Hiya everyone! Today I’m bringing you a review of a DC comic book. In case you didn’t know, I love the DC world and it’s characters, so fellow DC fans, welcome! Today I’m reviewing the sequel series to one of my favourite series, DCeased! If you want to read my review of the original series, click here! And if you like the sound of this book, you should definitely add it on Goodreads, or buy a copy from your local comic book store, Hive, Waterstones or Amazon! Enjoy! – Sasha ❤
DCeased: Unkillables is perhaps even better than the original DCeased. After the anti-life virus infected earth, turning its inhabitants into zombie killing machines, the Justice League did everything it could to save the world, but now they’re gone, and the villains are left behind to inherit this corrupted world. Deathstroke and his team of villains must team up with the last heroes – Jason Todd, Cassandra Cain and Jim Gordon – to save a group of orphans and, of course, themselves.
DCeased: Unkillables is similar to the original DCeased in that it focuses on humanity and what it takes to survive, but in an almost opposite way. While DCeased showed it’s heroes descending into madness and having to abandon their morals to save the world, Unkillables shows the humanity villains can have and how compassionate they can be.
This was one of my first introductions to Slade Wilson and his daughter Rose, AKA Deathstroke and Ravager, and I really liked them, this book made me want to read more about these two. For a book with so many characters, it was impressive how Unkillables made me become attached to most of them and showed character development for most! I would say Deathstroke was the main character, and though he may be a deadly assassin, here we also see he is kind, incredibly resilient, brave and even loving. Unkillables shows us more about who DCs villains feel attached to, and the heart they have left.
I loved that Deathstroke and Gordon basically became the dads of the ragtag group that stars in Unkillables! Their dynamic was actually great and it’s a shame they don’t team up unless faced with death because I’d like to see more of them together!
Another character I loved meeting was Lady Shiva, Cassandra Cain’s assassin mother. She’s badass and brilliant and I’d love to see more of her!
Past all the zombies and the themes of this book, Unkillables was basically about villains being soft and adopting orphans. It’s kind of adorable! Even Cheetah warms to the children, going so far as to let one of the kids she becomes attached to call her Kitty! DC comics are often full with humour despite the odds and Unkillables was no exception, with scenes that made me laugh out loud!
The only thing I disliked about this comic was the art. Overall, the art was pretty great and I loved the colours, but the artist simply cannot draw faces, which isn’t the greatest weekend. The faces he draws are far too symmetrical, it’s kind of odd. I can definitely look past that to enjoy the story and characters but it did affect my overall enjoyment, which is a shame.
With a thrilling and emotional plot, this follow up to DCeased, one of my favourite comic series, did not disappoint. So many of the things I loved about the original DCeased are also present here – the incredibly high-stakes, with no holds barred on who dies. The themes of morality, humanity and sacrifice. Unexpected alliances, twists and turns. I loved DCeased: Unkillables a lot, and seriously recommend it!
Sasha and Amber Read 