Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #2
Chad Burdette
Recap
Comic Watch Review: Marvel Zombies – Dawn of Decay #1: This Looks Like A Job For Something Stronger Than Flonase
Banner must get to Avengers Tower to make an antidote to the virus, but to get through the infested streets he'll have to travel as Hulk. The big green guy may be invulnerable to nasty bites, but he'd also rather smash the zombies instead of save them! Poor Groot needs to usher the uncontrollable beast through the horde, but his task is only complicated when an undead Thor shows up. If Groot wants to prevent Hulk from killing his fellow Avenger, he'll need to think fast!
Review
Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #2 is the second installment of the plant-zombie apocalyptic event as part of the Halloween celebration at Marvel.
Groot and Hulk continue their journey cross NYC to Avengers Tower in hopes of finding a cure or at least stopping the spread of the virus Groot brought to Earth from Skaar.
While not heavy on dialouge given that it’s Groot and Hulk, it’s still full of funny moments between the two, especially when Hulk attempts to tell a knock knock joke, refers to the deceased Rocket as a Space Skunk, and says I am Groot is I Am Jerk.
As for the Hulk and Thor fight, it’s a no holds barred fight as Hulk fights a Thor who is fighting the losing battle against the infection. While Groot prevents Hulk from killing Thor, it is unclear the final fate of the Odinson, but it doesn’t look good.
The issue ends with Groot choking Hulk, changing him into the vulnerable Banner and heading into the subway to answer a call for help which most likely is not going to turn into good news for the heroes.
The art and color work in the issue are overall consistent and work well with the story since this is a story that is set in a Marvel Universe that is not the regular continuity but one similar to the cinematic universe and all ages friendly.
Final Thoughts
Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #2 continues to be a fun and entertaining buddy monster story set against plant zombies taking over NYC. It's an entertaining story to get readers young and old in the Halloween spirit.
Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #2
- Writing - 9/109/10
- Storyline - 8/108/10
- Art - 8/108/10
- Color - 9/109/10
- Cover Art - 10/1010/10
