So…I Survived the Zombie Apocalypse…

As a NetGalley reviewer, I recently read (viewed?) I Survived the Zombie Apocalypse and All I Got Was This Podcast, by Chris W. Freeman, Korey Hunt, Daniel Chabon (Editor), Rich Bonk (Illustrations), Andrew Mangum (Illustrations), Alan Kupperberg (Illustrations), Anthony Diecidue (Illustrations), and Jerry Beck (Illustrations).

So first of all, I do like graphic novels/comics/whatever you want to call them…but I have some limitations. First of all, they’re short. I like longer stuff. My favorite graphic novels are those big thick books that collect the last years’ worth of comic books, and they have to have a STORY. And characters that I give a shit about…one of my favorites is the Powers series, with Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim…

Troubled souls with good hearts, good stories, and I didn’t feel like female characters were just there for the boobs.

Zombie Apocalypse is no Powers. The story was OK…but I don’t understand why comic women have to wear cantaloupes where their breasts should be. Then again, this comic is definitely tongue-in-cheek trying to make fun of the zombie fanaticism. When the main character makes cookies for the zombie females because she wants friends, and then tries to dress up like them…it’s amusing. Unfortunately, it’s not amusing enough to make this a must-buy. It’s a quick read…it’s somewhat funny…but unless you’re a full-fledged zombie historian, it’s probably not going to be high on your wish list.