Marvel Zombies

Marvel Zombies/Ash HC Returns For Another Bite

Filed under: Arthur Suydam, Marvel Zombies, Ash, John Layman

This was a nice series.  It was Earth-shattering or anything.  Just a really really fun comic.  Isn't that what it's supposed to be about.  You have the hilarious Marvel Zombies and Ash from Evil Dead.  What more could you want?

Marvel is pleased to announce that the acclaimed Marvel Zombies/Army Of Darkness HC has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail). From the creative team of writer John Layman, artists Fabiano Neves, June Chung and cover artist Arthur Suydam, in association with Dynamite Entertainment, comes the tastiest crossover of the year! From the cult classic film Army of Darkness comes the man called Ash, who finds himself in the middle of the Marvel Universe as the world’s being consumed by zombies. So what’s a good vanquisher of the supernatural to do? Team up with Earth’s remaining heroes, try to save the world and hail to the king, baby!

To meet the overwhelming demand for this hardcover collection, Marvel is going back to press with Marvel Zombies/Army Of Darkness HC Second Printing Variant. This new printing features Suydam’s stunning cover to Marvel Zombies/Army Of Darkness #4 as the collection’s new cover!

“The Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness cross-over was a wonderful collaboration between Marvel and Dynamite Entertainment and we’re especially pleased by the continued support of the hardcover collection.," said Nick Barrucci, President of Dynamite Entertainment. "We would like to thank the fans and retailers for their tremendous support, as well as everyone involved who helped to make the project such a booming success.”

If you missed out on this tasty crossover event the first time, don’t miss out on this chance to experience one of the most unique supernatural tales you’ll ever read! It’s Marvel Zombies/Army Of Darkness HC Second Printing Variant, packed with all the essential nutrients for a can’t-miss collection!


MARVEL ZOMBIES/ARMY OF DARKNESS HC SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (OCT078066)
Written by JOHN LAYMAN
Penciled by FABIANO NEVES & JUNE CHUNG
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
Parental Advisory …$19.99
ARMY OF DARKNESS TM & © 1993-2006 Orion Pictures Corporation.
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT TM & © 2006 DFI.
FOC-12/06/07, On-Sale—12/28/07

Marvel Zombies HC Returns With Brand New Cover

Filed under: Iron Man, Arthur Suydam, Marvel Zombies

Bwahahahahahahahaha!!!!!

The Marvel Zombies phenomenon continues to grow, as the sold-out hardcover collection of the Marvel Zombies limited series returns with a brand new cover by Arthur Suydam! Featuring an homage to the classic “Demon In A Bottle” storyline, Marvel Zombies HC Iron Man Cover marks the unprecedented sixth printing of the Marvel Zombies HC, continuing the tradition of bold new covers for each printing! Written by Spike TV Scream Award winning team of fan favorite writer Robert Kirkman (Ultimate X-Men) and Eisner award-winning artist Sean Phillips (Criminal), Marvel Zombies presents a horrifying view of the near future where Marvel’s heroes and villains become zombies. Just what happens when Earth’s Mightiest become Earth’s Hungriest? Collecting Marvel Zombies #1-5, this is the collection that’ll have you saying “Mmmm…Marvel.”

Retailers continue to report strong, steady sales on the Marvel Zombies HC. Mike Malve, owner of Atomic Comics, gushed, “It’s a testament to contents of this series that this collection is going to yet another printing edition! Not only do people new to the series get to have the opportunity to grab this book for themselves, be we are treated to another Suydam classic cover!”

"Pardon the pun, but this book is a monster!” said Andy Eaton. COO of online retailer TalesOfWonder.Com. “The Mary Jane cover continues to be a popular title for us. Of course, with the movie on the way, Iron Man is an excellent choice for the next cover."

Marvel urges their retailers to check their orders on Marvel Zombies HC Iron Man Cover, as the other five printings of this hardcover have all debuted in Diamond’s top ten list. Take a bite out of the phenomenon that’s going strong and delivers the perfect macronutrient balanced collection with Marvel Zombies HC Iron Man Cover!

MARVEL ZOMBIES HC IRON MAN COVER (SEP078139)
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS
New Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
FOC—11/29/07, On-Sale—12/19/07

Satisfy Your Hunger With Marvel Zombies 2

Filed under: Robert Kirkman, Arthur Suydam, Marvel Zombies, Sean Phillips

Yum...

Whose stomach are you in? If you don’t know the answer then you’d better decide quickly, because the always irreverent and immensely popular Marvel Zombies are returning to Earth in Marvel Zombies 2 #2 (of 5)! The award-winning team of writer Robert Kirkman (Ultimate X-Men) and artist Sean Phillips (Criminal) serve up a frightening and funny feast full of zombies, action, intrigue…and more zombies! As Civil War erupts amongst the Zombies, factions on Earth set plans in motion that may damn the swiftly dwindling human race! And just what part does Spider-Man play in all this? When the dust clears, your jaw will be on the floor…and maybe Spidey’s brains!

Critics and fans alike can’t stop praising Marvel Zombies 2, with Adam Chapman of ComixTreme.Com exclaiming, “This was a great read, lots of fun, and I'm looking forward to what comes next.”

Sit down, strap yourself in and get ready for the most explosive—and nutritionally balanced—Marvel Zombies epic yet, as the Zombies make their return to Earth in time for dinner! Don’t miss Marvel Zombies 2 #2!


MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 #2 (of 5) (SEP072212)
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Art by SEAN PHILLIPS
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—11/8/07, On-Sale—11/28/07

Marvel Comics On Sale 10/17/07

Filed under: Captain America, Marvel Zombies

My top pick for this week is, of course, Captain America #31.  Poor Bucky.  Looks like he's dead again.  Yeah right.  I still think if anyone's going to replace Steve, it should be him.  I have a feeling it won't.  Too obvious.  I don't think Brubaker would do the obvious.  Cap, the Chosen is an interesting read.  I used to read everything that David Morrell wrote.  Two issues in and I have no idea what's going on with this Captain America.  I am intrigued.

Then there's Marvel Zombies 2!.  I can't wait for that.  You'd think it couldn't stand up to the first but ya never know.

Marvel Comics Presents...I wasn't too impressed with the first issue.  It was good.  Not great.  I'll probably give it a try again this week.

Another poster on sale?  Do people still buy those?  They don't seem to be too cheap.  I'd imagine that wall space isn't that abundant.  How do you choose which ones are worthy to sit on your wall?  Do you keep buying more and replace ones that get old?  I prefer original artwork but that gets crazy expensive.

Comics On-Sale:

AVENGERS CLASSIC #5
CAPTAIN AMERICA #31 (CWI)
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE CHOSEN #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE CHOSEN #3
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE CHOSEN #3 CHAREST VARIANT
DAILY BUGLE: NOVEMBER 2007
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #29
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #17
MARVEL ADVENTURES TWO-IN-ONE #4
MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #2
MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: TREASURE ISLAND #5
MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 #1
MIGHTY AVENGERS #5 (CWI)
NEW EXCALIBUR #24
PENANCE: RELENTLESS #2
POWERS #26
SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #5
TERROR, INC. #3
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #47
ULTIMATE X-MEN #87
ULTIMATE X-MEN #87 ZOMBIE VARIANT
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #18
X-MEN: EMPEROR VULCAN #2



Collections On-Sale

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: NICK FURY, AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D. VOL. 1 HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: NICK FURY, AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D. VOL. 1 HC (VARIANT)
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 7 HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 7 HC (VARIANT)
SPIDER-GIRL VOL. 9: SECRET LIVES DIGEST


Posters On-Sale

X-MEN MESSIAH COMPLEX POSTER

The Marvel Zombies Return To Earth

Filed under: Robert Kirkman, Arthur Suydam, Marvel Zombies, Sean Phillips

Maybe Marvel is beating a dead...zombie, but I can't get enough of them.  Give me more.  As long as they don't start stinking, I'll keep reading.  Those four bold words below were enough to crack me up.  I can't wait.

After they gorged themselves on (just about) everything in the universe, Robert Kirkman (Marvel Zombies, Ultimate X-Men) and Eisner-Winning Sean Philips (Marvel Zombies, Criminal) bring the Marvel Zombies back home in Marvel Zombies 2 #1 (of 5)! Taking place forty years after the original best-selling series, Marvel Zombies 2 features an unprecedented event of stomach churning proportions: the MARVEL ZOMBIES CIVIL WAR!

This amazing sequel limited series reunites Robert Kirkman and Sean Phillips as they continue the amazing smash hit series that won two Spike TV Scream Awards (Best Comic Book Series and Best Comic Book Artist: Sean Philips), and went back to press numerous times, both in single issues and in collections. Each issue of Marvel Zombies 2 features gorgeous new zombie interpretations of classic Marvel covers by the critically acclaimed Arthur Suydam!

What awaits the Marvel Zombies back on Earth is beyond anything even they (or you) could have possibly conceived! Will any of these monsters rediscover their humanity? Or will the fledgling human population find that their days are numbered?

And don’t miss more Zombie goodness in October, as the now-classic Marvel Zombies covers are collected in Marvel Zombies: The Covers HC; the oversized Marvel Zombies: Dead Days Poster arrives; and go behind the scenes of this pop culture phenomenon in Marvel Spotlight: Marvel Zombies. Plus, next week brings Marvel Zombies: The Book Of Angels, Demons & Various Monstrosities, exploring the secrets of the Zombie-verse and revealing the true history of the Marvel Zombies!

True believers, keep your eyes peeled for special, as select Marvel titles will ship with unannounced, top secret Zombie variant covers! That’s right—October is Marvel Zombie Month at your local comic store!

The Marvel Zombies are back, daring to ask: "Whose stomach are you in?" The answer comes in the can’t-miss Marvel Zombies 2 #1,


MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 #1 (of 5) (AUG072242)
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—9/27/07, On-Sale—10/17/07

MARVEL ZOMBIES: THE BOOK OF ANGELS, DEMONS & VARIOUS MONSTROSITIES ( JUL072178)
Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, MICHAEL HOSKIN, STUART VANDAL, CHAD ANDERSON, MADISON CARTER, DAVID WILTFONG, RONALD BYRD, ERIC J. MOREELS, ANTHONY FLAMINI & AL SJOERDSMA
Cover by GREG LAND
Parental Advisory …$3.99
On-Sale—9/26/07

MARVEL ZOMBIES: THE COVERS HC (AUG072292)
Featuring the artwork of ARTHUR SUYDAM, GREG LAND & KYLE HOTZ.
104 Pages/ Parental Advisory …$19.99
On-Sale—10/24/07

MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: MARVEL ZOMBIES (AUG072241)
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—10/04/07, On-Sale—10/24/07

MARVEL ZOMBIES DEAD DAYS POSTER (AUG072314)
55x20 Color Poster…$15.99
ON-SALE—10/3/07

Marvel Zombies Loves Mary Jane!

Filed under: Robert Kirkman, Mary Jane, Arthur Suydam, Marvel Zombies, Sean Phillips

Funny stuff...

Marvel is proud to announce the unprecedented fifth printing of the Marvel Zombies HC, the critically acclaimed hardcover that has readers chomping at the bit for more of that tasty Zombie goodness! Continuing the Marvel Zombies tradition of new stunning Arthur Suydam covers for each printing, this collection’s cover features a brand new homage to Mary Jane #1! Written by fan favorite Robert Kirkman (Ultimate X-Men) and penciled by Eisner-nominated artist Sean Phillips (Criminal), Marvel Zombies presents a horrifying view of the near future where Marvel’s heroes and villains become zombies. Why does this happen? Who will lead the resistance? And just who makes the best snack for Hank Pym?

Collecting Marvel Zombies #1-5, this hardcover is a must-read for Marvel fans new and old and with this brand new Arthur Suydam cover, how can you not hit the jackpot? Like the other four printings of this hardcover—which have all placed in Diamond’s top ten list each month they shipped—it won’t be around for too long. Don’t miss your chance to own a copy this summer!

MARVEL ZOMBIES HC MARY JANE ZOMBIE COVER (APR078063)
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS
New Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
FOC—6/14/07, On-Sale—7/18/07

New Fantastic Four vs Marvel Zombies

Filed under: Fantastic Four, Arthur Suydam, Marvel Zombies, Black Panther, Reginald Hudlin, Francis Portela

Here's a preview for Black Panther #28.  Can't believe they're doing this.  Then again...

The New Fantastic Four—Black Panther, Storm, Human Torch & The Thing—have faced Galactus and the Silver Surfer, but now they face an even larger threat in Black Panther #28—The Marvel Zombies! Imbued with the power of Galactus from their recent tussle—they say he tasted like chicken—the Marvel Zombies are intent on devouring the Skrull home planet. Our heroes have two problems—they’ve landed on that same planet…and they’re in an alternate dimension with no way home! Writer Reginald Hudlin and artist Francis Portela invite you to jump onboard for the beginning of the latest New Fantastic Four adventure, as T’Challa confronts an enemy even he may not be able to defeat!

Featuring a cover by Marvel Zombie’s Arthur Suydam, Black Panther #28 is another can’t miss issue from the series that Newsarama.Com’s Caleb Mozzocco called, “a nice, fun clobber-filled FF story, with nice humorous dialogue,” while Hannibal Tabu of ComicBookResources.Com praised, “the soothing artistic styles of Francis Portela, Victor Olazaba and Val Staples.” With ties to the popular The Initiative storyline and as the first story to follow up on the events of Marvel Zombies, Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on the beginning of a red-hot storyline. It’s slobberin’ time!

BLACK PANTHER #28 (MAR072077)
Written by REGINALD HUDLIN
Penciled by FRANCIS PORTELA
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—6/07/07, On-Sale—6/27/07

Marvel Zombies vs Ash #3 preview

Filed under: Arthur Suydam, Marvel Zombies, Ash, John Layman

Zombies, brains, laughter, what more can you ask for?  I cannot get enough of these Marvel Zombies.

The Marvel Zombies cannot be stopped! And neither can these sell outs as Marvel Zombies/Army of Darkness # 3 has sold out at Diamond. This marks the third straight sell out for the series produced by both Marvel and Dynamite.

Since they first premiered in late 2005, the Marvel Zombies have created both immense fear amongst their fellow Marvel Universe heroes and fan frenzy. Now, teamed up with Ash from Army of Darkness, they’ve proven that they’re a force to be reckoned with.

Fans and critics agree that this the zombies have quickly become fan favorites. Add that to the rabid Army of Darkness fans and you’ve got a major hit. Blake Petit from comixtreme.com agrees, saying that, “putting [Marvel Zombies and Army of Darkness universes] together has really proven to be a perfect fit.”

At this time, Marvel has no plans to go back to press with this issue, although copies may still be available at the retailer level. Also, Marvel advises retailers to check their orders for upcoming issues as the zombies continue to eat their way into everyone’s heart…or brain.

MARVEL ZOMBIES/ARMY OF DARKNESS #4 (of 5) (APR072319)
Written by JOHN LAYMAN
Penciled by FABIANO SILVA NEVES
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99
ARMY OF DARKNESS TM & © 1993-2006 Orion Pictures Corporation. DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT TM & © 2006 DFI.

FOC—5/17/07, On Sale—6/6/07

Marvel Zombies: Dead Days Preview

Filed under: Marvel Zombies

More Zombies news straight from Marvel.

We all know that Marvel Zombies is the hit series featuring the zombie versions of your favorite Marvel heroes. And we all know that it's one of the most popular new properties in years. But do you know why these heroes became zombies? Or what Spider-Man likes to eat after a big battle? Well True Believer, all those answers and more are coming in Marvel Zombies: Dead Days, a special one-shot from the original series creative team of writer Robert Kirkman and artist Sean Phillips. That's 48 pages of zombies, super heroes, zombies, hungry Avengers…and did we mention zombies? Dead Days is a prequel to the hit Marvel Zombies mini-series, which has now reached an unprecedented fourth printing in hardcover form. The latest printing features an homage to Avengers #1 on the cover and won't last long!

Featuring a double gatefold cover homage to X-Men #1 (Vol.2) by Arthur Suydam, Marvel Zombie: Dead Days is the perfect treat for a beautiful spring day. After all, who knows when our favorite heroes will turn into brain eating cannibals? Might as well enjoy a story now!

MARVEL ZOMBIES: DEAD DAYS (MAR072097)
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS
Gatefold cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
48 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99
FOC- 4/19/07, On Sale- 5/09/07

MARVEL ZOMBIES HC AVENGERS COVER (FEB078088)
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS
New Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
136 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$19.99
On-Sale - 5/9

Will the Marvel Zombies turn into Marvel's next "X-Men" or "New Avengers"?  The spin-offs and crossovers have been rampant.  I'm not complaining.  This stuff keeps cracking me up.

Marvel Zombies / AoD #3 Preview

Filed under: Marvel Zombies, Ash

Zombies! Well this sorta explains how Ash survives getting half his head bitten off by a zombified Howard the Duck in the last ish.

"Marvel & Dynamite are pleased to announce that Marvel Zombies/Army Of Darkness #2 has sold out at Diamond. This comes as the Marvel Zombies/Army Of Darkness #1 debuts its second printing variant Captain America #1 "homage" cover, complete with a new Arthur Suydam cover! Featuring Ash, the star of Sam Raimi's Evil Dead/Army Of Darkness films, and the Marvel Zombies themselves (zombie versions of your favorite Marvel characters), Marvel Zombies/Army Of Darkness has thrilled readers, retailers and critics!

"I enjoyed myself to the very end," said IGN's Richard George of this crossover event.

The sentiment was echoed by Matt Klokel of FantomComics.Com, who exclaimed that Marvel Zombies/Army Of Darkness is, "a clever, well thought out story."

May's Marvel Zombies/Army Of Darkness #3 will see Ash try to save humanity by searching for the Necronomicon (how does he do that considering the surprise "ending" of issue #2, fans will need to check out #3 to find out), but even with his considerable zombie killing skills, can he survive his battle with Marvel's Mightiest Heroes, err, Zombies? There's only one place you'll find all the answers - true believer!"

MARVEL ZOMBIES/ARMY OF DARKNESS #3 (MAR072098) Written by JOHN LAYMAN Art by FABIANO NEVES & JUNE CHUNG Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM Parental Advisory …$2.99 FOC – 4/12, On-Sale – 5/2/2007

Please note that copies of Marvel Zombies/Army Of Darkness #2 may be available at the retailer level. At this time there are no plans to go back to press on Marvel Zombies/Army Of Darkness #2.

MARVEL ZOMBIES/ARMY OF DARKNESS #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (FEB078043) Written by JOHN LAYMAN Art by FABIANO NEVES & JUNE CHUNG Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM Parental Advisory …$2.99 FOC – 4/12, On-Sale – 5/2/2007