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Romero 3:16 Zombie Jesus Print Now Available

Nate Higley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:31:07 +0000

Just in time for Easter comes this new Jesus Zombie print from Nakatomi, entitled Romero 3:16, by artist Omar Hauksson. Get yours here for only $12.99. From their site:

It’s that time of year again! Zombie Jesus Day is coming on Sunday, April 4th.

And as the good book says, from Romero Chapter 3, Verse 16, “And on the Third Day, HE rose to feast on the flesh of the living.”

This 16×22 silkscreen print is designed by Omar Hauksson and printed by the Monroeville Serigraph Company, from way back in 1976. Man, Monroeville…they’ve got a great mall there.

Hand numbered in an edition of 150, and ready to ship immediately in time for April 4th, Zombie Jesus Day!

Dorohedoro gets U.S. Release from Viz Media!

Nate Higley — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:52 +0000

Awesome! Viz Media is going to be releasing Q Hayashida’s dark as fuck manga series Dorohedoro, starting this month. While not primarily a zombie series, there is so much darkness and grit and monsters and zombies, that any fan of the genre should take a chance and check it out. Only $12.99 for 176 pages!

Learn To Speak Zombie, One RAHHHhh At A Time!

Nate Higley — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:23:57 +0000

The humorous How to Speak Zombie: A Guide for the Living is now out from Chronicle Books (who also distributes Quirk Books, publisher of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies). It’s available for $14.95 and has 24 full color pages and a built-in sound module full of zombie sounds! From Chronicle’s description:

In a world overtaken by zombies, the only hope for survival lies in learning the language of the undead. How to Speak Zombie demonstrates how to blend in and avoid being eaten while carrying on with everyday activities like ordering a latte from a zombarista and shopping at a zombie-infested mall.

Also, listen to the samples here. Learn to order the cup of coffee before they eat your brains!

I, Zombie Coming Soon From DC Comics/ Vertigo

Nate Higley — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:28:31 +0000

DC Comics imprint Vertigo launches their new zombie series I, Zombie, by Chris Roberson and Mike Allred, this May and issue one will only cost $1.00! I’m excited to see Allred’s crisp, clean style back doing horror comics and can not wait to read the first issue. You can sample I, Zombie by reading the seven page prequel from last year’s House of Mystery Halloween Annual online for free. Also, check out this interview with both creators from last summer on CBR.com to get some insight into their creation.

Diamond Previews #258 March 2010 (to ship in May 2010)

Nate Higley — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:50:14 +0000

Every month we tell you about the latest zombie offerings from Diamond, which are all available at your local comic book store. So, here are the zombie-related selections from Diamond Previews #258 March 2010, to ship in May 2010:

COMICS
ALTERNA COMICS
Jesus Hates Zombies, Lincoln Hates Werewolves Volume 4 GN $6.99

ANTARCTIC PRESS
How To Draw (and Fight) Zombies Pocket Manga Volume 1 $12.99 OFFERED AGAIN

BOOM!
28 Days Later #11 $3.99
Tag Omnibus TP $24.99

DARK HORSE
The Goon: Fancy Pants Edition Volume 3- Goon Year $34.99
The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service Volume 11 $10.99

DC/ WILDSTORM
Resident Evil #5 $3.99

DC/ VERTIGO
I, Zombie #1 $1.oo

IDW
The Ghoul HC $14.99
We Will Bury You #3 $3.99
Zombies VS. Robots Adventure #4 $3.99

IMAGE
The Walking Dead #73 $2.99

MARVEL
Marvel’s Greatest Comics: Marvel Zombies #1 $1.00
Marvel Zombies 5 #3 (of 5) $3.99

CLOTHING
Zombieland: Sign Black T-Shirt Med-XL $15.99 XXL $17.99
Zombieland: We Stand United T-Shirt Med-XL $15.99 XXL $17.99

TOYS
The Night of the Living Dead: Ben 1/6 Scale Action Figure $PI
Simon Garth, The Zombie Statue $100.00

More information can be obtained at previewsworld.com

PI=Price Inquiry, please inquire at your local comic book store for the prices on items marked with this code

ZRC March Contest! Sponsored By Author Kim Paffenroth!

Nate Higley — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:01:42 +0000

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. MUST BE 18 TO ENTER.

If you are one of the these three winners from our last contest- Undead Muffin, Badhammer or Brianne McAvoy, please e-mail nate@zombiereportingcenter.com reagrding your prizes.

The Crazies Remake Opens Today

Nate Higley — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:50:41 +0000

While not exactly a zombie film, we thought you’d still like to know that The Crazies remake opens today! I’m a huge fan of the original 1973 George A. Romero film and I am heading out soon today to check out this new version. I was slightly surprised by the trailer for the remake by the simple fact that I after I watched it, I wanted to see it. Not normal for a remake theses days!

Plants vs. Zombies iPhone App Once Again Shows That People Still Love Zombies

Nate Higley — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:53:05 +0000

So according to USA Today, the iPhone app for Plants vs. Zombies seems to be doing well, selling over 300,00 in it’s first nine days, setting a new sales record for apps. Any of our readers get this for their iPhone/ iTouch? Let us know!

Plants vs. Zombies iPhone App Once Again Shows That People Still Love Zombies

Nate Higley — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:53:05 +0000

Could Rock of the Dead Be the Coolest Game Ever?

Nate Higley — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:57:45 +0000

Game developer Epicenter has mixed together some of the best video game components of all time- rock music, zombies and…Neil Patrick Harris? Yes, all three comprise their upcoming game Rock of the Dead. Slay zombies while rocking out! Like Typing of the Dead, this game promises to give the player something a little different than just shooting zombies in the head. Read more about the game, see more screen shots and see a teaser trailer here at IGN.