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Robert Kirkman
Marvel Zombies
The Marvel Zombies series presents a horrifying alternate universe where Earth's mightiest heroes and villains have become flesh-eating undead. This graphic novel collection explores themes of survival and morality in a world overrun by super-powered zombies, offering a dark and often gruesome take on classic Marvel characters.
The core Marvel Zombies storyline begins with the original limited series, followed by Marvel Zombies 2, Marvel Zombies 3, Marvel Zombies 4, and Marvel Zombies Return. There are also various spin-offs and one-shots that expand on the universe, which can be read after the main series.
The Marvel Zombies series originated as an alternate reality within the Marvel Multiverse, specifically Earth-2149. While it features familiar characters, its events are largely separate from the primary continuity of Earth-616, though there have been occasional crossovers or references.
Elements of the Marvel Zombies concept have been adapted into animation, most notably in an episode of the Disney+ series What If...?. This episode explores a version of the zombie outbreak within the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline.
Robert Kirkman, known for The Walking Dead, wrote the initial Marvel Zombies limited series, establishing its unique tone and premise. Subsequent volumes have featured contributions from various notable writers and artists, including Fred Van Lente and Arthur Suydam.