Suiciders – Kings of HelL.A. #4 🥊🔥
📚 Genre
Post-Apocalyptic, Action, Crime Drama, Sci-Fi, Mature/Adult
👥 Main Characters
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Trix – A young, determined woman fighting for survival in the brutal streets of New Angeles.
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Johnny – A former Suicider turned outlaw with a complicated past and brutal fighting skills.
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Dela Cruz – A powerful figure with deep connections in the HelL.A. underworld.
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The Saint – A feared gladiator in the Suicider arenas, both a symbol of hope and terror.
✍️ Writer
Lee Bermejo – Known for his gritty, visually immersive storytelling, Bermejo brings a raw realism to dystopian narratives.
🎨 Artist
Alessandro Vitti – His dynamic pencil work and expressive character designs amplify the violent and chaotic nature of the Suiciders universe.
🧑💼 Editor Details
Mark Doyle – A consistent figure in the Vertigo editorial lineup, ensuring the story remains grounded in character development and thematic intensity.
🏢 Publisher and Brand
DC Comics – Vertigo Imprint
Vertigo, known for its edgy and mature titles, delivers another visceral entry with Suiciders – Kings of HelL.A.
📅 Release Year
2016
🧵 Brief Plot Summary
In Suiciders – Kings of HelL.A. #4, the streets of New Angeles bleed violence and corruption. The issue unravels a layered narrative where alliances shift and hidden motives surface. Trix and Johnny are caught in the crosshairs of opposing forces as the line between entertainment and survival continues to blur. As the city’s elite profit from brutal gladiator-style games, the underdogs rise with vengeance in their hearts. Every move is a gamble in HelL.A., where the price of failure is death.
📖 Notable Arcs or Storylines
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"Rise of the New Saints" – This storyline dives deeper into the mythology of Suiciders, expanding on the legacy left by champions and how new combatants seek to forge their own paths through the blood-soaked streets.
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"The Fall of the Wall" – Alluded to in flashbacks, this arc sets the emotional foundation for characters like Johnny, who were once kings of the arena before becoming fugitives.
🧠 Fan Theories or Interpretations
Some readers speculate that the Suicider arenas are not just for entertainment but serve a more sinister societal purpose — a form of population control or psychological warfare on the masses. Additionally, theories suggest that Trix’s background may link her to a former Suicider, hinting at a generational cycle of violence and redemption.
⭐ Review Summary
Suiciders – Kings of HelL.A. #4 continues to impress with its razor-sharp dialogue and bleak, atmospheric setting. The art by Vitti pulses with kinetic energy, giving each action sequence a brutal rhythm, while Bermejo’s writing balances world-building with personal stakes. Characters feel lived-in and raw, their motivations complex and often tragic. The issue deepens the overarching themes of identity, survival, and power in a world gone mad. 💀⚔️
🔥 A must-read for fans of dystopian grit and gladiatorial storytelling.
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