Army of Darkness/Xena, Volume 1: Why Not?

Army of Darkness

by John Layman, Brandon Jerwa, Miguel Montenegro (Artist)

This adventure finds Ashley J. Williams transported to the world of Xena and Gabrielle - and, most importantly, Autolycus, who of course, bears more than a passing resemblance to our main man Ash.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Fantasy, Horror, Ebooks, Graphic Novels Comics

104 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 2009

About the author

John Steele Layman is an American comic book writer and letterer. Layman is most known for writing Chew, published by Image Comics.

Reviews

[Bill Riggs]

When a mini evil Ash is transported to Xena, Warrior Princess’s world, with a mini Necronomicon, Ashley J. Williams follows to put things to right. Hilarity abounds in this kickass crossover as Ash meets Autolycus, who looks vaguely familiar, tries to seduce the “medieval strumpets” Xena and Gabrielle, and just generally spreads his version of 20th century alpha male macho swagger across Xena’s world.
The comic captures the spirit of the movies and tv show perfectly making for a great read if you are looking for some cheap, fun entertainment.

[Ondřej Halíř]

Já si říkal že to bylo nějak moc dobrý a on to psal John Layman, AHA! No, každopádně tohle je fakt lepší než jak to vypadá. Pamatujete scénu z Army of Darkness když Ash bojoval proti svým miniaturním já? No tak tady jeden utekl a pomocí svého mini necronomikonu se odteleportoval do světa XENY A HERCULA. Jo a tam zotročí národ víl nebo skřítků (jednoho z toho)

No a pravý ASH to bude muset napravit, setká se tak s Xenou, Gabrielou a samozřejmě s Autolycusem. Tenhle návrat do světa Xeny a Herca byl skvělý a plný naprosto klasického humoru obou frančíz. Kresba sice byla taková jako dost průměrná, ale celkový požitek nezkazila. Takže pro fandy je to fajn počtení!

[Scott Williams]

Whoever came up with this idea is kind of a genius. I don’t consider this XWP canon but it’s a lot of fun. I look forward to volume two.

[John]

An Ash/Xena mashup that's actually pretty good. Fun to see two Bruce Campbell characters playing off each other.

[harlequin {Stephanie}]

3.5 stars

Is it stupid.
Yes.

Is it funny.
oh, yes!

Story line - came out better that I expected. Should have just been called an army of darkness comic since the xena scenes are little more than a cameo.

[Jamie Pickstone]

I didn't think the awesomeness of two of my favorite all time characters could possibly be brought to one comic....I was mistaken. I absolutely loved this comic book! looking forward to reading the rest of this storyline!!

[Phil Zimmerman]

Way better than it should have been. One of the more creative AoD comics. Loved the premise with mini ash tying it to the movie. Loved the nods to Bruce Campbell playing a character from each series. I was smiling the whole time!

[Sarah]

Cute story of Ash from Army of Darkness being transported to Xena's ancient Greece, with of course lots of mixups caused by Autolycus, King of Thieves. Fun for all.

[Emily]

Fun and absolutely ridiculous. Oddly, it kind of works.