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Marvel Zombies: Dead Days

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The original Marvel Zombies proved to be a surprising smash hit that was instantly enjoyable; mainly thanks to the tongue-in-cheek take by writer and Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman. Naturally, sequels, spin-offs, and prequels would come to follow, which is the main point of this hardcover collection. Marvel Zombies: Dead Days includes the Dead Days one-shot, which details the beginning of the zombie outbreak in the Marvel universe. We bear witness to Spidey chowing down on Aunt May and Mary Jane, Nick Fury launching a strike, and learning how Black Panther came under the capture of Hank Pym among other things, and it concludes with possibly the most surprising and shocking turn one could imagine. While the Dead Days one-shot is worth checking out this hardcover for alone, also featured here is the storyarc from Ultimate Fantastic Four by Mark Millar in which the Marvel Zombies are introduced. What makes these issues better is that there is art from the great Greg Land, and Millar's run on the series was instantly enjoyable. Also featured here is a storyarc from Reginald Hudlin's disappointing run on Black Panther; in which the new Fantastic Four of T'Challa, Storm, Human Torch, and Thing run afoul of the Marvel Zombies. While this isn't a bad pick up one bit, if you already own either or both of the Ultimate FF and Black Panther stories, you'd be better off looking for the Dead Days one-shot on its own and saving some cash. However, if you missed out on everything featured here, then this hardcover is definitely worth a look at the very least, especially for the Dead Days one-shot alone.

I've been a big fan of Marvel comics and I was very excitied when I first read Marvel Zombies. I thought it was pretty clever and I enjoyed the style of art that it contained. But Marvel Zombies Dead Days is way better, both in story and art.

Dead Days is divided into four sections. The first section is "Dead Days" in which we are shown how the infection is spread about this Marvel universe. Although I thought it was a little too short, I very much enjoyed seeing my favorite heros in a new light, and a new take on zombies which I found very interesting.

The next two sections are from the Ultimate Fantastic Four story arcs where we are introduced to the Frightful Four. In the first part of the arc, the Fantastic Reed is deceived by his counterpart who is both stronger and wiser than he is, so you get to see Reed experience this zombie verse and has to escape back to his world with Magneto, while the rest of the Fantastic Four must fend off the Frightful Four. This also gave me a better insight into the zombie world you are introduced to in the first Marvel Zombies, which I thought was nice.The second part is all about the Frightful Four, who the Fantastic Four was somehow able to deafet them, and the Four's arch nemesis, Victor Von Doom. The Fantastic Four must seek his help as Johny has only 28 days to live and to make things worse, the Frightful Four have already decided their escape plan! It's this Fantastic Four arc that has made me a fan of the Fantastic Four, I just loved the art work and the new twists on the characters personality, especially Doom's.

The last part is from Francis Portela's Black Panther, which wasn't my favorite. In this arc the Black Panther, Storm (his wife-didn't see that coming!), Johny, and Ben are stuck on a Skrull planet from the zombie verse, and the Galactic zombies from the end of the first Marvel Zombies are on their way for a little snack. I wasn't to fond of the artwork but I did enjoy the personality of The zombies, especialy when Iron Man and Luke Cage get into a fight (with Cage smacking Iron Man about 100 yards, lol). The new Fantastic Four has to ally with the skrulls in order to defeat the Galactus zombies, though they have already have wiped out half the universe!

I strongly advise this if you are a fan of the Marvel Zombies or the Fantastic Four and it's a good deal since all these are in just one book, (and then you can get the Ultimate Fantastic Volumes as well-but I'm getting ahead of myself, one book at a time).

First off, before you get this, make sure you read the first Marvel Zombies installment, which is just titled "Marvel Zombies." (Although this book does give some summary as to what happens in the first book and then what will most likely be seen in MArvel Zombies 2).

To summarize, this story is about an alternate Marvel Universe that becomes infected by some Zombie virus that apparently came from another "already infected" alternate universe. All of our heroes become infected and can't help but want to eat anything that is living. Although they seem very barbaric, their basic "personalities" are still intact. I'd get more into the story but it might ruin the first book if you haven't read it yet.

I've got to say, this book really opened me up to who the "real" heroes are in the Marvel Universe. Magneto is by far one of the greatest characters in Marvel history and this story proves it even more.

There is a very graphic and insane scene with the Fantastic Four. It sparks a big event between this Zombie "reality" and the "Ultimate" universe (Any title with the word "Ultimate " in it). That part of the book was probably my favorite because we get to see an actual "evil" Fantastic Four and they somewhat face off against the (younger by at least 10 years) Ultimate Fantastic Four.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a different/new view of the heroes we all have grown to love.


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My only real problem with this book is that it gets a bit cheesy with the Galactus-Powered zombies attacking the Skrull planet.

Having read the previous issues; I had to read this one as well. It is not a continuation of the story line. It's more of a prequel then a continuation. Some question the value but it does help explain what went on when the outbreak first happened. We see what happens to Parker's family and how the Black Panther was captured by Henry Pym.

The majority of the storyline centers on the Fantastic Four and the Frightful Four and how Frightful Reed deceives Fantastic Reed into going to the zombie universe where he has to escape.

In the classic logic of the enemy of my enemy is my friend; we get to see Dr. Doom and the Fantastic Four work together.

The final story was kind "meh" Black Panther and his wife Storm. The Skulls are needed to defeat the Zombies. It never really interested me.

Overall, it's a good addition to the previous stories.

A prequel to the famous series it features great art, zombie action and some great morbid dark humour. See how it all began.

If you like Marvel Zombies, you'll like this. It is a collection of the stories from Ultimate Fantastic Four #21-23 "Crossover" and #30-32 "Frightful", "Marvel Zombies: Dead Days" and Black Panther (vol. 3) #28-30.

The Marvel Zombies storyline originated in Ultimate Fantastic Four story arcs "Crossover" and "Frightful." "Marvel Zombies: Dead Days" is a prequel to the "Marvel Zombies" limited series ("Marvel Zombies" isn't included in this graphic novel). The Black Panther arc is a separate storyline from the others.

I wasn't able to catch these books when they were originally published, so this collection was a great way for me to go back and read the stories. I would recommended it to anyone looking to follow the Marvel zombies series.

Ive been looking for a new hardcover version of Marvel Zombies Dead Days for over a year with no luck, since its out of print. Then someone suggested amazon to me and I instantly found a copy, for cheap. I was super excited when I got it, and was not disappointed. Its a great prequel to the series, with tons of extras. A must for any marvel zombies fan.

the artwork is solid, the story is entertaining, and is a good buy in hardcover. get it when its on sale you wont be disappointed.

Great quality paper, book is bigger than i thought which is good. I was worried when i took it out of the cardboard package, because it wasnt wrapped in plastic. But came in perfect condition. DEAD DAYS---great art and drama/action. I bought this specially for the FANTASTIC FOUR ZOMBIES story, amazing art, sometimes it looks like pictures of real people. Most complain about the BLACK PANTHER stories, but i found them HILARIOUS, situations going from bad to worse...and a zombie BUG. So, if you are new to the marvel zombies get this one. I want to get the original MARVEL ZOMBIES but amazon is out of stock. Hope they get some of them soon.

I love marvel zombies dead days!!!! I have been a fan of marvel for years and this book just amps up the level of comic reading !!I would highly recommend it to any fan.