KILL ALL IMMORTALS III #1 (Dark Horse Comics)

The Asvald’s are back and the war between the immortals is heating up! As Frey and her family try to hunt down Saladin, they find that they're not the only ones hunting him. With the introduction of a new immortal threat, will we see the Asvald family dethroned?

Kill All Immortals III #1 - Written By Zack Kaplan – Art By Francesco Mortarino - Colors By Thiago Rocha – Letters By Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou - Edited By Spencer Cushing - Published By Dark Horse Comics

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*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

STORY OVERVIEW:

After the events of Chapter 2 of Kill All Immortals, Frey and the Asvald family are on the hunt for Saladin. Frey is looking for vengeance after the murder of her brother Leif. Eric the Red gets a hot tip on where Saladin may be hiding out, but when the family shows up it looks like somebody else has beat them to the party. After fighting off would be assassins the family realizes that they are not the only immortals trying to hunt down Saladin. What should have been a simple mission for revenge has become a whole lot more complicated. Will Frey’s anger and rage help her navigate this new threat? Or will it blind her to other things at hand and strain her already thin relationship with her family?

WRITING:

This first issue of Chapter 3 pulls readers immediately back into the brutal, high-stakes world of Kill All Immortals, picking up the momentum of the previous chapter without missing a beat. Zack Kaplan wastes no time reestablishing the series’ blend of mythic family drama, ruthless violence, and immortal rivalries. The issue hits the ground running with a fast, bloody action sequence that feels completely at home in this universe. The pacing remains relentless, but the violence is not included merely for spectacle; it reinforces how dangerous the Asvalds’ mission has become and how quickly their pursuit of Saladin is spiraling beyond a straightforward quest for revenge.

Kaplan also makes room within the chaos to deepen the family conflict. Frey’s change of heart at the end of Chapter 2 is immediately apparent in the way she carries herself and attempts to lead. She is no longer the reluctant daughter who wanted nothing to do with the family’s power or responsibilities. Now, she is stepping into authority, and that transformation creates fresh tension with her brothers, who seem unsettled by this more forceful and determined version of Frey. They appear to miss the sister who did not challenge the family’s established order and wanted nothing to do with the family business. The most intriguing strain, however, may be the growing divide between Frey and her father, Erik. On the surface, Erik appears willing to follow his daughter’s command, yet Kaplan gives his responses a subtle edge of disrespect and defiance. That tension suggests his loyalty may be conditional and that he has not fully accepted the shift in power. Their uneasy dynamic has the potential to become one of the emotional centerpieces of this chapter, especially if Frey’s anger continues to influence her decisions.

Kaplan’s introduction of a new immortal threat adds another compelling layer to the conflict, expanding the scope of the hunt and raising questions about who else is pursuing Saladin and why. By the final page, the story delivers a sharp twist and cliffhanger that reframes the danger ahead and makes the wait for the next issue feel far too long. Kaplan wastes no time making us fall back in love with this complex and blood fueled family of immortals, and the crazy world they find themselves in.

ARTWORK:

The artwork in this issue is tremendous, bringing the violent, mythic world of Kill All Immortals back to life with energy, scale, and striking detail. Francesco Mortarino takes over the visual direction without losing the atmosphere readers have come to expect from the series. His work preserves the book’s gritty identity while adding a distinctive new flair through sharper character acting, expansive environments, and action that feels immediate and dangerous. Every setting has its own visual personality, which makes the story’s world feel much larger than the immediate conflict. Rather than functioning as simple backdrops, the locations create a sense that ancient rivalries and hidden threats could be waiting beyond every corner. That scale opens the story up and makes the possibilities for this new chapter feel nearly endless.

Mortarino’s character designs are equally effective. Each member of the Asvald family remains visually recognizable, but their clothing, posture, and expressions reveal how their roles are changing. Dressing the family in tactical gear is an especially strong choice because it presents them as a coordinated strike team preparing for war rather than a group of powerful immortals simply relying on brute strength. The equipment gives their mission a more professional and deliberate quality, reinforcing the idea that the hunt for Saladin is both personal and strategically dangerous. Frey’s design stands out most of all. Her physical presence reflects the transformation she has undergone, shifting from someone who once rejected the family’s violent legacy into a commanding leader driven by grief and vengeance. The confidence in her stance and the intensity of her expressions make it clear that she is no longer standing on the sidelines. She is ready to lead, and she wants blood for the brother she lost.

The violence, gore, and action sequences are also handled exceptionally well. Mortarino places the reader directly in the middle of each confrontation, using dynamic compositions and a relentless sense of movement to keep the pace from slowing. The combat feels chaotic without becoming difficult to follow, and every impact carries weight. These sequences are graphic and unapologetic, leaving little to the imagination, but the brutality fits the savage nature of the series and emphasizes the threat posed by its immortal warriors.

Thiago Rocha complements Mortarino’s linework with a color palette that retains the familiar mood of the universe while introducing fresh visual contrasts. The colors help distinguish locations, sharpen the emotional intensity of key moments, and make the bloodshed even more visceral. Together, Mortarino and Rocha create a cohesive visual experience that feels both familiar and newly energized. The art team takes readers on a thrilling, visually aggressive ride and never takes its foot off the gas.

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Final Thoughts:

Kill All Immortals III #1 launches this new chapter with brutal action, compelling family tension, and a dangerous new immortal threat. Zack Kaplan’s sharp storytelling and the striking work of Francesco Mortarino and Thiago Rocha make this an exciting visually intense return that leaves readers eager for the next issue. Rush down to your LCS and grab a copy TODAY! This is a series you need to read! Make sure to add it to your Pull List as well, so you are locked in for every issue when it hits the shelves. This may be the final chapter of this series, but it’s gearing up to go out with a bang.

FINAL GRADE: 10/10

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