The Bloody Betrayal! Union Jack "Fate" Review

As Union Jack, Joey Chapman is mesmerized by his friend, Kenneth Crichton, who is now the new Baron Blood! It's a simple resolution to the cliffhanger of the previous issue. Almost too simple. Joey doesn't really escape the trap. Kenny takes another victim but then vanishes. The real action hero is the late Christopher. He's not really part of the coven, so without any allegiance, he can help Joey against the baroness.

Baroness Blood has set her sights on a party at Falsworth Manor. So, it's all coming together. The baroness, the vampires, the grail. Joey versus Kenny. Lady Jacqueline and her guests all in the middle!

Then comes the ultimate betrayal! The girl and the goblet! Plus, a set-up for a re-match.

Ben Raab and John Cassaday have crafted a very chilling horror story with underwear on the outside. Cassaday's art with Dave Stewart on colors along with Richard Starkings and Comicraft are pretty creeptastic in a chilling good way.

Blue is the color of the undead, friend or foe!

Union Jack, "Fate" earns four stars!
 

Bride of the Vampire: Union Jack "Faith" review

While his friend, Kenneth Crichton convalesces, Joey Chapman investigates the connection between the cadre of vampires and The Holy Grail. He visits an acquaintance at the museum who explains the history of the grail, the connection to Arthurian legend and divine and mystical properties purported to it. This acquaintance lets Joey know that the grail is on its way to New York. There's also vital information on an encrypted disk, which turns out to be a dead end.

The mystery is, Who is leading this new vampire group? The original Baron Blood was killed years ago by Captain America. And yet, he's returned!

It turns out that the baron took a bride! She's been gathering followers and even making an attempt to lure Kenny Crichton. The sheer irony - Kenny is part of the Union Jack legacy! Union Jack has been battling Baron Blood for ages. His mother, Jacqueline, was Spitfire with The Invaders during World War II!

Ben Raab and John Cassaday have woven a truly macabre thriller. This has all the elements of mystery, suspense, thriller and horror. Dave Stewart, Richard Starkings and Comicraft add all the shadows and the scary things that lurk around the corner. The story builds to a shocking cliffhanger for the final act!

Union Jack, "Faith" earns four stars.