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Enter The Gravediggers Union—a brotherhood sworn to defend the living from the undead

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Wes Craig teams up with artist Toby Cypress to introduce you to the weird horror of The Gravediggers Union, Vol. 1 this May. The trade paperback collects issues #1-5 of the ongoing series.

In The Gravediggers Union, Vol. 1, the supernatural world has gone berserk, and it’s all tied to a powerful cult called the Black Temple. They want to unleash ancient dark gods on mankind and bring about the apocalypse. The only things that stands in their way are Cole, Haley, and Ortiz. They’re members of the Gravediggers Union, a brotherhood sworn to defend the living from the undead. At the center of the Black Temple’s plan is a street kid named Morgan. She’s the key to the coming apocalypse. Also, she’s Cole’s estranged daughter. To find her, the Gravediggers will have to contend with a witch who hates their guts, a former cult member who used to be the world’s biggest movie star, yuppie vampires, steroid-zombies, junk golems…and no overtime pay.

The Gravediggers Union, Vol. 1 (Diamond Code FEB180568, ISBN: 978-1-5343-0650-9) will hit comic shops on Wednesday, May 2nd and bookstores on Tuesday, May 8th.

Review: The Gravediggers Union #1

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Deadly Class co-creator Wes Craig launches a new series with art by rising star Toby Cypress! The supernatural world has gone crazy! The apocalypse is coming, and only the Gravediggers Union can stop it! How? Well, first their leader Cole has to find his estranged daughter. But is she the one behind the apocalypse? Wild comedic horror with steroid zombies, monster gods, swamp vampires, ghost storms, and space monkeys! OVERSIZED FIRST ISSUE

Crazy is more than likely an understatement, with The Gravediggers Union #1. Writer Wes Craig starts things off with a confusing but intriguing first few pages, before things shift to a modern setting. The debut issue shows a world that’s falling apart at the seams, as supernatural events become increasingly dangerous and frequent. A talking zombie shares a cryptic hint forcing us to question what’s presented and what’s causing these events.

The art style by Toby Cypress and Niko Guardia changes styles as the issue progresses. The issue presents two distinctive art styles from both artists involved. One shows off the darker side of the world while the other shows the everyday lives of those who fight against the supernatural threat to Earth. It’s an interesting way to really emphasize things and does so through the art style.

Story: Wes Craig Art: Toby Cypress, Niko Guardia
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Wes Craig and Toby Cypress Deliver Horror in The Gravediggers Union

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Deadly Class co-creator Wes Craig launches an all-new series with artist Toby Cypress in The Gravediggers Union, a horror series—chock-full of steroid zombies, monster gods, swamp vampires, ghost storms, and space monkeys—set to launch this November.

The Gravediggers Union is the story of Cole, Ortiz, and Haley, three members of a brotherhood who bury the dead in the day and make sure they stay buried at night. The supernatural world has gone haywire, and it’s all tied to a powerful cult called The Black Temple. They want to unleash ancient dark gods and bring about the end of mankind. At the centre of their plan is Morgan, prophet of the coming apocalypse and Cole’s estranged daughter. Can Cole save his daughter? Can the Gravediggers save mankind? And do we even deserve to be saved?

The Gravediggers Union #1 (Diamond Code SEP170600) will be available in stores on Wednesday, November 1st. The final order cutoff from retailers is Monday, October 9th.