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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
OOOOOOOoooh-hoooo-hoooo-hoooo. So dirty and terrible and violent and excellent!! Sexy and scary and serial killers galore. Really fun, but keep it away from the kiddies!
Here's the deal. I really, really love Cassandra Hack and Vlad. I think they are awesome. If I ever face a slasher, I'd want Cassie and Vlad fighting by my side. Because of my admiration for the female lead, I find the crotch shots and suggestive poses tedious and those panels pull me out of the story. I already know I'm reading about a scantily clad, teenage, goth girl in a horror comic. Must it be reinforced with those truly objectifying panels? Sigh.
Plus, all books containing images of viscous sharks should be marked on the cover! Those with shark phobias would really appreciate it : )
Plus, all books containing images of viscous sharks should be marked on the cover! Those with shark phobias would really appreciate it : )
Does anyone else think it's weird that you would spell this name like "Hack slash Slash"?
I went into this comic not sure whether I would like it or not. I was a little deterred by the fact that it looks a bit raunchy, but I was also very intrigued by the premise. This has been a comic on my TBR for a number of years and it felt like fate to read it since I found it on a digital comic book platform for free. So, I dived in hoping for the best and I was pleasantly surprised.
Sure enough the premise is what really one me over. And despite the fact that Cassie Hack is drawn very promiscuously she is actually more complex of a character as issues progress. The writing seems a bit outdated, especially considering that this omnibus came out a decade ago, which means that the first issue came out well before that. I appreciated the different art styles even though I preferred some over the others and I really liked the cameos.
Despite the scantily clad girls prancing around, Cassie unbeknownst to herself being one of them, it fits into the "Slasher" vibe. I remember watching slasher films as a kid, and girls dressed only in their underwear were always the first to go. So, while I am sure that this aspect of the comic may have been for fan-service it's also not completely out of the genre, so I can accept it. Though with the bounds we have been making in making heroines less... well naked, I think if this series were ever to get revived we would need to see a different Cassie Hack.
However, I do believe that there is also more going on than just half-naked girls. Like I said I really liked Cassie Hack, she is multidimensional. I like her partnership with Vlad and the connections she makes along her journey. What's really interesting about this book is the fact that it does revolve around Slashers and this idea of "evil never dies". We also get a deeper look into the recipe for a slasher which was fun. I grew up loving horror movies, but it doesn't mean I wasn't afraid of them (it's kind of the point). Having a girl like Cassie Hack is kind of like having that awesome "final girl" and making her more badass.
All in all if you have a love of slasher or horror films, you might get a real kick (punch, slice, hack) out of this one!
Sure enough the premise is what really one me over. And despite the fact that Cassie Hack is drawn very promiscuously she is actually more complex of a character as issues progress. The writing seems a bit outdated, especially considering that this omnibus came out a decade ago, which means that the first issue came out well before that. I appreciated the different art styles even though I preferred some over the others and I really liked the cameos.
Despite the scantily clad girls prancing around, Cassie unbeknownst to herself being one of them, it fits into the "Slasher" vibe. I remember watching slasher films as a kid, and girls dressed only in their underwear were always the first to go. So, while I am sure that this aspect of the comic may have been for fan-service it's also not completely out of the genre, so I can accept it. Though with the bounds we have been making in making heroines less... well naked, I think if this series were ever to get revived we would need to see a different Cassie Hack.
However, I do believe that there is also more going on than just half-naked girls. Like I said I really liked Cassie Hack, she is multidimensional. I like her partnership with Vlad and the connections she makes along her journey. What's really interesting about this book is the fact that it does revolve around Slashers and this idea of "evil never dies". We also get a deeper look into the recipe for a slasher which was fun. I grew up loving horror movies, but it doesn't mean I wasn't afraid of them (it's kind of the point). Having a girl like Cassie Hack is kind of like having that awesome "final girl" and making her more badass.
All in all if you have a love of slasher or horror films, you might get a real kick (punch, slice, hack) out of this one!
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, Sexual harassment
Started out so-so but got better towards the end. I prefer my horror a bit more on the serious side but this was an ok read nonetheless.
• this is such a fun idea for a series, I wish more comic readers were familiar with it
• Cassie and Vlad are a great duo, I love the way they're written and the way they play off each other
• I'd like if this series was a little more spooky given its horror themes, but nonetheless, the stories are relatively well written
• the crossovers and returning slashers are a hit or a miss - the Evil Ernie comic, for example, was great, but the Chucky one wasn't so fun; crossovers are all dependant on which character is featured
• Cassie and Vlad are a great duo, I love the way they're written and the way they play off each other
• I'd like if this series was a little more spooky given its horror themes, but nonetheless, the stories are relatively well written
• the crossovers and returning slashers are a hit or a miss - the Evil Ernie comic, for example, was great, but the Chucky one wasn't so fun; crossovers are all dependant on which character is featured
funny
relaxing
fast-paced