Writer: Chris Roberson
Art: Mike Allred
Dust Jacket Summary
Told from a female zombie’s perspective, this smart, witty detective series mixes urban fantasy and romantic dramedy.
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Dylan is a 20-something gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery. Once a month she must eat a human brain to keep from losing her memories, but in the process she becomes consumed with the thoughts and personality of the dead person – until she eats her next brain. She sets out to fulfill the dead person’s last request, solve a crime or right a wrong.
Our zombie girl detective is joined by a radical supporting cast: her best friend Eleanor, who happens to be a swinging ’60s ghost, a posse of paintball blasting vampires, a smitten were-dog and a hot but demented mummy.
Collects issues #1-5
What I liked
iZombie is like the love child of the TV series Dead Like Me and the comic Chew. While not totally original, the author makes the story his own and moves into unexpected directions.
I really enjoyed the characters. The main character Gwen and her ghost friend, Eleanor, have a great dynamic. The author has purposely spent time and precious space developing his characters. It is well worth it as the reader develops a bond with them and starts to care about what happens to them.
What I didn’t like
The first several issues introduce a small story but mainly it is a set up for the rest of the run.
Last word
While not original, iZombie makes fascinating use of the characters and their unique powers that provides a strong foundation for some very compelling reading.
My Rating
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