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Xombie Reanimated #1
Review by Guy Copes
Writer: James Farr
Art: Nate Lovett
Letterer: Brian J. Crowley
Cover A: Tim Seeley, John Lowe, Jean-Francois Beaulieu
Cover B: James Farr
Editor: Mike O’Sullivan
Created By: James Farr
Right off the bat, this is the most fun I’ve had reading a comic in
a long time. There are parts of this book that are just flat out
funny. I’m reminded of the Wachowski’s Frankenstein series, but with
way more humor by way of an acid trip gone wild. Things start off at
a fast pace and it’s one long entertaining sprint to the end. It’s
2052 AD and the world of Xombie Reanimated is nineteen years removed
from the start of the war uniting the armies of men against the
hordes of the undead. Quick question: What’s worse than fighting
reanimated corpses with a taste for human flesh? If you answered,
having soldiers who fought against the hordes rise again to join
them against you, then you guessed correctly. So we learn early on
that zombies can’t think and thus can’t possibly win. Ironic since
the fight has been going on for nineteen years. We also learn that
they have no fear, during a classroom lesson cooler than any in my
high school. Another lesson occurs outside of the classroom that
shows that there is a new threat among the undead legions that goes
a long way to disproving some of what is known about the extent of
their capabilities.
Zoe and Dirge are very likeable main characters whose interactions
are some of the funniest in the book. Zoe has a unique bond with the
creature that saved her life years ago. Zoe’s mom comes across as
rather cold and distant. This woman certainly wouldn’t win any
parent of the decade awards if such a thing still existed in a world
overrun by creatures from our worst nightmares. The standout
character for me though has to be Soren. It’s not too hard to win me
over when you deliver lines like “Sweet Zombie Judas.” Soren is
every cliché of the hardened, shoot-first-ask-questions-later
soldier made famous in countless stories over the years. Soren works
because he isn’t perfect like those characters he’s modeled on. He
messes up, acknowledging as much himself, in a particularly
hilarious way midway through the book. Luckily for him and the rest
of the population our morgue dwelling hero is made of sterner stuff.
It’s not all fun and games, as there is a serious threat to the
human settlement that must be dealt with as soon as possible. But
there will be laughs along the way.
Xombie Reanimated #1 is action-packed and innovative. It’s a healthy
mix of classic zombie movies like Re-Animator, Army of Darkness, and
Lucio Fulci’s Zombie. The artwork by Nate Lovett is eye-popping and
loose. Characters come to life on the page. His visuals serve as the
perfect complement to James Farr’s tightly scripted scenes.
This is a great first issue. I can’t wait for more ionic sense
jammer, Mozart-loving morgue joke goodness.
Rating: 10 out of 10 (One of the Best Comics Ever!)
Xombie Reanimated #1
Review by ACBG
The only zombies I
have seen are in Horror movies not to mention the Cranberries song
Zombie.. This is different compared to the other stuff I read on a
regular basis.
Both Covers are great but I have to give Cover B the edge. Cover B
matches the style of the art of the book. I just love the colors of
the cover. The lines are very smooth. James Farr did a good job on
the cover.
I was a little thrown off in the beginning but it came altogether in
the end. Its was a little shakey in the beginning but the transition
got smooth in the end. From Zoe at school to the meeting of Nephthys.
This issue made me wanting more. I do not usually read horror like
style/zombie books but I’m glad I did.
The art was fantastic. The paneling was perfect. The lines are so
smooth yet playful. I love how Zoe and Nephthys were drawn. Women
drawn anatomically correct are a plus for me. Seeing Nephthys made
me wanting a figure of her. The colors were lively. Even though one
doesn’t expect this kind of book to be colorful but it suited the
mood for it.
I want to know what’s going to happen with this book. I usually
expect these kind of books to be gorry and graphic to the point
where one cringes. I didn’t cringe when reading this and each page
made me wanting more. I’m all for recommending books to my cousin
who loves reading my comic books whenever he is in town and I’m so
getting this for him and for myself.
I hope this helps.
Have a good day.
Rating: 9 out of 10 (Excellent!)
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