication and obsession." - Stan Hurley "He’s not a liability. He’s an asset." - Irene Kennedy "You have no idea what you’re up against." - Ghost "This isn’t about politics. It’s about keeping people alive." - Stan Hurley "They took everything from me. Now, I’m taking it back." - Mitch Rapp "Fear clears the mind. Indecision kills." - Stan Hurley "The world is full of chaos. I’m just embracing it." - Ghost "You created a monster. Now you have to live with it." - Mitch Rapp "Never let your emotions cloud your judgment." - Stan Hurley "Sometimes you need a man who’s willing to do what others can’t." - Irene Kennedy What did you think of these American Assassin quotes? Did we miss any of your favourite quotes? Have you seen our recommendations for movies like American Assassin ? Let us know in the comments.

We’ve seen Nic Cage do a lot over the years. Steal national treasures. Screech about bees. Morph into a vampire. Buy a haunted mansion. Sell a haunted mansion. But even by Cage standards, his whirlwind romance with Riko Shibata has us raising both eyebrows—and possibly a third if we had one. Because let’s be honest: a Vegas wedding to a woman 31 years younger ? That’s not just a headline. That’s the setup for a surreal A24 film. And guess what? He’s living it. The Meet Cute? More Like a Mid-Life Plot Device According to Cage (the man, the myth, the meme), he met Riko Shibata in Japan sometime around early 2020 while filming… something. The details are fuzzy, vague, and suspiciously “off the record.” All we know is: she’s young, she’s quiet, and she somehow fell into the orbit of one of Hollywood’s most consistently unhinged creatives. And then boom—pandemic hits, and he proposes via FaceTime . Not joking. He literally FedEx’d her the engagement ring. Romantic? Maybe. Red flag? Definitely. Vegas Wedding Vibes: Quirky or Cultish? Because obviously, when Nicolas Cage ties the knot, it’s gotta be in Vegas. The fifth time’s the charm, right? He and Riko got hitched at the Wynn in February 2021. She wore a black kimono (symbolic or foreboding?), he wore a tux, and somewhere in the background, you can hear Elvis sobbing quietly into a rhinestone napkin. The ceremony was Catholic meets Shinto which sounds deep until you realize it’s just Nicolas Cage being Nicolas Cage. And get this: his ex-wife was there . Along with their son, Kal-El. Because nothing screams “stable domestic bliss” like your ex showing up to your fifth wedding. Enter: Baby #3 (Yes, Really) As if this fever dream couldn’t get more bizarre, in September 2022, Riko gave birth to their daughter: August Francesca Coppola Cage . A name that screams dynastic energy and "Oscar bait" in equal measure. It’s Cage’s third child. Her first. And probably the only baby in Hollywood who’ll grow up knowing that her dad once spent millions on a dinosaur skull and an octopus. So... Is This True Love or Just Another Nicolas Cage Side Quest? Now let’s not be total cynics. Maybe it’s real. Maybe Nicholas finally found someone who’s cool with his spontaneous trips to haunted castles and his fluctuating accent choices. But here’s what feels weird: She’s extremely private. Like, almost too private. He’s been through four marriages already—two of which lasted shorter than a Marvel press tour. And the whole vibe screams less eternal love and more "director's cut of Leaving Las Vegas" but with cuter shoes. RELATED: Nicolas Cage Characters Ranked by Emotional Volatility The Verdict: Sweet or Sus? On one hand, Cage seems… happy? Like, weirdly centered. He’s doing good movies again, not buying any new pyramids (that we know of), and he speaks warmly about Riko in interviews. He even calls fatherhood his greatest role — *cue the awwws*. But on the other hand, this whole affair reeks of Hollywood odd-couple energy . It’s either the love story of the decade—or the first act of another Cage-shaped disaster movie. We’ll be watching. Cautiously. With popcorn. Final Scene: Is Cage Just Being Cage? Maybe this is just what peak Cage looks like—settled down, dad-mode activated, and married to a mystery woman half his age who somehow tolerates his National Treasure reenactments over breakfast. Or maybe we’re all just living inside Nicolas Cage’s latest character arc. Either way? We’re not blinking.

Because Nobody Does a Full-Scale Meltdown Quite Like Nicolas Cage Nicolas Cage isn’t acting. He’s "manifesting chaos" in real time. The man is an emotional chameleon with a lava core, and we’re here to celebrate every eye-bulge, every rage scream, every cinematic nervous breakdown with the only ranking system that matters: EMOTIONAL VOLATILITY. Nicolas Cage as "Benjamin Gates" (National Treasure) 🟩 Tier D: "I'm Fine." (He’s Absolutely Not Fine.) Low simmer. High sadness. Mostly tragic dads and burnt-out souls. Rob – Pig : Mournful mushroom man. Stoic. Sad. Could still kick your teeth in with one look. Frank Pierce – Bringing Out the Dead : Literally haunted. By ghosts. And guilt. Benjamin Gates – National Treasure : Would rather yell at a Declaration of Independence than another human. Jack Campbell – The Family Man : Emotional instability powered by Christmas spirit and regret. Grug – The Croods : Caveman dad mode. Just wants his family to not die. Speckles – G-Force : He’s a mole. Let’s move on. RELATED: Nicolas Cage and Riko Shibata: Hollywood Romance or Just Another Oddball Plot Twist? Nicolas Cage as "Stanley Goodspeed" (The Rock) 🟨 Tier C: "Teetering on the Edge of an Existential Yelp." They're stable... until they’re really not. Charlie/Donald Kaufman – Adaptation : Twin anxiety attacks masquerading as people. Balthazar Blake – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice : Wizard dad vibes with a fire hazard beard. Yuri Orlov – Lord of War : Dead-eyed arms dealer with a soul made of vodka and denial. Stanley Goodspeed – The Rock : Anxiety in a hazmat suit. Ronnie Camareri – Moonstruck : Screams about bread and love. Icon. Memphis Raines – Gone in 60 Seconds : Smooth criminal. Sweaty energy. Peter Loew – Vampire’s Kiss : Walks like Dracula, screams like a Muppet having a breakdown. Nicolas Cage as "Johnny Collins/Nathan Gardner" (Color Out of Space) 🟧 Tier B: "The Cage Is Rattling." Dangerous levels of Cage. You’ll either cry, scream, or both. Castor Troy – Face/Off: Licks faces. Shoots priests. Switches faces. Just... feral. Cameron Poe – Con Air: The most violent southern gentleman since Colonel Sanders. Sailor Ripley – Wild at Heart: Snakeskin jacket energy. Joe Ransom – Joe: Brooding violence with a side of redemption. Brent Magna – Drive Angry: Literally drives angry. What did you expect? Johnny Collins/Nathan Gardner – Color Out of Space: Cosmic horror meets dad meltdown. Johnny Blaze – Ghost Rider: Sold his soul to Satan. Still rides a flaming bike in leather pants. King. Nicolas Cage as "Red" (Mandy) 🟥 Tier A: "The Nic Cage Nuclear Core Tier." We are well past the point of reason. Strap in. Red – Mandy : Screams, chainsaws, and bathrobe breakdowns. True love avenged in psychedelic horror. Ben Sanderson – Leaving Las Vegas : Oscar-winning spiral into alcohol-drenched oblivion. Terence McDonagh – Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans : High on everything. Paranoid. Wild-eyed. Unhinged genius. H.I. McDunnough – Raising Arizona : Baby thief with a poetic soul and a cartoon energy. Nicolas Cage as "Edward Malus" (The Wicker Man) 🔺 Tier S: "The Phoenix Cage." There are no brakes. Just vibes. Flaming, chaotic vibes. Nicolas Cage (as Himself) – The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent : A meta meltdown masterpiece. Cries over Paddington 2. Argues with his own ego. This is pure, concentrated Cage rage. Edward Malus – The Wicker Man : Punches women in bear suits. Screams about bees. Dies yelling about bees. "NOT THE BEES!" Every Cage Character Ever – Let’s be honest. They all belong here. Even when he’s calm, he’s plotting a full-on existential freakout. 🎤 The Final Scream: Nicolas Cage is an actor. A philosopher. A screaming banshee trapped in a Gucci suit. He’s made a career out of turning emotional collapse into cinematic high art—and we thank him for it. Whether he's a sad truffle pig guy or a howling face-swap terrorist, Cage never phones it in. He faxes it in at 3am while holding a sword made of lightning and regret. And that? That’s why we watch. Disagree with the rankings? Scream your thoughts into the void—or, you know, drop them in the comments.

A Chilling Journey Through Isolation and Existential Horror in Station Grand Buckle up, space cadets. Craig Hurd-McKenney (yep, the guy with the Xeric Grant and the Ignatz nom) and visual chaos-engineer Noah Bailey ( Double Walker, Wonder Woman: Black and Gold ) are about to take you on a joyride through the deepest, darkest corners of the human mind in Station Grand . And they’re not bringing a map. Picture this: Dr. Michael Kinney is light years from Earth, overseeing the terraformation of Venus. Michael is all alone, save for the computer who keeps him company during the 272 day-long orbit from night to day around the sun. And during this time, there is no contact with Mission Control. With his circadian rhythms disrupted by his extended stay in deep space, his insomnia peaks. Reality as he knows it comes into question. As Michael struggles to finish his mission, what he thinks he knows will collide with the existential mysteries of the universe: Who am I? Why am I here? Am I alone? Why is this happening to me? If you like your sci-fi drenched in dread and dipped in existential despair, this one’s got your name written all over it — in space blood. Station Grand Details: STATION GRAND Written by Craig-Hurd-McKenney Illustrated by Noah Bailey Publisher: Oni Press Length: 80 pages ISBN13: 9781637156285 When is Station Grand being released? Station Grand is available through all comic book retailers as of April 8th, 2025. RELATED: Sectaurs #1 Review (Oni Press) Station Grand - Cover Station Grand Creators Craig Hurd-McKenney lives in Seattle with his husband and four rescue dogs, probably dreaming up new ways to twist your brain. Stalk him at his website . Noah Bailey crafts stunning horrors from his lair in Chicago. His art hits like a punch to the psyche — you’ll love every second of it. Station Grand Preview Pages Station Grand - Page 17 Station Grand - Page 18 Station Grand - Page 19 Station Grand - Page 20

In the Mouth of Madness and its Descent into Madness Let’s get one thing straight: In the Mouth of Madness isn’t just a horror flick. It’s THE cinematic descent into madness, a metafictional gut punch, and John Carpenter’s twisted love letter to H.P. Lovecraft. This is the third entry in Carpenter’s unholy Apocalypse Trilogy (following The Thing and Prince of Darkness ), and honestly? It might be the most existentially horrifying of the bunch. Released in 1994 to confused audiences and lukewarm box office returns, "Madness" has since clawed its way into cult horror royalty — and for damn good reason. So strap in. We’re heading straight into the deep end. RELATED: In the Mouth of Madness Trivia: 21 Facts You May Not Know Welcome to the End of the World The film cold-opens with a literal scream. We're thrown into a mental institution, where a wild-eyed, crayon-wielding Sam Neill is going full Vincent Van Gogh with black crosses all over his padded room. This is John Trent—insurance investigator turned raving prophet of doom. A straight-laced doc named Wrenn tries to get a handle on Trent’s mental state. The world outside the asylum is crumbling, society’s in chaos, and Trent might just be the last guy who knows why . So what does Trent do? He rolls the tape on the most Lovecraftian breakdown ever filmed. In the Mouth of Madness - Official Trailer Cue the Corporate Horror Setup Flashback time. Trent, a smug, logic-driven investigator, gets hired by Arcane Publishing (because of course that’s the name) to track down Sutter Cane, a horror author so popular he makes Stephen King look like R.L. Stine. Cane has gone full recluse, vanishing off the map just before the release of his latest novel: In the Mouth of Madness . And wouldn’t you know it? Cane’s books are rumored to cause actual psychosis. Readers are going nuts. Bookstores are warzones. And Trent’s thinking this is all just next-level viral marketing. Until Cane’s agent shows up and tries to axe-murder him through a diner window. Welcome to "fictional influence as weaponized insanity." In the Mouth of Madness: Visiting Hobbs End Maps, Madness, and the Town That Shouldn’t Exist Being the curious type, Trent starts dissecting Cane’s novels like a true obsessive. Turns out, the book covers form a map when pieced together. Yes, a literal hidden map. To Hobb’s End , a fictional town that—spoiler alert—turns out to be very real. Trent and Linda Styles (Cane’s editor and reluctant travel buddy) take a cursed road trip straight out of a Clive Barker fever dream. We're talking time warps, creepy-ass kids on bikes, reality loops, and physics taking a permanent vacation. Eventually, they stumble upon Hobb’s End in the middle of nowhere—an exact replica of the town from Cane’s books. And that’s when "shit gets mythic." Fiction is Eating Reality Alive Once they enter Hobb’s End, all bets are off. The townsfolk are straight-up wrong . Faces are twitching. Eyes are bleeding. The dogs are eating kids. Lovecraft would be blushing. Trent watches as every twisted plotline from Cane’s novels plays out in real time. He’s no longer an investigator—he’s a character. And that realization starts chewing away at his carefully constructed worldview like cosmic termites. Meanwhile, Linda meets Cane himself, who’s busy chilling in a cathedral filled with writhing walls of flesh and demon scribbles. Cane gives Trent the manuscript for In the Mouth of Madness , and tells him he’s been written to deliver it to the world—so the Old Ones (yep, we're talkin’ gods older than God) can rise again through collective madness. If you’re thinking “Hey, isn’t that exactly how fandom culture works today?” — yes , you're catching on. RELATED: I'm Not Insane: 19 In the Mouth of Madness Quotes that'll make you go Crazy!! In the Mouth of Madness: You can't escape the horror You Can’t Escape the Story Trent, naturally, wants none of this “you’re a fictional pawn in an interdimensional apocalypse” business. But every time he tries to leave Hobb’s End, he ends up right back where he started. Time loops. Doppelgängers. People transforming into oily, tentacle-faced freaks. It’s a waking nightmare written in blood and printer ink. Eventually, the town spits him out. He wakes up on a random highway, alone—manuscript in hand. But when he gets back to the city, reality has *already* unraveled. Not only has he apparently already delivered the manuscript, but the book is on shelves. And the movie? Yeah, that’s already hitting cinemas. Insanity Goes Wide Release Civilization starts eating itself. Readers are losing their minds. Random strangers are muttering Sutter Cane verses in the streets. It's full-blown societal collapse—brought to you by the written word. Trent tries to stop it. He murders a man he swears is turning into a monster, only to find out no one else saw anything. He’s now just another madman babbling about fiction becoming flesh. Cue: commitment to the asylum. And Then… Credits Roll on Reality Cut back to the present. The world outside has gone full end-times. Riots. Screaming. Civilization is kaput. Trent wakes up one morning to find the asylum abandoned. Doors busted. Silence everywhere. He wanders the apocalyptic streets and finds—what else?—a theater playing "In the Mouth of Madness: The Movie." He walks in, takes a seat, and watches the very film we’ve just been watching. His life. His breakdown. His role in the death of reason. And as the reel ends, he cackles like a man who finally got the joke. A man who knows he was "written." Fade to black. Cue existential dread. Themes That’ll Haunt Your Brain 🧠 Fiction vs. Reality Carpenter weaponizes the age-old question: "What if stories had power?" Not metaphorically— literally . Cane’s books reshape reality because people believe in them. It’s fandom as cult. Canon as religion. Think Sherlock Holmes meets Cthulhu with a shotgun. 📚 The Death of Rationality Trent represents cold logic. But logic gets chewed up and spat out by supernatural truth. Sanity? That’s just ignorance with good PR. Once the curtain’s pulled back, the only sane response is to *go insane*. 👁️ Lovecraft Without Name-Dropping Lovecraft Eldritch horror fans, rejoice. This is cosmic dread done right. No cheap jump scares. No ghosts in mirrors. Just the creeping, paralyzing horror that you’re not real, you’re not in control, and the gods that *are* don’t give a flying tentacle about you. So Why Did This Bomb at the Box Office? Because it was too weird or too damn smart for casual horror fans, that’s why. Back in ‘94, audiences wanted slasher sequels, not existential commentary wrapped in an ouroboros of metafiction. But time has been kind. Today, In the Mouth of Madness hits harder than ever. In a post-Matrix, post-Multiverse, post-creators-as-gods landscape, Carpenter’s vision feels like prophecy. And yeah, it's also just a really f@#king cool movie. The Final Word In the Mouth of Madness isn’t just John Carpenter’s most underrated film — it’s one of the smartest horror movies ever made. It’ll break your brain, rip up your rulebook, and leave you questioning whether you really exist… or if someone’s just writing your script. So next time someone asks, “Do you read Sutter Cane?” — maybe don’t answer. You might not like what happens next.

IGORRR Unveil Amen : A Genre-Smashing Odyssey Arrives September 19 For two relentless decades, French sonic anarchist Gautier Serre — better known as IGORRR — has been bending genres like spoons at a psychic fair. And just when you think you’ve figured out his formula, he tears up the blueprint. His fifth studio beast, Amen , is set to detonate on September 19th via Metal Blade Records, and it’s anything but a safe play. Packed with left-hooks of sound that’ll rattle even the most battle-hardened audiophile, this record keeps IGORRR ’s freak-flag flying high, hurling curveballs that hit like sonic molotovs. Expect to be surprised. Expect to be unnerved. Mostly, expect the unexpected. Since hitching his sonic circus to the Metal Blade wagon back in 2017, IGORRR has morphed from a one-man mind warp into a full-blown collective of chaos. But make no mistake — Gautier Serre is still the mad scientist behind the mayhem, the puppet master pulling every glorious, unpredictable string. If anyone can attempt to explain this beautiful monstrosity, it’s the man who dreamt it into existence in the first place. RELATED: Jonathan Hulten Drops Picturesque Album "Eyes of the Living Night" via KScope "This album is definitely darker than its predecessors; it has such a very weighty and solemn vibe that has never been reached before in IGORRR," explains Gautier. "The fact that I recorded a real choir in a church helped this a lot, but above all there has been very long and meticulous work on the sound and the choice of instruments, and deep experimental research to create a unique sound design. Of course, because it’s an IGORRR album, there are some more colorful tracks, like ‘Blastbeat Falafel,’ ‘ADHD’ etc… They contrast very much with the ambient heaviness. I need tracks like these on an album, it helps to really get through it fully focused, like a shot of limoncello before the next meal." Gautier Serre isn’t the type to sit still and ride the wave of past glories. Since the jaw-dropping madness of Spirituality And Distortion  dropped jaws (and somehow clawed its way to #12 on the German charts), he’s been hellbent on pushing IGORRR ’s sonic Frankenstein even further into uncharted territory. Between 2020 and now, he’s been brewing fresh methods and warping new modes of madness in the lab. Sure, he’s always worn his influences on his sleeve — a head-spinning cocktail of Bach, Chopin, Cannibal Corpse, Aphex Twin, and Meshuggah — but these days? The lines are so blurred, you’d need a forensic analyst to pick apart the origins. And honestly, that’s exactly how he likes it. "It’s always difficult for me to know from where the inspiration comes," he muses. "Music is an expression of life, and everything, even what seems the most insignificant thing, can be a source of inspiration. I would say there hasn’t been one event or one experience that has led me on a creative process, it’s more like a cumulation of everything. I love making music. My brain processes music all the time. You cannot imagine the amount of albums and concertos I create during my sleep. The challenge is more how to sort these ideas to keep the ones with the best potential, the ones that I won’t get bored of, the ones that I really Love, with a big letter L." In anticipation of the upcoming release of Amen, today IGORRR unveils the record’s first single, “ADHD,” alongside an accompanying video. “‘ADHD’ is kind of an autobiographical piece of music starting from one point and moving to another, with no clear link except for the person itself. From simple thoughts, symbolized here as simple dots of sound in the silence, to a complex pathological chaos that somehow still stands. It’s getting worse and worse until the final giant lets go.” Gautier continues, “we know the use of AI in art might be polemic right now, plus we with Meat Dept actually started the clip in 3D, like we did for ‘Very Noise,’ but at some point we were laughing so hard trying to do creepy things in AI that the clip ended as a mix of both technologies. The music, however, is 100% homemade.” Adds Meat Dept, a creative duo known for their unique style of hyper-realistic CG animations, “After ‘Very Noise,’ we explored the possibilities of AI for this new IGORRR music video, ‘ADHD.’ We embraced almost all existing tools, both proprietary and open source, diverting and mixing them with our 3D tools. This video is a symbolic journey into an experimental therapy for treating a patient with ADHD, brimming with nods to ‘Very Noise.’ The ambition was to push further into the ‘mental cringe,’ with an aesthetic that blends 1960s James Bond and the ineffable charm of the Fantômas universe. We pushed the discomfort dial even further into a pleasurable realm, and we hope the audience will watch the video on repeat, like an addictive treat.” IGORRR - ADHD Amen Track Listing: Daemoni Headbutt Limbo Blastbeat Falafel ADHD 2020 Mustard Mucous Infestis Ancient Sun Pure Disproportionate Black and White Nihilism Étude n°120 Silence IGORRR "Amen" Album Art: IGORRR "Amen" Album Art IGORRR is: Gautier Serre – machines Jb Le Bail – vocals Marthe Alexandre – vocals Remi Serafino – drums Martyn Clément – guitars

About Neal McDonough Neal McDonough has made a career out of being a character actor who plays morally questionable and antagonistic characters. With over 100 entries to his IMDB, he's played on and with some of the most highly recognisable movies and tv shows. From horror tv shows like Van Helsing to science fiction movies like Star Trek: First Contact. And while it was hard to narrow down Neal's iconic career to a list of only 10 movies and tv shows, I decided to go for a mix of my favorites and the most iconic parts he's ever played. Here's hoping you recognized him in these movies and tv shows. 1. The Incredible Hulk Cartoon (1996-1997) 10 Best Neal McDonough Movies and TV Shows: The Incredible Hulk (1996-1997) Neal McDonough has played a huge variety of characters. So much that it’s left many fans scratching their heads and asking “why hasn’t he appeared in the Marvel universe?” Well, he has. Several times in fact. Neil McDonough’s first Marvel appearance was the voice of The Incredible Hulk’s alter ego, Dr Bruce Banner, in the The Incredible Hulk cartoon which aired from 1996-1997 and included a short run of only 21 episodes before it was unceremoniously cancelled. A role which saw him star alongside Lou Ferrigno who reprised his role as The Hulk by lending his voice talents to Bruce Banner’s alter ego. Which is also The Incredible Hulk’s alter ego… ok you get the idea. 2. Star Trek: First Contact (1996) 10 Best Neal McDonough Movies and TV Shows: Star Trek: First Contact (1996) If you’re not a Star Trek fan then chances you’re going who the hell is "Lieutenant Hawk"? Better still, even if you are a Trekkie you’re probably still going to say to yourself “who the hell is Lieutenant Hawk?” Well, think back to the movie Star Trek: First Contact and then cast your memory to a young upstart Lieutenant who sits next to Data on the bridge. Still can’t think of him? Ok, well how about the Starfleet Officer who gets turned into a Borg (that's Swedish for Cyborg Space Zombies) and tries to take out Captain Picard on the underside of the Enterprise? Yeah, that guy. Well, that was Neal McDonough . 3. Band of Brothers (2001) 10 Best Neal McDonough Movies and TV Shows: Band of Brothers (2001) Buck was a character in the Band of Brothers wartime TV mini-series played by Neal McDonough . Despite being a soldier, "Lynn D. 'Buck' Compton" was also an American jurist, police officer and Californian appeals judge who gained a certain level of notoriety for his role as prosecutor in Sirhan’s trial for the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. McDonough's ability to play complex characters is certainly capitalised on in his portrayal of Buck in Band of Brothers . 4. Walking Tall (2004) 10 Best Neal McDonough Movies and TV Shows: Walking Tall (2004) Loosely based on a true story, Walking Tall is about former U.S. Special Forces Sergeant, Chris Vaughan, who upon returning to his hometown soon realised that his old high school nemesis, "Jay Hamilton" (played by Neal McDonough ) is responsible for all of the crime and corruption sending the town on a downward spiral. What follows is a movie length siege of good guy vs bad guy and introduces the world to just how bad a villain Neal McDonough can be. 5. Desperate Housewives (2004-2012) 10 Best Neal McDonough Movies and TV Shows: Desperate Housewives (2004-2012) You think Desperate Housewives and you probably think to yourself how is an actor known for making a career out of playing antagonists ended up on this show? Well, believe it or not, he's a major antagonist who's first introduced in season 5 as Edie's third and last husband. He arrives on Wisteria Lane with one plan in action: to avenge his former deceased family and the Housewives aren't going to be the same after Neal McDonough 's "Dave Williams" is through with them. 6. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) 10 Best Neal McDonough Movies and TV Shows: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) While he's probably only on-screen in Captain America: The First Avenger for all of 20 mins (and that's being generous), Neal McDonough portrays a highly convincing "Timothy 'Dum Dum' Dugan" and member of the famous World War II squad of Howling Commandos. He fought alongside Captain America and Bucky Barnes on many missions and when Captain America was thought to have died he took over the command of the Howling Commandos. Besides all that, he's one crazy son of a bitch who will take on any mission that's thrown at him! 7. Arrow (2012-2020) 10 Best Neal McDonough Movies and TV Shows: Arrow (2012-2020) Based on a comic book villain, "Damien Darhk" was once a member of the league of assassins. In the Arrow TV Show, Damien Darhk was the best friend of the late Ra’s al Ghoul and even held the title of “Heir of the Demon” before he betrayed Ra’s. After escaping the League of Assassins and stealing some of the water from the Lazarus Pit, Damien Darhk formed his own version of the league called H.I.V.E. A group which was so deadly that they once lay siege on Star City. He was shortly killed after these events by Oliver Queen for killing the love of his life - Sara Lance. Neal McDonough 's portrayal of Damien Darhk is easily one of the most memorable bad guys from CW's Arrowverse slate of shows. 8. Suits (2011-2019) 10 Best Neal McDonough Movies and TV Shows: Suits (2011-2019) Neal McDonough also ended up on the famous lawyer tv show Suits as "Sean Cahill." Initially an antagonist, Sean Cahill is prosecutor for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission who targets Pearson Specter at the suggestion of his friend and mentor, Eric Woodall. However, he soon finds out that Woodall is the corrupt one and swaps sides. From then on he becomes a recurring ally of main characters Harvey Specter and Mike Ross. 9. The 100 (2014-2020) 10 Best Neal McDonough Movies and TV Shows: The 100 (2014-2020) Neal McDonough plays "Anders", a morally questionable cult-leader character on the seventh season of The 100 . Also known as the First Disciple who was the second in command to the Second Dawn leader, The Shepherd. A truly horrible human being who is eventually revealed to be the reason why the Earth is now an apocalyptic wasteland. Anders was also one of the embryos. A human who was born from one of a thousand embryos stolen from the Second Dawn cult prior to their escape from earth during the Worldwide Nuclear holocaust as depicted and referenced throughout The 100 series. 10. Van Helsing (2016-2021) 10 Best Neal McDonough Movies and TV Shows: Van Helsing (2016-2021) Neal McDonough portrays human/vampire "Hansen" (also known as Willem) throughout the Van Helsing tv show. Hansen was the apprentice of Jacob Van Helsing prior to turning him into a Vampire who had an interest and curiosity in genetic engineering and so throughout history would work for factions of power which gave him the flexibility he needed to experiment on live human subjects. This even included working for the Nazis in World Was II. Eventually it comes out that Hansen’s reason for experimenting on humans is to create a human-vampire hybrid strong enough to slay Dracula. Like most vampire characters, Hansen has superhuman strength but he also has the ability to shapeshift. Making him a very interesting addition to Vampire lore and the cast in Van Helsing . What do you think of these Neal McDonough movies and tv shows? Which character of Neal McDonough 's is your ultimate favourite? Let us know in the comments.

Neal McDonough: Hollywood’s Blonde-Haired Bad Guy Who Always Plays Dirty If you've watched TV at any point in the last two decades, chances are Neal McDonough has either threatened someone with a smug smile, delivered a chilling monologue in a three-piece suit, or stared off into the distance like he's calculating your demise. But here's the kicker: Hollywood’s go-to guy for suit-wearing villains? He’s actually the nicest guy in the room. No seriously—he doesn’t even do kissing scenes. That’s right. The man who’s terrorised the Arrowverse, gone toe-to-toe with Captain America, and thrown down with Desperate Housewives draws the line at lip-locks. Welcome to the paradox that is Neal McDonough—clean-cut, high-calibre, and holding Hollywood accountable with a rosary in one hand and a script in the other. From Boston to Band of Brothers Born February 13, 1966, in Dorchester, Massachusetts (aka the part of Boston that raised tough guys and Catholic guilt), McDonough grew up with five siblings, Irish immigrant parents, and a deep devotion to faith, family, and probably Tom Brady. He graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, then did a stint at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art—because even future TV villains need Shakespearean training and strong jawlines. The Breakout: Band of Brothers (2001) Before McDonough became every superhero show’s favorite smirking antagonist, he was Lt. Buck Compton in HBO’s Band of Brothers — one of the most grounded, emotionally charged military performances of the 2000s. Grit, grace, and just enough pain behind the eyes to make every dad in the country declare him “one of the good ones.” From there? His screen time exploded. Film Roles: If You Need a Villain in a Suit, Neal’s Your Guy Let’s not sugar-coat it: Neal McDonough has villainous swagger down to a science . He’s the type of guy who walks on screen and you just know he’s going to slap someone with a legal document or push a button that levels a city block. Some greatest hits: Lieutenant Hawk in Star Trek: First Contact — AKA “The guy who gets turned into a Borg and then goes toe-to-toe with Captain Picard on the Enterprise's deflector dish.” Gordon Fletcher in Minority Report — Snarky authority figure? Nailed it. Jay Hamilton in Walking Tall — Evil developer vs. The Rock. Guess who loses. Jack Horton in RED 2 — A double-crossing CIA jerk with a perfect tie. Timothy “Dum Dum” Dugan in Captain America: The First Avenger — The one time he didn’t play a bad guy. And we loved it. William Birkin in Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City — Mad scientist energy. Nailed it. RELATED: Ultimate Antagonist: 10 Best Neal McDonough Movies and TV Shows TV Roles: The Arrowverse’s Most Punchable Face Let’s talk TV, where McDonough has basically made a career out of looking intimidating in high thread-count clothing. Boomtown (2002–2003) : Played an emotionally tormented prosecutor. Emmy-worthy angst. Desperate Housewives (2008–2009) : Played Dave Williams, a man with a plan — and not a single chill in sight. Damien Darhk in Arrow , The Flash , and Legends of Tomorrow : Possibly the most entertaining villain in CW history. Campy, cruel, and charismatic AF. Also, don’t sleep on his turn as President Eisenhower in American Horror Story: Double Feature . Because of course he played the President. He looks like every U.S. president on a twenty-dollar coin. Voice Work: Even His Voice Sounds Like Trouble McDonough’s voice has shown up in more cartoons and video games than you might realise. Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk animated series Deadshot in Batman: Assault on Arkham Green Arrow in DC Showcase: Green Arrow Yes, he’s been both Deadshot AND Green Arrow. He’s basically an entire DC reboot on his own. Awards? Yep. He’s Got Those Too. While Neal’s never been the kind of actor to chase Oscar bait, the awards cabinet’s not empty either. Satellite Award winner (twice) Best Actor at the Atlantic City Film Festival ( A Perfect Little Man ) SAG Award nominee for Desperate Housewives Basically, critics know he’s great — even when he's making your skin crawl with a monologue. The Faith-Fueled Plot Twist Here’s where it gets spicy. Neal McDonough made headlines in 2010 after being fired from ABC’s Scoundrels for refusing to do sex scenes. And not in a “I don’t feel like it” way. In a “My wife and my God said no, and I agree” kind of way. Yep — he has a "no sex scenes, no kissing" rule. In Hollywood. In 2025. And somehow, he’s still working. Is it admirable? Absolutely. Is it a miracle? Maybe. But it shows that Neal plays the long game — both in career and character. Still Going Strong: McDonough in the 2020s If you thought he peaked with *Desperate Housewives*, think again. McDonough’s career is thriving — on his terms. Boon (2022): He starred, wrote, and produced it. Control the narrative, king. Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist (2023) : Yes, he went full biblical apocalypse. And crushed it. Tulsa King (Season 2) : Just when you thought Stallone had the grit monopoly, McDonough walks in with a stare that says “I buried five guys before breakfast.” And with roles coming up in Outlaw Posse and The Last Rodeo , he’s showing no signs of slowing down. Final Word: The Most Ethical Bad Guy in the Biz Neal McDonough is a walking contradiction—in the best possible way. He’s Hollywood’s go-to villain who lives like a saint. A terrifying onscreen presence with five kids and a hard moral line. He doesn’t play dirty, but his characters sure do. And somehow, that just works . In a town full of chaos, scandals, and moral compromises, Neal McDonough is the guy who brings his lunch, knows his lines, and goes home to kiss his wife (on the forehead) only.