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New In Comics: Aliens vs. Zombies #2

New this week from Zenescope Entertainment is Aliens vs. Zombies #2.

"The zombie virus has hit Earth and wiped out most of the population with terrifying speed. As a team of alien scientists races to stop the spreading plague, their ship is struck and plummets to the chaos below. They must quickly reorganize and find the broken pieces of their ship containing vital equipment in order to save the planet before they’re overwhelmed by hordes of human zombies."

Aliens vs. Zombies #2 was written by Joe Brusha, and illustrated by Vincenzo Riccardi, with Cover A by Jason Metcalf and Ivan Nunes, Cover B by Anthony Spay and Sanju Nivangune, Cover C by Giuseppe Cafaro and David Delanty, and Cover D by Eric J and Stephen Schaffer.

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New In Comics: Marvel Zombies #3

New this week from Marvel is Marvel Zombies #3.

"Stalked across the zombie-ridden Deadlands by a merciless hunter, Elsa Bloodstone is determined to fight her way out and save the life of a child who relies on her for survival. But Elsa is about to learn that the child is not who (or what!) she originally claimed to be…"

Marvel Zombies #3 was written by Simon Spurrier, illustrated by Kev Walker, inked by Jason Gorder, colored by Guru Efx, and features a regular cover by Ken Lashley and Paul Mounts, and a variant cover by Bobby Rubio.

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New In Comics: Zombie Tramp #14

New this week from Action Lab Comics is Zombie Tramp #14.

"Zombie Tramp’s made her way to the deep south, but her recent encounter with people from her past life leave her ready for some R&R. Maybe the Rolling Hills Country Club will be just what she needs to relax and clear her head. They offer pools, spas, and… satanic sex cult members?!?"

Zombie Tramp #14 was written by Jason Martin and Dan Mendoza, and illustrated by Xenia Xiu, with a regular cover by TMChu, a variant cover by Mendoza, and a variant cover by Apterus Graphics.

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New In Comics: George Romero's Empire of the Dead: Act Three #4

New this week from Marvel Comics is George Romero's Empire of the Dead: Act Three #4.

"THE PENULTIMATE ISSUE OF GEORGE ROMERO’S NEW HORROR EPIC ARRIVES!

The warring factions of rebels have made it into the city. Who will win the battle for New York, and what will be left of it? There’s guerrilla warfare…and then there’s ZOMBIE guerrilla warfare. Is it any safer outside the city? Runyon and his crew gamble to find out."

George Romero's Empire of the Dead: Act Three #4 was written by George Romero, illustrated by Andrea Mutti, and features a cover by Francesco Mattina.

New In Comics: Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies #3

New this week from Marvel is Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies #3.

"BETWEEN GRIEF AND NOTHING…I’LL TAKE GRIEF! 

Our heroes hold off hordes of ULTRONS and ZOMBIES! HANK PYM must confront what his counterpart hath wrought!

From the domain of PERFECTION, ULTRON is on the verge of a breakthrough that will shake the foundations of BATTLEWORLD!

Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies #3 was written by James Robinson, illustrated by Steve Pugh, and colored by Jim Charalampidis, with a cover by Steve Pugh, and a variant cover by Francesco Francavilla.

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New In Comics: The Walking Dead #145

New this week from Image Comics is The Walking Dead #145.

"Blood for Blood."

The Walking Dead #145 was written by Robert Kirkman, illustrated by Charlie Adlard, Stefano Guadiano, and Cliff Rathburn, and features a cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart.

New In Comics: Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies #2

New this week from Marvel is Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies #2.

"WAR RAGES BETWEEN TWO SIDES OF UNHUMANITY – THE UNDEAD AND THE ARTIFICIAL!

As battle escalates between ULTRON’S robotic horde and the ZOMBIE masses, a smaller pocket of humanity must defend themselves from both sides.

Can SALVATION—an oasis of sanity amidst utter chaos run by JIM HAMMOND, THE VISION and WONDER MAN—protect what little humanity resides in the “DEADZONE”?

And what is the HANK PYM from 1872, a man literally in a world he never made, supposed to do when first encountering the evil of Ultron?'

Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies #2 was written by James Robinson, and illustrated by Steve Pugh, with a cover by Steve Pugh, and a variant cover by Alex Maleev.

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New In Books: Zombo: Can I Eat You Please? and Zombo: You Smell of Crime and I'm the Deodorant

New this week from 2000 AD are the Kindle editions of Zombo: Can I Eat You Please? and Zombo: You Smell of Crime and I'm the Deodorant, two graphic novels written by Al Ewing and illustrated by Henry Flint.

Zombo: Can I Eat You Please?

ZOMBO: Night of the Living Dead meets Monthy Python. ZOMBO; a top-secret government experiment - part zombie, part human ghoul - with a taste for living flesh. Satire and thrills from this all new hero!

When flight 303 en route to Epsilon-6 orbital station crash-lands on the leathal deathworld of Chronos, all is not looking well for the thirthy-three surviving passengers. Enter ZOMBO; a top-secret government experiment - part zombie, part human ghoul - with a taste for living flesh. Will our friendly (yet crude) hero be able to save the passengers from a hideously painful death? And how will he cope with the sudden fame hoisted upon him by the Suicide Boys community and a TV taloent show that needs new thrills.

This volume includes the stories ZOMBO (2000AD progs 1632-1639), MERRY CHRISTMAS MR.ZOMBO (2000AD prog 2010), and ZOMBO'S ELEVEN (2000AD progs 1675-1684).

Zombo: You Smell of Crime and I'm the Deodorant

Life is not so good for our cadaverous champion. Although the Epsilon-6 space station has been destroyed, the zombified head of Hank Epsilon has escaped with Mr Snyde and Zombo is back in the service of The GovernmentTM, his dreams of a musical career in tatters.

To make matters worse Mr President intends on replacing Zombo with a stronger, faster, more homicidal creation – Obmoz – the reverse Zombo!

Will Zombo prevail? What’s the big deal with his bum? Can Mr President go a whole minute without sacking somebody? What is a ‘Planetronix’? Is it possible for music to save the world? I don’t know – but you can by purchasing this delectable document of wow today!

This volume includes the stories: THE DAY ZOMBO DIED (2000 AD progs 1740-1749) and PLANET ZOMBO (2000 AD progs 1825-TBC).

New In Comics: Marvel Zombies #2

New this week from Marvel is Marvel Zombies #2.

"Stranded in the Deadlands and saddled with a mysterious child, Elsa Bloodstone is determined to traverse the zombie-ridden landscape and get home. But haunted by ghosts from her past—including visions of her stern father, Ulysses Bloodstone – Elsa begins to realize it may not be the zombies she fears most…"

Marvel Zombies #2 was written by Simon Spurrier, illustrated by Kev Walker, and features a regular cover by Ken Lashley and Paul Mounts, and a variant cover by Gabriel Hernandez Walta.

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New In Comics: Zombie Tramp vs Vampblade #2

New this week from Action Lab Comics is Zombie Tramp vs Vampblade #2.

"Zombie Tramp’s biggest showdown yet continues! But how will the zombie queen overcome swapping bodies – and powers – with the mystical Vampblade?!? Can the two gothic foes work together long enough to undo their body swap voodoo?? The back alley horror brawl is just getting started!  Features a risqué variant, limited to 2000 copies!"

Zombie Tramp vs Vampblade #2 was written by Dan Mendoza and Jason Martin, and illustrated by Winston Young, with a cover and risqué variant cover by Young.

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New In Comics: '68: Last Rites #1

New this week from Image Comics is '68: Last Rites #1.

"Image Comics and Meatgrinder Studios proudly present the climactic mini-series that brings all current ’68 storylines full-circle with an explosive, revealing finish!"

'68: Last Rites #1 was written by Mark Kidwell, and illustrated by Jeff Zornow and Jay Fotos, with a cover by Nat Jones and Jay Fotos, and a variant cover by Nate Van Dyke and Jay Fotos.

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New In Comics: Plants vs. Zombies: Bully For You #2

New this week from Dark Horse Comics is Plants vs. Zombies: Bully For You #2.

"Dr. Zomboss’s college-era crimes catch up with him—and karma comes in the form of the strange Anti-Bully Squad! Nate, Patrice, Crazy Dave, and a batch of overwhelmed plants are caught in between two zombie hordes! Featuring two bonus stories illustrated by guest artist Jennifer L. Meyer (Jim Henson’s The Storyteller, Star Wars Adventures)!"

Plants vs. Zombies: Bully For You #2 was written by Paul Tobin, and illustrated by Ron Chan, Dustin Nguyen, and Jennifer L. Meyer, with a cover by Ron Chan.

New In Comics: Reanimator #4

New this week from Dynamite Entertainment is Reanimator #4.

"It's a bloodbath, as only Reanimator can deliver! Herbert West and Susan Greene have survived the terrible truth of their shared past: the stalking, the murder, the experiment gone mad. But will they live through the mayhem when two cartels go to war over the Reanimator's drug lab? It's the Elder God-empowered Eldritch Krewe versus the Gris-Gris Boyz, a gang steeped in Louisianan Voodoo, with our two mad scientists stuck in the middle. Zombies, tentacles, black magic, hybrid creatures... the epic horror miniseries reaches its explosive conclusion!"

Reanimated #4 was written by Keith Davidsen, illustrated by Randy Valiente, and features a regular cover by Francesco Francavilla, a second regular cover by Andrew Mangum, a Black and White variant cover by Andrew Mangum, and a Virgin Art variant by Francesco Francavilla.

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New In Comics: The Walking Dead #144

New this week from Image Comics is The Walking Dead #144.

#144 represents the final issue in volume 24 and the last issue in Compendium 3 of The Walking Dead.

The Walking Dead #144 was written by Robert Kirkman, illustrated by Charlie Adlard, Stefano Guadiano, and Cliff Rathburn, and features a cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart.

New In Comics: Zombies vs Robots #7

New this week from IDW Publishing is Zombies vs Robots #7.

“The Man on the Moon!” A special full-length, standalone tale exploring different visions of the ZvR war as well as the origin of our mystery figure from above!

Zombies vs Robots #7 was written by Chris Ryall, Steve Niles, and Ashley Wood, and illustrated by Paul Davidson, James Kochalka, Valentin Ramon, James McDonald, and Ashley Wood, with a regular cover and  subscription variant cover by Mark Torres.

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New In Comics: Zombie Tramp #13

New this week from Action Lab Comics is Zombie Tramp #13.

"Special anniversary issue - Dan Mendoza returns for the one year anniversary of the ongoing series in a special issue written and drawn by the Zombie Tramp creator himself. As Janey makes her way to Florida for vengeance, she's offered a chance at forgiveness to one of those that wronged her and set her on her twisted path.

Features regular and risqué variant covers by series creator Dan Mendoza (risqué limited to 2500 copies) and a variant cover by series artist TMChu (limited to 2000 copies), and for the first time a blank "sketch" cover (limited to 1500 copies)."

Zombie Tramp #13 was written and illustrated by Dan Mendoza, with a regular cover, a risqué cover, and a San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive cover by Mendoza, a variant cover by TMChu, and a blank cover.

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New In Comics: Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies #1

New this week from Marvel is Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies #1.

"THE ULTIMATE DEATH SENTENCE IN BATTLEWORLD

There’s a place that’s so dangerous it’s walled off from the rest of BATTLEWORLD… …where WILD ZOMBIES feast on those who’ve been banished for crimes against the state. …where cold, mechanical ULTRONS destroy anything that’s human. Pity those who get caught between the two, for their death WON’T be fast and painless!"

Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies #1 was written by James Robinson, and illustrated by Steve Pugh, and colored by Jim Charalampidis, with a cover by Carlos Pacheco, a variant cover by Rock-He Kim, an Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. variant cover by Nathan Fox, an Ant-sized variant cover by Pat Broderick, a Baby variant cover by Skottie Young, and a Blank variant.

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New In Comics: The Walking Dead #143

New this week from Image Comics is The Walking Dead #143.

"A Union."

The Walking Dead #143 was written by Robert Kirkman, illustrated by Charlie Adlard, Stefano Guadiano, and Cliff Rathburn, and features a cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart.

New In Comics: George Romero's Empire of the Dead: Act Three #3

New this week from Marvel Comics is George Romero's Empire of the Dead: Act Three #3.

"THE FINAL CHAPTER IN GEORGE ROMERO’S EPIC EMPIRE OF THE DEAD SAGA CONTINUES! ELECTION DAY!

Will Chandrake retain his rule, or will Chilly Dobbs have his day? Will the election even matter, as the rebellion’s shock and awe tactics threaten the city?! Detective Perez makes a terrifying discovery!"

George Romero's Empire of the Dead: Act Three #3 was written by George Romero, illustrated by Andrea Mutti, and features a cover by Francesco Mattina.

Zombie Tramp #12

New this week from Action Lab Comics is Zombie Tramp #12.

"In an effort to make it to Miami faster, Zombie Tramp takes to the air this time on a one-way ticket to chaos. Can Janey control her temper and her human form on a 6-hour flight full of annoyances? 

Maybe. But add one more unexpected element to the mix and you’ve got yourself one angry zombie on a plane. 

Features a variant cover by series creator Dan Mendoza (limited to 2000 copies) and a risqué variant cover (limited to 2500 copies)."

Zombie Tramp #12 was written by Dan Mendoza and Jason Martin, and illustrated by TMChu and Victoria Harris, with a regular and risqué variant cover by TMChu, a limited edition variant cover by Dan Mendoza.

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