Take a Peek Into George Romero's 'Empire of the Dead #3'

If you haven't checked out George Romero's "Empire of the Dead" comics yet, you should definitely get on it. The grisly tales of post apocalyptic New York being overtaken by zombies and vampires is brought to life by artist Alex Maleev.

The third installment will be hitting shops on March 23, so don't forget to shuffle to your local store and pick it up! While you wait, here's a preview of the next issue:

"This March, the pulse-pounding horror epic continues in 'Empire of the Dead #3' – from the mind of Zombie Godfather George Romero and drawn by critically acclaimed artist Alex Maleev! Zombies roam the streets of a plague-ridden Manhattan by day. And Vampires feast on humans by night! Something is rotten in the big apple. Someone moves to strike against the mayor from the shadows. Who is the firecracker known as Dixie Peach? And as whispers of a full-scale zombie uprising stir – where does that leave the last remaining humans? Find out when George Romero's 'Empire of the Dead #3' shambles its way into comic shops this March!"

-Nowal Massari

The Battle Continues in Romero's 'Empire of the Dead #2'

This February, Marvel along with Zombie King George A. Romero and artist Alex Maleev are bringing fans the second issue of their comic "Empire of the Dead." The story takes place in quarantine zone NYC, years after a horrific outbreak spreads across the nation. Though locked away, the inhabitants of the city are far from safe, for lurking amongst the masses are blood sucking vampires and brain eating zombies!

A press release reveals, "Something is rotten in the big apple. And it’s not just the rotten flesh of the Zombies overrunning Manhattan! Deep in the pit of the bloody Circus Maximus – the undead battle for the amusement of the living. But not all here is as it seems. Amid the fury of the arena, vampires roam New York City, hiding in plain sight! What menacing secrets lie in the dark corners of the once bustling metropolis? And when the zombies and vampires prowl – where does that leave the humans? Find out in George Romero's 'Empire of the Dead #2!'"

Be sure to shamble on in to your local comic book shop on February 26 and snag your own copy.

-Nowal Massari

Zombies and Vampires Take Over NYC in Romero's 'Empire of the Dead #1'

What happens to the living when the undead go toe-to-toe in battle? From Marvel comics and award winning artist Alex Maleev and godfather of the zombies, George A. Romero, comes "Empire of the Dead #1."

The comic takes place in New York City years after a horrifying outbreak infects the nation. Though NYC is now a quarantine zone, that doesn't mean the inhabitants are safe. The remnants of Manhattan are overrun with brain eating zombies, however, they aren't the only ghouls that humanity has to contend with. Vampires skulk in the shadows, feasting on the living and dead alike, which means no one is safe.

From editor, Bill Roseman, “Like a surgeon, George Romero is once again using the horror genre as a scalpel, cutting through the surface of everyday life to expose society’s undercurrents. One could say that the vampires are the Haves and the zombies are the Have-Nots. And us poor humans? We’re the ones getting caught in the crossfire of their escalating war. It’s a violent clash indeed, and Alex Maleev is bringing this undead battle to horrifying – but beautiful – life!"

So what happens when two of the most notorious breeds of undead duke it out for ultimate supremacy? Find out this January when "Empire of the Dead #1" invades a comic book shop near you! While you wait, check out some exclusive artwork from the debut issue (after the jump).

-Nowal Massari