Zombies vs. Cheerleaders Vol. 1

Matt Boiselle The unholy union has finally come to light in a comic book format that is sure to entertain everyone from the casual to the most hardcore of zombie fans. What better to see than a group of flesh-craving undead freaks stalking a bevy of bodacious, perky, scantily-clad cheerleaders ?

In Zombies vs. Cheerleaders Vol.1, created by Steven l. Frank, we are treated to lots of skin and gore that will not only portray some of these curvy pep-squadders as innocent victims, but will turn the perceived notion of the dainty, helpless women upside down as they kick ass and never look back in an endless blitz of in-your-face zombie slaughter.

Volume 1 is not one lone story, but a collection of shorts that will rival any B-movie that any of us have ever seen before. The colors seemingly jump off of the pages into your lap, the artwork is second to none, and the short story lines are exceptional to dive into without getting hung up in length. A small word of caution however; this comic, with its graphic nature and suggestive sense of humor, might not necessarily be aimed towards the younger crowd. Well, now that the morality disclaimer has been presented in its short version, get yourself online and search out this comic !! If you love zombies and those buxom beauties that have managed to entertain ( and sometimes annoy) us all to no end, I can say that you will not be disappointed with this series.

Review: HUMAgeddon from Knightwatch Press

Todd Jepperson


We all know what will happen when the Z-virus finally rears its necrotic head; there’s the end of civilization, massive population extinctions, and bands of survivors joining together to make humanity’s last stand . . . but then what? What happens after the end of everything? Robert Butt and Scott Twells via Knightwatch Comic Books introduce HUMAgeddon, where the Zombies have colonized and the humans are the ones invading.

There are things that I both like and dislike about this comic. Firstly, I like the fresh take on the genre. In my world, people always win. I love zombies, but, that doesn’t mean I have to like them. In HUMAgeddon, the time has come for us to take our lives back and send the monsters running for their . . . undeaths? However, the Zombies in the comic talk, think, and feel. They live in family units where the kids look to Mom and Dad for safety and direction and humans have no regard for them whatsoever. The art is very rough and dark with a healthy heap of splattery violence. Dialogue is lacking and cliché. All of that said, the story line intrigues me enough that I’m interested in what comes next.

For me, I can do without children huddling behind their mothers being slaughtered. I could use a little more character development, and a deeper story line. However, if you’re interested in a gritty, dark twist on the genre that’s easy to read and visually engaging, HUMAgeddon just may be the thing you’re looking for. Drag yourself over to the Knightwatch Press main site by clicking the link and grab a copy for yourself.

The Zombie Nation: Presented by the Undead Bazaar

Todd Jepperson


Back in March, we introduced to you the blog and comic of Mr. Carter Reid. He's the creator, illustrator, and lunatic behind The Zombie Nation. Well, we've become 'friends' since then. At least I think we're friends; albeit the really awkward 'I don't wear clothes while I stalk you' kind.

Alot of things have happend over there during these past few months, and we're proud to have him onboard this years UNDEAD BAZAAR! Since last time, Carter has opened a store and stocked it with all kinds of smart and sophisticated pieces of technology to help you get through any apocalypse.



While you're there, don't forget to check out his 'Build a Zombie' flash thing-er ma-jig (yes, that's the technical term) his 'Build Your Own Necronomicon' tutorial and his free to use Zombie Paper Doll.

Let’s not keep them waiting. Carter, Would you mind introducing yourself to the people?

Sure, My name’s Carter Reid and I’m the madman behind the webcomic and blog “Thezombienation.com.”

What's your story, or I guess, how did you get your start with The Zombie Nation?

I just got very frustrated one day that so many people were making awesome artwork and I was just sitting around playing Xbox all day and picking my nose. Now it’s great having an incredibly clean nose, but it doesn’t satisfy the urge to create…. Unless I suppose you create art with the stuff from your nose, you know what? I don’t want to think about that.

How long has the site been in business?

About two years or so, but it’s only been this year that I decided to take it more seriously and try to make a business at it. A profitable business is a great way to justify to the wife all the time spent on a hobby you would otherwise do for free.

Are there any artists in particular that have twisted your mind into the frightening place it is today?

Brom, Micheal Whelan, Keith Parkenson, and all the illustrators behind the old “EC” comics… Now that was some crazy stuff.

EC? I'll have to ask my friend Google about that one. Speaking of, tell us your favorites: Movie(s) Book(s) Game(s)?

I love almost every Romero movie made, with the notable exception of “Survival” I also love the zombie comedies. “Shaun of the Dead” and “Fido” being my favorites.

I don’t really read a lot of Zombie books. For some reason I like my zombies in about two hour increments which is great for movies, not so much for books. Maybe I’ll get over that some day. I consume (Pun intended) all forms of zombie games. I loves them.

Most of us have a trauma story (mine is the movie IT when I was about five), what's yours? What was your first exposure to Zombies or Horror in general?

Oh yes I snuck down to the living room to watch “Night of the Living Dead” as a kid. And it was terror/love at first site. I was completely obsessed from that point on. The ultimate fear I think we have as humans is of death, and here was death itself trying to claim the survivors in that farm house.

To say it left an impression on my feeble little child’s brain is an understatement.

Obviously, your comic and posters have everything to do with the creeping dead, but we each have our own brand. How are the monsters in your work the same/different than others we've come to know and love?

My zombies break all the rules and I love it. They are smart, run, never seem to rot past a certain point, magically heal themselves, the works. They basically are a bunch of smart ass zombie slackers and the fact that they are now undead living in the zombie apocalypse they haven’t changed much from when they were alive… maybe they are a bit smellier… Oh and also the cannibalism, but that’s it.

Tell us about your characters. What are their stories? Do you base them off from anyone you know, or secretly wish you knew?

For legal purposes the characters are in no way, shape, or form based on anyone who could sue me. They are all your average slacker pervy friends from college, with the notable difference that they are dead.

I suppose it’s inevitable that since I’m writing them that aspects of my own personality will become theirs. Unless what they do is exceptionally offensive then I swear I’ll deny having anything to do with it.

If our readers ever wanted a custom print, do you take commissions? How would one go about making the request?

Sure I do commissions. It’s about sixty buck a person and just e-mail me from the contact page of my site if you’re interested. I’ll be adding that as an option in my store as soon as I can as well.

How big do you plan to let this thing grow before it starts to concern you?

Of course I hope it grows to monstrous proportions dwarfing all other comics who have gone before it. I pray each day that I may one day use this comic to smite my enemies and steal their women.

Seriously though I just want to do more cons, get more product, and keep trying to improve the comic day by day. If it ever becomes my full time job that would be awesome too, but I’m realistic about it. I know it will be incredibly hard, but what else am I going to do with my time?

We already know who's responsible for influencing your style, but who is/are your favorite artist? What about their work makes them stand out to you?

I’m a big fan of Skott Kurts from PVP, Mike and Jerry from Penny Arcade and Dave Kellit from Sheldon Comics. Their artistic style, writing, and sense of timing is something I admire a great deal.

So, we've been camped out in your grandma's basement playing Xbox since the world ended. You go out to the out to the walk-in for some caffiene and take a chomp on the arm. Do you want to be put down like the dog you are, or is there hope for you? Should we hold out for a cure?

Hell no I don’t want to be shot! First off I’m so manly there is a high likelihood I’m just going to shrug the effects off (What? It could happen) Second, what if being a zombie is pure awesome. Like the ultimate beer buzz that never ends. I don’t want to miss out on that. Besides being human is waaaay over rated. Zombiism is where it’s at, all the cool kids are doing it.

Alright, I’ve gotta be honest. I was gonna shoot you anyway, but hey, it could be worse. We know people in the biz who have agreed to immortalize you as a kick-ass Carter Reid action figure; would you prefer to be a zombie or one of the survivors? Probably more importantly, what accessories would you like to come with?

You were going to shoot me? But…. But…. I’m so adorable! How could you? Fine, I’ll just practice ducking.

I want to be immortalized as a zombie. Nobody gives a crap, about the survivors in a zombie movie. Let’s be honest we’re all starting to get annoyed with the survivors poor decision making abilities by the end of the movie and you’re praying they get eaten.

That’s why I want to be a zombie action figure, as for an accessory give me the “Kung Foo Grip” so that no one can get away from me. Also a bullet proof helmet would be nice.

It’s been fun man, thanks for bringing us your unique brand of Zombie humor and being such a good sport for Zombies and Toys. Before we sign off, though, we’ve gotta let the people know where to go for all things The Zombie Nation. What’s your preferred outlet for the things you do? How do you peddle your wares?

Just head on over to my site “Thezombienation.com” for the comic and blog, and if you find yourself with an excessive amount of cash and wish to support my madness there’s a link to the store on my site’s menu bar.

I swear on a stack of Necronomicons that every purchase from my store will make you a sexier human being and may even contribute to world peace… or something.

(All Sexiness and world peace to be hand delivered by Carter Reid of The Zombie Nation)

So in review, The Zombie Nation has done some growing. Check out the comics, swing by the extras, stop in and see the new store, spend loads of cash, become better looking, and contribute to world peace.

Carter has also agreed to send not one, but three lucky readers home with their very own 12X18 Necronomicon poster. Between you and us, these things are not your typical posters. They're printed on shiny 20mil poly which makes them almost bomb proof.

To enter, send your name and address to necronomicon@zombiesandtoys.com. Again, we'll draw winners sometime around the end of June. Thanks, Carter. Here's to the lesser men about to be crushed under your booted heels and the women around the world preparing to swoon over you. Best of luck.

There's more to come in this year's UNDEAD BAZAAR. You might as well add us to your favorites by pressing ctrl+d now, just to make things easier on yourself on Wednesday, when we present another feature and artist right here on Z&T!

Night of the Living Dead Comic

Todd Jepperson

Do none of us put any stock into remakes, or is it just me refusing to hold my breath? When I caught wind of a Night of the Living Dead remake, I shook my head, suppressed my hopes, and clicked the link. What I found was a comic book released by Avatar press in July. There are thirty-three different editions, covers, and additions on the Avatar Press website (here). If you’re into comic books, hop on over and take a look.


“Fans have demanded it, the most unprecedented and horrifying night in American history continues as the next chapter of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD is revealed at last! Set on that fateful evening in 1968, shocking reports from rural areas continue to flood the airwaves with accounts of the recently deceased rising up to kill the living. Now government officials begin counter-measures to calm an increasingly panic-stricken public. Questioning whether or not the unbelievable stories are truth or simply an elaborate hoax perpetrated by militants opposed to the Vietnam War, the attention of the nation's Capitol is focused on a threat more believable, as thousands of protesters converge on Capitol Hill to voice their opposition to the War. But with National Guard forces spread impossibly-thin to deal with civil unrest, Washington D.C. is completely unprepared for an event that will forever change the course of the country, and perhaps the world, as an unstoppable army of the undead begins to flood the city, bringing their blood-thirsty reign of terror to the very steps of the White House! Written by the smash duo of Mike Wolfer and John Russo, the original film co-writer, this blood-drenched five-issue series features new artist Tomas Aira. DonÆt miss all the terrifying covers, Paul (Freakangels) Duffield provides the Regular edition, Raulo (Cpt Swing) Caceres melts eyeballs with the Wraparound cover, and twisted Matt Martin splatters the Gore covers all over the page. Also, retailers can get a ultra-rare Classic B&W cover as an order incentive.”

Infestation Comic Expands Zombified Universes

David Brown

Thanks to our friends over at trektoday.com, it has been revealed that a new comic series called Infestation is set to release at the end of this month. The series will show zombies invading the universes of Ghostbusters, GI Joe, Star Trek, and Transformers. The first issue, written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by David Messina, will debut January 26th. From there the series will continue in bi-weekly minis for each different franchise running through February and March, after which Infestation #2 will bring everything to a close in April. If you would like to see some of the preview pages you may do so by clicking here.

Zits 'n Zombies

No, not acne zits.  Zits.  It's a comic strip by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman.  For the six days leading up to Halloween, the strip featured "Six More Reasons Why Zombies Would Make Cool Parents".  Definitely a fun way to build up to the holiday.

Below are the six comic strips.  The images are from ArcaMax Publishing.  There, you will find archived comic strips among other things.

The Zombie Hunters

Is there anything better than a fresh take on our favorite subject? The Zombie Hunters offers us a unique view of the undead apocalypse. For the most part, it is a story we all know well: The dead rise and eat the living forever changing our way of life. Of course, if you are attacked by a zombie and survive, you contract the infecting virus. But this is where the scenario’s familiarity ends.
Like any virus, reactions to those who contract it vary. In this story, some may be infected with a dormant strain of the virus. These carriers can pass along the virus to other survivors through their bodily fluids. If a carrier dies, they will reanimate becoming a zombie. But until that moment, they are still a part of society. Or what’s left of it.
Humanity now resides on an artificial island and home of a scientific research facility. The carriers are a part of this society but are extremely segregated. Infected are marked with arm bands and their freedoms are limited restricting them to the barracks on the island. Some of the infected enlist to become part of salvage teams who travel into the cities for supplies.

Updated every Monday and created by Jenny Romanchuk, this could be the perfect way to help hold us over until The Walking Dead premiers.

Left 4 Dead Online Comic

A few months back, Valve released "The Passing" for Left 4 Dead 2.  This new downloadable content was the first time we were treated to the crossing of paths of survivors from both Left 4 Dead games.  The follow-up to this DLC will be released on October 5th.  "The Sacrifice" will be will tell the tale from the point of view of our first group of survivors.  This new content is somewhat of a prequel and shows us the events that lead up to The Passing.

In preparation of this new story, Valve is releasing a digital comic book.  There will be a 40 page release each Tuesday leading up the launch of The Sacrifice.  Already released, The Sacrifice Part One can be seen... HERE.

The Walking Dead Animated Comic

I really need to spend more time over at AMC's site. I'm not sure how long this video has been up, but it's definitely worth your time. And shame on you if you knew about this and didn't tell ME!

Least I Could Do

Here's an entertaining comic strip from "Least I Could Do" by Sohmar and Lar. The full-size image as well as many others can be found by heading over to leasticoulddo.com. Thanks to our friends at youbentmywookie.com for sending this in.

Zombies + Legos + Comics = Win

If you build it, they will come. A zombie-filled comic created out of Legos that is. What else are you going to build?

Bricks of the Dead is an online comic I just discovered. I haven't read it yet but felt the urgency to let everyone know about it. I'm not expecting The Walking Dead caliber, but the fact that it contains zombies and is made strictly from Legos shot it to the top of my list. If I'm not too busy typing, I hope to read some of it this weekend.