Let me get this out of the way: In Hell We Fight is a hell of a great title. Having known John Layman for several years, the man has his demons. Luckily, he shares them with his readers. Teamed with artist JOK, the mighty Layman has a new series coming from Image Comics, and it almost makes the torments of Hell look fun. Just take a look at this artwork, both frightening and whimsical. Which, again, seems on brand for a man who co-created Chew, Chu, and the terrific (overlooked) adventure book Bermuda.
Just trust me on this one — I was dumb and didn’t buy Chew #1 when it first hit, though I do have fantastic deluxe editions of it now. You’re going to want to buy In Hell We Fight because it won’t just be fun; it will give you a view into the underworld you’ve never thought of before.
From Image:
Multiple Eisner Award winning writer/letterer John Layman (Chew, Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum) and Argentinian superstar artist JOK team up for a devilishly fun new series in the upcoming In Hell We Fight, which was first previewed in the Image! Anthology. This all new, ongoing series is set to launch in June from Image Comics.
“I’m thrilled to be back at Image with a new book,” said Layman. “In Hell We Fight is the most ambitious thing I’ve done in a while, and also the most fun. Nonstop action, adventure and general weirdness, with loads of heart, and I can say with confidence this will be the best time anyone will have reading about kids condemned to an eternity in hell. Luckily for me I’ve teamed up with a great artist—Jok—who’s probably the one person on Earth who can capture this unique balance of light and dark, horror and heart. I think this is the perfect vehicle to introduce him to a broader American comic book-reading audience.”
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 non-stop excitement, danger, and adventure.
“It is a great honor and privilege to be able to make my great dream come true since I was a teenager: To be published at Image,” said Jok. “Alongside none other than the great John Layman, a colossal writer capable of conveying charm, humor, warmth, darkness and surprise at an astonishing pace. In Hell We Fight is an adventure with very human and recognizable characters, faced with an absolutely overwhelming and extraordinary challenges. Come on board, don’t miss this amazing journey!”
In Hell We Fight #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 7:
Cover A by JOK – Diamond Code APR230017
Cover B by Ward – Diamond Code APR230018
Cover C 1:20 copy incentive by JOK & Bosch – Diamond Code APR230019
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In addition to running Fanboy Planet, Derek has contributed stories to Arcana Comics (The Greatest American Hero) and Monsterverse Comics (Bela Lugosi's Tales from the Grave). He has performed with ComedySportz, City Lights Theater Company and Silicon Valley Shakespeare, though relocated to Hollywood to... work in an office? If you ever played Eric's Ultimate Solitaire on the Macintosh, it was Derek's voice as The Weasel that urged you to play longer. You can buy his book "I Was Flesh Gordon" on the Amazon link at the right. Email him at [email protected].
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