ZOMBIE TRAMP: more samples

As I've mentioned before, I'm currently working on Zombie Tramp, the new ongoing monthly series that we're publishing at Action Lab: Danger Zone (for which I am the publisher). The creator Dan Mendoza is still writing the series, but I am now co-writing it with him, as well as coloring the book.

I've shared some samples here, and continue to do so on my DeviantArt gallery, but thought I'd show some more color samples here on the blog.

Here are some pages from the recently released issue 2

And issue 3 is due out shortly, so here's some work from that.

I'm currently finishing up colors on issue 4, which is the completion of our first story arc. All of the samples you've seen here so far are from our main series artist TMChu, but after issue 4 we have a few guest artists lined up, who are all also amazing, and I look forward to working on their art too!

Also, with issue 5, the next few issues feature my writing more prominently, with the stories being fully scripted by me, with Dan's input (mainly on Zombie Tramps dialogue and behavior). It's been an interesting give and take so far with our partnership on sharing these creative duties (the writing). With a natural ebb and flow to things depending on the issue/story/circumstance. Its definitely not a pre-determined formula, but its served the book really well so far, as its been a lot of fun to write, and we've come up with some really great stuff.

The breakdown on the next few issues is:
Issue 5 - "ROADSIDE ATTRACTION": Motorcycles, werewolf truckers, zombie bikers, and death proof big rigs! - Artwork by Dennis Budd
Issue 6 - "ILLEGAL FIGHT CLUB": Zombie Tramp pulls into an Arizona truck stop with a secret fight club that forces Mexican illegals to fight to the death! - Artwork by Anna Lencioni
Issue 7 - "'FAST' FOOD": Stopping in the wrong Southwest chicken joint lands Janey in the nugget grinder! - Artwork by Winston Young

 Covers for issue 5-7, by Dennis Budd, and TMChu (all with my colors)

 As you'll see, we've got some truly talented artists lined up on the book (be sure to click the links on their names). And I can tell you, they are doing some amazing work! Its all very exciting.

I'm currently scripting the 8th issue, and Dan has finished issue 9 and working on issue 10... so we're already working into April 2015! So stay tuned into my social for updates, and here as well.

Zombie Tramp

I've been working on a new comic for some time that's starting to come out now, Zombie Tramp.

There was just a special origin story in the Action Lab: Danger Zone Free Comic Book Day book this past weekend, and there's a new ongoing monthly series due out this July, that you can pre-order now via comic shops. I'm co-writing, coloring, and lettering the book. And since it's Danger Zone, I'm also publishing it!

My buddy Dan Mendoza is the creator of Zombie Tramp, and you may recall, I previously published the book via my Super Real Graphics imprint a couple years back. Well now we're rebooting the book with some help for Dan (who's still writing it), including an amazing new artist, TMChu. I'll be helping Dan plot and script the book, and even have a stand alone issue that I fully wrote coming up with issue 5 (along with an old, and awesome, partner in crime on art).

I've been a fan of the book since I first read it (after initial skepticism at the title/concept), as it truly is an inspired mash-up of zombies, horror, fetish, grindhouse, and supernatural mythology. A super sexy uber violent fun time!

Here's a look at the issue 1 (regular) cover (note, these aren't my colors here)

and a page from the FCBD story, with lines by TMChu, and colors by me

I'm also excited to say the book features some variant covers by old friends and collaborators, Jerry Gaylord, and Josh Howard!

You can pre-order the brand new issue 1 in Previews now for release to comic shops this July - Diamond order code MAY14 0974

Or stay tuned to full info on the series at the Danger Zone tumblr HERE

NIGHT OF THE 80'S UNDEAD issue 2 out this week!

To celebrate the release of the totally debaucherous second issue of my coke zombie comic series, in all of your finer comic book shops Wednesday 10/9, here are some day-glo panels from the book to fry your brain-cells!!!

All amaze-balls artwork by Bill McKay.
(colors by me)

You can also get both issues 1 and 2 now (for only 99 cents!) on ComiXology HERE

And of course you can get more info about the book via ACTION LAB: DANGER ZONE

Night of the 80's Undead 3 final cover colors

Here are the final cover colors by me, over Bill McKay's 80's-tastic pencil line art for the third and final issue of NIGHT OF THE 80'S UNDEAD - due out in November.

As you'll see, there are tons of 80's references jumping off in the art, as well as most of our gang of 80's teens fending off hordes of coke zombies!!

Here are his original pencils too so you can see the before and after...

You can pre-order the book now via comic shops.
Diamond order code: AUG13 0916

NIGHT of the 80's UNDEAD is almost here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My new comic NIGHT OF THE 80'S UNDEAD is coming out soon!

Issue 1 (order code APR13 0760) should hit comic book shops on 7/10 (and online digitally around the same time on providers like ComiXology and ComicsPlus)...

And issue 2 is in the current Diamond Previews catalog (the comics and graphic novels section, listed under Action Lab: Danger Zone, page 229) - order code JUN13 0713

Here's a look at the finised cover to issue 2 (line art by Bill McKay, color and graphics by me)

Our new masterpiece!

As you most likely can see, it's an homage to Justice League #1 (1987)... an 80's comic of course!
In this case, it's a murderer's row of 80's icons (and our heroine, Sarah, stage left)...

The original JL '87 cover.

I think Bill did a great job capturing the vibe of the original, while also perfectly evoking our 80's coke zombie celebs!!!

Get more info from me on the blog HERE
Or visit the DANGER ZONE web page HERE

80'S UNDEAD preview

Here are the first 4 pages from NIGHT OF THE 80’S UNDEAD issue number 1, which you can order now via comic shops (Diamond order code APR130760), or pick up via our Kickstarter

It’s the new comic created written and (neon) colored by me, with pencil art by the fabulous Mr. Bill McKay!

It’s 1986, and Russia’s last ditch cold war effort is to strike at our American excess lifestyle with bio-engineered Colombian cocaine. What happens when two girls out for a good time cross paths with a huge celebrity party hyped up on commie zombie blow?!?! Radical undead action man! Totally!!

FOR MORE INFO ON THE BOOK CLICK HERE