Slow zombie (George A. Romero’s)= true re-animated corpse

Fast zombie (28 Days, I am Legend, etc)= ghoul

But the info you give about the different viruses is very interesting.

“In the insect world, there exists a type of infection in which insects are effectively turned into zombies. This infection is caused by a fungus called Cordyceps. I wonder if there is a Cordyceps fungus that specifically targets humans, but it just hasn’t been discovered yet?”

Jesus, let’s hope not!

Although, to me the whole idea of the zombie is to symbolize what modern life already does to us all= turn us into mindless drones

Zombie means “living dead” or “soulless”. The infected portrayed in Night of the Living Dead and 28 Days both fit this definition.

The classic zombie is considered to be infected with the Solanum virus, whereas the 28-Day type of zombie is infected with the Rage virus. The Rage virus is very virulent, and this is reflected by the fact that effects of Rage are felt immediately with no incubation period, the infection spreads very quickly, and the host is quickly exterminated. The Solanum virus is passive, requiring about a 24 hour incubation period, the infestation spreads very slowly, and the host can live for many years afterwards. While Rage only infects the blood, Solunum infects and takes over all body tissue, in effect re-creating an entirely new species that only superficially represents the original one. This distinction is crucial because it shows why a Rage infected area tends to be localized and then can be considered clear after 28 days, whereas a Solanum infestation spreads out wide and far and lasts for years and years. The reason for this becomes apparent when you realize that zombies with Rage can be drowned, suffocated, or frozen to death, but zombies with Solunum can survive underwater or can be frozen or buried alive, only to be reanimated later on upon being warmed up or freed from their prisons.

So the question is, do you want to die fast, like a shooting star, or die slowly, like a candle? At least you have a choice.

PS — In the insect world, there exists a type of infection in which insects are effectively turned into zombies. This infection is caused by a fungus called Cordyceps. I wonder if there is a Cordyceps fungus that specifically targets humans, but it just hasn’t been discovered yet?

The hardcore Romero fans would say those aren’t zombies. They can get quite upset about it- LOL!

Ah! that could be a delicious discussion, because there are many people who think that a fast-moving zombie destroys its symbolic purpose

Awesome art cover, though