Zombies have been terrifying humanity since the first human fretted over the possibility of a loved one rising from the grave. They’ve definitely evolved over the last fifty years, joining the elite list of Hollywood famous monsters thanks to visionaries like George Romero.

I have loved zombies as long as I can remember, and have this habit of seeking out even the most obscure and poorly filmed zombie movies to add to my collection. The fact that AMC is putting out The Walking Dead tickles my evil heart so much, my brain is literally itching at the prospect of being nommed upon by the rising dead.

So when I found these awesome screen shots from the upcoming television series, I knew I had no choice but to share them with all the other zombie lovers out there.

This is huge. It’s confirmation that this show is actually going to happen. Yes, I know AMC confirmed it months ago, but you never know. Sometimes networks say things (coughNBCcough) and then they take them back, leaving us sad and disappointed… like Conan O’Brien.

Back in the first week of June, AMC gave us a little taste of what’s to come in The Walking Dead, which only got me salivating for more, more, more! I’m greedy, I know, but come on… I’m from Pennsylvania, just miles from Monroeville, where Romero filmed and where they hold the coolest annual zombie walk in the world.

The official website has been offering regular content, from videos and screen shots, to interviews and updates on the show’s progress. So let’s kick off this preview with a behind the scenes look at zombie school, and then take a look at some of the screen shots. If this doesn’t make you hungry for brains, nothing will.

[Image Source: Ain't It Cool News]