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January 24, 2026
"I got a vow to keep. Ashes to ashes. And I’ll burn this whole damned world to the ground."
Most of you know this (hell, maybe no one does) but I love books about zombies. They are just so interesting and dead that I can’t help but be intrigued by them. I mean, obviously I have questions about how they came to be but let’s just enjoy their brain-eating joyfulness.
What got me was the unique spin on the zombie-verse. A man living with his living dead family and acting as if everything is normal. That same man taking care of the community that once turned their backs on him and his partner.
This was good and highly unique. The illustrations were amazing and very detailed. The gore and visceral of the zombies were perfection. The story was a decent one, there were parts where it dragged a little but it was still entertaining.
This is definitely the year of deep soul touching zombie stories.
Most of you know this (hell, maybe no one does) but I love books about zombies. They are just so interesting and dead that I can’t help but be intrigued by them. I mean, obviously I have questions about how they came to be but let’s just enjoy their brain-eating joyfulness.
What got me was the unique spin on the zombie-verse. A man living with his living dead family and acting as if everything is normal. That same man taking care of the community that once turned their backs on him and his partner.
This was good and highly unique. The illustrations were amazing and very detailed. The gore and visceral of the zombies were perfection. The story was a decent one, there were parts where it dragged a little but it was still entertaining.
This is definitely the year of deep soul touching zombie stories.
January 21, 2026
I did not read the trade, I picked up the issues monthly, but since the trade will collect all 5 issues I’ll just type my review here:
Wowie! This is a story that grew on me. Originally didn’t really mean to keep at it every month, the first issue being rather slow, if cinematic, but I’m glad I kept going with this series because it got really good.
Is it doing anything groundbreaking? No, we’ve seen zombie stories before, and we’ve seen zombie stories that are centered around “humans are the real monsters” as a theme. But Everything Dead and Dying does this story really well especially for how short it is and how “zoomed in” it is. By this I mean that this isn’t about finding a cure, or a group of survivors going to a safe heaven, or a cross country trek like The Last of Us. This is a small scale, grounded story. It really boils down to just one meetup gone awry, and I fucking loved that.
The central conflict in these five issues arises from a series of tense, increasingly escalating, misunderstandings. But it never feels annoying. It makes sense that everyone is on edge in this situation and willing to act with extreme violence and prejudice at the slightest opportunity. The entire time you’re seeing the rubber band get pulled and pulled and pulled until it finally snaps. The whole story probably takes place over 1 day.
Having just watched 28 Years Later, the zombie genre has been swirling in my head, particularly the ones with more philosophical takes. This isn’t as grandiose as 28 Years Later, especially because you don’t really get to learn much about anyone other than Jack the protagonist. But that did not bother me too much. The other group of survivors were there to hold up a mirror to Jack and to topple his house of cards.
Also this has one of my favorite zombie tropes which is that sometimes zombies will just keep doing their routines out of muscle memory if left undisturbed for long enough. It’s just a cool concept that can make for some compelling commentary. Excited that Resident Evil 9 will apparently use that as a game mechanic…
Wowie! This is a story that grew on me. Originally didn’t really mean to keep at it every month, the first issue being rather slow, if cinematic, but I’m glad I kept going with this series because it got really good.
Is it doing anything groundbreaking? No, we’ve seen zombie stories before, and we’ve seen zombie stories that are centered around “humans are the real monsters” as a theme. But Everything Dead and Dying does this story really well especially for how short it is and how “zoomed in” it is. By this I mean that this isn’t about finding a cure, or a group of survivors going to a safe heaven, or a cross country trek like The Last of Us. This is a small scale, grounded story. It really boils down to just one meetup gone awry, and I fucking loved that.
The central conflict in these five issues arises from a series of tense, increasingly escalating, misunderstandings. But it never feels annoying. It makes sense that everyone is on edge in this situation and willing to act with extreme violence and prejudice at the slightest opportunity. The entire time you’re seeing the rubber band get pulled and pulled and pulled until it finally snaps. The whole story probably takes place over 1 day.
Having just watched 28 Years Later, the zombie genre has been swirling in my head, particularly the ones with more philosophical takes. This isn’t as grandiose as 28 Years Later, especially because you don’t really get to learn much about anyone other than Jack the protagonist. But that did not bother me too much. The other group of survivors were there to hold up a mirror to Jack and to topple his house of cards.
Also this has one of my favorite zombie tropes which is that sometimes zombies will just keep doing their routines out of muscle memory if left undisturbed for long enough. It’s just a cool concept that can make for some compelling commentary. Excited that Resident Evil 9 will apparently use that as a game mechanic…
September 20, 2025
"It always starts the same..."
Jack, en bonde, som överlevt ett virus som drabbat alla i hans närhet och långsamt förvandlat byn till en öde plats full av zombier som fastnat i det sista friska muskelminnet, varför allt börjar som det alltid gör... tills det inte längre gör det..
Ooooo, my oh my! Brombal och Philips bygger upp till en riktig cliffhanger!
Ääääälskar hur berättelsen hoppar mellan nu- och dåtid och hur det flätas samman - så jäkla bra!
Längtar till nästa issue!
Jack, en bonde, som överlevt ett virus som drabbat alla i hans närhet och långsamt förvandlat byn till en öde plats full av zombier som fastnat i det sista friska muskelminnet, varför allt börjar som det alltid gör... tills det inte längre gör det..
Ooooo, my oh my! Brombal och Philips bygger upp till en riktig cliffhanger!
Ääääälskar hur berättelsen hoppar mellan nu- och dåtid och hur det flätas samman - så jäkla bra!
Längtar till nästa issue!
January 23, 2026
Eisner and GLAAD-Award nominated writer
Tate Brombal
and artist Jacob Edgar don't attempt to reinvent the zombie apocalypse with
Everything Dead & Dying
, and that simple fact works in its favor. Leaving out why and when the world ended, this series zeroes in on a smaller sliver of the painful world left behind. It's familiar territory, but a more intimate and harder hitting zombie story that stands out from the crowd.
Instead of getting bogged down in how the world ended or where the plague came from, the comic zeroes in on something much smaller and more painful: the people left behind. Tate Brombal tells a tight, focused story about one family in one moment, letting the emotional weight do the heavy lifting.
Jack Chandler is the sole survivor of the zombie apocalypse in his rural farming community, but rather than eliminate them, he has chosen to continue living alongside the undead — including the husband and adopted daughter he fought so hard to have. But when his town is discovered by outsiders, Jack suddenly becomes the one thing standing in the way of his family and those who hope to kill them for good.
I am a sucker for any sort of zombie story in comic, movie, tv, or book format. It doesn't really matter. Whether it's the likes of Night of the Living Dead , The Last of Us , or The Walking Dead , I am game. So when you add in the likes of Brombal and Phillips to the mix, Everything Dead & Dying was a must read.
As a huge The Walking Dead fan, I have been searching for that comic story to fill my the void left by the series ending with issue 193 in 2019. Everything Dead & Dying scratches that itch and while TWD will always sit high up for me, what this series does is step up certain spots and zooms way in on a particular story thread which makes it excel.
Everything Dead & Dying is not a groundbreaking comic, but what it does do is give us a short story in a small portion of the post apocalyptic world. Not focusing on the why and where this plague took over, but the human aspect of it all. Brombal purposely focuses on this specific family in this short period of time. This allows for less distractions and puts this story in the forefront.
Similar to some other stories, but still setting itself apart, is the fact that during a zombie apocalypse it's the humans who are the real monsters. This happens both in the past in present of this story, where never wait for tomorrow to show your love for someone when you can today.
What makes this book standout from the zombie horde is the beautifully horrific and disturbing illustrations from Phillips. But it's not just those visualizations, it's the way they go back-and-forth between a more serine past and the bleak and unsettling present.
Everything Dead & Dying is a dark, disturbing, and unsettling slice of the zombie apocalypse. Tate Brombal creates a story that is touching while also extremely sad, while Jacob Phillips beautifully illustrates a world after the fall. Everything Dead & Dying is a well crafted zombie tale in a well-worn path of zombie stories.
The collected edition of Everything Dead & Dying hits local comic shops on April 8, 2026 and May 5 at bookstores everywhere from Image Comics.
Instead of getting bogged down in how the world ended or where the plague came from, the comic zeroes in on something much smaller and more painful: the people left behind. Tate Brombal tells a tight, focused story about one family in one moment, letting the emotional weight do the heavy lifting.
Jack Chandler is the sole survivor of the zombie apocalypse in his rural farming community, but rather than eliminate them, he has chosen to continue living alongside the undead — including the husband and adopted daughter he fought so hard to have. But when his town is discovered by outsiders, Jack suddenly becomes the one thing standing in the way of his family and those who hope to kill them for good.
I am a sucker for any sort of zombie story in comic, movie, tv, or book format. It doesn't really matter. Whether it's the likes of Night of the Living Dead , The Last of Us , or The Walking Dead , I am game. So when you add in the likes of Brombal and Phillips to the mix, Everything Dead & Dying was a must read.
As a huge The Walking Dead fan, I have been searching for that comic story to fill my the void left by the series ending with issue 193 in 2019. Everything Dead & Dying scratches that itch and while TWD will always sit high up for me, what this series does is step up certain spots and zooms way in on a particular story thread which makes it excel.
Everything Dead & Dying is not a groundbreaking comic, but what it does do is give us a short story in a small portion of the post apocalyptic world. Not focusing on the why and where this plague took over, but the human aspect of it all. Brombal purposely focuses on this specific family in this short period of time. This allows for less distractions and puts this story in the forefront.
Similar to some other stories, but still setting itself apart, is the fact that during a zombie apocalypse it's the humans who are the real monsters. This happens both in the past in present of this story, where never wait for tomorrow to show your love for someone when you can today.
What makes this book standout from the zombie horde is the beautifully horrific and disturbing illustrations from Phillips. But it's not just those visualizations, it's the way they go back-and-forth between a more serine past and the bleak and unsettling present.
Everything Dead & Dying is a dark, disturbing, and unsettling slice of the zombie apocalypse. Tate Brombal creates a story that is touching while also extremely sad, while Jacob Phillips beautifully illustrates a world after the fall. Everything Dead & Dying is a well crafted zombie tale in a well-worn path of zombie stories.
The collected edition of Everything Dead & Dying hits local comic shops on April 8, 2026 and May 5 at bookstores everywhere from Image Comics.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Hi! Looking for a comic that will emotionally eviscerate you? Did you perhaps love the early days of "Walking Dead," but want something with a slightly different twist on zombie lore? Does life have you so depressed that the only thing that can take the edge off is media that is also deeply depressing? Great! I have a rec for you.
I'm predisposed to love zombie stories, so I'm definitely biased here. At its best, zombie lore has something to say about our relationship with death, and this series most certainly does. The more we learn about Jack, and about his relationships with the people in his town, the more it becomes clear that he's not simply hanging onto the past. He's taking care of people he loves, even when they're (maybe, mostly) gone.
I appreciated that this comic makes two simultaneous arguments, one for valuing life and one for valuing love, and it never comes cleanly down on who's right and wrong. Some of the characters are pretty awful, but others are just trying to do the best they can in a situation where nobody can win.
For a comic series this short, I think it did everything it set out to do in a way that was fast-paced but not rushed. I think the version I read had some extraneous pages that will probably not make it into the final print run, but I hope they keep the end pages; I appreciate the attention to detail as things fall apart.
4.5*, beautiful and heartbreaking, and more emotional than a comic with this much gore has any right to be. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of the complete anthology.
I'm predisposed to love zombie stories, so I'm definitely biased here. At its best, zombie lore has something to say about our relationship with death, and this series most certainly does. The more we learn about Jack, and about his relationships with the people in his town, the more it becomes clear that he's not simply hanging onto the past. He's taking care of people he loves, even when they're (maybe, mostly) gone.
I appreciated that this comic makes two simultaneous arguments, one for valuing life and one for valuing love, and it never comes cleanly down on who's right and wrong. Some of the characters are pretty awful, but others are just trying to do the best they can in a situation where nobody can win.
For a comic series this short, I think it did everything it set out to do in a way that was fast-paced but not rushed. I think the version I read had some extraneous pages that will probably not make it into the final print run, but I hope they keep the end pages; I appreciate the attention to detail as things fall apart.
4.5*, beautiful and heartbreaking, and more emotional than a comic with this much gore has any right to be. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of the complete anthology.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to Netgalley and Image Comics for the book,
"At the end of the world, where are you meant to go?"
Everything Dead & Dying is the story about one man's desperate, pathetic, and pitiful inability to let go, framed by all the gory glory and horror of a zombie apocalypse and by a struggle with faith in the form of devout Christians as antagonists (though are they really bad people?).
Brombal's characterisation is fantastic here, every single character manages to have a distinct voice and design, the prime focal point and protagonist Jack Chandler tying everything together through the use of extensive flashbacks throughout his life contrasted with the present day reality that he simply refuses to accept. It's almost admirable how hard he holds on, and deeply tragic to see the story give him what he really needs, the thematic writing shining despite the simplicity of the writing. The art is also brilliant, the action and physicality of the characters particularly standing out, the sense of momentum and movement of Jacob Phillips' art lending an excitement and visceral nature to the whole story that the writing would lack on its own.
Overall, a fantastic comic well worth anyone's time.
"At the end of the world, where are you meant to go?"
Everything Dead & Dying is the story about one man's desperate, pathetic, and pitiful inability to let go, framed by all the gory glory and horror of a zombie apocalypse and by a struggle with faith in the form of devout Christians as antagonists (though are they really bad people?).
Brombal's characterisation is fantastic here, every single character manages to have a distinct voice and design, the prime focal point and protagonist Jack Chandler tying everything together through the use of extensive flashbacks throughout his life contrasted with the present day reality that he simply refuses to accept. It's almost admirable how hard he holds on, and deeply tragic to see the story give him what he really needs, the thematic writing shining despite the simplicity of the writing. The art is also brilliant, the action and physicality of the characters particularly standing out, the sense of momentum and movement of Jacob Phillips' art lending an excitement and visceral nature to the whole story that the writing would lack on its own.
Overall, a fantastic comic well worth anyone's time.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Everything Dead and Dying is a dark, wicked, fucked up tale of a man named Jack Chandler just trying to live out the rest of his days with his zombie daughter, Daisy, and his zombie husband, Luke.
This is a very bleak book, and it never really has a happy moment because everything you expect to happen does. Jack has spent years in the small town of Caverton, stubbornly maintaining a dreamland routine where he feeds the undead, even chopping up livestock to keep his former neighbors satisfied, so he can continue to walk among them without being attacked. It’s a grim, heart-wrenching look at a man who refuse to let go of the family he worked so hard to build.
So of course, it all goes to shit. The delicate balance Jack created is ripped apart when a group of outsiders arrives in town and immediately starts popping zombies, oblivious to the fact that they are killing Jack's family and neighbors all over again. As the town descends into chaos, the story forces you into a corner with heavy moral choices. It asks you straight up: what does it mean to be alive or dead?
For a story that finds humanity in the most rotting, hopeless places, it’s a solid 4 out of 5.
This is a very bleak book, and it never really has a happy moment because everything you expect to happen does. Jack has spent years in the small town of Caverton, stubbornly maintaining a dreamland routine where he feeds the undead, even chopping up livestock to keep his former neighbors satisfied, so he can continue to walk among them without being attacked. It’s a grim, heart-wrenching look at a man who refuse to let go of the family he worked so hard to build.
So of course, it all goes to shit. The delicate balance Jack created is ripped apart when a group of outsiders arrives in town and immediately starts popping zombies, oblivious to the fact that they are killing Jack's family and neighbors all over again. As the town descends into chaos, the story forces you into a corner with heavy moral choices. It asks you straight up: what does it mean to be alive or dead?
For a story that finds humanity in the most rotting, hopeless places, it’s a solid 4 out of 5.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Wow. This is one of the most powerful and heartbreaking things I’ve ever read. It actually made me cry. I never expected that a comic book could do that, but it absolutely wrecked me.
This follows Jack, a farmer who *thinks* he is the last human on Earth, living among the dying. He’s lost everything but is holding onto it all so tightly. His husband, his daughter, his friends, his enemies… He takes care of the dead as if they were still living. They let him continue living. Every day starts and ends the same, in that same house with his same dead husband and daughter (in zombie form), until it doesn’t… And that’s when this will just run you over 50 times and drag you behind it for miles.
I loved this so much. If you are a fan of The Last of Us or Fallout, I think you would enjoy this story.
CONTENT WARNINGS: There is some nudity, explicit language, and some offensive language directed at the LGBTQIA+ community, as there are flashbacks to the main character’s traumatic experiences surrounding him discovering his sexuality before meeting his husband. Overall, this comic is incredibly graphic and does also depict graphic images of violence toward animals.
This follows Jack, a farmer who *thinks* he is the last human on Earth, living among the dying. He’s lost everything but is holding onto it all so tightly. His husband, his daughter, his friends, his enemies… He takes care of the dead as if they were still living. They let him continue living. Every day starts and ends the same, in that same house with his same dead husband and daughter (in zombie form), until it doesn’t… And that’s when this will just run you over 50 times and drag you behind it for miles.
I loved this so much. If you are a fan of The Last of Us or Fallout, I think you would enjoy this story.
CONTENT WARNINGS: There is some nudity, explicit language, and some offensive language directed at the LGBTQIA+ community, as there are flashbacks to the main character’s traumatic experiences surrounding him discovering his sexuality before meeting his husband. Overall, this comic is incredibly graphic and does also depict graphic images of violence toward animals.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
An almost meeting of Night of the Living Dead and Groundhog Day, Tate Brombal’s Everything Dead & Dying sees Jack Chandler as the apparent sole survivor of a zombie outbreak, continuing his career as a farmer and family man in a small town.
As the narrative unfolds, we see Chandler living at home with a daughter and husband, but their lives seem to be split between what Jack imagines and a much worse reality. His days follow a standard format, he wakes early feeds the family and then goes off to work at the farm, making sure everyone is fed and happy.
Following familiar tropes, this not quite idyllic pattern is interrupted when armed strangers arrive in town looking for supplies and food. What follows is Chandler struggling to keep his family safe as the outsiders do what has let them survive this long, kill zombies.
The covers for this series are the highlight, showing the contrast between regular rural life and zombies. Chandler had a hard life, finding someone to love and acceptance in his small town. Part of the plot discusses his difficulties with his parents, especially with a father who disowned him for being gay.
In general though, it follows a standard zombie story. There has been a stable stasis in the town, Chandler found a way to live, the zombies he cared for had their own needs met and kept a sort of routine. But then outsiders come and destroy what has been out of their own greed and motivations. Someone is bound to get bit.
Who will be left to ride off in to the sunset?
I received a free digital version of this book via NetGalley thanks to the publisher.
As the narrative unfolds, we see Chandler living at home with a daughter and husband, but their lives seem to be split between what Jack imagines and a much worse reality. His days follow a standard format, he wakes early feeds the family and then goes off to work at the farm, making sure everyone is fed and happy.
Following familiar tropes, this not quite idyllic pattern is interrupted when armed strangers arrive in town looking for supplies and food. What follows is Chandler struggling to keep his family safe as the outsiders do what has let them survive this long, kill zombies.
The covers for this series are the highlight, showing the contrast between regular rural life and zombies. Chandler had a hard life, finding someone to love and acceptance in his small town. Part of the plot discusses his difficulties with his parents, especially with a father who disowned him for being gay.
In general though, it follows a standard zombie story. There has been a stable stasis in the town, Chandler found a way to live, the zombies he cared for had their own needs met and kept a sort of routine. But then outsiders come and destroy what has been out of their own greed and motivations. Someone is bound to get bit.
Who will be left to ride off in to the sunset?
I received a free digital version of this book via NetGalley thanks to the publisher.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Maybe the real zombie apocalypse is the family we made along the way. 💕
Full disclosure, I don’t know much about comics, so I’m not sure how this compares. However, what I *do* know about is dystopian media. I can’t get enough of the stuff! I’ve pretty much seen every iteration of zombie dystopia one can imagine, and I can confidently report that the genre has pretty much been picked clean to the bone. And yet, this series still managed to grab me by the ankle! After just one issue, I was already rooting for this queer little family. (Not only are there two dads, but two-thirds of them are undead. A family can truly look like anything. 🫶🏻)
While many dystopian works hit on the whole "humans are the real monsters" thing, this story felt beyond your typical do-what-it-takes survivalism. It touched on the very human impulse to erase what doesn’t belong. Jack knew what it meant to exist on the margins and to build a family that others might not understand or accept long before this apocalypse. I appreciate this fresh take on a well-trodden genre.
Thanks to NetGalley and Image Comics for the ARC. All thoughts are my own, for better or worse. (I said what I said!)
Full disclosure, I don’t know much about comics, so I’m not sure how this compares. However, what I *do* know about is dystopian media. I can’t get enough of the stuff! I’ve pretty much seen every iteration of zombie dystopia one can imagine, and I can confidently report that the genre has pretty much been picked clean to the bone. And yet, this series still managed to grab me by the ankle! After just one issue, I was already rooting for this queer little family. (Not only are there two dads, but two-thirds of them are undead. A family can truly look like anything. 🫶🏻)
While many dystopian works hit on the whole "humans are the real monsters" thing, this story felt beyond your typical do-what-it-takes survivalism. It touched on the very human impulse to erase what doesn’t belong. Jack knew what it meant to exist on the margins and to build a family that others might not understand or accept long before this apocalypse. I appreciate this fresh take on a well-trodden genre.
Thanks to NetGalley and Image Comics for the ARC. All thoughts are my own, for better or worse. (I said what I said!)
February 1, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!
I love it when we get something fresh in the zombie genre. While the tragedy has been done for the longest time, I think there’s a certain special feeling that comes with a queer horror that centres the emotion above everything else.
It feels like this book was designed to showcase the impossible choice that would have to be made in this scenario, and it pulls it off beautifully. Jack is clearly a dedicated man, and the facets of his character are explored to the fullest.
I would have loved to see a little more from the apocalypse side of things, particularly the group who find Jack, but I understand it’s hard in short form to give everyone more context. More than anything, I think this is a great illustration of how, even in the worst possible case scenario, people are going to be the monsters.
The art for this book is also just stunning, and it has that really gritty 2000s quality about it that you don’t see in the world of comics anywhere near as much as you used to. It was really gorgeous, especially the landscape scenes, which were just beautiful.
I love it when we get something fresh in the zombie genre. While the tragedy has been done for the longest time, I think there’s a certain special feeling that comes with a queer horror that centres the emotion above everything else.
It feels like this book was designed to showcase the impossible choice that would have to be made in this scenario, and it pulls it off beautifully. Jack is clearly a dedicated man, and the facets of his character are explored to the fullest.
I would have loved to see a little more from the apocalypse side of things, particularly the group who find Jack, but I understand it’s hard in short form to give everyone more context. More than anything, I think this is a great illustration of how, even in the worst possible case scenario, people are going to be the monsters.
The art for this book is also just stunning, and it has that really gritty 2000s quality about it that you don’t see in the world of comics anywhere near as much as you used to. It was really gorgeous, especially the landscape scenes, which were just beautiful.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Image comics for a digital copy in exchange for my review!
I usually do not favor zombie media, they are by far my least favorite paranormal creatures. But I was drawn in by the cover and the description of this graphic novel. Overall I enjoyed it, and it was very heartful and sad to read. I empathized with both sides and I appreciated how the plot made me think and consider what I would do in that situation. There was a lot of random killing for my taste, but that is to be expected with a zombie story. I just wish I learned more about the visitor's personalities and where they came from. I didn't care about them or their deaths and I felt like more depth could have been added.
I usually do not favor zombie media, they are by far my least favorite paranormal creatures. But I was drawn in by the cover and the description of this graphic novel. Overall I enjoyed it, and it was very heartful and sad to read. I empathized with both sides and I appreciated how the plot made me think and consider what I would do in that situation. There was a lot of random killing for my taste, but that is to be expected with a zombie story. I just wish I learned more about the visitor's personalities and where they came from. I didn't care about them or their deaths and I felt like more depth could have been added.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to Netgalley and Image for an ARC of this!
I have been waiting for this one since Image posted it on their socials a few months back, and it did not disappoint! Everything Dead & Dying tells the story of Jack and his family in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse. Jack is a farmer who has managed to keep his farm running smoothly, and ensured that the remaining members of his small town are feed and cared for. When a new group of people shows up, everything Jack has worked to keep safe is at risk.
I LOVED this graphic novel. The art, the story, all of it was so good. I am huge zombie fan and I am always excited for a new zombie story. If you like the walking dead or the last of us, you will like Everything Dead & Dying.
I have been waiting for this one since Image posted it on their socials a few months back, and it did not disappoint! Everything Dead & Dying tells the story of Jack and his family in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse. Jack is a farmer who has managed to keep his farm running smoothly, and ensured that the remaining members of his small town are feed and cared for. When a new group of people shows up, everything Jack has worked to keep safe is at risk.
I LOVED this graphic novel. The art, the story, all of it was so good. I am huge zombie fan and I am always excited for a new zombie story. If you like the walking dead or the last of us, you will like Everything Dead & Dying.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was really good! The art style is something I'm not 100% into and I thought it was a little hard to follow at first, but it picks up really quick and I had a great time with it. It's hard to make original and unique zombie stories these days, so I always really appreciate something that I haven't seen before. This would make a great movie. Especially a smaller indie horror movie. It's very cinematic and super tragic. I don't think I've read any comics by this writer before, but I'm definitely going to look out for them now. Thanks for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Amazing read!! The storyline is amazing!! I feel so sad what happens to all the zombie. It was unexpected that the zombies all can live peacefully like that. It sad after all those years of peaceful those people come and ruined it. I know I shouldn’t feel bad for the zombies but deym the more i read the story the more I feel that they are more human than human. The story is so amazing!!
I really enjoyed the book!!
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Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this amazing book in advance!!
I really enjoyed the book!!
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Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this amazing book in advance!!
January 16, 2026
Shew that was a tough one.
I am so thankful to Image Comics, NetGalley, and the author/illustrator for advanced access before this piece hits shelves on May 5, 2026.
Jack and his family live a simple life is Caverton, isolated from big cities and making do with the lush farmland on the property. That is until a unique flu sickness rips through the world, turning its inhabitants into a flesh hungry zombies, but for Jack that just won’t do.
I am so thankful to Image Comics, NetGalley, and the author/illustrator for advanced access before this piece hits shelves on May 5, 2026.
Jack and his family live a simple life is Caverton, isolated from big cities and making do with the lush farmland on the property. That is until a unique flu sickness rips through the world, turning its inhabitants into a flesh hungry zombies, but for Jack that just won’t do.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Just when I thought zombie stories were done and had nowhere left to go, Tate Brombal comes along and proves me wrong.
Through five heart-shattering issues, we are shown a man desperately clinging to his former life after he is, seemingly, the only person left uninfected by a zombie plague that struck a dozen years before. As he continues his unvarying routine we're shown flashbacks of his life before, juxtaposing his devotion to his family in death with his sometimes careless behavior in life.
Four and a half stars.
Received via NetGalley.
Through five heart-shattering issues, we are shown a man desperately clinging to his former life after he is, seemingly, the only person left uninfected by a zombie plague that struck a dozen years before. As he continues his unvarying routine we're shown flashbacks of his life before, juxtaposing his devotion to his family in death with his sometimes careless behavior in life.
Four and a half stars.
Received via NetGalley.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Zombie graphic novel that creates empathy for the flesh eating creatures people have turned into. It was interesting to see Jack’s perspective and it flips the idea of who the monsters really are in this dystopian world.
I loved the cover and expected more visually stunning scenes, but there was a lot of dialogue actually that was crammed into the space, kind of crowding the actual artwork.
Thank you to NetGalley, the authors/illustrators, and Image Comics for a copy.
I loved the cover and expected more visually stunning scenes, but there was a lot of dialogue actually that was crammed into the space, kind of crowding the actual artwork.
Thank you to NetGalley, the authors/illustrators, and Image Comics for a copy.
Review of advance copy
I read all 5 issues as they came out and didn't want to log them individually.
This was an excellent take on the zombie genre. I have never read anything quite like it. It's about a farmer who can't turn into a zombie--and who learns to coexist with his infected family and neighbors. Then, of course, outsiders show up with opinions and goals of their own. It gave me a lot to think about.
This was an excellent take on the zombie genre. I have never read anything quite like it. It's about a farmer who can't turn into a zombie--and who learns to coexist with his infected family and neighbors. Then, of course, outsiders show up with opinions and goals of their own. It gave me a lot to think about.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
It's like the Walking Dead had a baby with the Last of Us. You get this tormented and grief-stricken father who has lost everything and is cursed to live without the ones he loves. You get the standard survivor-style problems but i loved the flashbacks and how they interlaced with the present.
Thanks for the ARC
Thanks for the ARC
January 29, 2026
Thank you Image Comics for my ARC! A beautifully written and illustrated graphic novel that is heart-wrenching and innovative. I loved this story, and it’s the perfect read for those that love THE WALKING DEAD, THE LAST OF US, or those looking for zombie story with a dash of romance and a lot heart.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
this was a very interesting take on a zombie apocalypse. the zombies arent the bad guys. the author does such a good job at building their backstories, I felt more for the zombies than the survivors.
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February 1, 2026it's super good!!
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