FVZA: Federal Vampire and Zombie Agency #1
Writer David Hine
Penciler Roy Allan Martinez
Painter Kinsun Loh and Jerry Choo
Letterer Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt
Published by Radical Comics
The Plot
In a world where a deadly disease transforms innocent victims into Zombies, a long dormant government task force is called into action: The Federal Vampire and Zombie Agency. Throughout history, from the Civil War to World War II, the FVZA protected humanity from the blood-sucking, flesh-eating hordes – until a cure was discovered that sent the undead to their graves. When a new incurable strain of the virus ravages a small town in America, Agent Landra Pecos must call upon her lethal skills to eradicate the threat. But as Landra delves deeper into her investigation of the undead menace, she uncovers shocking secrets that will change her life forever. Based on the popular website FVZA.org and written by comics superstar David Hine (Civil War: X-Men, Spider-Man Noir, Arkham Asylum).
The Art
All I can say is WOW! The coloring, the pencils the lettering, it’s all beautiful. FVZA is simply stunning to behold.
The Writing
David Hine’s story is creepy, exciting and fun. The dialogue is interesting and the characters are well designed. Mr. Hine has been writing comics professionally for awhile now. He brings a fantastical point of view to FVZA that transcends the confines of this genre.
The Verdict
FVZA is just plain cool. The story is solid. The artwork is phenomenal. Everyone attached to this comic deserve to pat themselves on the back. There are so many vampire and zombie comics these days that you might say, do we really need another? My answer is this: if you can do it better than anyone else and somehow put your own original seal upon it, there will always be room. FVZA certainly qualifies.
