Murder Hobo #1 Cover A Ryan G. Browne (MR) – Midnight Factory
Murder Hobo #1 Cover A Ryan G. Browne (MR) – Midnight Factory
Murder Hobo #1 – Cover A by Ryan G. Browne (MR)
Publisher: Midnight Factory | Series: Murder Hobo | Issue: #1 (First Issue) | Cover: A (Regular) | Rating: Mature Readers | MSP: $4.99
The unhinged creative mind behind God Hates Astronauts is back and more gloriously chaotic than ever. Ryan G. Browne launches Murder Hobo #1 with the kind of anarchic, boundary-obliterating energy that made him one of indie comics' most beloved cult figures — and Cover A sets the tone perfectly. Buckle up: this is going to be a wild ride.
Issue Highlights
- Series: Murder Hobo
- Issue Number: #1 (Debut Issue)
- Cover Designation: Cover A (Regular Cover)
- Cover Artist: Ryan G. Browne
- Publisher: Midnight Factory
- Available in Stores From Publisher: April 2026
- Format: Single Issue / Comic Book
- Rating: Mature Readers (MR)
- MSP / Cover Price: $4.99
Ryan G. Browne Unchained
If you know Ryan G. Browne's work on God Hates Astronauts, you already know what you're in for — and you're already excited. If you're new to his work, Murder Hobo #1 is the perfect entry point into one of the most genuinely original comedic voices in comics today. Browne's art is as expressive and manic as his writing, creating a total package that is impossible to put down and even harder to describe to someone who hasn't read it. Just trust the process.
🤪 Fun Fact: Ryan G. Browne self-published the early issues of God Hates Astronauts before Image Comics picked it up — a testament to the power of just making the thing you want to make, no matter how weird it is. Murder Hobo continues that proud tradition of weaponized weirdness.
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