KILLADELPHIA #31
IMAGE COMICS
STORY: Rodney Barnes
ART: Jason Shawn Alexander and Germán Erramouspe
COLORS: Lee Loughridge
LETTERS: Marshall Dillon
EDITORS: Greg Tumbarello; Chris Robinson
COVER: Jason Shawn Alexander with Lee Loughridge
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Francesco Mattina; Jae Lee with June Chung
32pp, Colors, 3.99 U.S. (November 2023)
Rated “M/ Mature”
Killadelphia created by Rodney Barnes and Jason Shawn Alexander
“Death Be Not Proud” Part I: “From Hell the Dead Thing Spawned”
Killadelphia is an apocalyptic vampire and dark fantasy comic book series from writer Rodney Barnes and artist Jason Shawn Alexander. Published by Image Comics, it centers on a conspiracy in which vampires attempt to rule Philadelphia. The series is currently written by Barnes and drawn by Alexander and Germán Erramouspe. Colorist Lee Loughridge and letterer Marshall Dillon complete Killadelphia's creative team.
Killadelphia focuses on James “Jim” Sangster, Jr.; Anansi the Spider-God; Toussaint Louverture and his army of killers; and a menagerie of fighters and gods and monsters on one side or the other or both in the vampire invasion of Philadelphia. Of note is a special young vampire (Tevin Thompkins a.k.a. “See Saw”), and his activities have summoned the most infamous Hellspawn of all.
Killadelphia #31 (“From Hell the Dead Thing Spawned”) opens in the wake of the events depicted in Killadelphia #30. See Saw stopped time and now, the rulers of realms light and dark have taken notice. They all want See Saw destroyed, but Anansi is determined to protect him – even if it leads to a battle that brings Armageddon closer. Meanwhile, a Demon King has chosen American comic book's most infamous anti-hero as the champion who will bring him See Saw's head.
THE LOWDOWN: It's a new day for Killadelphia. The sixth story arc, “Death Be Not Proud,” begins with a starring role for the most famous creation from the comics universe of Todd McFarlane, Spawn.
Writer Rodney Barnes offers this series first crossover battle, and having Spawn kicking ass is a genius move considering who the guest-star for this arc is. That bodes well for future guest possibilities (Blacula? Blade? Lando Calrissian?), and this new arc retains Barnes' sharp social satirical touches.
The art team of Jason Shawn Alexander and Germán Erramouspe present a hellscape of Ragnarok and roll. This is their “crisis of infinite demonic Earths,” and they don't hold back. The action is heightened by Lee Loughridge storm front of infernal colors and hues for a battle royale.
Where is “Death Be Not Proud” going? Judging by everything that Killadelphia has presented to date, all Hell is breaking and bustin' loose.
Killadelphia #31 is also available in a “Noir Edition,” featuring black-and-white line art interiors.
I READS YOU RECOMMENDS: Fans of vampire comic books and of exceptional dark fantasy will want Killadelphia.
[This issue includes an 11-page installment of “Johnny Gatlin” by Rodney Barnes, Syzmon Kudranski, and Marshall Dillon.]
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Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"
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