2010 was a surprisingly experimental year for zombie media. From indie survival stories to Marvel’s continuing undead saga, the variety kept things interesting — though not always consistent. Here’s how the year stacked up:
6. Zombie Dawn: Outbreak (David McIntee)
Despite a gritty concept, this one fell flat. The pacing dragged, the characters lacked spark, and it felt more like a by-the-numbers outbreak story than something that could stand out in the crowded genre.
5. iZombie Vol. 1 (Chris Roberson & Michael Allred)
Stylish, quirky, and unique — but the first volume didn’t quite hit its stride yet. Great premise with Gwen the gravedigger zombie, but it leaned more whimsical than horror, leaving me wanting a little more bite.
4. Zombie Terrors: An Anthology of the Undead
As with many anthologies, this was hit-or-miss. Some stories nailed the eerie tone and grotesque visuals, while others were forgettable filler. Still, it delivered enough variety to keep the pages turning.
3. Highschool of the Dead Vol. 6 (Daisuke Satō & Shōji Satō)
The survival stakes escalated here, with standout action sequences and relentless tension. While the over-the-top fanservice still divided readers, the balance leaned back toward strong storytelling.
2. Marvel Zombies 5
A sharp return to form, mixing pulp adventure with multiverse mayhem. It felt fresher than expected, embracing genre mash-ups that kept the Marvel undead saga from going stale.
1. Marvel Zombies Return
This entry stole the year — leaning into darker, grimmer tones while still going gloriously over-the-top. The twisted reinterpretations of iconic heroes gave it a weight and spectacle that made it stand out among 2010’s zombie offerings.
Final Thoughts:
2010 might not have had a single groundbreaking masterpiece, but it delivered a buffet of the weird, wild, and occasionally wonderful. Between Marvel’s inventive spins and Highschool of the Dead’s adrenaline-fueled storytelling, it was a year that proved zombies still had plenty of life left in them.
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