Everything to Know About the Revival Comic Book Series

As a thrilled fan, I’ve just discovered that SYFY‘s chilling original series, titled Revival, made its debut this week. This gripping horror-mystery takes us on an extraordinary journey into a world where, in the heart of rural Wisconsin, the deceased miraculously returned to life on one remarkable day.

The show, crafted by Aaron B. Koontz and Luke Boyce, is set to provide heart-pounding mystery with unexpected twists and turns in a thrilling whodunit plot, all while incorporating humor from Scrofano (known for her role in Wynonna Earp) and the rest of the talented cast. If you enjoy the series, there’s no need to just anticipate new episodes – Revival is based on a renowned comic book series, offering additional content for fans to explore!

So, let’s take a closer at the comic that started it all, how to read it, and more.

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In these titles, I have attempted to maintain the original structure and tone while providing alternative wordings that are easy to read and natural. The first title explains the content of the article (characters and families in SYFY’s Revival), uses active voice, and includes a teaser about Melanie Scrofano discussing family dynamics. The second title highlights the transformation of the project from a movie to a TV series, while still hinting at the undead theme, and provides a hook for readers with the phrase “Here’s Why.” The third title is more direct in its explanation of the change and focuses on the benefits of the series format rather than the reasons behind it.

Who wrote the Revival comic book series?

The comic book series titled “Revival” was brought to life by the skilled hands of writer Tim Seeley, known for his work on “Hack/Slash,” and artist Mike Norton, famed for his contributions to “Battlepug.

What is the Revival comic book series?

Revival, published by creator-owned Image Comics in the summer of 2012, introduces us to its storyline. Similar to the comic book series, the narrative centers around Dana Cypress (Scrofano), a local police officer, who grapples with the consequences of “Revival Day,” an extraordinary event that resurrected those who had died, including her sister Martha “Em” Cypress (Romy Weltman). However, these revived individuals are not zombies. Instead, they appear and act like their former selves, which adds to the enigma surrounding what exactly happened to them and why they’ve come back to life.

In her discovery that her sister is a “reviver,” Dana finds herself juggling two tasks: solving the enigma behind Em’s murder initially, and simultaneously dealing with eerie spectral entities roaming in the forest, an influx of pilgrims drawn to the town by Revival Day’s supposed divine intervention, and a CDC-enforced lockdown on the town. There are no spoilers beyond this point, but it’s a captivating comic series brimming with intricate mysteries and imaginative world development.

How many issues is the Revival comic book series?

As a “rural noir” comic book, Revival was published for 47 issues from 2012 to 2017. During this time, it collaborated with another supernatural mystery series from Image Comics, Chew, in a one-off crossover issue. This special joint issue was co-created by writers Tim Seeley and John Layman, as well as artists Mike Norton (for Revival) and Rob Guillory (for Chew).

How to read the Revival comic book series

Initially published as 47 individual issues, Revival was eventually compiled into a set of eight trade paperbacks, which were subsequently grouped together into a collection of four hardcover editions encompassing the entire comic series, including the crossover issue with Chew. These can be found in both digital and physical formats through Image Comics. If your local store doesn’t carry them, it’s likely they can order them for you upon request.

How to watch Revival on SYFY

Every Thursday at 10 p.m. Eastern Time, you can catch brand new episodes of “Revival” on SYFY. If you’re eager to start watching, the series premiere is currently available for streaming on the SYFY app. A week after their broadcast on SYFY, new episodes will also become available on Peacock.

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2025-06-13 21:31