Robert Kirkman is an American comic book writer. His first creation was Battle Pope, which he co-wrote with Tony Moore, and in 2003 they began the comic book series The Walking Dead, set in a George A. Romero zombie movie-inspired world. Jay Bonansinga is a thriller writer and screenwriter, whose novels have been translated into nine languages. His debut novel, The Black Mariah, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award.