The newest comic book adaption to become a television series iZOMBIE debuts on CW Network Tuesday, March 17

The CW Network which already has several popular television shows based on DC comic books (Arrow, The Flash) is debuting another one on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 called iZOMBIE.  This new television show is based on a comic book series of the same name published by DC Comics' Vertigo imprint about a zombie who helps solve murder mysteries.

iZOMBIE stars Rose Mclver as Olivia “Liv” Moore an over-achieving medical resident who had her life plans completely mapped out, until she attends a party that unexpectedly turns into a zombie feeding frenzy. Liv begins to transform into a zombie and finds herself needing to eat human brains to maintain her human side.  She begins works at a coroner's office to give her access to the brains she must eat to survive where she learns a side effect of her new diet is the ability to absorb the memories of the deceased, which helps her solve homicides.  The televisions series also stars Malcom Goodwin, as police detective Clive Babinaux who learns Liv's secret and begins asking for her help to solve crimes, and Rahul Kohli, as Dr. Ravi Chakrabarti who is Liv's boss and knows her secret and acts as if he is helping her as he secretly studies her.

In a nice tribute to the show's origins the opening credits provide a comic-style overview of the characters and plot of iZOMBIE created by Michael Allred who is the original iZombie comic book artist.  While the show does have a dark premise it is being produced by Rob Thomas, the creator of Veronica Mars, and the show appears from its previews to have a light-hearted  vibe to it.  It airs at 9pm and probably isn't a good fit for kids to view but seems like it would be of interest to adults who enjoy paranormal mysteries with a campy side to them.  Plus the show appeals to the CW's young adult audience which means it'll be filled with actors and actresses that will make this the opposite of The Walking Dead with zombies and the undead that look probably pretty attractive.  You wouldn't see Rose Mclver as she's made up in iZombie taking on Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead for sure!

If you tune in to iZombie feel free to share your thoughts of the show with A GEEK DADDY blog, we'd enjoy knowing your thoughts and opinions.

Bacardi adds Comic Books to its Marketing Prowess

Download FREE  Graphic Novel  from the Barcardi Rum website on August 6th

Following up on the television commercial shown above as part of its "BACARDI Untameable Since 1862" marketing campaign, which promotes the heritage of the family-owned spirits company, Bacardi will be producing a graphic novel that tells the stories behind the brand and its origins in Cuba.  Titled "Spirit of BACARDI" the graphic novel, created by writer Warren Ellis and artist Michael Allred, will focus on Emilio Bacardi - son of BACARDI creator Don Facundo Bacardi Masso - and his efforts to help Cuba win independence from Spain in the late 1800s.  Emilio Bacardi was repeatedly imprisoned and exiled for his belief in an independent Cuba, but persevered, eventually becoming the first freely elected Mayor of Santiago de Cuba.

A graphic novel is a book made up of comics content to tell its story.  The "Spirit of BACARDI" graphic novel will be available as a digital download from BACARDI.COM/SPIRITOFBACARDI on August 6th, 2014.  Bacardi hopes that the book will inspire consumers to embrace life, live boldly and showcase their own "Irrepressible Spirit."

Check out this teaser video about "Spirit of BACARDI:

Warren Ellis is most well-know for his work on the comic book series Transmetropolitan published by DC Comics Helix and Vertigo imprints from 1997 - 2002 which was about a gonzo journalist in a dystopian future America.  More recently he has been working for Marvel Comics on Moon Knight, Fantastic Four and Iron Man and for Image Comics on a series titled Trees.

Artist Mike Allred has worked on both artwork for interior panels and covers of comic books.  He has most recently been creating the cover artwork for DC Comics' Batman '66 series.  He is most well-known for being one of the co-creators of the iZOMBIE comic book series which was nominated for the 2011 Eisner Award for Best New Series.  iZOMBIE is about a revenant gravedigger named Gwen Dylan and her friends, Ellie, a ghosts, and Scott, a were-terrier.  Additional comic publications that Allred has worked on include Batman, Daredevil, the Fantastic Four, and Silver Surfer.

Meander over to the Bacardi website on August 6th to grab yourself this digital download and than enjoy it with a rum & coke or whatever your Bacardi drink of preference may be.