Review: Kill All Immortals II #1
From Dark Horse Comics
A new story arc begins this week from Dark Horse Comics with Kill All Immortals II #1.
The Asvalds were once a powerful billionaire Viking family with a source of secret immortality, until the family’s only daughter, Frey Asvald, led her brothers in a principled rebellion to overthrow their barbaric father and end their eternal powers. But when an ancient and supernatural adversary threatens to destroy their precarious empire and kill them one by one, they must band together as a family, survive another deadly war—and dare to test their new mortality.
by Zack Kaplan (Author), Oliver Barrett (Cover Art), Fico Ossio (Artist), Thiago Rocha (Colorist), Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Letterer)
Jumping straight into this new arc, Kill All Immortals II #1 wastes no time reminding us of the heavy fallout from the first story. The repercussions are here, front and centre, shaping the tone and the stakes. What I loved right away is how it doesn’t feel like a reset button—it feels like a continuation, but one that’s pulling us deeper into the world and the scars left on these characters.
The action is precisely what you want from this series—gritty, bloody, and tense. The former immortals, once untouchable, now have to fight against enemies who know their history inside and out. There’s something deliciously cruel in seeing these warriors forced to adapt, exposed by their own vulnerabilities. That twist breathes a new energy into the battles, making every fight feel earned, desperate, and unpredictable.
What really struck me, though, was the way the book balanced all that brutality with its emotional core. You can feel the weight of broken family ties, the grudges that still linger, and the possibility that they might have to come together again—whether they want to or not. That human element gives the series its punch. It’s not just about swinging axes and spilling blood; it’s about characters with centuries of history being forced to face both their enemies and each other.
As a first issue, it absolutely nails the job of setting the stage. It introduces us to the new players, repositions the old ones, and does it all without dragging. I flew through the pages, caught up in the momentum, and then bam—that cliffhanger lands perfectly. It’s the ending that leaves you itching for the next instalment.
The art and colouring are stunning. The linework has a weight and grit that matches the story's tone, but it’s balanced by some really striking, almost cinematic panel choices. The battle sequences are where it shines, though—brutal, visceral, and at times, hauntingly beautiful. You can practically feel the clash of steel and the splash of blood in how these scenes are laid out.
Bottom line: Kill All Immortals II #1 is a fantastic kickoff to this new arc. It has all the violence and mythic grit you’d expect, but it is layered with character drama and some new twists that promise big things for the road ahead. If you enjoyed the first series, this feels like it’s levelling up—and if you’re new, it’s still a hell of a ride to jump on.
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