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The Undead Epic Concludes in George Romero’s Empire of the Dead: Act Three #1!

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When the dead fight the dead, where does that leave the living? That’s the question as the legendary George Romero unleashes the final chapter in his new undead epic in George Romero’s Empire of the Dead: Act Three #1! Debuting in April, it’s zombies vs. vampires – with the desperate, last surviving humans caught in the crossfire! Writer George Romero and artist Andrea Mutti bring you the closing saga in the epic war between living and dead!

Welcome back to NYC, years after the horrifying plague has swept the nation. The Big Apple is a quarantine zone – but that doesn’t guarantee safety! There are predators within the walls. Vampires lurk in the shadows preying on the living and the undead alike. But with the zombies seemingly growing smarter each and every day, the war between the two dead factions begins heating up!

Meanwhile, who is kidnapping the children of NYC? Where are they taking them and why? The future of Manhattan and humanity itself may rest in the answers! Don’t miss this excellent jumping on point when the zombie godfather and horror visionary’s next undead epic reaches its climactic chapter!

GEORGE ROMERO’S EMPIRE OF THE DEAD: ACT THREE #1
Written by GEORGE ROMERO
Art by ANDREA MUTTI
Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA
On-Sale in April!

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The Undead Epic Continues in George Romero’s Empire of the Dead: Act Two #1!

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This September, Zombie Godfather George Romero’s undead epic begins anew in Empire of the Dead: Act Two #1! Written by the horror master himself along with acclaimed artist Dalibor Talajic, prepare for an undead onslaught as zombies and vampires wage war on the walled in streets of New York City! Undead forces are laying waste to the last surviving humans of New York City – but now outside forces seek entry to the once safe haven. An invading militia seeks to take over the Big Apple. The current residents both alive and dead might have something to say about that!

What’s worse, the roaming flesh-eaters seem to be growing smarter each day! The ruling class of blood-sucking vampires can barely keep their grip on power as they struggle to battle back the hordes of zombies. As the Southern army begins to pillage the greatest city in the world one thing remains clear – when the zombies, vampires and humans go to war, we all lose. Don’t miss the brand new jumping on point as horror master George Romero continues his zombie epic when Empire of the Dead: Act Two #1 hits comic shops this September!

GEORGE ROMERO EMPIRE OF THE DEAD: ACT TWO 1 (JUL140677)
Written by GEORGE ROMERO
Art by DALIBOR TALAJIC
Cover by ALEXANDER LOZANO
Variant Cover by MIKE MCKONE (JUL140678)
FOC – 8/18/14, On-Sale – 9/10/14

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Preview: Zombies vs. Vampires in George Romero’s Empire of the Dead #3!

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This March, the pulse-pounding horror epic continues in Empire of the Dead #3 – from the mind of Zombie Godfather George Romero and drawn by critically acclaimed artist Alex Maleev! Zombies roam the streets of a plague-ridden Manhattan by day. And Vampires feast on humans by night! Something is rotten in the big apple. Someone moves to strike against the mayor from the shadows. Who is the firecracker known as Dixie Peach? And as whispers of a full-scale zombie uprising stir – where does that leave the last remaining humans?

GEORGE ROMERO EMPIRE OF THE DEAD 3 (JAN140746)
Written by GEORGE ROMERO
Art & Cover by ALEX MALEEV
NYC Variant by ARTHUR SUYDAM (JAN140747)
FOC – 3/3/14, On-Sale – 3/26/14

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Review: Empire of the Dead #1

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20140213-163548.jpgZombie godfather George A. Romero joins forces with Marvel comics to pen the latest installment in his undead portfolio, Empire of the Dead. It’s post-apocalyptic New York City and just as people are learning to exist with the ‘stinkers,’ new horrors emerge from the shadows. Penny Jones, a Columbia University doctor, has been embedded with a team of less-than-reputable ground forces in an attempt to study remembered behavior in the minds of the living dead. As a devout zombie fan I try and refrain from joining the “zombies are played out” chorus, but after the big reveal at the end of this issue, I’m starting to give.

In an attempt to evolve the genre, Romero has strayed from zombie lore and introduced supernatural aspects not otherwise seen in traditional walking dead story lines. I’ll withhold spoilers, but seeing that these aspects are introduced in the first issue, rather than at the end of a long story arc, it’s not much of a surprise. Maybe zombie fans want to evolve, but I’m in the other camp, I was hoping for a traditional zombie read from none other than the master himself. So after reaching the last panel, I was, suffice it to say, disappointed.

Illustrator Alex Maleev rarely draws anything short of fantastic, and while this issue is no different, it was tough to enjoy the artwork when I wasn’t buying into the story. His overhead of Central Park is definitely the most noteworthy piece, it almost looks made to be a framed poster. Whether I pick up the second issue or not (still undecided), this one reminded me to get Maleev’s Moon Knight run, which I’ve been dying to read (no pun intended).

Like I said, maybe I’m the odd man out, and people do want to see the shambling dead merge with other creatures of the night. If that’s you, then definitely pick this up. Otherwise, for those of us traditionalists that want their church with an 80 year old organist and predictable sermons, rather than a praise band and a coffee shop in the foyer…you should look elsewhere.

Story: George A. Romero Art: Alex Maleev
Story: 5 Art: 8 Overall: 6.5 Recommendation: Read

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Zombies & Vampires Invade NYC in George Romero’s Empire of the Dead #1!

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When the dead fight the dead – where does that leave the living? Marvel has released a first look at Empire of the Dead #1 – from zombie godfather and horror visionary George Romero and Eisner Award winning artist Alex Maleev!

Welcome to New York City years after a horrifying plague has swept the nation. The Big Apple is a quarantine zone – but that doesn’t guarantee safety inside! Flesh-eating zombies roam within the remains of Manhattan – and they are not alone. Vampires lurk in the shadows as well, feasting on the living and the undead alike – and no one is safe!

What happens when the undead invade the city that never sleeps? Find out when Empire of the Dead #1 shambles into a comic shop near you this January!

GEORGE A. ROMERO EMPIRE OF THE DEAD #1 (NOV130635)
Written by GEORGE A. ROMERO
Art by ALEX MALEEV
Cover by ALEX MALEEV
Variant Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
FOC – 12/09/13 On-Sale – 01/08/14

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NYCC 2013: George A. Romero Unleashes Empire of the Dead

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This January, experience the next epic from the Godfather of the Zombie Apocalypse himself – George A. Romero! Marvel has announced Empire of the Dead, an all-new comic series written by George A. Romero with stunning art by Alex Maleev and gorgeous NYC-themed variant covers by Arthur Suydam!

Welcome to New York City years after the plague has hit.  But just because the Big Apple has been quarantined doesn’t mean that everyone inside is safe!  Flesh-eating zombies roam within the confines of Manhattan…but they’re not the only predator that’s poised and ready to strike!  Who or what is this new menace? All will be revealed when George A. Romero himself comes to New York Comic Con for Saturday’s fan-favorite Cup O’ Joe panel (4pm in Room 1E)!

Before the panel, George A. Romero will be signing in-person at the Marvel Booth, #1354, from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.! Don’t miss your chance to get an exclusive signed Empire of the Dead mini-poster (while supplies last)!

What happens when the undead invade the city that never sleeps? Find out when Empire of the Dead #1 shambles into a comic shop near you this January!                                   

GEORGE A. ROMERO EMPIRE OF THE DEAD #1
Written by GEORGE A. ROMERO
Art by ALEX MALEEV
Cover by ALEX MALEEV
Variant Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
On-Sale This January!

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