The Zombies That Ate The World
Encyclopedia
The Zombies That Ate The World (French: Les Zombies qui ont mangé le monde) is an ongoing comic book
series written by Jerry Frissen
and illustrated by Guy Davis. It is published in France by Les Humanoïdes Associés
and reprinted in North America by Humanoids Publishing/Devil's Due. It is also published in Spain, Germany and Finland.
from issues 141 to 145 (2003-2004) and in the American version from issue 8 to 14 (September/October 2003 - November/December 2004).
When Humanoids Publishing stopped publishing Metal Hurlant, the series continued and was published in France as hardcover albums. Four albums have been published and a fifth one is said to be in production. Devil's Due began publishing a US version in 2009.
and Tobe Hooper
or comic book author Mike Mignola
.
The Belgian character Freddy Merckx in the series is a pun on famous Belgian cycling champion Eddy Merckx
.
A trade paperback
collection was solicited:
Norma Editorial
collected all four albums in one book for the Spanish market.
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
series written by Jerry Frissen
Jerry Frissen
Jerry Frissen is an American comic book writer and a toy designer from Los Angeles, California...
and illustrated by Guy Davis. It is published in France by Les Humanoïdes Associés
Les Humanoïdes Associés
Les Humanoïdes Associés is a French publishing house specialising in comics and graphic novels. Founded in December 1974 by Mœbius, Jean-Pierre Dionnet, Philippe Druillet and Bernard Farkas in order to publish Métal Hurlant, it quickly expanded to include a variety of science fiction work...
and reprinted in North America by Humanoids Publishing/Devil's Due. It is also published in Spain, Germany and Finland.
Publication history
The Zombies That Ate The World was originally published in the French Métal HurlantMétal Hurlant
Métal Hurlant is a French comics anthology of science fiction and horror comics stories, created in December 1974 by comics artists Jean Giraud and Philippe Druillet together with journalist-writer Jean-Pierre Dionnet and financial director Bernard Farkas.The four were collectively known as "Les...
from issues 141 to 145 (2003-2004) and in the American version from issue 8 to 14 (September/October 2003 - November/December 2004).
When Humanoids Publishing stopped publishing Metal Hurlant, the series continued and was published in France as hardcover albums. Four albums have been published and a fifth one is said to be in production. Devil's Due began publishing a US version in 2009.
Plot
In a world where humans have to live with the living dead, a new job opportunity is born: zombie catcher. Karl Neard, his sister Maggie and his Belgian friend Freddy Merckx embrace this career in hopes of making easy money. Unfortunately, the job isn’t that simple: not only are zombies dead bodies walking, but they also have a terrible scent and an awful sense of humor. As a matter of fact, zombies just don’t care about anything, for their lives are behind them and they have an eternity to enjoy. This is how Karl and his team end up attracting all sorts of freaks in 2064 Los Angeles.Reception
The Zombies That Ate The World was praised by people such as movie directors George A. RomeroGeorge A. Romero
George Andrew Romero is a Canadian-American film director, screenwriter and editor, best known for his gruesome and satirical horror films about a hypothetical zombie apocalypse. He is nicknamed "Godfather of all Zombies." -Life and career:...
and Tobe Hooper
Tobe Hooper
Tobe Hooper is an American film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the horror film genre. His works include the cult classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre , along with its first sequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 ; the three-time Emmy-nominated Stephen King film adaptation...
or comic book author Mike Mignola
Mike Mignola
Michael Joseph "Mike" Mignola is an American comic book artist and writer who created the comic book series Hellboy for Dark Horse Comics. He has worked for animation projects such as Atlantis: The Lost Empire and the adaptation of his one shot comic book, The Amazing Screw-On Head.-Career:Mignola...
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The Belgian character Freddy Merckx in the series is a pun on famous Belgian cycling champion Eddy Merckx
Eddy Merckx
Edouard Louis Joseph, Baron Merckx , better known as Eddy Merckx, is a Belgian former professional cyclist. The French magazine Vélo called him "the most accomplished rider that cycling has ever known." The American publication, VeloNews, called him the greatest and most successful cyclist of all...
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Collected editions
The French albums are:- Une Odeux Épouvantable (54 pages, 2004, ISBN 2-7316-6344-8)
- Les Esclaves De L'Amour (48 pages, 2005, ISBN 2-7316-1636-9)
- Popypop Ne Répond Plus (48 pages, 2006, ISBN 2-7316-1774-8)
- La Guerre Des Papes (48 pages, 2008, ISBN 2-7316-1903-4)
A trade paperback
Trade paperback (comics)
In comics, a trade paperback is a collection of stories originally published in comic books, reprinted in book format, usually capturing one story arc from a single title or a series of stories with a connected story arc or common theme from one or more titles...
collection was solicited:
- The Zombies That Ate The World (184 pages, Devil's Due Publishing, October 2009, ISBN 978-1934692660)
Norma Editorial
Norma Editorial
Norma Editorial is a Spanish comics publisher, with its headquarters in Barcelona.Founded in 1977 by Rafael Martínez, it publishes both original Spanish comics , Spanish translations of Japanese manga as well as Spanish translations of American or European comics and...
collected all four albums in one book for the Spanish market.