The zombies have over run the Earth! A small outpost, remnants of a twisted scientist's scheme to defeat the plague holds out against the army of King Zombie. Their secret weapon are the Lepers—-victims of a bizarre experiment that left them with dead skin in breathing husks with flesh that even zombies won't touch. It is a war of intelligence versus primal instinct—-the will to survive against the craving for flesh. Collects issues 1-5. "War of the Dead is by far the greatest zombie story out there right now. Its atmosphere combined with great characters and gritty art makes this a must-buy" - Unleash the Fanboy