Issue: A Very Zombie Christmas
Writers: Joseph Wight, Fred Perry, David Hutchinson
Artists: Joseph Wight, Fred Perry, David Hutchinson
Editor: Doug Dlin, Wes Hartman
Cover: Lee Duhig
Publisher: Antarctic Press
Release Date: December 2009
Pages: 32
Price: $3.50
“Remember that classic holiday film about what the world
would’ve been like if someone had never been alive? Well, this isn’t
quite the same… This winter, the weather outside isn’t the only thing
that’s frightful! The wrong sort of holidays spirits are on the loose
as zombies roam the streets, spreading their own gift that keeps on
giving. You’d better watch out…“
Artwork: 4.0 out of 5
I LIKE IT! Not one part of this entire issue was unappealing to my
eyes. The first story had a really great realistic gritty feel to it,
the second was a mix of gore and childlike imagery and the third was
this awesome sketchy noir look. Overall what worked the best was the
black and white look. Any color and I think it would have killed this
issue. The characters in each story are unique very well done. Just
awesome overall.
Story: 4.0 out of 5
This is an anthology that gets it right. Each story is self contained,
packs a great punch and makes me want more. Each story was unique too.
“The Littlest Zombie Meets Santa” is by far my favorite because it is
something I would never expect to read. Each story though is just done
right.
Dying Breath: 4.0 out of 5
There is really only one way to sum this issue up, it’s just an amazing
anthology. I know that non-horror readers wonder how the zombie genre
has not worn thin yet, and this book is a great example on why it
hasn’t. The stories are solid and the artwork is high above the bar.
This is not what I expected when buying this issue but I am so pleased
with what I got. This one is a must buy on my Christmas list.
