One-Hit Wonder #1 - 2015 is a brash, bloody, and darkly comedic debut that barrels out of the gate with Hollywood satire, crime noir flair, and a protagonist as volatile as he is compelling. Written by Fabrice Sapolsky (co-creator of Spider-Man Noir), this gritty first issue introduces readers to Richie Reese — a former child star turned unstable hitman — in a world where fame and violence collide with brutal consequences.
Set in the underbelly of Los Angeles, the story wastes no time establishing its tone: sharp, cynical, and unapologetically raw. Richie, now grown and unhinged, is navigating life after stardom with a gun in one hand and a grudge in the other. Sapolsky’s writing skewers celebrity culture while exploring the psychological toll of fame, creating a lead character who’s both tragic and terrifying. His descent into violence isn’t just shock value — it’s a critique of a system that builds icons only to spit them out.
The art by Ariela Kristantina (InSEXts, Adora and the Distance) is bold and stylised, with jagged edges and expressive characters that match the chaotic energy of the script. The visual storytelling excels during moments of sudden violence and tension, but also in quieter panels where Richie’s madness simmers just beneath the surface. The colour palette leans into dark tones and high contrast, evoking both old-school noir and grindhouse cinema.
One-Hit Wonder #1 is perfect for readers who enjoy morally grey characters, pulp crime stories, and satire with a mean streak. It's unapologetically adult, violent, and smart — a book that aims to provoke as much as entertain.
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Tags: Comicbook, One-Hit Wonder, 2015, Image Comics, Fabrice Sapolsky, Ariel Olivetti