The characters’ facial acting is expressive, the panel compositions are practically perfect, and the coloring is bold without being gaudy. Are they runners or walkers? There are a few panels where a zombie magically appears behind a soldier, and it doesn’t seem to make sense how a zombie could sneak up on a group of men without anyone noticing.ĭerepentigny’s art is, likewise, excellent. The minor down point is the lack of clarity about the zombie’s speed. When the zombie shenanigans kick in, the reaction of the captain, Kain, and the soldiers immediately crank up the threat level. Have zombie outbreaks happened before? What happened to Kain during the Battle of the King’s Hill? As the story progresses, Derepentigny peppers in little intriguing hints to get you hooked. The captain’s order to enlist Kain’s help generates more curiosity because they’re might be more to Kain’s past that hasn’t been revealed. Little bits of dialog and quick flashes of the past suggest Kain went through a horrific experience in an infamous battle, so you’re immediately drawn into Kain’s story. Zombie stories are nothing new, but this comic gets high marks for strong art and for the introduction of a character mystery that elevates the story beyond just a vanilla zombie survival tale.ĭerepentigny’s story smartly uses the zombie outbreak as a catalyst for a deeper mystery surrounding Kain the peacekeeper’s past. There’s not much to spoil when you look at the cover, so know that the plague is turning the villagers into flesh-eating zombies. DEAD KINGDOM #1 is a simple yet effective horror story about a European kingdom fighting against a mysterious plague.
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