KILLER KOBRA: THE HUNT BEGINS #2, by Zenescope on 5/28/25, teams up Killer Kobra with Man Goat and the Bunnyman when the killer Bigfoot they’re tacking turns out to be more friend than foe.
Credits:
- Writer: Joe Brusha
- Artist: Rodrigo Xavier, Massimiliano La Manno
- Colorist: Leonardo Paciarotti
- Letterer: Taylor Esposito
- Cover Artist: Jordi Tarragona (cover A)
- Publisher: Zenescope Entertainment
- Release Date: May 28, 2025
- Comic Rating: Teen
- Cover Price: $4.99
- Page Count: 26
- Format: Single Issue
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Analysis of KILLER KOBRA: THE HUNT BEGINS #2:
Recap:
When we last left Killer Kobra and his talking mongoose (?) sidekick, Chopstick, in Killer Kobra: The Hunt Begins #1, the martial arts duo accepted a mission to hunt down a killer Sasquatch in the Ozarks. When they arrive at the scene of the grisly murders, they find the Sasquatch, but not all is as it seems. The issue ended with KK holding on for dear life after a rockslide sent him over the edge of a cliff.
Plot Analysis:
In Killer Kobra: The Hunt Begins #2, Killer Kobra (KK) and Chopstick fall to their death. Fortunately, they’re saved when Vesper from SHADE swoops in to save them with a grappling hook and rope. Vesper explains SHADE is a government agency tasked with keeping monsters in check, so she’s here to investigate the murders. They follow the trail of the Bigfoot from the last issue, and it leads them to a cabin occupied by Phil and Floyd, aka Man Goat and the Bunnyman.
Since Phila and Vesper are semi-enemies, a fight breaks out. KK sneaks around to the back of the cabin to look for the Bigfoot. He finds the monster sitting on a stump, covering his ears to block out the noise. KK attacks the Bigfoot, but the monster absorbs most of the blows. Suddenly, the fight is broken up when Sheriff Wendell shows up, forcing everyone to take a breath.
Bowser, aka Bigfoot, is a gentle soul running from a nest of hornets when he encountered KK and Chopstick. The real killer is still out in the woods. After a night’s rest, the combined group heads back to the site of the murders. There, they’re attacked by shadowy creatures. KK delivers punishing blows to one of the creatures, deactivating its shadow cloak. It’s one of the Lizard Men who work for Komodo Kahn (see ZENESCOPE LEGENDS – SPRING 2025 EDITION). KK defeats the rest of the Lizard Men, but the ground beneath the camp opens up. The issue ends with the real killer entering the battle.
First Impressions:
Killer Kobra: The Hunt Begins #2 now makes more sense, tonally speaking, when you see how KK and Chopstick interact with the crew from Man Goat and Bunnyman. KK could be a “serious” superhero, but his adventures are meant to be wild and a bit wacky, with your tongue firmly planted in your cheek. In other words, it’s campy.
Artwork and Presentation:
Overall, the artwork is on point for a Zenescope comic. You get plenty of action, the character designs look like what you would expect from a pseudo-serious camp comic, and the coloring looks gorgeous.
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Story Positives & Negatives:
The Positives:
Joe Brusha’s second issue in the introductory miniseries makes a lot more sense when KK and Chopstick get together with a bunch of familiar Zenescope characters. Their personalities mesh well together, and you could see more team-ups in the future. Plus, the twist reveal of Komodo Kahn’s involvement is intriguing.
The Negatives:
Joe Brusha’s script runs into a couple of trouble spots you may or may not be able to look past. First, the dialog is super-stiff in several spots, particularly during a memory sequence where KK recalls a battle he fought by his mother’s side.
Second, KK’s words and deeds don’t match. After KK meets Viper, he continually hammers home the lesson of being patient and not striking until you’re sure. Yet, when he encounters Bowser, who isn’t attacking and actively tries to tell KK to calm down, KK just keeps punching away. Does he not know what his lesson about patience means?
Final Thoughts:
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KILLER KOBRA: THE HUNT BEGINS #2 is a clearer, more enjoyable issue than #1 when you realize KK and Chopstick are fighting a campy mission in a campy world. Joe Brusha’s script hits the mark when KK joins up with Man Goat and Byunnyman for a wild romp, and the art team’s visuals are solid.
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