Army of Darkness: Furious Road #1–6 (2016)
🧟 Genre
Horror | Action | Post-Apocalyptic | Supernatural
This series blends the gore and dark humor of horror with over-the-top action, set in a dystopian future ravaged by Deadites. Expect chainsaws, chaos, and cheeky one-liners.
👥 Main Characters
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Ash Williams – The chainsaw-wielding, boomstick-blasting hero who’s as sarcastic as he is deadly.
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Eva – A fearless warrior nun and leader of the resistance.
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Frankenstein’s Monster – A reanimated brute with surprising depth and loyalty.
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Dracula – The vampiric legend turned uneasy ally.
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The Werewolf – A tortured soul struggling with his monstrous urges.
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The Mummy – A mysterious figure offering ancient wisdom and power.
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Kaba – A young woman with dark ties to the Necronomicon.
✍️ Writer
Nancy A. Collins
Known for her work on Swamp Thing and Vampirella, Collins brings a gritty, pulp-fiction sensibility to the series. Her writing mixes grim apocalyptic themes with splashes of irreverent humor that perfectly suit Ash’s world.
🎨 Artist
Kewber Baal
Baal's artwork delivers brutal action and rich, expressive character design. His detailed linework brings the chaos of the wasteland and the grotesque Deadites to terrifying life.
📝 Editor Details
Joe Rybandt – Serving as editor, Rybandt ensured continuity and tone aligned with the Army of Darkness franchise while allowing space for bold, creative direction.
🏢 Publisher and Brand
Dynamite Entertainment
This series is part of Dynamite’s Army of Darkness comic line. It’s not tied to any DC or Marvel imprint, but embraces its own cult-horror brand heritage faithfully.
📅 Release Year
2016
The six-issue limited series ran from March to August 2016, tapping into nostalgic horror-fan bases while bringing fresh concepts into the mix.
📖 Brief Plot Summary
Set decades in the future, the Earth has fallen to the Deadites. The few remaining humans struggle to survive against the relentless undead horde. A ragtag group of classic monsters and warriors—Frankenstein’s Monster, Dracula, a werewolf, and a deadly nun named Eva—track down the legendary Ash Williams, believing he’s the key to stopping the Necronomicon’s evil. But Ash, older and more cynical, isn’t quick to play hero… again. The road ahead is bloody, chaotic, and fueled by mayhem.
🔥 Notable Arcs or Storylines
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“Furious Road” Arc (Entire Series) – A single, cohesive storyline across all six issues. It explores redemption, sacrifice, and unlikely alliances against overwhelming darkness.
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Kaba’s Origin – A subplot revealing the twisted legacy of the Necronomicon and how it connects to a new generation.
🧠 Fan Theories or Interpretations
Fans have speculated that:
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Ash in this future might be from an alternate timeline, adding layers to his already fractured multiverse existence.
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The inclusion of classic monsters like Dracula and Frankenstein could hint at a shared horror universe Dynamite was testing, possibly laying groundwork for crossovers.
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Kaba could be a vessel or reincarnation of a Deadite Queen, hinted at through her strange bond with the book and her mysterious powers.
🌟 Review Summary
Army of Darkness: Furious Road is a bold, genre-mashing series that gives fans everything they want—chainsaw carnage, snarky Ash quips, and thrilling horror action. Nancy A. Collins crafts a tightly-paced story full of grit and grotesque beauty, while Kewber Baal’s artwork shines in its cinematic, gritty realism. Each character, from Dracula to the Werewolf, is given depth and purpose, avoiding cliché stereotypes. The comic pays homage to classic horror while charging forward into its own unique vision of hell on Earth.
👉 Rating: 8.5/10 – A must-read for horror and action comic fans alike.
🩸💥 Hail to the King, baby.
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