COMIC REVIEWS Zombie Commandos From Hell [WARNING: Mature Audiences Only] BACKGROUND In 2143AD, the world is very different from the world we now live in, yet it is but an amplification of all the current conflicts and disasters which afflict our world. By then, the majorty of the world's nations have collapsed under economic pressures, invasions and dried up natural resources. The Rain Forest has become a barren desert, Africa's population has been depleted by famine, war and radio-activity, Europe and Asia are also patched with radio-activity, Japan has shut itself from the world like Australia, and north america is plunged into chaos. Primitives fighting with 21st Century weapons and medieval arms over dwindling natural resources. The US and Canada are fractured into a multitude of warring clans, invading each other, being assimilated or destroyed by the more powerfull factions. Outcasts and seekers of freedom have joined roaming nomad parties who scour the bad lands between the war zones, relying on primal instincts and cannibalism to survive. Some factions have hoarded military equipment and rule over more primitive territories through sheer power, while others are centered around spiritual leaders promising a brighter future. ISSUE #1 (MAY 2002) 32 Pages; B&W Plot: Steph Dumais Art/Script: Steph Dumais & Jake Karns Guest Art: King Velveeda (page 16) Publisher: Steph Dumais & RaisinLove Graphix SYNOPSIS The first victims of the undead plague were made where bodies had been piling up for a while, mainly in the intense war zones surrounding the expansionist colonies. Every hospital, fresh grave and battlefield became a spawning ground for undead soldiers with full recollection of their past lives but now possessed by demons who inspired hate for all living humans. The faction known as the First Colony quickly finds itself unable to cope with the enemy within its borders and only a few survivors escape, hoping to find refuge with the Nomads. Where they end up is Holy City, a mysteriously now-deserted city run by religious fanatics who somehow figured out how to thwart the undead menace. DEAD KEV SAYS A visceral kick to the back of your head! Talk about starting off with a bang! Right from the opening, ZCFH attacks you with loads of graphic gut-munching gore and zombie destruction and never lets up! The art of Steph Dumais and guest DB Velveeda is superb, and seems to be perfect for this type of splatter gorefest. Very cool stuff! Pick up your copy here! ART : 4 stars (of 5) STORY : 3 stars (of 5) ISSUE #2 (SEPT 2002) 32 Pages; B&W Story/Concept/Art: Steph Dumais Publisher: Hart Fisher & Boneyard Press Guest Art: Matt Howarth, King Velveeda, Clay Henss, & Jeff Gaither SYNOPSIS While the Church Of The Apocalypse (aka The Blood Cult) ready their secret weapon, the zombies also have a surprise in store for them. Meanwhile, the Nomads fight for survival. This issue features the art of Steph Dumais, Matt Howarth, Clay Henss, King Velveeda and Jeff Gaither! DEAD KEV SAYS A more over-the-top story and more visual zombie carnage to feast your eyes upon from Steph Dumais and his talented friends. In this go-around, we have a few more added guest artists whose art blends together well and provide alternate perspectives on this hellish comic universe. Includes 3 cool pin-ups too! Dumais ups the ante on this sophomore issue and comes out on top! Pick up your copy here! ART : 4 stars (of 5) STORY : 3 stars (of 5) ISSUE #3 (NOV 2002) 32 Pages; B&W Story/Concept/Art: Steph Dumais Publisher: Hart Fisher & Boneyard Press SYNOPSIS The cultist's stronghold has been breached by the undead hordes, but most of the zombies have been defeated by the Holy Serum. The nomads take this opportunity to infiltrate the stronghold themselves but what twist of faith awaits them inside? What of our female champion? It's boobs, buns and more steaming hot blood spilled into the dirt! Will the new flesh will be conquered! DEAD KEV SAYS There's no guest artists for this issue, it's 100% the work of Steph Dumais. That's fine by me because I love his artwork! This third issue is much more focused on the storyline than the action, but it's a nice change of pace from the first two issues which were more action-oriented. From the way this one ends, though, it certainly looks like issue #4 will be a barrage of guts and flying flesh. Also included in this issue is the mini-comic Attack of the Satanic Flesh-eating Mutant. Definitely pick it up here if you haven't already! ART : 3.5 stars (of 5) STORY : 3.5 stars (of 5) ISSUE #4 (MAY 2003) 32 Pages; B&W Story/Concept/Art: Publisher: Hart Fisher & Boneyard Press Guest Art: SYNOPSIS Coming Soon! DEAD KEV SAYS Coming Soon! ART : STORY : Background information and synopses courtesy of Steph Dumais, RaisinLove Graphix, and ZCFH.

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