In this review of Kill All Immortals II #2, it’s Vikings against Khans in an epic battle of immortals (and former immortals). Who will prevail?
Kill All Immortals II #2
Writer: Zack Kaplan
Artist: Fico Ossio
Main Cover: Oliver Barrett
Variant Cover: Ivan Tao
Page Count: 32 pages
Release Date: December 3, 2025
This review contains spoilers
Following Erik the Red’s return in the last issue, Kill All Immortals II #2 finds the Asvalds in Dubai searching for secrets to defeat Genghis Khan. They meet with Yusuf Salah Ad-Din, ruler of the Din Dynasty, who has a hostile history with Erik due to past exploitation. When Yusuf’s warriors attack the Vikings, Erik halts the conflict by making an outrageous offer of $300 billion. Knowing Erik can’t pay, Yusuf agrees to hear the plan and negotiate a deal.
While resting for the night, Frey talks with Yusuf’s oldest son, Al-Aziz. She discovers that he’s not immortal like his father and they talk about mortal life. Frey explains that she doesn’t know how to reach her brothers. Al-Aziz tells Frey she’ll have to show them that good can still be done without seeking absolute power.
The Asvalds ride through the desert to evade the Khans. During the journey, Frey and Leif overcome their leadership doubts, deciding they must unite. Upon reaching the Tomb of the Gods, Frey holds off a Khan assassin before retreating inside. The assassin follows, where they learn the tomb reveals the history of immortal gods and the six seeds that create the trees granting immortality. Erik states they can defeat Khan by seizing his tree. The assassin, who is Khan’s daughter and wants his rule to end, agrees to lead the Asvalds to the tree, concluding the issue.
Analysis
Writer Zack Kaplan makes it pretty clear in Kill All Immortals II #2 that, for some, being an immortal isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Both Frey and Leif are portrayed as individuals not confident in their abilities now that they’re mortal. It gives them a vulnerability that resonates with the reader. These are not all-powerful beings incapable of being killed. While they are tremendous fighters, Kaplan shows them as having the same struggles as normal humans, which makes for a more interesting story. I do like the balanced approach where there’s a mix of action and dialog. Getting to know the characters a little better drives the story effectively.
The twist at the end with Khan’s assassin daughter apparently turning on him to lead the Vikings to her father’s tree was one I didn’t see coming. While she does seem like she’s actually tired of his rule, I can’t help but think this might be a set up.
The artwork by Fico Ossio and Elisabetta D’Amico is excellent, featuring exaggerated expressions that effectively convey character emotion and highly detailed panels, especially within the Tomb of the Gods. The action sequences are clear and easy to follow, supported by smooth panel layouts. Thiago Rocha’s colors make the issue pop. The best coloring is seen in the desert night fight, using cool blues against a starry sky, contrasting sharply with the warm, detailed colors upon entering the Tomb. The combination of linework and coloring is solid throughout.
Final Thoughts
Kill All Immortals II #2 is a little less action-packed than the first issue, but the story takes a leap ahead. The story is fun and will hook you, even if you haven’t read the first series. Have fun, comic lovers!
