Hollywood Trash #1 is out October 7, 2020. — **Hollywood Trash #1** is out October 7, 2020.

By T.W. Worn — You're in line at a Burger King when you look over at the door, distracted from the menu by the sound of it opening. Inside walks a Spuds MacKenzie impersonator. The dog walks up to you, drops a piece of paper it was holding in its mouth at your feet, and trots away. You grab and unfold the sheet of paper to see it read: Copper Tin Inn. Roof. 7PM.

Even though you are baffled by this request, you still find yourself at the location listed on the paper. At exactly 7PM, a man in a corduroy suit walks about from behind a chimney. "You are probably wondering how it all came to be. The heist at the nursing home, the bogus lottery tickets, all of the movie remakes, getting 100gecs to perform at the half-tme show. It was all part of the plan. My plan. And unfortunately, its been 32 years in the making, so there is no way you can stop me now, Gregor." The man's face drops into confusion. You two stand in an awkward silence.

"You aren't Chit Gregor," the man states, upset and annoyed at this fact. You shake your head. "Do you know Chit Gregor?" He asks, more disappointed than sinister. You shake your head again. "Huh. Well, uh, have you read American Trash?" You shake your head a third time.

The man pulls a comic out from inside his jacket and begins to flip through it. "It's not bad. I mean, it's not my favorite thing I have read this year, but it's fun. Stephen Sonneveld lays some interesting bread crumbs about two garbage men that somehow get caught up in a grand Hollywood conspiracy. It reminds me of something you would see from a fan of Thomas Pynchon, or Robert Anton Wilson. I wish there was a bit more story to this but I mean, it's only the first issue so how much am i allowed to truly expect? Eh, regardless, i look forward to continuing to read it."

The man notices you trying to walk away. "Did I mention the art yet?" He asks, trying to keep you longer. "Pablo Verdugo is the artist. His character designs are great, and the action pieces are fantastic. The thing that really pulls it all together is Jose Expósito's coloring. Really elevates all of it to a rich level. They worked on Mr. Beaver together, so it's fun to see them collaborating again."

You explain how you'd like to leave and forget about this whole situation, but the man holds up the comic and asks "You sure? You might as well take this comic with you then. Justin Birch, from RV9 and Knights of the Golden Sun, did the lettering. Its really punchy, grabs your attention." You hesitantly approach the man for the comic. The moment you reach out for it, gas is released from the man's sleeve, and the world fades out.

When you awake, you are in a dark prison cell with no door. You are no longer wearing the Jorts+Combat Boots outfit you have been looking forward to all summer. It's a red jumpsuit. In the cold, damp room, a single light illuminates your bed. On it is the first issue of Hollywood Trash. "I hope he brings me the second issue," you think to yourself.

Overall: With hot action, quirky characters, and a Thomas Pynchon-level conspiracy, Hollywood Trash may be worth adding to this week's shopping list for everyone. 7/10

REVIEW - Hollywood Trash #1

Hollywood Trash #1
Writer: Stephen Sonneveld
Artist: Pablo Verdugo
Colorist: Jose Espósito
Letterer: Justin Birch
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Price: $3.99
Ah, Hollywood! Famous for celebs, sun…and murder cults! The Privy Council is the most exclusive club in town, headed by the entertainment industry’s top mogul, a ruthless exec who enlists his famous underlings to kill the people who stole from him, two local garbage men. James and Billy must survive one epic day of sword fights, forest fires, and giant mechs! At least there’s hazard pay.
Release Date: October 7, 2020
Buy It Digitally: Hollywood Trash #1

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I'm T.W. Worn and under your bed is a keycard I hid to help you exit the cell.