For one reason or another, public perception of what a zombie does seems to be solely limited to what is depicted in this collection of bloodthirsty brain-eating creations.
The zombie is a simple and fictional comic book staple whose actual character has rarely been explored. The character portraits of the undead are one-dimensional, extending only as far as illustrating a mechanical outstretched-arms-and-stiff-leg lurch, deep and prolonged groan and green tinted skin. The characteristic blood-stained mouth betray the common living dead hobby of brain eating, a sight that artists favor depicting.
What’s happening behind these depictions is probably a mixture of fascination with the horrifying nature of cannibalism as well as a lazy approach in developing personas who, at best, end up as filler characters.
25 Bloodthirsty Brain-Eating Creations
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Brain-Gobbling Game Sculptures
Kody Koala Turns Princess Peach Into an Undead Menace
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Brain-Loving Accessories
Beat Black Sells Jewelry That Zombies Will Drool Over
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Gory Romance Cards
Zombie Valentine's Day Cards by Elliot Quince are Sweetly Strange
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Confined Cranium Cakes
These Brains in a Jar Cupcakes are Terrifyingly Delicious
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Deliciously Gruesome Treats
The Zombie Head Cheese by Not Martha is Halloween Appropriate
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Cerebral Cupcakes
The Bloody Zombie Brains Cupcakes are Spooky
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Gruesome Confections
The Brain Cake Brings Out the Zombie in All of Us
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Gory Gaming Characters
Kodykoala Yoshi Toy is One Bloody Zombie
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Zombified Avian Apps
Tomasz Kaczkowski Turns the Angry Birds Gang into Flesh Eaters
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Zombie Fairy Tale Characters
Witit Karpkraikaew 'Zombified Disney Princesses' Haunts Your Dreams
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Anatomical Cupcakes
Moist Brain Treats for Sweet-Toothed Zombies
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Broadway Poster Spoofs
"Evil Dead: The Musical" Ads
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Bloody Zombie Portraiture
These Grayson Castro Paintings Will Blow Your Mind
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Amorously Morose Illustrations
‘Love is Dead’ by Ivonne Spinoza is Clevar and Crisp
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Childhood Traumatizing Books
Scare Your Kids With Pat the Zombie
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Undead Shooting Targets
The Zombie Industries Combat Dummies Really Bleed
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Bloody Brain Shooters
A Creepy Halloween Drink for Alcohol-Craving, Brain-Eating Zombies
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Undead Bathtub Toys
Zombie Rubber Ducks May Lead to Accidents in the Tub
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Cookie-Brained Containers
The Zombie Head Cookie Jar Will Have You Engaging in Cannibalism
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Brain-Devouring Clocks
The Zombie Clock Will Wake You Up in Time for the Apocalypse
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Monster Footwear
The Zombies Afoot Plush Slippers are Comfy and Entertaining
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Terrifyingly Charming Plushies
These Horror-Themed Friends by Stuffles Only Want Your Love
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Adorable Undead Flash Drives
The Zombie USB by Blueshift Nine is Animated
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Cranial Candy Creations
Embrace Your Inner Zombie with the Giant Gummy Brain
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Frightening Frugal Apparel
The Zombie Beanie Keeps You Warm and Keeps Fellow Undead Away
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Painterly Pop Culture Characters
Bryan Lee Shows Off His Sleek Rendering Style with Kid Favorites
Faux Frosty Cakes
Bakerella's Snow Cone Cupcakes are Surprisingly Room Temperature
Gangster Game Character Remixes
Artist SINR Re-Imagines Luigi as a Tattoo-Clad Hardened Plumber
Game Crossover Brawls
Sebastian von Buchwald Has Mario Pummeling Other Playable Heroes
Zombified Muppets
These Zombie Sesame Street Paintings Will Make Your Kids Run for Cover
Undead Garden Ornaments
The RC Crawler is the World's Best Halloween Decoration
Brain-Loving Accessories
Beat Black Sells Jewelry That Zombies Will Drool Over
Gaming Icon Profile Pictures
Andrew Golden Imagines Facebook Photos for Video Game Characters
Voluptuous Valentine's Day Shoots
The Erin Heatherton 2011 VS Shoot Lights up the Camera
Flash Drive Wristbands
USB Bracelets Offer Convenience & Style
Undead Family Portraits
Roisin McAuley Zombified Illustrations Spice Up Photos
40 Striking Spring Campaigns
From Insanely Intricate High Heels to Bold Bohemian Shoots
Customized Disney Princess Kicks
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Undead Holiday Decor
The Zombie Christmas Ornaments Make for a Very Scary Christmas
Gory Romance Cards
Zombie Valentine's Day Cards by Elliot Quince are Sweetly Strange
Spooky Halloween Snacks
These Zombie Cupcakes Look Too Good to Eat
Concerned Retro Cartoon Ads
James Voon Depicts Distressed Characters for Fictional Food Promo
Sugary Squared Sweets
Cupcakes Cubed Gives the Classic Treat Some Tasty Corners
Confined Cranium Cakes
These Brains in a Jar Cupcakes are Terrifyingly Delicious
Enigmatic Sorrowful Sculptures
JinYoung Yu Crafts Transparent Beings with Sad Childlike Faces
Nut Noggin Helmets
GOOD Motorcycle Helmets are Extremely Creative and Generally Awesome
Yarn-Wrapped Spectacles
The Miracle Megane Knitted Sunglasses are Intriguing Pieces of Eye Wear
Grim Chocolaty Confections
Halloween Skull Truffles Celebrate the Holiday with Tasty Treats
Cerebral Cupcakes
The Bloody Zombie Brains Cupcakes are Spooky
Sweet Sausage Desserts
The Cupcake Project 'Cupcakewurst' is Deceivingly Delicious
Wide-Eyed World Leaders
The 'Famous Political Figures' by Ahmad Kushha are Adorable
Revamped Iconic Cartoons
The Steampunk Disney Princesses Series Reimagines Classic Characters
16 Bloody Edibles
These Gorey Halloween Treats are Terrifyingly Good
Retrofied Game Art
Penney Design Creates an Angry Birds Early 90's Spoof
Real-World Gaming Rides
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DIY Retro Cupcake Jars
The 'Running With Glitter' Blog Shows You How to Make Rainbow Cakes
Decaying Disney Divas
Kendel Marce Illustrates Zombified Versions of Classic Movie Princesses
Pop Culture Plushies
Funko Turns Your Favourite Pop Culture Icons into Cuddly Friends
Gritty Nintendo Nemeses
Nekoixa Renders Badass Versions of Super Mario Villains
Obese Cartoon Caricatures
Fat Gamers Display Pop Cultural Icons Who Let Themselves Go
Vampire-Inspired Jewelry
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Retro Gaming Caricatures
Brendan Corris Renders Nintendo Heroes with Exaggerated Features
Computer-Powered Microwaves
My Lunchbox Leaves the Task of Heating Meals to Your Office Desktop
Crime-Prone Princess Pictorials
Cat Londers Transforms Batman's Foes into Disney Heroines
Badass Slippers
The New Barker Black Spring 2011 Collection
Geek-Tastic Necklaces
Milkool Hand Crafts Ultra Nerdy Accessories
Girly Grotesque Art
Spanish Artists Crajes Mind Game Create Creepily Cute Artwork
Freaky Festive Treats
The Frankenstein Marshmallows are Perfect for Halloween
Pulsing Organ Pendants
Kiva Ford Creates Gorgeous Glass Organ Ornaments
Galactic Baked Goods
These Star Wars Cupcakes are Forcefully Delicious
Gourd-geously Sweet Treats
Yummy Mummy Whips Up Some Pumpkin French Macaroons
Walking Dead Campaigns
The FedEx ‘Zombie Outbreak' Commercial is Hilariously Creative
Charitable Law Jewelry
The B-Side Japan Relief Necklace Celebrates Immigration and Unity
Zombie Disney Princesses
Miguel Gutierrez Depicts Childhood Heroines as Undead Villains
Anatomical Evil Baby Art
The Jason Freeny Stewie Pieces is the Artist's Newest Creation
Eco Plush Critters
The Handmade Wonder Forest Toy Collection is Magically Adorable
56 Zany Zombie Finds
From Disembodied Trinkets to Visceral Vampiric Imagery
Pet-Stalking Cameras
The Pet's View Collar Allows You to Monitor Animal Activities
Solar-Powered Foliage Lighting
The Kinoko Mushroom USB Lamp is Convenient & Ecological
Tasty Halloween Treat Statistics
The ‘CandyNOMics' Infographic Plays No Tricks
Undead Burlesque Beauties
French Artist Angel Roy Zombifies Pretty Pin-Ups
Whimsical Wizardry Jewelry
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Hybrid Animated Concepts
Cartoon Characters Mixed Hilariously Depicts Pop Cultural Mash-Ups
Silver Bones Jewelry
The Joyeria Osea Collection is One-of-a-Kind
Undead Romance Commercials
The 'Hot Girl vs. Zombie' AXE Halloween Horror Film is Outrageous
Sweet Sandwich-Inspired Cakes
These Fluffer Nutter Cupcakes Deliver a Tempting Taste of Childhood
Inked Icon Documentaries
A Day with Zombie Boy Rick Genest is a Look into the Artist's Life
Sleek Storage Chargers
The Powerstick with Memory USB Drive is a Quick Battery Fix
Zombified Muppet Roommates
The Zombert & Zernie T-Shirt is Not for Children
Emotion-Filled Plushies
These Emotidolls are Guaranteed to Provoke Smiley Faces
Plantable Greeting Cards
These Botanical Paperworks Cards Blossom into Wildflowers Once Buried
Zombie-Ready Firearms
The Ultimate AR-15 Will Make Quick Work of the Walking Dead
Customizable Porcelain Memory Sticks
The 'Top Secret USB' is Made for Storing Lasting Memories
Zombie Gaming Engagements
'Left 4 Dead 2 Proposal' Shows That Gamers are Romantic Too
Geek Crossover Fashion
The Angry Birds vs Star Wars T-Shirt Has a Nerdy Design
Menstrual-Inspired USBs
The Tampon Flash Drive Will Keep Information Safe
Childhood Traumatizing Books
Scare Your Kids With Pat the Zombie
Miniature Musician Zombies
Artist Danvinci Depicts Legendary Singers as Small Undead Cartoons
Oozing Gore-geous Confections
These Chocolate Zombie Heads Will Have You Screaming for More
Festive Gaming Stop Motions
8-Bit Holiday Features Retro Characters Being Deviant on X-Mas
Living Dead Sud Drinkers
These Zombie Bottle Openers Will Eerily Unearth Caps from Beverages
Soulful Summer Slippers
The Filipino Brand Sole Project's Teamba Collection Features Caricatures
Killer Apocalypse-Saving Tweets
The '#Zombies: Followers of the Dead' Video Saves Lives
Undead Asana Ads
Yoga Outreach Zombies Campaign Encourages You to Rise From the Dead
Extreme Zombie Grannies
Hilarious Zonajobs Commercial Shows Tough Grandma Being Repeatedly Killed
Cartoon-Clad Cakes
Crumbs Bake Shop Whips up Some Popeye Cupcakes to Celebrate 83rd Birthday
Disease-Themed Plushies
The Drew Oliver GIANTmicrobes Collection is Educational
Soft Keyboard Sandals
These Kito Keyboard Slippers are Perfect for Geek-Chic Beach-Lovers
Magnetized Skeletal Jewelry
The Bone Structures Leather Necklace Inspires Creative Accessorizing
Bloody Brain Chocolates
These Zombie Truffles Celebrates Zombie Awareness Month
Expressive Animal Close-Ups
Ursula Vernon Renders Humorous Images of Unamused Creatures
Cutesy Kiddie Reptilian Slippers
The A Bathing Ape x Polliwalks Capsule Collection for Bape Kids
Undead Hunting Vacations
Zombie Boot Camp Puts You in a Post-Apocalyptic World
Zombie-Fighting Families
Jessica Bjorn Captures the Bellingham Family in Apocalyptic Times
Disturbing Yard Decor
The Zombie Garden Gnome is a Creepy Addition to Your Plants
Spooky Skeletal Sweets
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Skeletal Rabbit Statues
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Bloody Blender Campaigns
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Real-Life Zombie Shooting Games
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Perfect Portable Pastries
Pumpkin Pie Shooters Update the Holiday Classic
Romantic Avian Apps
The Angry Birds Valentine's Day Edition Shoots Love into the Air
Real-Life Angry Birds
The Popular Bird-Launching App Becomes a Snowy Reality
Fiery Avian Shows
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Deviously Dangerous Desserts
These Shards of Glass Cupcakes Will Make Your Next Party a Scream
Rotting Undead Slip-Ons
Step Foot in the Horrifying Plush Zombie Slippers
Undead-Ready Ammunition
ZombieMax are Real Bullets Specially Designed to Take Out Real Zombies
Feminist Fabric Dolls
These Uterus Plushies by Vulva Love Lovely are Interestingly Odd
Grim Apocalyptic Trailers
Left 4 Dead Fan Film Teaser Brings the Video Game to Life Epically
Comfy Slipper Clogs
These Felt Slippers are Designed and Made in Finland
Monster Footwear
The Zombies Afoot Plush Slippers are Comfy and Entertaining
Animated Anti-Virus Computer Sticks
The 'Jumpshot' USBs Help Fight PC Crime
Terrifyingly Charming Plushies
These Horror-Themed Friends by Stuffles Only Want Your Love
Mangled Undead Plushies
Induce Nightmares with the Adorable Creepy Cuddlers Zombie Series
Angry Birds Beanies
'Creatures' from Kinkiking Add Personality to Your Winter Headwear
Fancy Philanthropic Footwear
David Palmer Creates $18,000 Flip Flops to Save the Rainforest
Flash Drive Air Fresheners
The 'Aroma Style USB Stick' Diffuses Bad Odors
Undead Gamer Portraits
Amanda Dockery Puts a Horrifying Spin on Super Mario
Cranial Candy Creations
Embrace Your Inner Zombie with the Giant Gummy Brain
Pickled Footwear
The Snooki Flip Flops Bear the Design of the Diva's Favorite Snack
Ultra-Violent Plushies
Plush Alex DeLarge Puts a Sweet Smile on a Sadistic Character
Cozy Salvaged Sweaters
These Upcycled Sweater Slippers are Eco-Friendly and Stylish
Dismembered Chocolate Treats
Magicians Fingers by David Bradley is the Answer to Ladyfingers
Frightening Frugal Apparel
The Zombie Beanie Keeps You Warm and Keeps Fellow Undead Away