Bleeding Hearts #1 dropped yesterday (2/11/2026) and it is already rushing to a second printing. That tells you everything you need to know — this one is hitting hard.
It’s a reverse zombie tale told entirely from the zombies’ perspective (Update: Issue #2 actually shifts perspective balancing out the world). Humans are basically nearly extinct snacks at this point, and the zombies have built their own society with social rules, communities, and… feelings? Yeah, it gets weird and dark fast.
The Setup
After the apocalypse, zombies are the dominant species. The story follows one horde that’s formed its own little society. The narrator (a zombie) gets super graphic about eating a human heart right at the start — and it’s not just gross-out stuff; it actually sets up the whole tone. Deniz Camp is cooking with this world-building.
The Wildest Parts
- The main zombie has a literal heart (maybe even a figurative one too 🖤❤️).
- Everything has long, overly literal names that get twisted in the most messed-up ways.
- Best friends literally trade right arms with each other as a sign of loyalty. It is ok to laugh at the dad joke humor.
The art is gritty and perfect for the cartoon horror vibe — you can feel the gore and the weirdness on every page.
Final Verdict
This isn’t nonstop action; it’s a slow-burn setup for what feels like a bigger story. It ends on a perfect cliffhanger that has me dying for issue #2. If you like smart horror comics with a fresh twist, this is an easy grab.
What did you think?
Did you pick up Bleeding Hearts #1 yet? What was your favorite weird detail? I want to hear what everyone else is feeling!
Originally posted as a thread on X @NostalgicNestEg — come join the discussion!
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