Is there enough bite in the premise to generate a worthwhile franchise?  Read on to find out.

The official description from Reunion:

College student Matt Naismith finds himself lovestruck, and, in an attempt to win the heart of K.T. Delaney, enlists the assistance of his oddball Resident Advisor, Will Simers. Will agrees to help Matt win the heart of his dreamgirl, with disastrous results!!

When I first cracked open this comic book I honestly had no idea what to expect from it.  Based off of some first impressions the concept seemed interesting as a barrage of quirky illustrations invaded the pages therein.  To the creative team’s credit I can honestly say: I did not expect to enjoy it as much as I did.  As a matter of fact it shocked me how into it I was.  There’s a lot to love here, and I know fans of the zombie genre might be expecting something more than what they get out of this, but trust me it’s alright to have a little fun with a narrative featuring the undead.

Brian Apodaca pens the script and the co-creator does a marvelous job bringing chemistry and a certain degree of development to his three primary leads.  We’re introduced to the love interest, K.T. Delaney, our primary geek, Matt Naismith, and his friend with all the answers, Will Simers.  Each one follows a rather stereotypical progression and if I had to levy a complaint that would be it. But thanks to the scribe’s comedic timing and a strong sequence of events, that truth gets buried by the oncoming debris.  To sum up: despite the minor hiccups there’s certainly enough going on here that’s sure to earn some followers.

From the opening to the final panel Benny Jordan does a tremendous job delivering a style that might not be everyone’s cup of tea.  But trust me when I say that by the time you reach the final page you’ll be charmed by his zany portrayals as you realize how perfectly they sync up with the text.  It’s not a perfect display, as the illustrator stumbles a bit as thick lines, out of focus or non-existent backgrounds give way to some underwhelming visualizations.  To sum up: the pictures won’t be for everyone but take a chance you might like them.

Zombie Outlaw #1 is  a really good start to what should be an uproariously fun franchise.  Highly recommended.

4/5