The graphic novel medium allows creators to bring zombies to life in ways that movies and books can’t always achieve. The blending of striking visuals with concise storytelling gives readers an immediate sense of the danger and urgency in a post-apocalyptic world. From the detailed gore to the emotional expressions of the characters, every frame adds to the tension. This medium’s flexibility also enables creators to explore experimental narratives, like the minimalist approach in Daybreak.
Zombie stories aren't all gore and action. Daybreak by Brian Ralph takes an introspective approach, putting readers in the shoes of a survivor in a first-person perspective. Similarly, The New Deadwardians by Dan Abnett merges zombies and class struggles in Victorian London, blending social commentary with horror. These novels show that zombie tales can explore deep emotions, identity, and survival instincts, proving the genre's narrative potential.
- Marvel Zombies: Dead Days, by various writers and artists.
- Highschool of the Dead Volume 4, written by Daisuke Sato with art from Shouji Sato.
- Resident Evil: Heavenly Island Volume 4, written by Dai Satou with art from Naoki Serizawa.
- DCeased #1-6, written by Tom Taylor with art by various artists.
- Night of the Living Dead: Back from the Grave, written by John A. Russo and Mike Wolfer
- Highschool of the Dead Volume 6, written by Daisuke Sato with art from Shouji Sato.
- Marvel Zombies 4, written by Fred Van Lente with art from Kevin Walker.
- Resident Evil Volume 3: The Marhawa Desire, written by Shotaro Suga with art from Naoki Serizawa.
- Z Nation Volume 1: Sea of Death #1-6, written by Craig Engler and Fred Van Lente with art from Edu Menna.
- I Am a Hero Omnibus Volume 1, written and art by Kenzo Hanazawa.
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