By Faith Orcino

Staff Writer
As the release of the “Warm Bodies” movie grows closer, zombie enthusiasts can get their undead fix with Vertigo Comics’ “iZombie.”

First published in 2010 and nominated in 2011 for the Eisner Award for Best New Series, the 28-issue series is now in four volumes for easy reading and collecting. The story focuses on Gwen, a zombie living in Oregon. She has the appearance of a normal human woman, but strangely works at a cemetery and does her best to have a normal life. Recently something has been stirring up the peaceful town and it may give Gwen the answers she has about her previous life.
Writer Chris Roberson, who worked on Fables spin-offs “Cinderella,” and “Jack of Fables,” and the iconic Laufa Allreds use their talents to tell Gwen’s story. While the setting is in modern times, the series goes through events before Gwen and beyond. It even touches on the development of some monsters like ghosts, vampires and, of course, zombies.

This then hints what other characters and creatures Gwen will encounter. Roberson’s intriguing plots filled with mystery and action wonderfully goes well with the Allreds’ eye-popping art style, which Allreds won the 2012 Eisner Award for Best Coloring during the past San Diego International Comic-Con.

For more information, visit vertigocomics.com or stop by your local comic shop.