The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of ARMY
OF DARKNESS VS HACK/SLASH #1 from Dynamite Comics. The story is by Tim Seeley, illustrated
by Daniel Leister, colors by Carlos Badilla, and lettering by Marshall Dillon.
Cassie is trying to enjoy her new life, but misses her
dear friend and former monster hunter Vlad. She ends date night with Margaret
early and wants to go home. Cassie notices that something is up and
investigates their house alone. There she finds Ash Williams, who is in town
trying to find the person that is selling pages of the Necronomicon. After a
brief fight and introductions, they hear a demonic voice coming from the
basement. It’s the babysitter Kristin, now one of the evil dead. Our heroes
defeat the demon and decide to join forces in order to find out what is going
on…
Pretty cool setup to what should be an action-packed
mini-series. Seeley captures Ash’s style and swagger so well; I can hear Bruce
Campbell’s voice. Leister’s art is awesome, and at times…gory. Can’t wait for
the next issue!
ARMY OF DARKNESS VS HACK/SLASH #1 is in stores now or
available for ordering at www.dynamite.com.