Dead of Night: Devil-Slayer
by Brian Keene
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Author: Brian KeeneBrand: Marvel
Illustrator: Chris Samnee
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-06-10
ISBN: 0785132813
Number of pages: 96
Publisher: Marvel
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Book Review: Short, sharp and enjoyable
Summary: 4 Stars
Dead of Night - Devil Slayer was an enjoyable read. I found this TPB to be a short, sharp and fairly engrossing serving of horror/action. However, it is also a little clichéd, and perhaps a little too short for its own good, hence a four star review.
Without giving too much away, the story is focused on a young solider who returns to Iraq for a third tour of duty and comes into special powers as, unbeknownst to him, his lineage is includes a long line of devil slayers. He is very quickly thrust into a situation where he must fight supernatural forces (both good and bad) to prevent the Armageddon.
I found the artwork to be consistently good throughout this TPB, which is a welcome change from some of the other Marvel Max TPB's I have purchased.
My only real complaint is the pacing. This one clocks in at 96 pages, so the plot really feels more like a metaplot at some points, and apart from the main character, there is no character development. Characters are frequently introduced and disposed of almost immediately.
But, let's face it; if you are looking at purchasing this item then you want a horror/action TPB that delivers a dark story line and plenty of gore. On this basis, Dead of Night - Devil Slayer succeeds admirably and should be a welcome addition to your book shelf.
Summary of Dead of Night: Devil-Slayer
Abandoned by his fiancee, his family, his church, and his government, Sergeant Dan Sylva returns to Iraq for a third tour of duty - and a descent into Hell itself! If the demon Belathauzer and the mysterious mercenary group known as Bloodstone have their way, Iraq, the place where civilization began, may also be where civilization ends! The reinvented Devil-Slayer takes Marvel's Dead of Night to terrifying new heights, from award-winning horror novelist Brian Keene (The Rising, Dark Hollow) and artist Chris Samnee (Daredevil: Blood of the Tarantula)! Collects Dead of Night Featuring Devil-Slayer #1-4.Horror Books
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