Comic books have served as a medium of excellent storytelling over the years. From dramas to comedies to superhero stories of literally every genre there is, comic books have something for everyone.
With the success of HBO's The Last of Us now is the greatest time to catch up on some of the best zombie apocalypse comic books. Primarily popularized by The Walking Dead, there have been some fantastic zombie apocalypse comic book runs. Here are some of the best available for both devoted fans and newcomers to the genre.
8 Empire of The Dead
All those wanting a conventional zombie apocalypse story told in the best possible way should look to Marvel's Empire of The Dead. Written by George Romero, Empire of The Dead is a fantastic comic book trilogy that tells the tale of a post-apocalyptic society with a twist: the ruling elite were vampires and the advent of zombies made things easier for them.
Full of drama, gore, and excellent storytelling, this is a series every fan of comic books should be reading.
7 Blackest Night
Written by Geoff Johns, Blackest Night is a graphic novel set in the DC Universe where Nekron, a force of death, brings dead superheroes back to life in the form of zombies. DC heroes have to come together to fight off this force of death.
Involving large-scale battles, iconic dialogues, and themes of bonds, betrayal, and tragedy, Blackest Night is a treat for every superhero comic book fan wanting a zombie apocalypse tale.
6 Marvel Zombies
Set in an alternate universe, Marvel Zombies tells the story of a world where few survive following a zombie apocalypse, and it is up to Marvel superheroes to protect them. Featuring fan favorites like Spider-Man, Marvel Zombies is a fun series where aside from doing typical superhero things, there's the looming threat of millions of zombies around every corner.
The series is tense, gripping, and engaging throughout, and has had multiple follow-up stories over the years.
5 28 Days Later
28 Days Later serves as a direct sequel to the film of the same name, so it is recommended to watch that before starting the graphic novel. The book continues the tale of Selena and co. as they set out on an adventure full of terror, tragedy, and tense moments.
Much cannot be said about the book without entering into spoiler territory but this is a very engaging quick read for anyone looking for an excellent zombie apocalypse tale.
4 Crossed
For those wanting a lot of gore, Crossed is the way to go. Diving headfirst into the horrors of a zombie apocalypse, Crossed tells the tale of a world where the 'Cross' virus drives people into acting out their vilest, darkest desires.
While it differs from a zombie apocalypse story in the most traditional sense, since the zombies here are still somewhat human, it is close enough to a classic tale of the genre. This comic book is, however, not for the faint of heart due to disturbing imagery, a lot of gore, and gruesome storytelling. Crossed is bound to impress anyone looking for a raw and brutal zombie apocalypse story.
3 Victorian Undead
Victorian Undead is the perfect story for fans of mystery. The book puts Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson at the forefront of a zombie apocalypse. In this book, Sherlock Holmes sets on a quest for discovering the cause behind the zombie outbreak and, with every passing clue, realizes the reason might be more sinister and evil than he ever could have perceived.
All in all, Victorian Undead is a fun and gripping thriller set in the midst of a zombie apocalypse.
2 Night Of The Living Deadpool
This entry is for all those looking for a bit of comedic relief in their zombie apocalypse stories. Night of The Living Deadpool puts the merc with a mouth in a world with millions of zombies.
This brief premise might be enough for some as an introduction, but for those wanting to know more, it's a story where Deadpool is alone with his thoughts and is free to kill as much as he wants. Full of witty remarks to himself, a lot of action, and gore, this book is arguably the most 'fun' zombie apocalypse story out there.
1 The Walking Dead
One of the most popular comic books out there and the original story to what is among the most-watched TV shows in history, The Walking Dead is a tale involving brutality, family, bonds, betrayal, difficult decision-making, and a lot of tragedy. The ever-evolving series tells the tale of Rick's group as they come together to survive in a world full of zombies.
The catch here is that among the other surviving humans, the evil ones have a tendency to be even worse than the countless hordes of zombies. Managing these threats while trying to survive one day at a time is what makes The Walking Dead one of the greatest survival dramas of all time.