Rad Erwank & Conspiracy Dog is a double-feature 48-page black and white mature comic published by Alternative Press. It has a script by Łukasz Kowalczuk and Kek-W with art by Jack Teagle and Łukasz Kowalczuk.

Conspiracy Dog is the shorter comic of the two, more like a backup story. It is about, as the title would suggest, a dog who goes on about a government conspiracy involving a super strain of dog worms. Conspiracy Dog is drawn by Łukasz Kowalczuk in his signature slime style, as he refers to it, which is a cartoony style I enjoy, but it doesn’t show much perspective or dimension. The comic has a lot of references to the ’80s with three-headed Reagan trying to stop the Russians from raining poo down from space.

The main story is Rad Erwank, which is about a former hero and his sidekick, who is now president of Planet One, trying to stop an alien horde that has invaded. Rad, our hero, has seen better days. He has become a space drunk and junky, betrayed by his sidekick and planet, but now they need his help. There is a training montage and infiltration of the alien horde’s ranks so they can meet the leader, which is someone from the president’s past.

Rad Erwank
Rad Erwank

Rad Erwank is drawn by Teagle, who has a similar style to Łukasz Kowalczuk, without as much detail, that compliments Conspiracy Dog. The art is cartoony and, like the previous story, lacks much perspective or dimension. Łukasz Kowalczuk is on writing duty with this story, and you can tell he grew up watching bad VHS movies, which is a compliment.

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These stories are fun, and I could see either getting adapted into a cartoon on Adult Swim. If you’re looking for highbrow storytelling, these comics aren’t for you. However, if you’re looking for a quick laugh, then this will do the trick, as they are funny and entertaining. You can pre-order at the publisher’s site here or pre-order via Diamond here.

Rad Erwank & Conspiracy Dog
Rad Erwank & Conspiracy Dog

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