‘THE LUCKY DEVILS’ #7 Review: All Hell Breaks Loose, and It's Never Been Better
Source: Image Comics
THE LUCKY DEVILS #7
Release Date: March 18, 2026
Creative Team
Writer: Charles Soule
Artist: Ryan Browne
Colors: Kevin Knipstein
Letterer: Crank
Publisher: Image Comics
TL;DR
The Lucky Devils #7 is an absolute blast. With only two issues left in the run, Charles Soule and Ryan Browne are firing on all cylinders, delivering a chaotic, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt chapter that proves this series belongs in the great comic conversation alongside their previous collaboration, 8 Billion Genies. Hell is breaking loose (literally), and you don't want to miss it.
Full Review
Back in my review for issue #1, I noted that Collar and Rake were the undisputed highlights of The Lucky Devils. Seven issues in, the show still belongs to them, even as Hell itself has gone completely off the rails. Collar and Rake's well-intentioned rule-breaking has snowballed into a full-blown infernal crisis. The two are now separated, each navigating their own chaotic corner of Hell. This issue picks up that thread with tremendous energy. Collar finds his human in a psychiatric facility. He’s been put there, it's worth noting, after he tried to expose the devils to the world. Meanwhile, the hapless devil Onion Screw finds himself trying to undo good deeds he’s been framed with enabling. It's the kind of subplot that's both funny and quietly poignant, reminding you that this book has always been about the strange space between good intentions and bad outcomes. All the while Rake is earning a hellish promotion.
One of the smartest moves Soule has made since the early issues is splitting Collar and Rake up. What initially seemed like it could deflate the book's central dynamic has instead given both characters room to grow in opposite directions. Collar is still all about the revolution. Rake is out for herself. Watching them pursue their separate goals keeps the story unpredictable. You never quite know who's going to break or who might stumble toward redemption.
Ryan Browne's artwork remains one of the greatest pleasures of this series. Every devil is a unique, creepily detailed creation and the backgrounds are layered with visual gags and little details that reward pausing and enjoying each panel. Whether it's landing a horror beat or a punchline, Browne calibrates his panels perfectly, and Kevin Knipstein’s colors give the whole book a vibrant, almost anarchic energy. Crank's lettering continues to be a seamless fit for the book's personality.
We're at seven out of nine issues, and the finish line is approaching fast. If The Lucky Devils sticks the landing, it could stand as one of the best limited series Image Comics has put out in years. Based on this issue, I'm betting it will.
Rating: 5/5
