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Black Tide Rising
Black Tide Rising: The Graphic Novel
New York Times Bestseller John Ringo's Epic Zombie Series, Adapted by Comics Legend Chuck Dixon!
A THRILLING ADAPTATION OF THE BEST-SELLING BLACK TIDE RISING SERIES
The media calls it the Pacific Flu. The CDC calls it H7D3, and it spreads like wildfire. The virus combines the worst symptoms of Rabies and the common Flu, and is suspected to be man-made. The first reports of feral, cannibalistic “zombie-like” symptoms were met with disbelief and skeptical amusement, but nobody’s laughing now. Scientists, backed by the world’s governments and its wealthiest institutions, race against the clock to develop a cure as infections rise and cities fall.
A glimmer of hope appears as a vaccine is discovered, but its production requires harvesting the spinal tissue of the infected, a grim task that tests the limits of human morality. With no other choices apparent, time is quickly running out before hordes of infected overwhelm the last remaining bastions of civilization.
In the first days of the outbreak, a college history professor receives a cryptic warning from a trusted source. Its baffling, yet unmistakable message translates “PACK UP, GET OUT, AND GO NOW!”
Steve Smith and his family don’t waste any time; they leave their normal, comfortable lives behind to get ahead of the inevitable panic and survive the end of the world!
At the publisher’s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
BLACK TIDE RISING
Under a Graveyard Sky
To Sail a Darkling Sea
Islands of Rage and Hope
Strands of Sorrow
Black Tide Rising
Voices of the Fall
We Shall Rise
At the End of the World
At the End of the Journey
The Valley of Shadows
River of Night
Praise for Black Tide The Graphic Novel:
“A badass tale of the apocalypse, told John Ringo-style with an extra dose of awesome from Chuck Dixon! It isn't just about the end of the world; it's about what it takes to come out the other side.” —Larry Correia
“So you think you've read every kind of zombie tale to be told? Wrong! Chuck Dixon and team pull out all the stops with Black Tide Rising and twist the genre on its ear by populating the story with characters you actually care about! That's almost sacrilege! With Santacruz and Smith on the art chores, this is a must have for the horror and zombie fan. Your library is naked without it.” —Graham Nolan
“Black Tide Rising would seem fantastical — except the last few years have proved otherwise. Illustrates the importance of free thinkers, being prepared, being vigilant, and having a plan! I want to be in the movie!” —Dean Cain
“[D]elivers all the zombie action fans crave, plus sly allusions to a western culture that has lost its way. Even better? Some eye-popping panels you'll want to blow up and frame for your movie room.” —Christian Toto
“[A] terrific graphic novel that serves as both an allegory for our current COVID nonsense, as well as graphically (pardon the pun) depicting what a real viral pandemic would look like. Black Tide Rising strikes a blow for individual liberty and freedom, which is the only thing that stands in the way of the tyranny we are seeing established in the West, after its mur
A THRILLING ADAPTATION OF THE BEST-SELLING BLACK TIDE RISING SERIES
The media calls it the Pacific Flu. The CDC calls it H7D3, and it spreads like wildfire. The virus combines the worst symptoms of Rabies and the common Flu, and is suspected to be man-made. The first reports of feral, cannibalistic “zombie-like” symptoms were met with disbelief and skeptical amusement, but nobody’s laughing now. Scientists, backed by the world’s governments and its wealthiest institutions, race against the clock to develop a cure as infections rise and cities fall.
A glimmer of hope appears as a vaccine is discovered, but its production requires harvesting the spinal tissue of the infected, a grim task that tests the limits of human morality. With no other choices apparent, time is quickly running out before hordes of infected overwhelm the last remaining bastions of civilization.
In the first days of the outbreak, a college history professor receives a cryptic warning from a trusted source. Its baffling, yet unmistakable message translates “PACK UP, GET OUT, AND GO NOW!”
Steve Smith and his family don’t waste any time; they leave their normal, comfortable lives behind to get ahead of the inevitable panic and survive the end of the world!
At the publisher’s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
BLACK TIDE RISING
Under a Graveyard Sky
To Sail a Darkling Sea
Islands of Rage and Hope
Strands of Sorrow
Black Tide Rising
Voices of the Fall
We Shall Rise
At the End of the World
At the End of the Journey
The Valley of Shadows
River of Night
Praise for Black Tide The Graphic Novel:
“A badass tale of the apocalypse, told John Ringo-style with an extra dose of awesome from Chuck Dixon! It isn't just about the end of the world; it's about what it takes to come out the other side.” —Larry Correia
“So you think you've read every kind of zombie tale to be told? Wrong! Chuck Dixon and team pull out all the stops with Black Tide Rising and twist the genre on its ear by populating the story with characters you actually care about! That's almost sacrilege! With Santacruz and Smith on the art chores, this is a must have for the horror and zombie fan. Your library is naked without it.” —Graham Nolan
“Black Tide Rising would seem fantastical — except the last few years have proved otherwise. Illustrates the importance of free thinkers, being prepared, being vigilant, and having a plan! I want to be in the movie!” —Dean Cain
“[D]elivers all the zombie action fans crave, plus sly allusions to a western culture that has lost its way. Even better? Some eye-popping panels you'll want to blow up and frame for your movie room.” —Christian Toto
“[A] terrific graphic novel that serves as both an allegory for our current COVID nonsense, as well as graphically (pardon the pun) depicting what a real viral pandemic would look like. Black Tide Rising strikes a blow for individual liberty and freedom, which is the only thing that stands in the way of the tyranny we are seeing established in the West, after its mur
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56 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 2, 2023
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About the author
John Ringo
97 books1,835 followersJohn Ringo is a prolific author who has written in a wide variety of genres. His early life included a great deal of travel. He visited 23 foreign countries, and attended fourteen different schools. After graduation Ringo enlisted in the US military for four years, after which he studied marine biology.
In 1999 he wrote and published his first novel "A Hymn Before Battle", which proved successful. Since 2000 Ringo has been a full time author.
He has written science fiction, military fiction, and fantasy.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
In 1999 he wrote and published his first novel "A Hymn Before Battle", which proved successful. Since 2000 Ringo has been a full time author.
He has written science fiction, military fiction, and fantasy.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
July 22, 2023
This was very rushed with little set-up, exposition or character building. Not having read the books, the series blub was the only thing that allowed me to understand anything that was happening.
February 5, 2026
OK. I read the original book "Under a Graveyard Sky", but seeing it as a graphic novel was tough for me because this was like reading the abridged version. All the basic elements were there, but I couldn't quite immerse myself in it. I like a lot of detail, but most of the detail was in the artwork and there wasn't much explanation.
The other problem I had was that I had a certain vision in my mind as to what the characters looked like and my imagination did not match what I saw on the page. That was NOT the artist's fault. When I look carefully at the descriptions in the book, the artist did a better job at representing them than my imagination did. It was just an adjustment for me.
I probably won't read this graphic novel again.
The other problem I had was that I had a certain vision in my mind as to what the characters looked like and my imagination did not match what I saw on the page. That was NOT the artist's fault. When I look carefully at the descriptions in the book, the artist did a better job at representing them than my imagination did. It was just an adjustment for me.
I probably won't read this graphic novel again.
December 23, 2023
I feel like the beginning is kinda boring with these texts in quotes. Which I feel isn’t really expound upon at all during the book. But also quick question why are these people so hot? Like where did these people find the time to get muscles and not have a single grey hair at all? I don’t know that’s not really important. I do like how Faith likes doing all the action and actually kill zombies. That part is cool! I think the design of the zombies themselves was pretty awesome. Specially the cold, dead white eyes. It gave me chills. Overall I just kinda wish I got a little more from the characters (more so on Sophia) it felt like this book focused more on Faith. But who knows this is only the first volume.
September 17, 2023
Its lame
Okay its gots zombies but feels more like watching a Lifetime Channel family drama worse yet the story is incomplete with no information of the publisher given a possible continuation release date. I don't know about the rest of you but I'm on a budget which really annoyed me! I would insist on a refund but don't want to seem like a person that does it consistently every time I get disappointed. My advice avoid this comic.
Okay its gots zombies but feels more like watching a Lifetime Channel family drama worse yet the story is incomplete with no information of the publisher given a possible continuation release date. I don't know about the rest of you but I'm on a budget which really annoyed me! I would insist on a refund but don't want to seem like a person that does it consistently every time I get disappointed. My advice avoid this comic.
November 14, 2025
I don’t read many graphic novels, but this was a fun zombie romp in which the author has taken an unusual approach—the story centers on a family who is super prepared for the apocalypse and they are kind of having a good time (or are not all doom and gloom at the very least). A tight-knit family tackling the zombie apocalypse head-on!
April 6, 2024
An excellent adaptation of the books
True-ish to the originals and definitely true to the spirit of the originals. I loved the books (bought hardcovers for several girlfriends and my daughter)
True-ish to the originals and definitely true to the spirit of the originals. I loved the books (bought hardcovers for several girlfriends and my daughter)
May 6, 2023
Great illustration of a great story
The Black Tide Rising series is my favorite zombie series. This graphic novel of the first book does an excellent job of illustration of it
The Black Tide Rising series is my favorite zombie series. This graphic novel of the first book does an excellent job of illustration of it
May 10, 2023
A good start but where's the rest
I gave it five stars because the story is not finished and now I have to wait for the next section to come out.
I gave it five stars because the story is not finished and now I have to wait for the next section to come out.
August 15, 2023
Beautiful art, but the story is boring. No character development.
September 1, 2023
I usually like Chuck Dixon's work, but I could not get into this. After reading it I still had little idea what was going. It seems a series prior knowledge is needed.
December 15, 2023
Black tide rising
Good adaptation of the awesome series from John Ringo
Looking forward to reading all of these! Lets hope they are all at least this good
Good adaptation of the awesome series from John Ringo
Looking forward to reading all of these! Lets hope they are all at least this good
July 7, 2025
Faithful adaptation of the source. The only thing keeping it from rating higher is the possibility that no more issues will be produced
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