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Are You Ready For "I, Zombie" From Roberson & Allred

"A mind is a terrible thing to waste." Ha!

Vertigo comics are on a major role these days. I'd have to say that pretty much every new book they've put out has been pure awesomeness. But besides my affection for Vertigo, there's another reason I am on the edge of my seat with anticipation. Two words: "I, Zombie."  


Check out the credits. It's by Chris Roberson (Cinderella: From Fabletown With Love) and Mike Allred (Madman). What is this cool looking book going to be about? According to Vertigo's blog

Told from a female zombie’s perspective, the new monthly comic book series, I, ZOMBIE is a smart, witty detective series with a mix of urban fantasy and romantic dramedy. Gwendolyn “Gwen” Dylan is a 20-something gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery. Once a week she must eat a human brain to keep from losing her memories, but in the process she becomes consumed with the thoughts and personality of the dead person until she eats the next one. She sets out to fulfill the dead person’s last request, solve a crime, or right a wrong. 

Our zombie girl detective is joined by a radical supporting cast: her best friend Eleanor who happens to be a swinging 60s ghost; a posse of vampires who play paintball; a smitten weredog, and a sexy but demented mummy.

If that weren't enough, check out the variant drawn by Darwyn Cooke: 


I, Zombie
was first announced last year. I may have mentioned that I'm a big Mike Allred fan. While I was saddened that Allred is taking a break from Madman Atomic Comics, I can't wait to see how this turns out.    
 
Don't miss this when it comes out.  And who doesn't love zombies?
Babs staff on Feb. 11, 2010 at 12:12 p.m.
Gorgeous. I'm stoked
inferiorego staff on Feb. 11, 2010 at 12:16 p.m.
I smell my new favorite comic!
gonzoooon Feb. 11, 2010 at 12:21 p.m.
This sounds amazing
badogon Feb. 11, 2010 at 12:22 p.m.
Love the artwork, but I'm a little terrified of zombies lol so I don't know
NightFangon Feb. 11, 2010 at 12:31 p.m.
I can already tell this will become a movie in 2 or 3 years.
Queen's Haloon Feb. 11, 2010 at 12:31 p.m.
So waiting for it.
theWarrenon Feb. 11, 2010 at 12:42 p.m.
Love the art, don't like the subject/theme.  Think i'll pass.
danhimselfon Feb. 11, 2010 at 12:44 p.m.
that sounds pretty awesome
Illyana Rasputinon Feb. 11, 2010 at 12:45 p.m.
Can't wait to read it!
aztek_the_lost moderator on Feb. 11, 2010 at 12:53 p.m.
I've been excited for this for quite some time and those covers are awesome, love it!
Xionon Feb. 11, 2010 at 1:43 p.m.
this is so unique! cant wait!
squiresmadnessmachineon Feb. 11, 2010 at 1:50 p.m.

it is gonna be epic
AngelFroston Feb. 11, 2010 at 3:28 p.m.
I love the art. [:
it's so sleek and creepy.   
<3 the cover. 
 
xoxo
Angel.
 
Ms. Omegaon Feb. 11, 2010 at 3:56 p.m.

It looks very cool cant wait to read it


roujuon Feb. 11, 2010 at 10:08 p.m.
Different approach for the overused zombie tale, but I'm sold
Mighty_Destroyeron Feb. 11, 2010 at 11:01 p.m.
sounds almost CHEW-esq
G-Man staff on Feb. 12, 2010 at 4:58 a.m.
@Mighty_Destroyer: I figured those comparisons would be made. I'm not sure which idea came first/was announced first. All I know is this was mentioned last summer. I love Chew and I know I'm gonna love this as well.
Stampson Feb. 15, 2010 at 11:55 a.m.
Sweet! I'm sold.
When does it come out, do we know yet?
Charmixon Feb. 15, 2010 at 12:17 p.m.
I love zombies :D

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