Peter Richardson: In terms of wanting to start comics in addition to the clothing line, I was actually inspired to do it more by film than other comics. I watch a lot of independent Japanese punk films from the 80s and 90s. The energy that those movies make me feel pushed me to wanting to go beyond putting my art on t-shirts. I've always had a huge love of comics, and manga specifically. I felt that there weren't many manga that really emulated the feeling of those Japanese punk arthouse movies, so I wanted to experiment and see what that might look like in comic form. Peter Richardson: Since this was my first attempt at a comic, I wanted to work with a small cast. Each character is definitely a bit punk or anti-conformist in their own way. Each definitely has plenty of quirks. There aren't any straightforward characters with typical motivations here. Everyone, outside of the main antagonist, has a reason for wanting to die. So definitely not your average bunch. Kelley, Trevor; Simon, Leslie (2007). Everybody Hurts: An Essential Guide to Emo Culture. USA: HarperCollins. p.256. ISBN 978-0-06-119539-6. Tyrangiel, Josh (2002-05-19). "Emotional Rescue". Time. Archived from the original on March 8, 2008 . Retrieved 2002-05-19. Two of my favorite types of books (horror and manga) were combined in the graphic novel Zombie Makeout Club Vol. 1: DeathWish. As such, I had high hopes for this read and wish I could say it met my expectations.

The story can be very confusing to follow, especially for anyone who may not first read the work's description. There are multiple main characters who are introduced, but they are confusing to follow altogether and feel very thrust upon the reader. There is not a lot of build up for me to care about any of the character's too much, though I feel the characters look and feel interesting. This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( October 2023) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Chen, Adrian (17 February 2013). "When the Internet was for strangers". Salon . Retrieved 2017-02-08.

So, Zombie Makeout Club is a webtoon series, a clothing line, and now you’re bringing the series to comic shops this October. But for those not familiar with your work, what can you tell us about Zombie Makeout Club? Thanks to NetGalley, Diamond Book Distributors, and Ablaze for the digital ARC in exchange for this honest review. Greenwald, Andy (24 December 2003). "Research: Trend of the Year: Mainstreamo" . Retrieved 2003-12-24.

A lot of the story feels confusing, clashing, and the pacing is off. I find this to be because it was previously a Webtoon, which can be difficult to translate directly into a manga. The inspirations and the feeling of the book, especially towards the ending (the part with the crow) feels very poetic and comforting, like a warm bath after getting into a fight. This is a compliment for the manga being bittersweet. The art is gorgeous, and incredibly unique. You recognize it immediately if you've ever seen Zombie Makeout Club before. Since Halloween is only a few weeks away, I'd like to read books about horror, gore, and science fiction. Fortunately, I came across this intriguing title on NetGalley's Read Now list. I was hesitant to put this book on my shelf at first because of the cover, which I thought was an odd attempt to make the protagonist appear iconic and feisty. But I did want to try something new.