The Final Plague #1

The Final Plague has begun, and with it mankind’s final hours.  Can a rural Iowan family survive the initial onslaught of crazed, rabid animals, presumably the product of a mutated super-virus?  Or will they succumb to the plague that threatens to end all life as we know it?

More zombie apocalypse you say?  Well, technically yes, but not in quite a manner the genre is accustomed to.  The Final Plague is another of Action Lab’s new Danger Zone books, and they continue to impress.  This fresh new take on the undead threat is one that is very welcomed (ok, zombies, maybe fresh isn’t the best word).

Conceptually, this story is probably one of the most creative, and in turn frightening that I’ve read involving zombies.  The walking dead is scary enough, but to have them embodied in that of animals goes one step further.  Like any good horror should, the feeling of dread is paced wonderfully, and then hits hard right when it needs to.  It’s probably a good thing there’s no sound effects to go with the book.

A horror comic needs good visuals to finish setting the mood.  The dark and foreboding atmosphere we need is delivered to us with the same punch as the writing.  This partnership really closes the deal and leaves the reader in a state of unease.

The zombie craze is still going, but many people are probably getting a bit worn out.  Fortunately, the horror this zombie army brings is enough to revive anyone’s interest.  Danger Zone is bringing it strong right out of the gate.  Just from this first issue, I can say confidently that this is another book you should invest in.

For more information on The Final Plague or other Danger Zone titles, check out Action Labs/Danger Zone.

Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. All thoughts, comments and opinions are those of the individual reviewer.