ZOMBIE NATION MAGAZINE . . . REALLY

In a page ripped right out of the book When Art Imitates Life, or I suppose more properly, When Monster TV Imitates Real-Life, imagine my surprise when I discovered the premier issue of ZOMBIE NATION magazine. What was a bit incongruous, if not slightly outrageous, is the fact that I noticed it on the same newsstand section with the guns and hunting magazines!

No kidding. There I was, at the Alderwood Barnes & Noble brick 'n mortar establishment searching out the latest in monster 'zines, when I came upon the 'zine pictured above.

I have to say I was taken a bit off guard when I started thumbing through it only to find that it views the coming zombie apocalypse as if it were real (c'mon, you know what I'm talking about, guys). An imprint of SHOOTING TIMES magazine, the only thing "giving it away" is the articles on THE WALKING DEAD. Otherwise, you'll learn just the right type of ammo to use for taking out zombies and with the best firearms, too.

Lock and load, and remember -- head shot!

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MIDNIGHT ZOMBIE BABE-O-RAMA

Zombies may, as a rule, be pretty skanky. But, that doesn't mean that zombie hunters are necessarily toothless, beer-guzzling, inbred, banjo-playin' . . . well, you get the idea. The ZOMBIE AMMO web page has a gallery that shows a few of the aforementioned skanky lankies, but they also show us a few horror hotties that know how to get a grip on things -- especially their zombie-killin' fire sticks!

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ZOMBIE BABES IN PERIL

The Cold War is over, but the Zombie Wars have just begun. All the more good reason to keep stocked up on firepower and plenty of ammo to go with it to make sure your loved ones are protected from the groping claws and gnashing teeth of the walking dead when they arrive on your block. Better yet, make sure everyone in your family is handy with a firearm. Remember to shoot responsibly, but shoot 'til they drop.

[Photos from H. MORGEN PHOTOGRAPHY as seen at ZOMBIE AMMO.]

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TAKE AIM WITH ZOMBIE AMMO

December, 2012 is the month that experts say the world will end. What they're leaving out is exactly how that will happen. Talk of so-called "earth changes" and other disinformation is only keeping you from the truth.

The fact of the matter is: What will you do to prepare yourself for the coming zombie apocalypse?

Yesterday, MONSTER MAGAZINE WORLD told you about a special (for real) ammo that you can stock up on. But what do you do until the walkers begin to shamble down your street?

The folks at ZOMBIE AMMO have got just the thing. They've got a great line of shooting targets especially made for the zombie hunter. It doesn't matter whether you're using a firearm, a bow and arrow, or even a sling-shot -- these targets will keep your aim sharp until the time comes.

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ZOMBIE MAX HAS GOT YOU COVERED

So you've heard the bulletin on the emergency scanner that it's finally happened -- the zombie invasion has started and it's only a matter of time before the walking dead start breaking down your front door to eat the brains out of you and everyone in your family.

You think you've prepared for this event: there's enough food in the basement to make even a Mormon jealous and the makeshift 5-gallon bucket latrines are ready for use (trust me, if zombies come pounding through your door, you'll want a latrine).

But what have you got going for yourself in the way of fire power? What are you going to load up with to take out the cannibalistic horde?

Look no further-- ZOMBIE MAX has got you covered. Available in several calibers, you won't be left defenseless if you've got a few boxes of these for your favorite firearm.

Defend your domicile with confidence -- lock and load with ZOMBIE MAX.

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ZOMBIES AHEAD!

They're coming! Time to lock 'n load -- find out how coming next week at MONSTER MAGAZINE WORLD!

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WALKING DEAD STILL STROLLING ALONG

The 2nd season of THE WALKING DEAD has been unleashed on cable TV land. I've heard numbers such as 10 million viewers, worldwide, tuned in to watch the latest mayhem. Zombies were the 4th most popular Halloween costume this year, almost edging out vampires and pirates in some polls. Will the madness ever end? Let's hope not!

The December, 2011 SFX magazine spotlights the latest news about the zombie show phenom.

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IT CAME FROM THE MEN'S MAG: ZOMBCON

The Zombie craze is white hot. Season Two of the blockbuster THE WALKING DEAD has stumbled onto TV screens, and the second year of zomBcon, "the world's first Zombie culture convention", has just come and gone. Even men's mags have picked up the vibe to appeal to their demographic. Here's how, in their November 2011 issue, PLAYBOY reported last year's fest in Seattle, the city of shambling shoegazers.

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PHOTO FINISH ZOMBIES

For those who are a little shy to even hide behind a Halloween mask, here's an alternative to consider. The November 2011 issue of PRACTICAL PHOTOSHOP shows you how to turn an ordinary portrait into one of the walking dead!

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HALLOWEEN 2011 -- EVEN ZOMBIES GET GAS

This animated "Gaseous Zombie" Halloween lawn decoration just goes to show that even the walking dead get indigestion.

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THE 10 BEST EVER ZOMBIE FLICKS

Yesterday, I introduced you to the latest SFX Special Collection, ZOMBIES THE ULTIMATE GUIDE. The lead article is "The Top 66 Zombie Films of All Time". Why 66? Well, that's answered in the intro before the film listings.

Did they get it right? Well, I'm no afficionado of the walking dead, so I'm not sure if I can give you an accurate answer. As in most "best of" lists, some I would have put higher and some lower.

The list I've given here the are the top 10. You'll have to purchase the magazine to see the other 56.

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IT'S A DEAD, DEAD, DEAD, DEAD WORLD

Unless you're one of them yourself, you'll know that zombies are the monster du jour these days. Vampires are holding their own, but the flesh-eatin', knuckle draggin' reanimated are ruling Monsterville.

Zombies have always been a notable sub-genre of the horror film, mostly because of Romero's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD and DAWN OF THE DEAD. Lugosi's WHITE ZOMBIE and Lewton's I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE (great title!) were earlier offerings in the cycle.

Today, Zombie Walks, comic books, movies, and other pop culture outlets and venues are catering to the shambling ones. SFX, one of those A4-sized 'zines from across the pond, is releasing their latest special collection issue, ZOMBIES THE ULTIMATE GUIDE. It's a zombie-fest that's quite a sight for sore ... er, dead eyes.

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