Nullhunter Volume 1: An Olympos Saga

Nullhunter #1-6

by Michael Walsh, Gustaffo Vargas (illustrator), Becca Carey (Letterer)

A neon-infused cyberpunk retelling of the classic Greek myth, Labors of Hercules, set amongst the stars.

In Nullhunter, Clay is a war hero who faces unspeakable tragedy after returning home. Seeking justice, he's forced into service for his estranged father’s powerful company, OLYMP0S. His first mission takes him to faraway N3M-3A on the trail of a hijacked shipment of war lions. In seeking exoneration, this quest of twelve near-impossible labors will lead Clay to the very edges of space as he discovers the true source of corruption in the cosmos.

The first in a duology, NULLHUNTER VOLUME 1 interplays '80s-inspired dystopian storytelling and art in the same vein as fan-favorites like Ronin and Blade Runner.

From acclaimed creator MICHAEL WALSH (THE SILVER COIN, UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: FRANKENSTEIN) and with art by rising star GUSTAFFO VARGAS (Marvel’s Voices), NULLHUNTER is a kinetic cyberpunk retelling of the classic mythological tale, the Labors of Hercules.

Genres: Comics

160 pages, Paperback

First published July 8, 2025

About the author

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There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name

Michael Walsh is an Eisner and Shuster nominated Canadian comic-book creator, based out of Hamilton, Ontario.

In 2013 Michael co-created the IMAGE comic book series COMEBACK, soon to be a major motion picture. Since then he has worked primarily with MARVEL COMICS on properties such as Star Wars, Spider-Man, The Avengers, and the X-Men. His publishers also include DARK HORSE, VALIANT, Archie Comics, TITAN, DC Comics, BOOM and IDW.

Michael is currently drawing the Dark Horse x DC Comics crossover event Black Hammer/Justice league.

Reviews

[Jack Vinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Action filled. Dark. Parallels the labors of Heracles. But placed into a 1980’s cyberpunk environment. With space travel. Throw in family drama and we have the Greek myths all over.

[Dean · Rating 2 out of 5]

very blade runner inspired worlds.

the story itself wasn't interesting to me, didn't keep nor get me hooked. I dont see myself coming back to read the second half.

I dont really understand why it was using the labours of hercules as the bone structure for the story. it could have been any missions to pass time on the way for Clay to get revenge on the CEO class.

issue 5 was a really great single issue. about will power, sacrifice, greater good, "necessary evil'

[Derek · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story is a fun update and does a good job of keeping the depressing core that is the center of most Greek myths. (Zeus is the worst) The art was a a little too monochromatic in the action scenes to grasp what was happening. Might have a been style choice to show the chaos of battle, but I found it distracting.

[Chad · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some decent sci-fi opera. I think I'd rather Walsh drew this as well as write it though.

[Theodora · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 ⭐️ unfortunately lacking a bit. I wasn’t impressed nor surprised :(

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one will rip your heart out.

Seems like it's just going to be a regular sci-fi brute for hire, but it's really not even though that's what it is on the surface.