On
September 16, 2015, Double Take (2T) will release 10 distinct first story issues in the
Ultimate Night of the Living Dead comic series. Ten teams of talented storytellers created an original series of stories. Each series will be unique, interesting and funny in its own way. All 10 comics will form a common
Ultimate Night of the Living Dead universe.
“Originally, we were thinking of trickling out a couple series of every month or so, building up our roster over time,” said 2T GM Bill Jemas. “Now we’re planning to launch our new universe in one big bang.”
In late March 2015, 2T announced the first three books of the series (
Rise,
Home and
Z-Men) for their September launch. Today, the Company is announcing the final seven books of the universe including
Honor, Lab, Spring, Remote, Medic, Dedication, and
Soul. Additionally, cover art for these new titles is attached.
As many know, the 1968 film
Night of the Living Dead is in the public domain. All of us here at Double Take admire and respect the creators, cast and crew, but, no one affiliated with the
Night of the Living Dead film is in any way involved in the creation of 2T’s stories.
2T’s 1
st stories start in the world established by the
Night of the Living Dead. Then we let our imaginations and our zombies run wild. Mostly, our creators are telling new stories starring new characters. But, if you love the classic film, you won’t be disappointed; you can follow your favorite characters from their first appearances, through their dying breaths, to their first baby Zombie steps.
In addition, today 2T also is launching a Kickstarter campaign in support of
Ultimate Night of the Living Dead. Fans and Retailers alike can save money while getting access to great comics and other goodies.
Finally, 2T is announcing an innovative offer - in addition to offering single copies, 2T will collect all 10 1
st issues in one Super Pack at a fantastic discount. Right now, you can preview the first scenes of the stories on your phone at
doubletakeuniverse.com and pre-order a Super Pack on Kickstarter.com.
Honor
Format: Monthly (print and digital)
Print price: $2.50
Release date:
September 16
Story: Bill Jemas & Julian Rowe Script: Peter Aguero
Artist: Julian Rowe, Carlos Rodriguez
Protect. Serve. Beat. Burn.
Z-Men
Format: Monthly (print and digital)
Print price: $2.50
Release date:
September 16
Story: Bill Jemas Script: Jeff McComsey
Artist: Kurt Tiede, Allison Rodrigues
Dead and/or alive. LBJ orders the Secret Service to bring him back a Zombie.
Rise
Format: Monthly (print and digital)
Print price: $2.50
Release date:
September 16
Story: Bill Jemas, Michael Coast, Jeff McComsey Script: Michael Coast, Jeff McComsey
Artist: Kurt Tiede, Federica Manfredi
They’re coming to get you Barbara. An old story with a new end…and a new beginning.
Lab
Format: Monthly (print and digital)
Print price: $2.50
Release date:
September 16
Story: Bill Jemas, Michael Coast, Julian Rowe Script: Brian Finkelstein
Artists: Julian Rowe, Joseph Cooper, Tanya & Richard Horie
Even a brain a-day won’t keep this Doctor away.
Spring
Format: Monthly (print and digital)
Print price: $2.50
Release date:
September 16
Writer: Bill Jemas, Michael Coast, and Jessica Lee Williamson
Artists: Kurt Tiede, Alejandro Sicat
Hot sun, hot babes, and the cold decaying flesh of the zombie horde. It’s co-eds vs. the undead.
Home
Format: Monthly (print and digital)
Print price: $2.50
Release date:
September 16
Writer: Bill Jemas, Julian Rowe, Peter Aguero
Artists: Julian Rowe, Monica Catalano, Fernando Melek
A happy family, a lovely spring evening, and Zombies.
Remote
Format: Monthly (print and digital)
Print price: $2.50
Release date:
September 16
Writers: Michael Coast and Colin Mitchell
Artist: David Wilson
As ghouls surround her station, KBRF Radio ace DJ Samantha stays on the air all night. Will Rock & Roll save her soul?
Medic
Format: Monthly (print and digital)
Print price: $2.50
Release date:
September 16
Story: Bill Jemas, Michael Coast, Julian Rowe Script: Brian Finkelstein
Artist: Julian Rowe, Marco Castiello
Doctors, and nurses, and zombies, oh my!
Dedication
Format: Monthly (print and digital)
Print price: $2.50
Release date:
September 16
Writers: Michael Coast, Matthew Summo
Artist: JJ Dzialowski
Thanks to some hungry customers, the closing shift at George’s Market has turned into the graveyard shift.
Soul
Format: Monthly (print and digital)
Print price: $2.50
Release date:
September 16
Writers: Michael Coast, Julian Rowe, Bill Jemas
Artists: Julian Rowe, Ricardo Sanchez, Tamara Bonvillain
The posse shoots to kill, but Ben survives. Too bad it’s all-downhill from here.