Hack/Slash #25 – Capsule Review

By Tim Seeley (Writer), Bryan Baugh (Art), and Mark Englert (Colors)

Some Thoughts Before The Review: Thanks to a cool story and unique artwork by new artist Bryan Baugh, the last issue of Hack/Slash renewed my interest in a series that I felt had lost it’s way a bit. As a result, I expect good things from the double-sized Hack/Slash #25.

The Story: Samhain, Cassie, and Vlad run into some vicious creatures as they try to infiltrate one of the Black Lamp Society’s labs.

What’s Good and What’s Not So Good: Thanks to some effective character work (feel good to get that off your chest Vlad?), a cool story, and the sexy, stylish artwork of Bryan Baugh (you can officially consider me a fan), the action-packed Hack/Slash #25 ends the best arc the series has had in quite some time. While Baugh’s work is the star of the show, Tim Seeley does a nice job of adding an extra layer of depth to the Hack/Slash universe through both the plot and the dialogue.

Grade: B+

-Kyle Posluszny