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| Dead to the World | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Vertigo |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Ongoing series |
| Genre | Horror |
| Publication date | 2010 |
| Main character(s) |
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| Creative team | |
| Created by | Roberson & Allred |
| Written by | Chris Roberson |
| Artist(s) | Michael Allred Jay Stephens Jason Bone James Rugg |
| Letterer(s) | Todd Klein |
| Colourist(s) | Laura Allred |
| Editor(s) | Shelly Bond |
Dead to the World,[1] is a graphic novel created by writer Chris Roberson and artist Michael Allred, published by DC Comics' Vertigo, as the first volume of the comic book series iZombie. The series deals with Gwen Dylan (née Gwendolyn Price), a revenant gravedigger in Eugene, Oregon and her friends Ellie, a 1960s ghost, and Scott, a were-terrier. For Dead to the World, iZombie was nominated for the 2011 Eisner Award for Best New Series.[2]
Gwen Dylan can pass for a regular girl, but she needs to eat a brain once a month to keep from losing her memories and intelligence. As a gravedigger,[3] she has plenty of access to recently deceased people; when she consumes their brains she "inherits" part of the deceased's thoughts.[4]
Publication[edit]
The characters of iZombie first appeared in a short story in the first House of Mystery Halloween Annual (2009). An iZombie story was also included in the second House of Mystery Halloween Annual (2010).
The comic is notable for its use of real Eugene-area locations as settings, including the University of Oregon campus, the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, the McDonald Theater, Eugene City Hall, and Ya-Po-Ah Terrace, as well as Portland's Oregon Convention Center and Oregon Zoo. The primary hangout spot, "Dixie's Firehouse", is also known as "Fins" and is located in Springfield, Oregon.
Characters[edit]
- Gwendolyn "Gwen" Dylan (née Price): The main protagonist, a revenant or main "zombie".
- Eleanor "Ellie" Stuart (née Roosevelt): A ghost who died in the 1960s and had never left Oregon.
- Scott "Spot": A were-terrier, friend to Gwen and Ellie.
- Horatio: A Fossor Corporation monster hunter who dates Gwen.
- John Amon: A mummy who has been alive for thousands of years, and resurrected Gwen as a zombie.
Adaptation[edit]
A loose adaptation of iZombie was ordered by The CW in November 2013, developed as a procedural drama without the supernatural elements.[5] Michael Allred, co-creator and lead artist for the comic book series, designed and drew the opening credits for the series.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Roberson, Chris (w), Hernàndez, Gilbert (p), Hernàndez, Gilbert (i), Allred, Laura (col), Klein, Todd (let), Lockard, Gregory, Bond, Shelly (ed). "Ghost Stories" iZombie, vol. 1, no. 12, p. 18 (June 2011). Vertigo. "The correct spelling of the title of our esteemed series is: (...) a lower case "i", sans comma, and the "ZOMBIE" in caps. In other words: iZombie."
- ^ "Nominees Announced for 2011 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards". San Diego Comic-Con. Archived from the original on May 13, 2011. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- ^ Moylan, Brian (March 17, 2015). "iZombie: comic book's TV adaptation introduces the crime-solving dead". The Guardian. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ^ Roberson, Chris (w), Allred, Michael (p), Allred, Michael (i), Allred, Laura (col), Klein, Todd (let), Rufino, Angelo, Bond, Shelly (ed). "The Magical Memory Tour" iZombie, vol. 1, no. 4, p. 11 (October 2010). Vertigo.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 7, 2013). "The CW Sets Drama Based On DC Comics' 'iZombie' With Rob Thomas, Diane Ruggiero". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ Armitage, Hugh (March 13, 2015). "iZombie opening credits reveal Michael Allred art". Digital Spy. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
