Violante the Undead resurfaces with a score to settle in Punchline and the Vaude-Villains vs Violante #1
When a Vaude-Villain takes a life in Mexico, they completely underestimate the price of killing a mystic healer. Violante the Undead rises again in Asylum Press' double-sized debut, and Summer thinks this is the jumping-in point you've been waiting for for this chaotic crew. A reprinted prequel also makes starting the story easier than ever.
You're going to want to hear about how Hero Tomorrow Comics is reemerging under the Asylum Press banner, and it's starting with a debut that gives you plenty of room to catch your breath. This double-sized issue packs in thirty-four pages of fresh story, which means Summer gets to hand you a tale that feels lush and complete right from the start. It's the kind of generous pacing that makes a new series feel instantly welcoming.
The trouble starts when a Vaude-Villain takes a life in Mexico, but here's the twist that's going to turn your stomach: they pick a mystic healer as their target. You can kill a healer, but you can't really kill *after* that. Violante the Undead rises again, and she's bringing a vengeance that refuses to fade. Ted Sikora and the team are setting up a confrontation where the heroes of the moment quickly realize they've poked a grave with a very sharp stick.
Yvel Guichet handles both the cover and the interior art, and their work brings a vibrant energy to this supernatural clash. Donny Hadiwidjaja joins the creative team to help ground the chaos, and together they turn this clash of wills into something visually irresistible. Since this issue includes a reprinted prequel that originally appeared in *Tap Dance Killer*, you get a bonus introduction that clarifies the cast without feeling like homework. It's a smart way to build the world while keeping the action front and center.
If you've been looking for a place to jump into the Vaude-Villains' universe, this is the hand Summer would give you. The combination of extra pages and that prequel chapter removes the usual friction of starting a new run. You're getting a full feast of content that respects your time and pulls you right into the heart of the action. These double-sized entries tend to move fast when they offer this much value, so it's a good stack to keep an eye on if you want to settle in with something substantial.