Death Falcon Zero, a disgraced former masked wrestler is released from prison by the governor of West Virginia (WWE Hall of Fame member, Johnny Valiant) and promised a pardon if he can put an end to the problem of zombies plaguing Charleston’s West Side. DFZ realizes the zombies are created by a new form of crystal meth, funded by Senator Joe E. Legend, himself a former wrestler, and his backers, wrestlers-gone-bad (Samu Anoa'i, Bobby Blaze, Sol de Oriente) drug dealers, yuppie elite, slum lords, and corrupt local officials. When it becomes apparent that Legend's plan is to "infect locally, plague globally," DFZ is forced to reunite his former tag team, the Grapes of Wrath, to assist him in bringing down the slug lords. The only other problems are Raw Talent is a destitute crack head; and Professor Danger, once believed dead, is being hidden by the witness protection program - and has no interest in being found. That and the fact that the three of them now hate one another.
Bill took his experience in the wrestling business to make this graphic novel. It is the wrestlers vs. the zombies that are taking over the world. He put many of his (and our) friends in it and the book made me laugh because I know these people in real life. There is a sequel coming out to this graphic novel soon and it will feature my husband helping Bill, DFZ, fight the bad guys. Hope you guys look for it!
Extremely satisfying pulp of pro wrestlers battling zombies and drug lords. What's not to like? This is exactly what it professes to be, no more, no less. Like shotgunning a beer, it's always a great idea at the time, but leaves you loopy, jacked on adrenaline, and craving more afterwards. DFZ delivers.
I loved this book! Professional wrestlers mixed with meth and zombies equals a fun and exciting read. This was out before Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead, so I think this book is ground breaking. Give it a read, you will be glad you did.