LA Strong: A Charity Corner For Victims of the Los Angeles Fires (2025)
Writers: Brian Azzarello; Brian Michael Bendis; Susan Bridges; Tilly Bridges; Mario Candelaria; Amy Chase; Paul Cornell; Rob Denbleyker; Dan DiDio; Rich Douek; Joey Esposito; Joshua Hale Fialkov; Meghan Fitzmartin; Melissa Flores; Christos Gage; Sina Grace; Marc Guggenheim; Richard Ashley Hamilton; Matt Harding; Brian Hawkins; Timmy Heague; Megan Huang; Jody Houser; Deric A. Hughes; Barbara Randall Kesel; Daniel Kibblesmith; Neil Kleid; Nick Marino; Ron Marz; Jim McCann; Gary Moloney; Omar Morales; Steve Orlando; Jimmy Palmiotti; Greg Pak; Stephanie Phillips; Benjamin Raab; Geoff Ryman; Mark Sable; Omar Spahi; Joanne Starer; Frank Tieri; Amit Tishler; Marv Wolfman; Jennie Wood & Jon Yoder
Artists: Alberto Alburquerque; Geraldo Borges; Dennis Calero; Stefano Cardoselli; Ryan Carr; Cryssy Cheung; Ian Churchill; Scott Cohn; Pierre-Alexandre Comtois; Amanda Conner; Alex Cormack; Francine Delgado; Rob Denbleyker; Juan Doe; Lee Ferguson; Andre Frattino; Rian Gonzales; Paulina Ganucheau; J. Gonzo; Sina Grace; Matt Harding; PJ Holden; Megan Huang; Nicola Izzo; Sami Kivelä; Szymon Kudrański; Salvador Larroca; Janet Lee; Nico Leon; Marco Matrone; Stewart Kenneth Moore; Luis Morocho; Andrea Mutti; Michael Avon Oeming; Hector Rodriguez III; Alison Sampson; Victor Santos; Janet Sung; Mayday Trippe; Noel Tuazon; Sean Von Gorman; Christian Ward & Jolyon Yates
Colorists: Glenn Hauman & Josh Jensen
Letterers: Jeff Eckleberry & Shawn Lee
Rating: 10/10
This week, I will examine “LA Strong: A Charity Corner for Victims of the Los Angeles Fires,” a special one-shot from Mad Cave Studios that benefits those who lost their homes in the fires that devastated Los Angeles in January of this year.
Featuring prominent names such as Brian Azzarello, Greg Pak, Marc Guggenheim, Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Marv Wolfman, Frank Tieri, and Stephanie Phillips, among others, this special highlights the beauty of L.A., from its larger-than-life atmosphere to the entertainment industry, while acknowledging the dismay of comic book fans whose local shops were temporarily closed during the fires. Furthermore, this one-shot focuses on the brave firefighters who fought tirelessly to extinguish those raging flames and save the homes of many L.A. residents, leading to both positive and negative outcomes. The heartbreak and anguish resonate throughout this special as a tragedy that will forever be a dark mark in modern history. However, there are also bright moments, such as a glimpse into the L.A. pro wrestling scene from Joanne Starer and J. Gorzo, a Cyanide & Happiness feature, and a lighthearted chapter of “The Pedestrian” by Joey Esposito and Sean Von Gorman. The fires devastated homes and shattered the sense of safety for L.A. residents. Still, because of the herculean efforts of Mad Cave Studios and the creators behind these stories, Los Angeles will emerge stronger than ever while reminding readers why this city remains a shining example of excellence.
Well, that’s it for me. Thanks for sticking around, and I look forward to seeing you all next time.
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