Review: Hell Of A Job #2
From Weird Brain Entertainment
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the second issue of Hell Of A Job is coming out soon for you to check out from Weird Brain Entertainment.
Have you ever hated your job? Have you ever thought that it’s the worst place on Earth? Or, maybe that it could possibly be a gateway to hell, one that is run by soulless and evil creatures that could only be demons because of the way that they treat people? What if you were right?
Stevie Addams and her friends really should have read the fine print of their contracts—because if she had, she wouldn’t be where she is now--literal Hell.
Stuck in a fiery underworld after discovering that her company’s employment contract actually sold her soul, Stevie must now work her way down the demonic corporate ladder to find a way to renegotiate the terms. If she fails, she’s doomed to an eternity of pain, suffering, and mind-numbing office work!
Does Hell offer paid vacation or hazard pay? Probably not. Still, you’ll want to find out in this next diabolical issue!
Work is hell. And for Stevie, she’s discovering that truth in the most literal way possible. Following the shocking revelations of the first issue, Hell Of A Job #2 wastes no time throwing its protagonist headfirst into the inferno. Stevie is now trapped in Hell itself, desperately trying to find a way out of her contract before it costs both her and her best friend their souls. The premise remains sharp, darkly funny, and uncomfortably relatable, especially for anyone who has ever felt trapped by a job they can’t escape.
One of the strongest aspects of this issue is how the story is split between Stevie’s experiences in the netherworld and the perspective of her co-workers back in the office. This dual narrative works extremely well, providing the comic with two distinct yet equally compelling sources of tension. Stevie’s side of the story leans fully into the demonic, showcasing the cruel, bureaucratic nature of Hell through inventive punishments, grotesque visuals, and a clear hierarchy of demons that she must navigate. Each encounter reinforces just how powerless she is within this system, while also highlighting her determination to fight back.
Back in the office, the tension is more grounded but no less engaging. Stevie’s friends are left trying to piece together what has happened to her and what the company they work for is really involved in. The uncertainty, paranoia, and creeping dread build nicely, making the mundane office environment feel just as threatening as Hell itself. It’s a smart contrast that underlines one of the series’ core ideas: that corporate life and damnation may not be all that different.
Both narrative threads are well-paced and end with excellent cliffhangers, each raising new questions and dramatically increasing the stakes. By the final pages, there’s a real sense that things are only going to get worse, and it’s hard not to immediately want the next issue.
The artwork and lettering remain major highlights. The visuals do a great job of balancing the drab, soul-crushing normality of office life with the chaotic, imaginative horror of Hell. The demonic designs are creative without being overwhelming, and the lettering complements the tone perfectly, enhancing both the humour and the menace.
Overall, Hell Of A Job remains a fun, sharply written series packed with dark humour and a clear understanding of what’s at stake for its characters. With two successful Kickstarters already behind it, this feels like a comic that has found its audience—and judging by the strength of this issue, there’s no reason to believe that success won’t continue.
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