All of the monster motors have a different style of speech balloon, but what really stands out is Minivan Helsing after he's bitten by a Zoombie. I also want to give a shoutout to letterer Tom B. It's really incredible just how clueless he can be for such a smart guy, but that's part of the charm of the character. There's one particular scene where iGOR is chasing an undead Segway, trying to mash it with a hammer but he keeps missing, all the while trying to yell “It's hammer time!” Throughout all of this madness, Vic is in his own head, narrating this great epic adventure. Chaos could be raining down around them, but Vic and iGOR are quick with the quips, like they're in their own personal action movie. The enjoyment of Monster Motors is amplified by the sharp and often hilarious dialogue from Brian Lynch. As this is an all-ages title, tidbits like this will go over well with adults without confusing kids. There are even little nods to filmmakers with Lake Fulci and Gorge Romero. I lost count of the amount of references packed into this book. What's really amazing about this comic is how quickly the creative team adapted volumes of monster lore to machines. This monster looms over the other due to its size and height, giving it a real menacing quality.

It's a bit reminiscent of the aliens in War of the Worlds too. Artist Nick Roche did a tremendous job with this creature.

Instead, it uses its blades as long, spider-like legs. That's why it's in the junk yard to begin with. It's not clear at first that this is a helicopter, probably because it's from a different angle. The discarded helicopter that can be seen on the cover really stands out. The idea of a group of undead machines coming to eat you is pretty great on its own, especially when they're used creatively. Fortunately, he has some help in the form of Minivan Helsing, a monster motor hunter, and his strange crew. Surrounded by these Zoombies (not a typo), Vic must battle for his life and stop the Night of the Driving Dead from destroying the town. When we last left genius mechanic Vic Frankenstein, lightning has just struck his junk yard in Translvania, Kentucky, reanimating a number of dead vehicles and assorted electronics.

Monster Motors by Brian Lynch