Creator: Koji Steven Sakai, CW Cooke, Cesar Sebastian (illustrator), Andy Poole (colorist), Ed Dukeshire (letterer)
Category: Graphic Novel
Age Range: 13+
Vibes: Santa, Christmas, The Undead, Santa Fights, Grumpy Beard Man, Shambling Dead Thing, Presents
In Short: Join Santa on a thrilling adventure to save Christmas from the undead while rediscovering the true meaning of the holiday along the way.
What's It About: Introducing "Santa Claus vs. the Zombie Apocalypse," a thrilling holiday tale that puts a unique twist on the classic Christmas story. Join Santa on his last chimney crawl as he battles a zombie apocalypse, rediscovering his Christmas spirit along the way. Follow along as Santa navigates a mid-life crisis, forms unlikely alliances, and fights to save Christmas for two courageous kids and their mother. With heartwarming moments and action-packed adventures, this graphic novel is perfect for anyone looking for a festive and exciting read. Get ready to experience the magic of Christmas like never before!
Koji Steven Sakai - Author
Writer/Producer Koji Steven Sakai’s film and television projects have played on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, Roku, and Tubi. He has worked with a variety of talented and award-winning actors and filmmakers, including Cuba Gooding Jr., Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Dermot Mulroney, James Shigeta, Michael Jai White, Mel Gibson, Mickey Rourke, Randall Park, RZA, Samuel L. Jackson, Terrence Howard, and Wilson Cruz.
He has written 12 feature films that have been produced and served as a producer on nine features. He has also produced a one-hour comedy special that premiered on Netflix and a comedy television series that premiered on Hulu (Season 1) and Peacock (Season 2). Finally, Koji was on the writing team for a Japanese television series slated for Disney+/Hulu in 2024.
In addition to his screenplays, Koji has written books and graphic novels, produces, writes, and co-hosts The Unofficial Official Story Podcast, currently teaches screenwriting at UCLA Extension and New York Film Academy, and will be teaching at the University of Southern California in the Spring of 2024.
CW Cooke
CW Cooke is a comic book writer living in the Kansas City area who has been working in comics since 2007.
César Sebastián - Illustrator
César Sebastián is a cartoonist, illustrator and teacher living in Valencia (Spain). He graduated from the San Carlos Fine Art School at the Polytechnic University of Valencia. As an illustrator, he has created art for book covers, posters, story boards, advertising and text books.
Andy Poole - Colorist
Independent Writer of science fiction & fantasy books and games. TTRPG enthusiast, bushcrafter and occasional artist.
Ed Dukeshire - Letterer
Digital Webbing founder, Fist of Justice co-creator, Eisner and Harvey nominated comic book letterer. Cornhole junkie.
