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Horror icon Ken Foree is returning to the world of zombies. Ken Foree, the star of George A. Romero’s original horror classic Dawn of the Dead, is set to write a new comic titled Descendants of the Undead, which is in the midst of wrapping up a successful Kickstarter campaign. Those who still want to get in on the action early can though, as the campaign is still running until Thursday, November 21.
As of this writing, the campaign has raised more than $6,100 – well over the $1,978 goal. That goal is clearly a nod to the year Dawn of the Dead was released. There are still plenty of incentives for backing the project, such as autographed copies of the graphic novel or a VIP movie night experience, depending on the amount. Those can all be found on the book’s Kickstarter page. Aside from zombies being involved, what has Foree cooked up? The synopsis for the book reads as follows:
“Twenty years ago, when a group of survivors fled the zombies ravaging the mainland, they commandeered a ship and sought refuge on a distant island. They hoped to find safety among the lush vegetation, fresh water, and sprawling landscapes. But the island harbored its own dark secret: its native inhabitants were infected with the same ravenous disease.
Now during the present, the brutal nightmare against the flesh-eating hordes left only a handful of adults alive—among the survivors is a man with the moniker “Dad.” Because of his seniority, he leads the children of the original settlers. These teenagers are the new generation of young zombie hunters, born into a world of carnage; honing their skills and instincts in ways their predecessors never could. Their resilience and resourcefulness may yet keep Dad alive.
But across the island, something strange is happening with the flesh-eaters. The monsters are more organized and dangerous, turning the island into a fatal battleground. Scarred by the trauma of the initial outbreak in his past, Dad fights a mental battle, struggling to become the leader the new generation needs. He can either succumb to his madness or rise to the challenge and guide his chosen family to safety. With danger lurking around every corner, the island’s inhabitants face their greatest threat yet—a father figure whose inner demons may be deadlier than the zombies around them.”
Foree is well versed in the horror world. Some of his other credits include the Stuart Gordon classic From Beyond, Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, The Devil’s Rejects and Rob Zombie’s Halloween, among others. ‘90s kids may also know him as Roger Rockmore from Kenan & Kel. But for certain genre fans, having Foree back in the mix with zombies is a real treat. He’s also assembled a team to put together the book with him, and that team includes…
- Amone Linsamouth – Art director
- Vincentius Matthew – Colorist
- JamTronArt – Penciler
- Kai Lun Qu – Cover artist
- Amy Linsamouth – Editor and letterer
“This is a journey through a graphic novel that I’ve written for my fans,” Foree says of the book on the Kickstarter page. “It’s long-awaited and, finally, it’s here. I hope you will enjoy reading it as much as I’ve had the pleasure of writing it.
For more information or to back the book, head on over to the Descendants of the Undead Kickstarter page by clicking here.
