The Other Dead
IDW · 2013–2014 · 6 issues
About the series
In 2013, IDW brought a peculiar twist to the zombie genre with The Other Dead, a six-issue miniseries from writers Digger T. Mesch and Joshua Ortega. The story, illustrated by Qing Ping Mui, follows a zombie outbreak that originates from the tragic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, blending real-world disaster with supernatural horror. It stands out for grounding its undead apocalypse in a specific, historically resonant setting, offering a gritty and socially conscious take on the familiar trope.