These kinds of comics might just seem like sexist, stupid stories made by men with the intelligence of a teenager, but they're not...well not exactly. Here's a short review of the pictured comics.
Zombie Tramp
A prostitute is setup with a zombie and becomes a zombie because of it. A voodoo witch gives her the opportunity for revenge against the person who wronged her and she takes it. This story happens after the first set of Zombie Tramp comics which I haven't read yet. The story and style of this comic is grindhouse which, if you didn't know, is tons of gore, tough, beautiful ladies, over-the-top action, and a sense of humor. Zombie Tramp has this in spades and is a really enjoyable story to read if you want to read something for fun.
Vampblade
A comic book store cashier obtains a pair of blades in her store when it's under attack and she becomes the fictional comic book character Vampblade. She has the same powers and abilities as the character and details about the story come true as if the story the comic was based on was real. The story is pretty interesting and is full of fun action. It can get a little too pandering to nerds, but it's an overall fun book to read.
Dollface
A witch hunter is saved from execution and her soul in put into a robotic sex doll that battle against witches. This witch hunter is out for revenge and hunts the witches that have wronged her and her family. Since this is made by the same guy who made Zombie Tramp, it shares a similar level of quality. Speaking about her, Zombie Tramp appears in this comic as one of the main antagonists and acts more like a springboard to show Dollface's power and ability. It's nice to see a shared universe (heck, even Vampblade appears in Zombie Tramp), but it feels weird that Zombie Tramp is more of a test for this character and nothing more. Instead of the grindhouse inspired story, this one is inspired by manga. Just like the previous three, this is a great book to just sit back and enjoy.
These ones pictured above are more mainstream like Hack/Slash, Witchblade, and Red Sonja so I might not say as much depending on the comic.
Hack/Slash
A comic series for those who like slasher movies like Friday the 13th and Halloween. If you like those movies or at least the good ones then you'll like this series. It's as simple as that though the art can be a bit polarizing.
Dejah Thoris
I don't know much about the Warlord of Mars/John Carter series, but it looks interesting. The story presented here was fun and a good introduction to the series.
Jungle Girl
A female Tarzan book basically. It's a good adventure story full with fun action and great art.
Witchblade
A female police officer obtains a powerful weapon only meant for females who it determines should wield it. It also protects its user from all harm including self harm. The layout of the comic is a bit weird though the story is interesting. I watched the anime adaptation which is pretty good and the original comics carry a similar level of quality.
Vampirella
Essentially a horror action comic with vampires. The series has a long history and is great to read if you just want something fun.
Lady Death
A fantasy story starring an anti hero protagonist who must take her throne of evil from someone who is more evil than her. This is an interesting premise and though the story doesn't do much with it, it does still deliver a solid experience.
Red sonja
The most popular of these comics. If you like Conan the Barbarian, swords and sorcery, and adventure, then you'll like these comics.
All in all, these comics are good if you want to read something fun and not too heavy. I didn't mention it, but all of these main characters are all strong despite being eye candy. Jungle Girl is resourceful, Zombie Tramp is slick, Vampirella is seductive and powerful, Cassie Hack (from Hack/Slash) is determined and never gives up, etc. I definitely recommend these comics that do a better job of making strong female character than SJW writers.
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