The latest in Peter Clives’ series of Ex- novels, this one pits thinly-disguised alternate universe versions of Batman, Superman, and other comic book favorites against a demon lord of hell. And zombies, of course. Lots of zombies.
I’m tempted to call this a lighthearted romp through an unrealistic universe that seems more interested in making in-jokes to readers who are also comic book fans, but the zombies are sort of a downer on the whole lighthearted thing. It’s definitely a romp, though. If you don’t look too closely at any of the premises, and read enough comics as a kid to pick up the references, you’ll have fun. Without the comic background, or the previous books (Ex-Heroes, Ex-Patriots), you’ll be lost.
In the interest of amusing myself, I figured I would make a list of the characters in this book and the comic book heroes they are parodying.
Spoilers below!
