The Last Christmas HC
In a culture rife with postapocalyptic bedlam, Duggan and Posehn’s maniacally tasteless The Last Christmas invites old Kris Kringle to grab an Uzi and join the zombie zeitgeist. The world has gone nuclear, and with radiation mutating mankind, the horde attacks the North Pole and kills Mrs. Claus. Santa slips into a deep alcoholic depression after the death of his wife, and Christmas is officially over . . . except for one good little boy who keeps the Christmas spirit alive in spite of roving bands of marauders and mutant zombies. What happens next is an irreverent and gory holiday romp of revenge, rum, and song as Santa and his little helpers descend into battle armed with fruit cakes, candy canes, and deadly explosives. Penciled by the critically acclaimed Remender (Uncanny Avengers), the art strategically adds much-needed humor to balance out the over-the-top subject matter while inserting a rosy cheek to Santa’s Christmas rage. Fans of Duggan and Posehn’s Deadpool who are looking for a little cathartic postholiday stress relief will find scads here. --Ben Spanner