Zombie Tramp Vol. 1 – 3 (2009–2016)
Genre
đ§♀️ Horror | Comedy | Grindhouse | Action | Supernatural
Zombie Tramp blends horror and dark humor with a B-movie aesthetic, drawing inspiration from exploitation films, slasher flicks, and supernatural revenge tales. It’s unapologetically over-the-top, combining campy fun with bloody action.
Main Characters
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Janey Belle – Former call girl turned vengeful zombie, Janey gains necromantic powers and a thirst for justice and revenge. She’s foul-mouthed, fierce, and unforgettable.
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Xula – A voodoo priestess with her own supernatural gifts, Xula plays both friend and rival to Janey throughout the series.
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The Pimp – A mysterious and sadistic figure from Janey’s past who serves as a key antagonist.
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Oscar – A loyal fanboy who helps Janey navigate the human world post-zombification.
Writer
✍️ Dan Mendoza
The creator and original writer of Zombie Tramp, Dan Mendoza brings a unique voice steeped in grindhouse cinema, gore, and black comedy. His style is highly visual and layered with satire, giving Janey Belle a surprisingly complex edge beneath the chaos.
Artist
đš Dan Mendoza, with later contributions by TMChu, Winston Young, and others.
The artwork shifts between hyper-stylized gore and voluptuous exaggeration, capturing the series' pulpy essence. Mendoza’s early art defined the tone—bold, raunchy, and unapologetically wild.
Editor Details
đ️ Jason Martin (Editor-in-Chief during Action Lab's Danger Zone imprint) helped guide the tone and expansion of the Zombie Tramp universe during its transition to an ongoing title. His role was pivotal in refining the serialized format.
Publisher and Brand
đ·️ Published by Action Lab Comics under the Danger Zone imprint, known for edgy, adult-themed content. Zombie Tramp became one of the flagship titles of the brand, paving the way for a range of spin-offs and crossovers.
Release Year
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2009 – 2016 (Volumes 1 to 3)
The original version debuted in 2009, with subsequent reboots and expansions following through 2016 as the character gained cult status.
Brief Plot Summary
Janey Belle is a former prostitute who is murdered and brought back to life through necromancy. Now an undead anti-heroine, she travels across America wielding dark magic, tearing through corrupt cops, demonic pimps, cultists, and supernatural monsters—all while trying to retain her soul and seek vengeance against those who wronged her.
With her killer curves and even deadlier attitude, Janey doesn’t just fight evil—she devours it.
Notable Arcs or Storylines
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Origins – Janey’s backstory and transformation into the Zombie Tramp are explored, showing her fall and resurrection.
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Zombie Tramp vs. Vampblade – A crossover event that merges the two worlds in chaotic, fan-service-filled combat.
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Road to Death – Janey begins questioning her path and seeks deeper answers about her undead nature.
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Zombie Tramp: Ongoing Series (2014 onwards) – Expands Janey’s universe with new foes, mystical lore, and evolving relationships.
Fan Theories or Interpretations
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Janey as a Feminist Icon (of the Grindhouse kind) – Some fans interpret Janey as a symbol of twisted empowerment—reclaiming her body, voice, and agency even in death.
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Undead as Allegory – Her undead state could represent trauma, with her journey symbolizing how past abuse haunts survivors.
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Xula’s Role as a Shadow – The dynamic between Janey and Xula is often viewed through a Jungian lens, with Xula embodying Janey’s darker impulses.
Review Summary
⭐ Review Summary
Zombie Tramp is gloriously insane. The art is brash, colorful, and drenched in gore, while the writing surprises with occasional emotional depth beneath all the nudity and bloodshed. Janey is a chaotic but layered character whose journey keeps evolving. The comic isn’t for the easily offended, but fans of grindhouse horror, adult humor, and supernatural anti-heroes will find it addictive.
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