New In Books: The Breadwinner

New this week from Permuted Press is The Breadwinner by Stevie Kopas, the first book in a planned trilogy.

"There are no heroes here.

In a matter of days the human race is reduced to nothing more than vicious, flesh hungry creatures.

Samson, a criminal defense attorney, struggles to keep his family safe and his sanity intact when the world comes apart at the seams. 

Veronica, the high school track star, races to get her brother out of their doomed city.  

Ben, a military veteran, is forced to come to grips with the end of the world as he fights the undead.  

Andrew a police officer, struggles to maintain some sort of humanity in a world overrun by death and destruction.

There is no good vs. evil, there is simply the living vs. the dead.  The good guys don’t always win, because sometimes, the good guys have to be the bad guys in order to stay alive."

The Breadwinner is available join paperback, Kindle, and Audible editions.

Twitter Chat Tonight With The Walking Dead's Melissa McBride

Use #AskTWDMelissa to ask The Walking Dead's Melissa McBride your questions during her Twitter Q&A tonight at 8:30pm ET.

Three iZombie Clips and a New Trailer

The CW has released a new trailer and three clips from the upcoming pilot episode of iZombie.

Pilot Clip 1

Pilot Clip 2

Pilot Clip 3

"Working Dead" Trailer

iZombie premieres this Tuesday, March 17th at 9pm ET on The CW.

Bake a Batch of Carol's Cookies

When you're done looking at the flowers, you can bake your own batch of the cookies that Carol (Melissa McBride) made in this week's episode of The Walking Dead.

New In Comics: The Walking Dead #138

New this week from Image Comics is The Walking Dead #138.

"FACE TO FACE."

The Walking Dead #138 features a story by Robert Kirkman, art by Charlie Adlard, Stefano Guadiano, and Cliff Rathburn, and a cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart.

Edgar Wright Picks His Favorite Criterions

Shaun of the Dead director Edgar Wright visited the DVD closet at the Criterion Collection to talk about some of his favorite films.

Batman Vs. Zombies

Starting tomorrow morning at 10am ET, Turner Classic Movies is beginning weekly airings of episodes of Columbia Pictures fifteen chapter Batman cliffhanger serial from 1943. 

And yes, there are zombies. 

"In his first screen appearance, the Caped Crusader of Gotham City (belying the lethargic facade of his alter ego Bruce Wayne) battles Dr. Daka, Japanese mastermind of a wartime espionage-sabotage group. Daka has a radium-powered death ray that pulverizes walls, a classic alligator pit to dispose of enemies, and can turn men into electronic zombies who do his bidding and transmit video signals to Daka's lab! Batman has no Batmobile, but there are bats in the Bat Cave..."

Batman was directed by Lambert Hillyer, and starred Lewis Wilson at Batman/Bruce Wayne, Douglas Croft as Robin/Dick Grayson, and William Austin as Alfred Pennyworth.

New In Comics: Return of the Living Deadpool #2

New this week from Marvel Comics is Return of the Living Deadpool #2.

"The world is overrun by deadly zombies and deadlier Deadpools! Did Liz really find a good Deadpool out of the chaotic hordes? If she wants to live through the night, she has to hope so!"

Return of the Living Deadpool #2 was written by Cullen Bunn, and illustrated by Nicole Virella, with a cover by Jay Shaw.

New In Comics: Zombies vs. Cheerleaders: St. Patty's Day Special

New this week from Zenescope Entertainment is Zombies vs. Cheerleaders: St. Patty's Day Special.

"The indie cult hit series returns with a special St. Patty's Day one-shot!

When someone spikes the green beer, even the luck of the Irish can't save the doomed bar patrons. But perhaps an unassuming cheerleader will surprise us all! 

Plus, when cheerleaders and Lil' Troops wage a turf war over selling baked goods, who will win?

Don't miss out on the fun and gore when Zombies and Cheerleaders collide on St. Patty's Day!"

Zombies vs. Cheerleaders: St. Patty's Day Special was written by Steven L. Frank, Dave Franchini, Michelle Evereart, and Heather Finley, and illustrated by David Namisato, Ander Sarabia, Bill Maus, and Jim Kyle, with inking by Kay Maus, colors by Tracy Bailey and Kat Lawday, and lettering by Matt Krotzer and Bill Maus. Cover A was illustrated by D.W. Miller and Kat Lawday, Cover B by Andrea Errico and Tracy Bailey, Cover B by Pasquale Qualano, Nicole Goff, and Kat Lawday, and Cover D by Jason Metcalfe and Jeff Balke.

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New In Comics: '68 Jungle Jim: Guts'N'Glory

New this week from Image Comics is '68 Jungle Jim: Guts'N'Glory.

"JUNGLE JIM IS DEAD. LONG LIVE JUNGLE JIM! Private Brian Curliss returns to Vietnam, armored in bamboo, burlap, and a haunted gas mask to avenge a group of slaughtered US Peace Corps volunteers murdered by the sadistic guerillas of the Khmer Rouge. In hellish jungles swarming with the living dead, a hero's sanity can pass the breaking point...and his soul be lost in the eyes of a ghost from home."

'68 Jungle Jim: Guts'N'Glory was written by Mark Kidwell, and illustrated by Jeff Zornow and Jay Fotos, and features a cover by Fotos and Nat Jones, and a variant cover by Fotos and Nate Van Dyke.

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New In Comics: The Littlest Zombie Summer Special

New this week from Antarctic Press is The Littlest Zombie Summer Special.

"Fred Perry's diminutive undead hero shambles into a whole new chapter, continuing to survive as best he can in a post-apocalyptic un-life. The bigger, stronger zombies (with two whole legs) may push him aside, but the littlest zombies with the best brains get to EAT the best brains!"

The Littlest Zombie Summer Special was written and illustrated by Zechary Gray.

New In Books: Scooby Doo! Unmasks Monsters: The Truth Behind Zombies, Werewolves, and Other Spooky Creatures

New this week from Capstone is Scooby Doo! Unmasks Monsters: The Truth Behind Zombies, Werewolves, and Other Spooky Creatures, written by Mark Weakland and Terry Collins, and illustrated by Christian Cornia, Dario Brizuela, and Scott Neely.

"Scooby-Doo and the gang are no strangers to mysterious monsters, but Scooby and Shaggy are still afraid of them. Join Scooby and the gang as they unmask the truth behind zombies, werewolves, mummies, and other spooky creatures!"

Scooby Doo! Unmasks Monsters: The Truth Behind Zombies, Werewolves, and Other Spooky Creatures is available now in paperback and Kindle editions.

Twitter Q&A Tonight With The Walking Dead's Ross Marquand

Have a comment or question for Ross Marquand, the actor who plays 'Aaron' on The Walking Dead? Tweet it tonight with the hashtag #AskTWDRoss, and he might respond during his Q&A, starting at 8:30pm ET.

Zombie-Proof Your Apartment

In addition to that cleaning up that you've been meaning to do , you've got some more work to do if you want to zombie-proof your apartment.

Zombie Proof Your Apartment Created by: ForRent.com

New In Comics: Zombies vs Robots #2

New this week from IDW Publishing is Zombies vs Robots #2.

"“Inherit the Earth!,” part 2! Even on a dead, nuked Earth, the zombies remain. But how? And both the dead and some of the bots seem to have gained sentience? But why? Also: new humans join the fight? But who? Some answers and more questions are presented here! And in “The Orphan,” part 2, a new friendship is threatened by, of course, hordes of zombies and one very disturbed robot."

Zombies vs Robots #2 was written by Chris Ryall, Steve Niles, and Ashley Wood, and illustrated by Anthony Diecidue, Val Mayerick, and Ashley Wood, with coloring by Jay Fotos, lettering by Shawn Lee, a cover by Ashley Wood, and a subscription variant cover by James Stokoe.

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New In Comics: Star-Spangled War Stories Featuring G.I. Zombie #7

New this week from DC Comics is Star-Spangled War Stories Featuring G.I. Zombie #7.

"G.I. Zombie and Carmen find themselves up against the biggest terrorist threat ever, and it’s in the heart of our country. Can two stand a chance against thousands, or is all lost as the United States of Apocalypse begins?"

Star-Spangled War Stories Featuring G.I. Zombie #7 was written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, illustrated and colored by Scott Hampton, lettered by Rob Leigh, and features a cover by Dave Johnson.

New In Comics: Zombie Tramp #8

New this week from Action Lab Comics is Zombie Tramp #8.

"Janey’s prize possession, her copy of the Necronomicon that helps her blend in and survive as an undead zombie tramp amongst the living, has gone missing. Now can she retrieve the book even though its new owner stirs long lost feelings as well? It’s Valentine’s Day Zombie Tramp style! Also look for the first appearance of an all new character soon to have her own series!"

Zombie Tramp #8 was written by Dan Mendoza and Jason Martin, and illustrated by Winston Young, with a cover, variant, and Risqué variant cover by Dan Mendoza, and a Valentine's Day variant cover by Andrew Pepoy.

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New On DVD: Zombieworld

New this week from Image Entertainment is Dread Central's zombie anthology film Zombieworld, with segments directed by Jesse Baget, Adrián Cardona, Rafa Dengrá, Luke Guidici, Phil Haine, Peter Horn, Jared Marshall, Cameron McCulloch, David Muñoz, Adam O'Brien, Zachary Ramelan, Paul Shrimpton, Vedran Marjanovic Wekster, and Tommy Woodard.

"There is nowhere to hide…nowhere to run…the Zombie Apocalypse has come, and our world now belongs to the dead! From Ireland, Canada, Australia, Europe and all over the U.S., the bone-chilling news reports tell the same gruesome tale – walking corpses terrorize and devour the living. Only a few desperate humans find the courage to stand and fight for their last chance at survival. But the hordes of undead keep coming, and there’s only one thing on the menu – us."

Zombieworld is available now on DVD.

Zombies... and Zom-Bees... Get a Shout-out in Samsung's New Commercial

Along with Pulp Fiction, Jurassic World, The Big Lebowski, The Blues Brothers, The Princess Bride, and Call of Duty, Samsung gives a special shout-out to zombies and zoom-bees in "The Best TV Deserves the Best TV", their new commercial for the SUHD TV.

Rose McIver and Malcolm Goodwin Talk iZombie

iZombie premieres on Tuesday, March 17th at 9pm ET on The CW.