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Bombie the Zombie
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Creation & Design

Bombie the Zombie was created as part of the Archie Comics' exploration of horror-themed characters, designed to appeal to a younger audience while incorporating elements of classic horror.

Early Years

Bombie first appeared in the late 1990s during a time when Archie Comics was experimenting with different genres, including horror and supernatural themes.

Character Development

Over the years, Bombie has evolved from a simple comedic character into a more complex figure within the Archie universe, often used to explore themes of acceptance and friendship despite differences.

Cultural Reception

Bombie the Zombie has been well-received for his humorous take on the zombie trope, appealing to both younger audiences and nostalgic fans of classic horror.

Character Details

Real Name:
Bombie
First Appearance:
Four Color #238
Aliases:
The Zombie, Bombie
Species:
Undead
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Archie Comics Universe, The Undead
Abilities:
Regeneration, Superhuman strength, Intimidation
Equipment:
None
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
none

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Four Color #238
Dell ⋅ 1949
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Four Color #238
 
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1st appearance of Bombie the Zombie, a character who was later retired from future comic reprints due to racist stereotypes

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #295
Dell ⋅ 1995
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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #295
 
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In 2023, Disney banned this issue from future reprints and collections due to the depiction of characters Bombie the Zombie and Foola Zoola

The publisher sent this email to creator, Don Rosa: As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, The Walt Disney Company is in the process of reviewing their library of stories. As a result, some stories that do not align with their values will no longer be published. This applies to two of your classic stories, 'The Richest Duck in the World' and 'The Dream of a Lifetime'. These stories will not be part of any reprints or new collections

The story is part of the Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck story arc that is sought after by many Disney comic fans

An earlier version of cover art was published in Germany in the title Onkel Dagobert #6

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The earliest publication of the story appeared in Donald Duck & Co. #16 published in Norway (April 1994)

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #329
Gemstone ⋅ 2004
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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #329
 
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In 2023, Disney banned this issue from future reprints and collections due to the depiction of the character Bombie the Zombie

The publisher sent this email to creator, Don Rosa: As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, The Walt Disney Company is in the process of reviewing their library of stories. As a result, some stories that do not align with their values will no longer be published. This applies to two of your classic stories, 'The Richest Duck in the World' and 'The Dream of a Lifetime'. These stories will not be part of any reprints or new collections

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