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Millions are dying every minute. Heroes and villains alike are falling. Can the Justice League unite to find a way to stop the spread of death? Can they save humanity from extinction? Can they even save themselves? The key to survival may hinge on the last moments of one of the World’s Finest Heroes…
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Published January 1, 2021
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Tom Taylor
1,299 books1,047 followersOnce a professional juggler and fire eater, Tom Taylor is a #1 New York Times Bestselling, multi-award-winning comic book writer, playwright and screenwriter.
Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.
He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.
He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.
Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.
He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.
He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.
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June 12, 2020
Pretty nice
June 5, 2019
WHOA! While the first issue of DCeased was fun and good setup, this issue was brutal and engaging the entire time.
So we pickup where the last one left off. Superman gets his son, Lois, and Damien to safety but before that we have Diana, Oliver, and Hal all chilling in a forest on their camping trip. of course things don't get well and someone turns! Then have Poison Ivy and Harley scene that has a big growing moment for the Joker's soon to be ex-girl. However, when she goes to say it's time to break up the Joker might not be who he used to be!
Man, this has so many twist and turns, so many OH shit moments, and a lot of heart. See, the key here is having our favorite characters feel. To see them scared, or worried, or hurt, but still be them instead of just a hollow version of themselves getting killed. I worry each page for one of my favorite characters to get killed and that's great. The art is wonderful, brutal, and nasty all in one. This is everything I could have hoped for and more.
A 5 out of 5 issue.
So we pickup where the last one left off. Superman gets his son, Lois, and Damien to safety but before that we have Diana, Oliver, and Hal all chilling in a forest on their camping trip. of course things don't get well and someone turns! Then have Poison Ivy and Harley scene that has a big growing moment for the Joker's soon to be ex-girl. However, when she goes to say it's time to break up the Joker might not be who he used to be!
Man, this has so many twist and turns, so many OH shit moments, and a lot of heart. See, the key here is having our favorite characters feel. To see them scared, or worried, or hurt, but still be them instead of just a hollow version of themselves getting killed. I worry each page for one of my favorite characters to get killed and that's great. The art is wonderful, brutal, and nasty all in one. This is everything I could have hoped for and more.
A 5 out of 5 issue.
July 4, 2019
Awesome! I fear it would fall into cheap zombie story, but so far it hold on and not afraid to make some great name fall down the road!
August 14, 2019
Once again, forgot to update. But, not much to say here except that I am still enjoying this series!
July 31, 2019
Stronger than the first issue!
June 14, 2019
One of the things I love about side series/different continuities is that they're not afraid to take risks. I mean, technically it means that the risks don't matter as much, since they're not permanent and all. But I still love seeing them happen, so that is what matters most to me.
And boy, did they take risks in this issue! I can't say enough good things about it. In fact, I'm actively looking forward to the next issue in this series...is it out yet?
And boy, did they take risks in this issue! I can't say enough good things about it. In fact, I'm actively looking forward to the next issue in this series...is it out yet?
June 9, 2019
Woah brutal and great storytelling/art.
October 31, 2019
Ok, so...the first issue was kind of campy, but this second issue was very much not.
If the series keeps flip-flopping I don't know how much I'll like it. However, if it stays in this tone I could be in for a good Halloween read.
If the series keeps flip-flopping I don't know how much I'll like it. However, if it stays in this tone I could be in for a good Halloween read.
June 9, 2019
First Rick Grimes, now Bruce, this has been a tough reading week!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 28, 2019
Highly entertaining.
December 18, 2019
read it, said "oh damn"
handed it to my SO, he said "oh damn"
so there's our review
oh damn
handed it to my SO, he said "oh damn"
so there's our review
oh damn
December 20, 2020
As good as the previous volume. The story continues to show the unstoppable advance of the virus and the increase in casualties among ordinary citizens and superheroes. A normal camping trip between Hal Jordan, Dinah and Oliver Queen turns into a nightmare with an interesting twist .
Great work by Tom Taylor in enhancing the dramatic moments.
Great work by Tom Taylor in enhancing the dramatic moments.
October 5, 2019
I would probably give this more of a 4.5/5 but still can’t believe how much I’m enjoying it. Zombie Hal Jordan against Dinah and Ollie was enough to sell me. Plus I’m digging the art as well besides weird looking Damian of course.
June 10, 2019
Much better than the first issue. Granted, this series seems like a DC Universe version of Stephen King’s “Cell”. Still, it’s quite enjoyable and I’m so happy to come across a story that is not afraid to kill off some main characters. I don’t care about canon. I’m glad to see it a tale off the beaten path.
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June 6, 2019
Lightning quick read. Picks up where issue #1 leaves off. Introduces Diana, Hal, and Oliver who are camping in the woods when the virus reaches them. Later there's a moment between Harley Quinn and Ivy before Harley makes a big life decision and prediction.
June 24, 2019
Still not sure what I think of this series yet. I think it's interesting that the zombies (because that's what they are lbr) are created via social media.
I'm mostly just giving this 4 stars though because DINAH LAUREL LANCE IS THE NEW GREEN LANTERN BYEEEEE
I'm mostly just giving this 4 stars though because DINAH LAUREL LANCE IS THE NEW GREEN LANTERN BYEEEEE
June 30, 2020
I wanted to particularly review this issue because it’s a shotgun blast of emotion and Tom Taylor delivers so much in these 23 pages.
Deceased just got moved towards the top of my pull list and I think it’s gonna be on hell of an event/ elseworlds story.
5 stars for the issue.
Deceased just got moved towards the top of my pull list and I think it’s gonna be on hell of an event/ elseworlds story.
5 stars for the issue.
June 9, 2019
Wow! Some seriously amazing twists and turns in this horror story that is being created. Issue 2 is a slam dunk. Spoiler heroes die in this. Also the coolest thing happens to Black Canary.
November 2, 2022
Yeah this one is great. Tom taylor is a fantastic writer. Honestly hope he jumps onto batman after king leaves. Dude deserves a main gig on a big title.
June 18, 2019
An improvement on the first!!!!
August 18, 2019
The first issue of Tom Taylor’s “DCeased” event series seemed to be setting the stage for a sort of techno-zombie virus apocalypse scenario in the DC universe but this second issue wisely tweaks the concept a little bit. The infected are not mindless brain-craving undead monsters but something slightly different, an important distinction that gives the book a nice, kinda fresh spin (sorry, I don’t want to ruin the fun by revealing Taylor’s take). It’s still not quite a true horror book (it’s definitely your standard superhero comic, just with some horror elements plugged in, although the potential is definitely there for “DCeased” to go full-blown horror at some point) but I doubt genre fans will be too upset. Taylor does a nice job of weaving several story threads together, pulling in a handful of DC’s big capes, while allowing space for pathos in addition to all the action. Trevor Hairsine’s art is good throughout but it’s really the bloodier scenes that give him a chance to show off a little bit. It’s far from a perfect series but I’m gonna stick with “DCeased.”
(P.S. - The “Nightmare On Elm Street”-inspired variant cover by Yasmin Putri is absolutely stunning.)
(P.S. - The “Nightmare On Elm Street”-inspired variant cover by Yasmin Putri is absolutely stunning.)
December 17, 2019
Well, Tom Taylor once again proves he can do wonder if he is given freedom with his characters. The story gets more shocking, action packed, emotional and heartbreaking as we watch the world regress to madness through the eyes of our beloved characters. I really loved Taylor's method of taking individual character and telling their side of the tale rather than going for wholesale mayhem. And, damn, that last page did hit me right in the feels, and hard.
The drawing does its job in conveying the horror quite adeptly, but then again, the storytelling does drive the story here. I am just a bit worried if the writer can pull it off safely to the finish line, with the momentum he has created.
A marvelous second issue, I can't wait for more, wish this was weekly.
The drawing does its job in conveying the horror quite adeptly, but then again, the storytelling does drive the story here. I am just a bit worried if the writer can pull it off safely to the finish line, with the momentum he has created.
A marvelous second issue, I can't wait for more, wish this was weekly.
July 8, 2019
Rating: 3.5
Ok, this is getting good. Still, I have 2 problems with the series; the pacing, which improved this issue but is still iffy, and the artwork. I REALLY dont like the art work. Some bits look nice but in general, its really poor. I’d say I enjoyed it around the same as issue 1, not sure which one i liked more as i liked different elements of each issue. However, the premise is really interesting and I like how Taylor is taking a lot of narrative risks (as it’s out of continuity). The story is amazing, and i love seeing the character interact. The plot twists are great. The pacing and artwork NEED to improve.
Ok, this is getting good. Still, I have 2 problems with the series; the pacing, which improved this issue but is still iffy, and the artwork. I REALLY dont like the art work. Some bits look nice but in general, its really poor. I’d say I enjoyed it around the same as issue 1, not sure which one i liked more as i liked different elements of each issue. However, the premise is really interesting and I like how Taylor is taking a lot of narrative risks (as it’s out of continuity). The story is amazing, and i love seeing the character interact. The plot twists are great. The pacing and artwork NEED to improve.
January 13, 2020
Issue #2 of DCeased is intense! The "zombie" virus has spread quickly and there were some shocking infections and deaths from it. Batman explains the victims aren't driven by a hunger for brains or flesh, they're just spreading death. So rather than zombies, they're referred to as the "anti-living." The virus is both biological and technological, so it can be spread through blood or digital imagery. I love that idea and how it's playing out. (Side note, I love seeing Harley and Ivy together!)
March 26, 2020
Loving each issue so far of DCeased. I actually read issues 1 and 2 of DCeased: Unkillables. Loved those two books and had to come back to the first series. I am borrowing these DCeased books from my adult son (normally we read different titles, but agree on a few).
Anyways, this is great zombie/superhero stuff. Taking out several big guns right off the bat. That takes guts! Love the special edition covers.
Anyways, this is great zombie/superhero stuff. Taking out several big guns right off the bat. That takes guts! Love the special edition covers.
October 13, 2023
"I always suspected we'd have to destroy the internet to save the world."
Yeah, see, this is the kind of stuff that made me worry that it would be an overly facile thing.
Despite that, I'm really enjoying this. I kind of stalled out on Crisis on Infinite Earths, and--while this doesn't have the official Crisis branding--it feels just as guttingly apocalyptic as that miniseries did but it's also a lot more eventful and impactful.
Yeah, see, this is the kind of stuff that made me worry that it would be an overly facile thing.
Despite that, I'm really enjoying this. I kind of stalled out on Crisis on Infinite Earths, and--while this doesn't have the official Crisis branding--it feels just as guttingly apocalyptic as that miniseries did but it's also a lot more eventful and impactful.
March 7, 2020
Fantastically ghoulish and I loved it.
Not every ending is a happy one, the good guy doesn't always have to get the girl!
It was pretty dark for a comic, certainly puts the graphic into graphic novel.
Not every ending is a happy one, the good guy doesn't always have to get the girl!
It was pretty dark for a comic, certainly puts the graphic into graphic novel.
August 1, 2020
Holy hell!
Tom Taylor is pulling no punches, as this chapter brings brutality and soul-crushing emotion to the table. This isn't some half-hearted tale where the body count is raised with C listers, anybody is at risk here. Also, it's good that the art is more consistent this time around.
Tom Taylor is pulling no punches, as this chapter brings brutality and soul-crushing emotion to the table. This isn't some half-hearted tale where the body count is raised with C listers, anybody is at risk here. Also, it's good that the art is more consistent this time around.
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