The Living Corpse: Hexx Files #1 — David Michelinie Teams Up With Dracula
The Living Corpse returns in a two-tale one-shot that pits him against both an ancient evil and the King of Vampires himself. With David Michelinie and David Zuzelo writing and Ken Haeser handling the art, this debut brings undead mayhem and occult intrigue to a whole new level.
There is something delightfully classic about the concept of The Living Corpse. He is a man who should be dead, yet he refuses to stay that way, bound by a twisted sense of justice rather than any natural law. Prana Publishers is handing us a fresh start with this one-shot, and it serves as the perfect entry point for anyone curious about what happens when the walking dead decide to do some detective work. It’s a premise that feels both timeless and ready for a modern twist.
The first half of the book introduces us to Mac Hexx, a former paranormal investigator who has traded his notebook for the mantle of an enigmatic warlock. When an ancient evil wakes up, threatening the fragile boundary between the living and the dead, The Living Corpse is forced into an uneasy alliance with Hexx. This isn’t just a brawl; it’s a clash of methodologies. You have the brute force of an undead anti-hero colliding with the arcane knowledge of a reluctant occultist, and the resulting tension is where the real story lives.
What makes this debut truly special is the creative weight behind it. David Michelinie, one half of the iconic duo that created Venom, brings his seasoned hand to the script, paired with the atmospheric visuals of Ken Haeser. If you have followed their previous work, you know the kind of texture they bring to horror. The art here doesn’t just show you the monsters; it makes you feel the cold weight of the grave and the eerie glow of Hexx’s magic. It’s a partnership that feels destined, and the result is a book that breathes life into the macabre.
But the second tale raises the stakes from local paranormal nuisance to global nightmare. David Zuzelo takes the helm for a confrontation that fans of the genre have been waiting for: The Living Corpse versus Dracula. This is a battle of wills between two entities who have cheated death in different ways. Watching the Living Corpse face off against the Prince of Darkness is not just about spectacle; it’s about exploring what it means to be an immortal creature of the night versus a creature of the earth. It’s a clash of titans that feels inevitable and thrilling.
This one-shot drops on August 12th, and it’s the kind of standalone event that rewards both longtime fans and newcomers alike. If you enjoy horror comics that lean into character dynamics as much as they do into gore and ghosts, this is the book to grab. The blend of Michelinie’s narrative punch and Haeser’s haunting art creates a vibe that is impossible to ignore. It’s a solid foundation for a new era of The Living Corpse, and honestly, it’s hard to think of a better way to start the series.