THE HERCULOIDS #2, by Dynamite Comics on 3/19/25, finds the powerful family fighting a robot army when Dorno is taken hostage.
Credits:
- Writer: Tom Sniegoski
- Artist: Craig Rosseau
- Colorist: Omi Remalante Jr.
- Letterer: Jeff Eckelberry
- Cover Artist: Francesco Mattina
- Publisher: Dynamite Comics
- Release Date: March 19, 2025
- Comic Rating: Teen
- Cover Price: $4.99
- Page Count: 24
- Format: Single Issue
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Analysis of THE HERCULOIDS #2:
Recap:
When we last left the galaxy’s greatest space family in The Herculoids #1, a group of nefarious treasure hunters found their way to the mythical planet of Azmot to strip the planet of its wealthy resources. Unfortunately for the mercenaries, they didn’t realize the planet was under the protection of a family of powerful warriors – The Herculoids.
Plot Analysis:
The Herculoids #2 enters round two against a band of cutthroat mercenaries. At the end of issue #1, Quen-Tel’s team of scavenger mercenaries arrived on Azmot to strip the planet of its wealthy resources. Now, Quen-Tel quietly, so he activates his robot army aboard the carried ship in orbit to destroy Herculoid resistance. The family of heroes holds their own for a time, but the fighting stops when a robot gets in a lucky shot and takes Dorno hostage.
Quen-Tel orders the Herculoids to depart or risk Dorno’s premature demise. Later, Gleep sneaks into Quen-Tel’s camp and frees Dorno. When the only son of the Herculoids returns to his family, the Herculoids renew their attack to destroy Quen-Tel’s mining ship and his robot army. The issue ends with a robotic straggler coming to life.
First Impressions:
Overall, writer Tom Sniegoski hits the bullseye for a modern adaptation of the sci-fi superpowered barbarian family. Sniegoski’s setup is rock-solid, albeit a bit vanilla, so the story gets the job done.
Artwork and Presentation:
Craig Rosseau’s art style meets the need for a modern facsimile of the classic cartoon. That said, some of the facial and body proportions appear odd, but that oddity may be intentional to match the cartoonish style of the source material.
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Story Positives & Negatives:
The Positives:
If your desire is to read a comic that serves as a close continuation of a classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon, Tom Sniegoski nails the assignment. Sniegoski’s vibe, tone, adventure structure, and resolution read like the cartoon hasn’t missed a step since it went off the air in 1981 (the end of the revival).
The Negatives:
If, as with Dynamite’s adaptations for Jonny Quest and Space Ghost, you were hoping for a fresh but respectful update to the source material, the story and art may be too basic for your liking. This criticism isn’t a flaw, but new readers coming in with higher expectations may need to readjust.
Final Thoughts:
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THE HERCULOIDS #2 is a pitch-perfect continuation of the cartoon when a mercenary’s robot army attacks the Herculoids’ home world. Tom Sniegoski’s script nails the tone and vibe of the classic cartoon, and Craig Rosseau’s artwork fits Sniegoski’s script to a tee.
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