Super Heroes From the Mind of Clive Barker: Hokum and Hex – Marvel Razorline – 1993–1994 – #1–9
📘 Series Summary
Part of Clive Barker's groundbreaking Razorline imprint, Hokum and Hex offers a surreal and dark-humored twist on the superhero genre. The story follows Trip Munroe, a struggling stand-up comedian whose life is transformed by a cosmic accident. He is suddenly endowed with the ability to reshape reality and matter, making him Earth's reluctant protector against the Decamundi—invading forces from other dimensions led by the villainous Felon Bale.
Written by Frank Lovece with art by Anthony Williams and Andy Lanning, the series balances high-stakes supernatural combat with Trip's sarcastic perspective. As Trip navigates the Neurosphere (the collective unconscious of humankind) and battles ruthless killers like Bloodshed, he must come to terms with his own mysterious "magic." Hokum and Hex is a standout for its unique tone, blending Barker's gift for the grotesque with a satirical look at hero tropes and the cost of power.
⭐ Why This Series Stands Out
The most uniquely comedic title in the Super Heroes From the Mind of Clive Barker collection.
Issue #1 features a prismatic foil cover, making it a centerpiece for 90s aesthetic collectors.
Explores the "Bloodshed" arc (#6–9), where Trip is restructured into a powerhouse to face Felon Bale's personal champion.
Features a major crossover with Hyperkind (#5), expanding the interconnected lore of the Barkerverse.
Introduces Felon Bale and his agent Bloodshed, a ruthless serial killer and personal champion of the invaders.
Explores the Neurosphere (#8), a cyberspace containing the collective unconscious, where Trip must face his own past.
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