Mixing cowboys and zombies is not the norm, but they have crossed paths a few times. The comic book Dead West by Rick Spears and Rob G. (from Gigantic Graphic Novels) is a great example. It’s synopsis reads:

During the westward expansion, a small Indian village is wiped out to make way for the settlement town of Lazarus. Years later, a single surviving Indian child returns as a grown man to enact his revenge. He places an ancient curse on the town in which the dead rise from their graves to prey on the living. Into this inferno wanders a bounty killer on the hunt for a fugitive. He’s no hero, he couldn’t care less about this dusty town or its rotting problems. He has men to kill, even if he has to raze the town to do it.

Here’s a sample page…

It’s being made into a feature film, with a 2008 release. We’ll keep you informed on it.

Dead in the West written in 1986 by Joe R. Lansdale is another good example. It has been re-released many times, from a number of publishers, so it shouldn’t be to hard to come across.

It was also adapted as a two issue comic series from Dark Horse Comics in the early 90’s.

Check these out if you get a chance.

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