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AMC has revealed a new poster for Fear the Walking Dead.
Fear the Walking Dead premieres on August 23, 2015 on AMC. Executive produced by The Walking Dead's Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, and Greg Nictoero, along with Dave Alpert and Dave Erickson, Fear the Walking Dead stars Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Elizabeth Rodriguez, and Ruben Blades.
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 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.
Regular cover by Francesco Francavilla:
Second regular cover by Andrew Mangum:
Black and White variant cover by Andrew Mangum:
Virgin Art cover by Francesco Francavilla:
As a world premiere of this past weekend's San Diego Comic-Con, AMC provided a three minute peek into Fear the Walking Dead with the release of its first full trailer.
Fear the Walking Dead premieres on August 23, 2015 on AMC at 9pm ET.
AMC has just released the official Comic-Con trailer for the sixth season of The Walking Dead and...
"This is what life looks like now."
This season looks like it just may very well be the best one yet.
The trailer for the sixth season of The Walking Dead will premiere today at the San Diego Comic-Con. So be on the lookout for its appearance pretty much everywhere right afterwards. Season 6 can't come soon enough!
New this week from Lions Gate is Maggie, directed by Henry Hobson, and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Abigail Breslin, Joely Richardson, and Douglas M. Griffin.
"Arnold Schwarzenegger, Academy Award Nominee Abigail Breslin, and Joely Richardson star in this post-apocalyptic thriller set against the backdrop of a deadly epidemic. As the nation reels from a virus that turns its victims into zombies, Wade's (Schwarzenegger) daughter Maggie (Breslin) has been infected. Now, as Maggie's condition worsens, Wade will stop at nothing to protect her from the authorities seeking to kill her to eradicate the virus."
Maggie is available now on Blu-ray, DVD, and Amazon Instant Video.
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 this week from Cinedigm is Fight of the Living Dead, directed by Kevin Abrams, Chris Hall, and Tony E. Valenzuela, and starring Katie Booth, Meghan Camarena, Chris Carnel, Heidi Cox, and Olga Kay.
"A competition series with horror overtones, FIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (FOTLD) is an unprecedented mash-up of the reality and scripted genres. The show will follow 8 top YouTube stars as they attempt to survive the first 24 hours of a highly simulated Zombie Apocalypse. The only prize is survival."
Fight of the Living Dead is available now on DVD.
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.
Subscription variant cover:
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.
Risque variant cover (censored):
San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive cover:
TMChu variant cover:
Blank cover:
New this week from Bayview Entertainment is the 'Shock-A-Thon Wide Screen Double Feature' of Shriek of the Mutilated / Garden of the Dead.
"A double-dose of shock and terror await you as the Dead walk and Sasquatch stalks the living in this Wide Screen scream fest double-feature DVD. GARDEN OF THE DEAD (1972) tells the horrific tale of a gang of ruthless prisoners who, after being slaughtered in an attempted escape, return as zombies, hell bent on destroying the living. SHRIEK OF THE MUTILATED (1974) spins an even wilder yarn, as Bigfoot hunts a group of college students on a remote island off the coast of New York! From the creative force behind the cult classic Invasion of the Blood Farmers! Both features are presented in widescreen and the DVD has the following bonus features: original trailers, plus a GARDEN OF THE DEAD Commentary Track by Cult Filmmakers David DeCoteau and Fred Olen Ray."
Garden of the Dead, originally released in 1972, was directed by John Hayes and stars Philip Kenneally, Duncan McLeod, John Dullaghan, John Dennis, and Susan Charney.
Shriek of the Mutilated / Garden of the Dead is available now on DVD.
Featuring what looks to be a face-off between Rick's group and Morgan's followers, AMC has revealed The Walking Dead's new banner poster for this year's San Diego Comic-Con.
The Walking Dead panel, which is always a highlight of Comic-Con, will take place in Hall H at 12pm PT on July 10th.
And you will also be able to find The Walking Dead in Booth #4237.
AMC released its first poster for Fear the Walking Dead.
Fear the Walking Dead premieres on AMC in August 2015.
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.
Variant cover by Nathan Fox:
Ant-sized variant by Pat Broderick:
Baby variant by Skottie Young:
Blank variant:
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 this week from Kino Video is Sugar Hill, directed by Paul Maslansky, and starring Marki Bey, Robert Quarry, Don Pedro Colley, Charlie Robinson, and Richard Lawson..
"Pray you never cross a woman out for revenge and her squad of zombie hitmen! When a black nightclub entrepreneur gets taken out by the mob, his girlfriend, "Sugar" Hill (Marki Bey), calls upon the voodoo high priest Baron Samedi to summon up the undead to carry out an unholy plan for revenge. Packed with horror, action, and loads of 70s funk, Suger Hill will slay you!"
Special features in an audio commentary by Paul Maslansky, on-camera Interviews with Paul Maslansky, Charlie Robinson, and Richard Lawson, and the trailer.
Sugar Hill is available now on Blu-ray, DVD, and Amazon Instant Video.
AMC has just released "Nick's Escape," the first teaser for Fear the Walking Dead.
While we don't get to see any zombies yet in this promo, it sure does look like Nick (Frank Dillane) is showing an adequate amount of fear.
Fear the Walking Dead premieres in August 2015 on AMC.
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.
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.
Variant cover:
Risque variant:
