Interview: Zack Kaplan on Family Fret & Frenzy in KILL ALL IMMORTALS II

In the first Kill All Immortals miniseries from Dark Horse Comics, readers met the Asvalds, a powerful billionaire Viking family, whose less-than-morality compelled daughter Frey to lead a rebellion with her brothers against her father’s empire. While ending up on top, Frey must now contend with the consequences of her actions. In Kill All Immortals II, debuting next week from the returning creative team of writer Zack Kaplan, artist Fico Ossio, colorist Thiago Rocha, letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and cover artist Oliver Barrett, Frey finds that even principled stands have consequences, consequences that might spell trouble for her family and their empire.

I spoke with Zack Kaplan recently about the idea behind Kill All Immortals, where we find the cast in the follow-up miniseries, what we can expect in this new story, and defying trope expectations.

Interview: Zack Kaplan Talks Power & Secret Circles in MASTERMINDS

We’re sold the idea that hard work breeds success, but that often feels to be a lie we’re saddled with to keep us from moving forward to attaining that goal. While diligent determination is admirable, it’s often those in power and secret circles that throw up road blocks in front of the normal citizenry from moving up the ladder to fame and glory.

Next week, writer Zack Kaplan, artist Stephen Thompson, colorist Thiago Rocha, and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou throw the spotlight on these types of circles in their new series Masterminds from Dark Horse Comics. In Masterminds, Edward Hale is a game programmer who’s looking to make a name for himself and attain elusive success, but must contend with the labyrinthine rules and obstacles of The Powers That Be, as well as the allure of bending the rules in the process.

Exclusive: Dark Horse’s MASTERMINDS want to play a game

Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics, we can exclusively reveal Masterminds, a satirical new series by writer Zack Kaplan (Kill All Immortals), artist Stephen Thompson (Star Trek: Year Five), colorist Thiago Rocha (Sister Imperator), and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (The Witcher: The Bear and the Butterfly). Debuting this August, the five-issue comic revolves around a secret society in Silicon Valley, and the desperate lengths some will go to to join their numbers.

Dark Horse Goes Bigger and Bloodier in Kill All Immortals II (Exclusive)

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Dark Horse Comics came out swinging with bloody efficiency in Kill All Immortals, and now we can exclusively reveal that Dark Horse is back with even more epic action in Kill All Immortals II. The team of writer Zack Kaplan (Dark Empty VoidMindsetPort of Earth), artist Fico Ossio (Black LightningNo One Left to Fight), colorist Thiago Rocha (Sister ImperatorThe Midnight: Shadows), and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (The Witcher: The Bear and the ButterflyDrive Like Hell) aren’t resting on their laurels either, and are set to take the violence and mayhem to a new level level, and you can check out your first look at the new series below.

Check out the new Kill All Immortals graphic novel!

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Succession meets John Wick…with immortal Vikings. A thousand years ago, Viking explorer Erik the Red and his four adult children discovered a mysterious source of immortality. Now, in our modern world, they are an enigmatic billionaire family with a powerful banking empire. But when Erik’s only daughter, Frey Asvald, seeks to finally be free from her family’s influence, she must be prepared to reveal their supernatural secrets and confront her well-trained siblings in a deadly and epic struggle for power. Get ready for a bloodthirsty immortal fight like no other!

Writer:

Zack Kaplan

Artists:

Fico Ossio, Thiago Rocha and DC Hopkins

Learn about the new series Masterminds!

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When an ambitious and troubled video game programmer dares to audition for a secret society in the gaming/tech industry, composed of cutthroat, genius masterminds that promise to help their members achieve their wildest dreams, he and his rebellious co-worker find themselves in a gauntlet of real-life puzzles that quickly turn deadly. But in order to win, they must solve the dangerous challenges, unlock the group’s true motives and unveil the real architect of this ordeal. Are they truly smart enough to survive the mysterious game of the Masterminds?

Writer: Zack Kaplan
Artists: Stephen Thompson, Thiago Rocha and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Watch Trailer – MASTERMINDS TRAILER