by Tony Rhea, Reporter
Some dine in hell, others travel the different levels of it. As it turns out, others choose to fight! Is this done in vain? Who are the “we”? Is it a self-serving endeavor? Let’s find out with the release of In Hell We Fight #1 from Image Comics.
Official Description:
Life in hell ain’t easy. Demons try to torture you for all eternity. Monsters want to eat you. There’s a stunning lack of reliable indoor plumbing. And it’s almost impossible to get ice cream. At least until today when three condemned teens and their annoying tagalong demon frenemy embark on a daring scheme to hijack a demon lord’s delivery truck. What happens next will take them on an epic journey across the underworld an infernal excursion of nonstop excitement danger and adventure. Presenting a devilishly fun new series from multiple Eisner-winning writer/letterer JOHN LAYMAN (CHEW Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum) and Argentinian superstar artist JOK.
Life in hell ain’t easy. Demons try to torture you for all eternity. Monsters want to eat you. There’s a stunning lack of reliable indoor plumbing. And it’s almost impossible to get ice cream. At least until today when three condemned teens and their annoying tagalong demon frenemy embark on a daring scheme to hijack a demon lord’s delivery truck. What happens next will take them on an epic journey across the underworld an infernal excursion of nonstop excitement danger and adventure. Presenting a devilishly fun new series from multiple Eisner-winning writer/letterer JOHN LAYMAN (CHEW Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum) and Argentinian superstar artist JOK.
Creative Team:
Words and Letters: John Layman
Pencils and Inks: JOK
Colors: Jok and Mey
We join Midori, Ernie, Xander, and Balphadagon on a quest…for ice cream (wait…is that right?…Yup, ice cream). This delightfully silly premise helps to set the tone, as our four intrepid heroes (well, main characters) find more than they bargain for in this fun first issue.
The characters on display are fun and quirky. They come not only from all different walks of life, but different time periods, which I’m sure will be explored more as time goes on. Their designs are equally fun and quirky, and the story very much embraces this. For myself, I’m reminded of games like Disgaea, where hell is definitely bad, but also a bit silly. There is definitely danger, but also plenty of the absurd (Ice cream trucks, demon lords with sunglasses, etc.). This issue establishes a fun adventure proving that it is possible to raise a little hell in…well, Hell! Colors are used to great effect, and each character drawn by Jok carries with it personality and unique flavor. At no point was I bored, and it seems clear that Layman and Jok are crafting this world and its characters with a lot of love.
If you find yourself looking for a little fun, and a lot of personality, In Hell We Fight! #1 has both.
Rating: 
ComicsOnline gives In Hell We Fight! #1 – 4.5 out of 5 stomped toads!
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