On a trip back to Chicago Vlad encounters his extended family a mob of inbred cannibals; while Cat Curio takes the stage in a solo adventure Then Cassie and Vlad feel the toll of a slasher who can come back every few minutes This volume collects acclaimed issues written by guest stars Juston Jordan (Luthor Strode) James Lowder Michael Moreci and Steve Seeley (Hoax Hunters) as well as the rare crossover with Mercy Sparx Collects HackSlash Volume 2 16-19 and HackSlash vs Mercy Sparx