History YMMV / DeathVigil

* UglyCute: Mia's typically just cute ''period'', but much fun is had on Sejic's [=DeviantArt=] page making her more monstrous aspects look utterly adorable, like [['''https://www.deviantart.com/nebezial/art/death-vigil-mia-and-allistor-are-different-430364311''' a one-off gag]] with James about her hair being replaced by tentacles after feeding.

* HoYay: Lana has a bit of this going for Clara.

* FridgeBrilliance: Throughout the story, it's emphasized that Sam hasn't figured out his veilripper's special ability, so while the others can do clever things with them, all he's able to do his bash stuff. However as he [[spoiler: lies dying after being stabbed by Wulf]] we see one of Sam's two most treasured memories. [[spoiler: It's of a moment with his father; Sam as a young boy wants to help him dig, but his father says he needs to be stronger before he can use them. Prior to this, when the group is incapacitated by Wulf ambushing them with a pack of Banshees we see a brief glimpse of this same memory, fueling Sam [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome powering through multiple Banshee attacks]] in an attempt to stop Wulf. The veilrippers draw on its wielders' most powerful memories, and Sam's most powerful memory is of his father telling him he's not quite strong enough to use his tools. Sam being TheBigGuy {{Determinator}} ''is'' his special power.]] This has been confirmed by WordOfGod.
* LesYay: Lana has a bit of this going for Clara.
* ShipToShipCombat: Although the first series is only an eight-issue limited, the strong character dynamics and chemistry between the various leads have already introduced a bit of this, with most putting Sam in the middle of Bernie and Clara. Fans of Sam/Bernie see his relationship with Clara as more of a big brother/little sister dynamic, and note the unusual concern Bernie has for Sam's well-being in comparison to the rest of her Knights. By contrast, those pulling for Sam/Clara see Bernie as much more of a motherly figure. The fact that some of Seijic's artwork on his Website/DeviantArt page often depicts gags about shipping between characters in other franchises (as well as his own work on Webcomic/{{Sunstone}}) probably contributes more than its share to the debate of whether there is or isn't anything between the various characters.

* AwesomeArt: Stjepan Sejic trades out his earlier ultra-detailed style for more fluid, expressive work, which results in some of the best facial illustrations in comics.

* ShipToShipCombat: Although the first series is only an eight-issue limited, the strong character dynamics and chemistry between the various leads have already introduced a bit of this, with most putting Sam in the middle of Bernie and Clara. Fans of Sam/Bernie see his relationship with Clara as more of a big brother/little sister dynamic, and note the unusual concern Bernie has for Sam's well-being in comparison to the rest of her Knights. By contrast, those pulling for Sam/Clara see Bernie as much more of a motherly figure. The fact that some of Seijic's artwork on his Website/DeviantArt page often depicts gags about shipping between characters in other franchises (as well as his own work on Webcomic/{{Sunstone}}) probably contributes more than its share to the debate of whether there is or isn't anything between the various characters.
* JustForFun/XMeetsY: It's ''Series/{{Chuck}}'' meets Creator/HPLovecraft. Like ''Chuck'' it's an offbeat and often tongue-in-cheek spin on the Literature/CthulhuMythos, yet at the same time succeeds at ''itself'' crafting a very respectable CosmicHorrorStory.

* ShipToShipCombat: Although the first series is only an eight-issue limited, the strong character dynamics and chemistry between the various leads have already introduced a bit of this, with most putting Sam in the middle of Bernie and Clara. Fans of Sam/Bernie see his relationship with Clara as more of a big brother/little sister dynamic, and note the unusual concern Bernie has for Sam's well-being in comparison to the rest of her Knights. By contrast, those pulling for Sam/Clara see Bernie as much more of a motherly figure. The fact that some of Seijic's artwork on his Website/DeviantArt page often depicts gags about shipping between characters in other franchises (as well as his own work on Webcomic/{{Sunstone}}) probably contributes more than its share to the debate of whether there is or isn't anything between the various characters.

* FridgeBrilliance: Throughout the story, it's emphasized that Sam hasn't figured out his veilripper's special ability, so while the others can do clever things with them, all he's able to do his bash stuff. However as he [[spoiler: lies dying after being stabbed by Wulf]] we see one of Sam's two most treasured memories. [[spoiler: It's of a moment with his father; Sam as a young boy wants to help him dig, but his father says he needs to be stronger before he can use them. Prior to this, when the group is incapacitated by Wulf ambushing them with a pack of Banshees we see a brief glimpse of this same memory, fueling Sam [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome powering through multiple Banshee attacks]] in an attempt to stop Wulf. The veilrippers draw on its wielders' most powerful memories, and Sam's most powerful memory is of his father telling him he's not quite strong enough to use his tools. Sam being TheBigGuy {{Determinator}} ''is'' his special power.]]

* IAmNotShazam: The heroes' group is referred to as the Vigil in-universe, not Death Vigil, as the title might imply.

* ShipToShipCombat: Although the first series is only an eight-issue limited, the strong character dynamics and chemistry between the various leads have already introduced a bit of this, with most putting Sam in the middle of Bernie and Clara. Fans of Sam/Bernie see his relationship with Clara as more of a big brother/little sister dynamic, and note the unusual concern Bernie has for Sam's well-being in comparison to the rest of her Knights. By contrast, those pulling for Sam/Clara see Bernie as much more of a motherly figure. The fact that some of Seijic's artwork on his Website/DeviantArt page often depicts gags about shipping between characters in other franchises (as well as his own work on Webcomic/{{Sunstone}}) probably contributes more than its share to the debate of whether there is or isn't anything beween the various characters.

* ShipToShipCombat: Although the first series is only an eight-issue limited, the strong character dynamics and chemistry between the various leads have already introduced a bit of this, with most putting Sam in the middle of Bernie and Clara. Fans of Sam/Bernie see his relationship with Clara as more of a big brother/little sister dynamic, and note the unusual concern Bernie has for Sam's well-being in comparison to the rest of her Knights. By contrast, those pulling for Sam/Clara see Bernie as much more of a motherly figure. The fact that some of Seijic's artwork on his DeviantArt page often depicts gags about shipping between characters in other franchises (as well as his own work on Webcomic/{{Sunstone}}) probably contributes more than its share to the debate of whether there is or isn't anything beween the various characters.

* ShipToShipCombat: Although the first series is only an eight-issue limited, the strong character dynamics and chemistry between the various leads have already introduced a bit of this, with most putting Sam in the middle of Bernie and Clara. Fans of Sam/Bernie see his relationship with Clara as more of a big brother/little sister dynamic, and note the unusual concern Bernie has for Sam's well-being in comparison to the rest of her Knights. By contrast, those pulling for Sam/Clara see Bernie as much more of a motherly figure.

* AwesomeArt: Stjepan Sejic trades out his earlier ultra-detailed style for more fluid, expressive work, which results in some of the best facial illustrations in comics.

* AwesomeArt: Stjepan Sejic doesn't disappoint.

* FunnyMoments:
** Gunnar the Zombie Viking gives us too much information:
--->'''Sam''': One at a time, men! There's plenty of bloodbath for all!
--->'''Gunnar''': You talk nonsense, Samuel! There is barely enough blood here to wash my armpits!
--->'''Sam''': (giving a thumbs up) Good to know, Gunnar! Gross, but good to know!
** Clara's reaction when brought back to life: Several straight panels of freaking out and screaming that culminate with this:
--->'''Clara''': I can't vomit, can I?\\
'''Bernie''': No...\\
'''Clara''': Shit!\\
'''Bernie''': That either.
** Slippery Simon goes from standard villain banter to [[FunnyBackgroundEvent trying to get James's attention while the latter is discussing tactics with Marlene]].
** "Blink once for yes, twice for no. No, really, any eye will do."

--->'''Sam''': (giving a thumbs up) Good to know, Gunnar! Gross, but good to know!