The Schlub #1
| Writer | Kenny Porter, Ryan Stegman |
| Artist | Mike Spicer, John J. Hill |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
SERIES PREMIERE
VANISH artist/writer RYAN STEGMAN and Superboy writer KENNY PORTER team up with Beef Bros artist TYRELL CANNON for a new action/comedy series featuring colors by MIKE SPICER and lettering/design by JOHN J. HILL.
Failing dentist Roger Dalton blames the world for his problems until he is body-swapped with the world's greatest superhero. Can Roger save Earth and finally prove to his family he's not a loser? Or are we all doomed?
CRITIC REVIEWS
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9.5
AIPT - Collier Jennings
Aug 22, 2023The Schlub #1 may have one of the world's worst superheroes, but it's one of the best comics I've read this year. Stegman proves to be just as capable of a writer as he is an artist, especially when backed with top-tier talent, and it's proof that Vanish wasn't the only great comic to come out of KLC Press. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Crusaders - Johnny "The Machine" Hughes
Jul 01, 2023An interesting take on the whole "with great power, comes.. parable that is synonymous with comic books, deliver on the worst of human nature. What dark joy! Read Full Review
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9.0
ComicBook.com - Jenna Anderso
Aug 23, 2023The Schlub #1 might take the cake for the most clever new superhero concept of the year, and the execution in this first issue basically matches it. Read Full Review
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9.0
Nerd Initiative - Jeremy Bowersock
Aug 23, 2023If you're looking to literally laugh out loud this New Comic Book Day, I think you are going to have a hard time finding a better option this week than The Schlub #1 from Image Comics! Read Full Review
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8.7
Comic Watch - Tyler Davis
Aug 05, 2023The Schlub #1is a blast of fresh air into the superhero comics scene that it oh so desperately needs. With fantastic art and moments of genuine comedy, readers are in store for a exciting ride. Read Full Review
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8.6
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Aug 23, 2023Cannon delivers some great art throughout the issue. I really enjoyed the visual style and how it captures the comedic vibe and tone of the story. Read Full Review
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8.0
Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
Aug 23, 2023The Schlub is a promising series with a fun premise that should work for a while. If the series keeps this playful tone, this could become another fan favorite title from I,age. Read Full Review
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7.5
COMICON - Tom Smithyman
Aug 09, 2023When the worst person in the world becomes a superhero, hilarity ensues. The problem is this story is a familiar one and doesn't blaze a new path – at least not yet. Add to that page after page of overloaded panels and you get a schlub-overload. Read Full Review
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7.3
Multiversity Comics - Quinn Tassin
Aug 28, 2023"The Schlub #1 is a funny, original comic that dares to tell the story of the most mediocre guy you know Read Full Review
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7.3
Major Spoilers - Christopher Rondeau
Aug 30, 2023The Schlub #1 introduces a character you aren't sure you're supposed to like and follows his interactions with the world. Read Full Review