Adventures in Sketchtopia Part 27: Swords and Guns

Swoosh, swoosh, bang, bang.

The only thing these pictures have in common are human(oid) figures with blades and bullets.

Demon Hunter: He's a near immortal, blessed-blade-wielding, liquid-light-slinging, magnetic-dagger-throwing, terror to the horned monsters that lurk in damnation.

Sprawling Abomination and Undead Ninja: The first is has two heartbeats and no finesse. The second has no heartbeat and uncanny agility despite cold tendons and muscles.

Avatars of Anti-Kia: These monsters were created specifically to kill the Immortalities of Kia. They can transform parts of their flesh into insects and wield shape-shifting blades.

Armored Neuro-Litch: An undead necromancer shriveled down to just decaying nerves, it finds a third life by the use of technology.

Futuristic Orcs: The Bruiser wields dual submachine guns. The Lancer defends his team with a shield and gunner lance. The Jetter takes to the air for a better shot. The Commando charges forward with a massive rifle.

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