Marvel Zombies: War Zone #1 | Marvel Comics Horror Series

Marvel Zombies: War Zone #1 launches Marvel Comics' new action-horror series, written by Tom Waltz with art by Jaime Infante, releasing September 2, 2026. Main cover by Tony Parker, with a Dave Johnson variant and a 1:25 incentive by Domenico Cava.

Quick Facts:

• Title: Marvel Zombies: War Zone #1
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Writer: Tom Waltz
• Artist: Jaime Infante
• Covers available: Cover A (Tony Parker), Dave Johnson Variant, 1:25 Domenico Cava Incentive
• Format: Single issue, first issue of a five-issue series
• Release Date: September 2, 2026

What's the story about? A zombie outbreak overruns Manhattan, Earth's Mightiest Heroes succumb to the virus, and a quarantine barrier seals the city off from the world. Inside, survivors fight the growing horde — but one man isn't looking to survive. The Punisher is carving a bloody path through the ravaged city, hunting answers, with plenty of lead for any zombie in his way.

What is Marvel Zombies? Marvel's horror universe where its greatest heroes are the ravenous undead. Launched by Robert Kirkman in 2005, the franchise has stayed one of Marvel's most bankable alternate-universe brands — and the animated Marvel Zombies series has pushed a new wave of readers toward the comics.

Why collectors want this issue:

• Punisher-led horror is a proven draw — this is his first starring role in a Marvel Zombies launch
• Marvel Zombies #1s have a two-decade track record — the 2005 original's early printings remain genuine key issues
• Tom Waltz co-wrote IDW's landmark TMNT run, one of the defining licensed-book runs of the modern era
• The 1:25 Cava incentive is the chase cover for the launch — one copy per 25 ordered, so supply is genuinely scarce

Do I need to read previous Marvel Zombies series? No — each Marvel Zombies volume starts fresh. This #1 is a clean entry point for horror fans.