From the co-creator of The Sixth Gun and Harrow County comes a new action horror superhero event that ties into the hit Beyond Mortal series! In a world rife with crime, horror, and bloodshed, Jumpscare is the hero we deserve! Strong, fast, violent, and able to conjure any weapon from any horror movie she's seen (and she's seen a lot of horror movies), Jumpscare hacks her way through ne'er-do-wells and monsters alike. Not only is she the bloodiest hero of Empire City-she is the most popular! No wonder her enemies want her dead.
This is a great debut for Jumpscare! I'm heavily invested in what comes next! My first thoughts were that Allie was something akin to Harley Quinn. She is in attitude really, but she's so much more! I love the horror genre painted across the story of a super hero. Bunn develops his characters with ease and with great pacing. Luckert paints a beautiful, blood splattered story over soft pastels and cool greens and blues! It's an well rounded blast to read from cover to cover! Read Full Review
Jumpscare is such a clever fusion of horror, superhero, comedy and drama that all come together with a brilliant fusion that feels remarkably refreshing. What Bunn and Luckert are doing works on so many levels. Its a really, really good first issue. If Bunn and Luckert can keep it going, it could potentially be one of the better debuts for 2025. Allies such a fun character to hang out with. Read Full Review
An entertaining fusion of old-fashioned superhero action and grindhouse horror with a fascinating lead character. Read Full Review
Luckert delivers fantastic art throughout the issue. I love the character designs and the visual gore of the issue. Read Full Review
Dark Horse's new series not only extends Bunn's story from Beyond Mortal, it is a commentary on some critical complaints and components of the scary movie. This includes using mash-up names of several real world films we've come to love to the saturated, red corn syrup splashes that Luckert uses to showcase Jumpscare in action. Similar to what Schwarzeneggers's Last Action Hero did with that genre, Jumpscare #1 offers the horror film a fresh feel with a furious and funny final girl. Read Full Review
Jumpscare #1 is a solid debut. It's a fun comic that has a love of horror but also a love of superhero comics. It's melded together for a concept that reminds me a bit of a horror version of Marvel's Slapstick in some ways. THere's a goofy and fun nature about the comic and concept and it's one you can just dive into and enjoy. Read Full Review
Jumpscare by Cullen Bunn and Danny Luckert is a beautiful and unique tale. The captivating story and visually stunning illustrations start the miniseries off just right, drawing us into the Beyond Mortal world. Our protagonist is a truly unique character that blends horror and the superhero genre into one amazing experience. Read Full Review
Plot
Empire City is recovering from the Leviathan Invasion as told in the comic Beyond Mortal, where some Old Gods attacked the city with a series of monsters and the superheroes managed to stop them but some being remained in the city hidden and that is when they choose Allie to transfer their power to her, just when she is under attack by some thugs, since the city is suffering a wave of post-invasion crime.
Allie is a lover of horror movies, especially those with many "jumpscares", this terminology in film jargon refers to scenes with moments of action/horror in movies that make you jump out of your seat in fear. Allie comes from a super religious family that does not even approve of her taste for movies.
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another pleasant surprise to be sure. I like the art here, and I did not know what to expect but it surpassed my expectations
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