Ash

Creation & Design

Ash was created by Sam Raimi for the Evil Dead film series, with his character being adapted into comic form to expand the franchise's universe.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a reluctant hero in the Evil Dead films, Ash's character evolved into a more confident and comedic figure, particularly in Army of Darkness.

Character Development

Over the years, Ash has evolved from a terrified college student into a seasoned warrior, embodying the archetype of the reluctant hero who embraces his destiny.

Cultural Reception

Ash has received a cult following due to his portrayal in the Evil Dead franchise, praised for his humor and resilience in the face of horror.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ashley Williams
Aliases:
Ashy Slashy, The Chosen One
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
S-Mart, The Army of Darkness
Abilities:
Hand-to-hand combat, Chainsaw proficiency, Leadership
Equipment:
Chainsaw, Boomstick, Necronomicon
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Army of Darkness #1

Dark Horse 1992 Vol. 1
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1st appearance and cover of Ashley 'ASH' Joanna Williams, a film role made famous by Bruce Campbell

Army of Darkness #13

Dynamite Entertainment 2006 Vol. 1
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Crossover of Marvel Zombies, final page teaser lead-in to the Army of Darkness vs Marvel Zombies limited series

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Second printing

Cover art inspired by Captain America Comics #1 (1941)

Evil Dead #1

Dark Horse 2008 Vol. 1
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Premiere issue of the Evil Dead adapted from the cult classic movie Evil Dead

[May 2021 - Evil Dead Rise, a new installment of the franchise is in the works for HBO Max and will take place in a city setting. Ash first appears in Army of Darkness #1]

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Six-issue limited series

Connecting cover 1 of 3 featuring Freddy Krueger

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Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #1

WildStorm 2008 Vol. 1
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Cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Connecting cover featuring Ashley J. Williams AKA Ash

Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #1

WildStorm 2008 Vol. 1
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Variant second printing cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Single cover reproduction of the three #1 first printing covers

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40-page one-shot inspired by the Evil Dead franchise

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Triptych cover by Arthur Suydam - three connecting covers

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Army of Darkness #1

Dynamite Entertainment 2012 Vol. 3
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1st appearance of Ash, a female version of the Evil Dead character from an alternate universe

Army of Darkness Halloween Special #1

Dynamite Entertainment 2018 Vol. 1
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Halloween stories by various artists and writers

Army of Darkness: 1979 #1

Dynamite Entertainment 2021 Vol. 1
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Variant cover art by Javan Jordan

Dallas Fan Expo 2021 exclusive

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