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Double Take’s ‘Z-Men’ Graphic Novel Is Headed To The Big Screen!

by Derek KraneveldtOctober 13, 2015

Briefly: Take-Two Interactive’s comic book subsidiary, Double Take, may have just launched their Night of the Living Dead tie-in books back in September (yep, like one month ago), but that hasn’t stopped Lionsgate from announcing the adaptation of one of what may be the best book of the bunch, Z-Men.

“We’re delighted to expand our relationship with our friends at Take-Two by partnering with their comic book arm, Double Take, in bringing Z-Men to the big screen,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-Chairs Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger. “We continue to diversify our portfolio with films adapted from novels, video games and board games and look forward to translating 2T’s graphic novel into a spine-chilling film for moviegoers and comic book fans alike. It is yet another example of the strong underlying intellectual property on which our film and television content is based.”

Here’s the synopsis of the cool-as-hell book, in case you’ve missed it thus far: “Dead and/or alive… LBJ orders the Secret Service to bring him back a zombie. It’s 1966 and the Oval Office is in an uproar; there’s been a spree of mass murders in Western Pennsylvania (and reports of the dead returning to life). President Lyndon B. Johnson assigns the head of the Secret Service to send agents into the field to investigate. Agents Stuart and Clancy are given the opportunity to serve their country and see if the zombie apocalypse has indeed begun.”

“We are pleased to expand our partnership with Lionsgate, who has the right team to bring to life on screen what Double Take brings to life in comics,” said Double Take General Manager Bill Jemas. “We look forward to seeing Lionsgate’s creativity transform the Z-Menstory into an exciting feature film, and everyone on the Double Take team is incredibly enthused at this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

No further information about the project has been revealed at this time, but we’ll be sure to keep you informed as we find out more!

Double Take Announces Seven New ‘Night Of The Living Dead’ Series, Kickstarter Campaign!

by Derek KraneveldtMay 8, 2015

Briefly: It’s pretty clear if you’ve seen our co-produced Doc of the Dead that here at Geekscape we’re pretty big fans of the undead. Saying that, we were more than excited to learn that this Double Take is expanding their Night of the Living Dead universe with a batch of new books.

The first three series in the universe were announced back in March, and today the publisher has announced seven new titles, along with a pretty cool Kickstarter campaign.

The first issue if all ten series will launch on September 16th, at the cool cost of $3.50 a piece (or $20-$25 for the super-pack containing each book), but backing the Kickstarter will get you the super-pack for just $10. It’s really a n0-brainer… get it?

As Double Take notes, “Our first 10 stories start in the world established by the 1968 cult classic Night of the Living Dead, then we let our imaginations…and our zombies…run wild. ” The cover art for each book (as well as a description) have been revealed, and all of them sound pretty cool. You can take a look at the previously announced books here, and head below for a look at the newly announced titles.

As ghouls surround her station, KBRF Radio ace DJ Samantha stays on the air all night. Will Rock & Roll save her soul?

The posse shoots to kill, but Ben survives. Too bad it’s all-downhill from here.

Doctors, and nurses, and zombies, oh my!

Hot sun, hot babes, and the cold decaying flesh of the zombie horde. It’s co-eds vs. the undead.

Even a brain a-day won’t keep this Doctor away.

Protect. Serve. Beat. Burn.

Thanks to some hungry customers, the closing shift at George’s Market has turned into the graveyard shift.

Will you be picking any of these up? I’m a big fan of each piece of cover art. Again, you can contribute to the Kickstarter campaign here, and be sure to let us know which book you’re most looking forward to!

Geeksape Comics: Three New ‘Night Of The Living Dead’ Series Coming From Double Take!

by Derek KraneveldtMarch 26, 2015

Briefly: It’s pretty clear if you’ve seen our co-produced Doc of the Dead that here at Geekscape we’re pretty big fans of the undead. Saying that, we were more than excited to learn that this June, Double Take is set to debut not one, but three new titles set in the universe of George A. Romero’s 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead.

All three monthly series are set to debut this June in print and digital formats, and you can peek the first info and cover for each series by taking a look below!

Home, written by Peter Aguero, with art by Julian Rowe, Monica Catalano, and Javier Mena  :

A happy family, a lovely spring evening, and Zombies.

Home follows a working-class farm family through the events of the zombie apocalypse in western PA. On the night the dead rise, the Foster family has gathered for a quiet Sunday dinner. Oblivious to the horrifying events that will soon unfold, Paul Foster takes his wife and two young children into town, leaving his teenage daughter home alone with her boyfriend. As his small town falls into chaos, Paul has to keep his family together and somehow get back home to his daughter, who is left to fight her own battles.

Z-Men comes from writer Jeff McComsey, and features art by Kurt Tiede, Alisson Rodrigues, and Max Flan:

Dead and/or alive. LBJ orders the Secret Service to bring him back a Zombie.
It’s 1966 and the Oval Office is in an uproar; there’s been a spree of mass murders in Western Pennsylvania (and reports of the dead returning to life). President Lyndon B. Johnson assigns the head of the Secret Service to send agents into the field to investigate. Agents Stuart and Clancy are given the opportunity to serve their country and see if the zombie apocalypse has indeed begun.

Rise also comes from Jeff McComsey, and features art by Kurt Tiede, Frederica Manfredi, and Vladimir Popov  :

They’re coming to get you Barbara. Follow our favorite siblings, Barbara and Johnny, from the classic 1968 Night of the Living Dead film as they try to survive beyond the night at the abandoned farmhouse.

All three book sound very cool, and I’m especially excited to follow the continuing adventures of Barbara and Johnny. Not to mention that gorgeous art. As 2T notes, “this marks the first releases in a major initiative surrounding the classic horror franchise, which frightened moviegoers all around the world and made zombies a household name. Having commissioned a new generation of writers to breathe new life into the classic franchise, 2T has a dozen series in the works – some following characters from the film in surprising new directions; other stories are all new. All creators are working in collaboration with 2T GM, Bill Jemas.”

Which books will you be picking up this June? Sound out below!