This week saw the release of George A. Romero's Empire of the Dead #1. A total of fifteen issues are expected and we have a look at the cover art for the next two installments.
"This January, experience the next epic from the Godfather of the Zombie Apocalypse himself – George A. Romero! Marvel is proud to announce Empire of the Dead, an all-new comic series written by George A. Romero with stunning art by Alex Maleev and gorgeous NYC-themed variant covers by Arthur Suydam!
“George A. Romero singlehandedly created the zombie genre that’s captured the public imagination for decades,” says Editor In Chief Axel Alonso. “Now, his unique vision for the silver screen comes to life on the comic book page – a chilling rumination on human nature and man’s place in the food chain, served with a terrifying twist.”
Welcome to New York City years after the plague has hit. But just because the Big Apple has been quarantined doesn’t mean that everyone inside is safe! Flesh-eating zombies roam within the confines of Manhattan…but they’re not the only predator that’s poised and ready to strike! Who or what is this new menace?"
If you missed our recent coverage, check out preview pages for issue #1 by visiting:
Empire of the Dead: Act One #2 - "Welcome to New York years after the eruption of an undead plague-a city not only teeming with roaming zombies, but also ruled by vampires! Meanwhile, in the pit of the bloody Circus Maximus, can anything stop the unchained fury of the zombie gladiator known as Zanzibar?"
Empire of the Dead Act One #3- "Welcome to New York years after the eruption of an undead plague a city not only teeming with roaming zombies, but also ruled by vampires! Who is plotting against the Mayor? Is there a zombie uprising afoot? And who in the firecracker known as Dixie Peach?"
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