REVIEW: DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock Vs The Army Of The Dead #1
© Provided by CBR Horror film hero and cult icon Bruce Campbell can do it all. Now Campbell is making his DC debut as a writer with a six-issue series under the DC horror banner. DC's Horror: Sergeant Rock vs. Army of the Dead #1 recreates world history as Nazi Germany uses evil means to supply its army and the only one who can stop this apocalypse is Sgt. Male Rock Group and "Tootin ", The Easy Company. With art by Eduardo Risso, colors by Christian Rossi and letters by Rob Leigh, there's something dark and special at the heart of the DC Universe.
Set in the closing moments of World War II , DC Horror presents: Sgt. Rock Against Army of the Dead #1 Nazis were cornered by the armies of the East and West besieging Germany. Enraged, the Fuhrer made the drastic decision to implement a supply plan that would provide Germany with an undead workforce. But when the US military met some of these new soldiers, the picture became very clear. The secret service informs Easy Company about a sinister experiment by the Nazis. Sergeant Rock has his next target: a military facility in charge of hordes of zombies.
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Not exactly new to comics, Bruce Campbell harnessed the energy of Ash Williams to get the ball rolling with some amazing opening pages. DC's Horror: Sergeant Rock vs. Unlock The viewer immediately recognized the tone of surprise that radiated throughout the book. But gradually that feeling faded as the show became a slogan for other topics. Long press appearances set the stage for the story and set the tone. Personal commitments were few, but Campbell packed all the necessary information into one issue to pave the way for an action-packed series.
Artist Eduardo Riso and colourist Christian Rossi's unique style is manifested in the horrors of the supernatural and the terrors of the unknown. The linear writing on paper looks minimalist, but the bold ink casts long shadows across the characters, highlighting their crafty and whimsical features. Risso drew each painting to create a sense of anticipation and awe. Rossi's subdued palette of haunting imagery suits the tense story and ties the two together. Rather than assigning color to each object, Rossi gives each page a specific tone that matches the mood.
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DC's Horror: Sergeant Rock vs. The main target of this case isn't the Sergeant and his men, but the real danger at the heart of the plot. Easy Company slowly unveils the secret of its new rival. Campbell's return to the horror scene is good news for comic book fans, with DC Horror Presents: Sergeant Rock Vs. The Army of the Dead #1 making for a great title.
