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It's very surprising indeed that Marvel Zombies ever saw the light of day - after all, DC had no qualms about canning Garth Ennis's 'The Boys', due to its anti-superhero content. So why, then is it that Marvel Zombies, which has Marvel's usual line-up of heroes and superheroes devouring the living, got the go ahead? My guess is that someone at Marvel, knew a good thing when they saw it and as a result, Marvel Zombies has become one of the most popular lines in recent history. The book has spawned not only a sequel but also two spin-offs, Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness and Marvel Zombies: Dead Days.
Whereas Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness is a five book series, Dead Days is a one-shot comic. The two do reference each other at various points, but you don't have to have read the former to understand the latter. If you've never read either Marvel Zombies or the Ultimate Fantastic Four arc that introduced the Zombies, then Dead Days is as good a place as any to start. It begins with the The Avengers being infected by a virus that turns them into ravenous undead monsters. Shoot them in the head, you say? No such luck - because the Marvel Zombies retain not only their intelligence but their superpowers, making them very lethal indeed. In no time at all they set about devouring the non-powered populace of their world, and spreading the infection to their fellow heroes.
The book covers plenty of ground, showing how the remaining uninfected attempt to fight back, forcing heroes and villains alike to work together. It's penned by Robert Kirkman, the author of the original Marvel Zombies comics as well as the long running Walking Dead series, so you know you're in good hands. And it's oddly fascinating to see characters who are known for their heroic escapades go on a cannibalistic rampage. The artwork's also hard to fault too, being perfectly suited to the gruesome nature of the events that take place within Dead Days' pages.
But Dead Days does fall short - literally. One comic book just isn't enough to do the Marvel Zombies story justice, and Kirkman has tried to cram too much story into Dead Days. In particular, one page touches on a particular character having a part in introducing the plague to the world, but that plot point is left unresolved. Neither is it addressed in Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness. While Dead Days is an enjoyable and gruesome read, it should have been a two or three issue series. As it stands, Dead Days skims over too many plot points that should be explored or explained further.
That's not to say Dead Days isn't worth a look - if you're a fan of the Marvel Zombies comics then it's well worth checking out. But Marvel Zombies Vs Army of Darkness offers a more entertaining and more appropriately paced look at this doomed world.
Whereas Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness is a five book series, Dead Days is a one-shot comic. The two do reference each other at various points, but you don't have to have read the former to understand the latter. If you've never read either Marvel Zombies or the Ultimate Fantastic Four arc that introduced the Zombies, then Dead Days is as good a place as any to start. It begins with the The Avengers being infected by a virus that turns them into ravenous undead monsters. Shoot them in the head, you say? No such luck - because the Marvel Zombies retain not only their intelligence but their superpowers, making them very lethal indeed. In no time at all they set about devouring the non-powered populace of their world, and spreading the infection to their fellow heroes.
The book covers plenty of ground, showing how the remaining uninfected attempt to fight back, forcing heroes and villains alike to work together. It's penned by Robert Kirkman, the author of the original Marvel Zombies comics as well as the long running Walking Dead series, so you know you're in good hands. And it's oddly fascinating to see characters who are known for their heroic escapades go on a cannibalistic rampage. The artwork's also hard to fault too, being perfectly suited to the gruesome nature of the events that take place within Dead Days' pages.
But Dead Days does fall short - literally. One comic book just isn't enough to do the Marvel Zombies story justice, and Kirkman has tried to cram too much story into Dead Days. In particular, one page touches on a particular character having a part in introducing the plague to the world, but that plot point is left unresolved. Neither is it addressed in Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness. While Dead Days is an enjoyable and gruesome read, it should have been a two or three issue series. As it stands, Dead Days skims over too many plot points that should be explored or explained further.
That's not to say Dead Days isn't worth a look - if you're a fan of the Marvel Zombies comics then it's well worth checking out. But Marvel Zombies Vs Army of Darkness offers a more entertaining and more appropriately paced look at this doomed world.
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It's very surprising indeed that Marvel Zombies ever saw the light of day - after all, DC had no qualms about canning Garth Ennis's 'The Boys', due to its anti-superhero content. So why, then is it that Marvel Zombies, which has Marvel's usual line-up of heroes and superheroes devouring the living, got the go ahead? My guess is that someone at Marvel, knew a good thing when they saw it and as a result, Marvel Zombies has become one of the most popular lines in recent history. The book has spawned not only a sequel but also two spin-offs, Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness and Marvel Zombies: Dead Days.
Whereas Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness is a five book series, Dead Days is a one-shot comic. The two do reference each other at various points, but you don't have to have read the former to understand the latter. If you've never read either Marvel Zombies or the Ultimate Fantastic Four arc that introduced the Zombies, then Dead Days is as good a place as any to start. It begins with the The Avengers being infected by a virus that turns them into ravenous undead monsters. Shoot them in the head, you say? No such luck - because the Marvel Zombies retain not only their intelligence but their superpowers, making them very lethal indeed. In no time at all they set about devouring the non-powered populace of their world, and spreading the infection to their fellow heroes.
The book covers plenty of ground, showing how the remaining uninfected attempt to fight back, forcing heroes and villains alike to work together. It's penned by Robert Kirkman, the author of the original Marvel Zombies comics as well as the long running Walking Dead series, so you know you're in good hands. And it's oddly fascinating to see characters who are known for their heroic escapades go on a cannibalistic rampage. The artwork's also hard to fault too, being perfectly suited to the gruesome nature of the events that take place within Dead Days' pages.
But Dead Days does fall short - literally. One comic book just isn't enough to do the Marvel Zombies story justice, and Kirkman has tried to cram too much story into Dead Days. In particular, one page touches on a particular character having a part in introducing the plague to the world, but that plot point is left unresolved. Neither is it addressed in Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness. While Dead Days is an enjoyable and gruesome read, it should have been a two or three issue series. As it stands, Dead Days skims over too many plot points that should be explored or explained further.
That's not to say Dead Days isn't worth a look - if you're a fan of the Marvel Zombies comics then it's well worth checking out. But Marvel Zombies Vs Army of Darkness offers a more entertaining and more appropriately paced look at this doomed world.
Whereas Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness is a five book series, Dead Days is a one-shot comic. The two do reference each other at various points, but you don't have to have read the former to understand the latter. If you've never read either Marvel Zombies or the Ultimate Fantastic Four arc that introduced the Zombies, then Dead Days is as good a place as any to start. It begins with the The Avengers being infected by a virus that turns them into ravenous undead monsters. Shoot them in the head, you say? No such luck - because the Marvel Zombies retain not only their intelligence but their superpowers, making them very lethal indeed. In no time at all they set about devouring the non-powered populace of their world, and spreading the infection to their fellow heroes.
The book covers plenty of ground, showing how the remaining uninfected attempt to fight back, forcing heroes and villains alike to work together. It's penned by Robert Kirkman, the author of the original Marvel Zombies comics as well as the long running Walking Dead series, so you know you're in good hands. And it's oddly fascinating to see characters who are known for their heroic escapades go on a cannibalistic rampage. The artwork's also hard to fault too, being perfectly suited to the gruesome nature of the events that take place within Dead Days' pages.
But Dead Days does fall short - literally. One comic book just isn't enough to do the Marvel Zombies story justice, and Kirkman has tried to cram too much story into Dead Days. In particular, one page touches on a particular character having a part in introducing the plague to the world, but that plot point is left unresolved. Neither is it addressed in Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness. While Dead Days is an enjoyable and gruesome read, it should have been a two or three issue series. As it stands, Dead Days skims over too many plot points that should be explored or explained further.
That's not to say Dead Days isn't worth a look - if you're a fan of the Marvel Zombies comics then it's well worth checking out. But Marvel Zombies Vs Army of Darkness offers a more entertaining and more appropriately paced look at this doomed world.