From the Tomb's Review for Contagion #1

Contagion #1 – Review


Issue: Contagion #1
Writer: Z.M. Thomas
Pencils: Cliff Richards
Colors: Mike Bartollo
Letters: Zach Matheny
Cover: Chris Bolson
Publisher: Trepidation Comics
Release Date: February 2010
Pages: 24
Price: $4.99

“TREPIDATION COMICS’ brand new Zombie graphic novel featuring a brand new story from Z.M.Thomas, artwork from Cliff Richards and colors from Mike Bartolo.”

Artwork: 3.5 out of 5.0
This is good looking comic book. From panel to panel the characters stay true to each other and the zombies have a great look to them. The story takes place at night so it is a little dark, and I kinda get thrown off when there isn’t a lot of background detail, but the characters have a good amount. Just a small thing that gets me. Overall though it comes together great and the final page is Gore-geous.

Story: 4.0 out of 5.0
For what I will say starts off as a typical zombie story, this one has a great feel to it. It is fast paced, but it does consist of what I look for in a first issue. A nice plot to keep me going, a good introduction to the main cast and an ending that makes you want to come back for more. I really liked that all of those were covered in this one, it just felt to move a little too fast.

Dying Breath: 3.5 out of 5.0
The story is really great and an ending like that just screams I need to read more. The artwork was really nice but a tad dark, which is expected for a story taking place a night, but maybe a little too dark. However this issue was really great and while it does present a traditional zombie start to this series I still find myself wanting to know more and more. Worth checking out and hopefully the quality stays just like this and we will have another great zombie book on our hands.

If you would like to buy or know more about Contagion #1 please check out http://www.trepidation-comics.com/

New... Errr... Character Designs

Here are some of the much promised character designs for the upcoming untitled comic book project that is currently in the works to be released, originally started back in 2005 with Al Rio. However, Cliff Richards has picked up where Rio had left off in 2006, and the first 66 page TPB will be available this spring!





Anyway, I hope you enjoy the images, they're pretty badass in their own right. Hopefully soon I will unveil the title for this upcoming book, perhaps upload a few sample pages for you to enjoy!

Z.M.Thomas

Exclusive New Comic Update #1

So as promised, I am putting up a brand new image for you guys to see. I still haven't decided on what I am going to title this project. I have a few ideas, however those will continue to simmer on my brain until one just jumps out at me.



The artwork above is the very first project Cliff Richards and I have worked on together. However, after some modifications for nearly 5 years, it's finally seeing the light of day.

Anyway, I will post more information on this book when I feel the time is right. Until then, I'll let you enjoy the image and admire the sheer awesomeness that is Cliff Richards' artwork.

(For those wondering, I've worked with Cliff Richards a total of 3 projects, Echoes of Dawn, Contagion & this upcoming Untitled Project. Make sure to check out Echoes of Dawn and Contagion on the website and see some of the completed pages that are available.)

Z.M.Thomas