A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

If the bite doesn’t kill you, the fever will

And we’ll put a round in your head before you can come back and bite one of us.

I’m a sucker for zombie tattoos, and this one is my new favorite.  Instead of going for the vampire bite on the neck, this gentlemen opted for a zombie bite on the shoulder.  With a bite like that, he’ll probably live for a few hours, maybe even days before he turns.  Not somebody you want to get locked in a bunker with.

Joshua Ross from Mind’s Eye Tattoo in Emmaus, PA is the artist behind this flesh wound.

Comments

10 responses to “If the bite doesn’t kill you, the fever will”

  1. Heileigh Avatar
    Heileigh

    I feel bad for this guy when the zombies do finally rise up! I know I would off someone who looked like they had been bitten! =P

  2. Darkonyx Avatar

    I like the tattoo, but it doesn’t look like a bite-mark.
    I saw this on the main site first and was pondering what this was supposed to be. A shame really as the rest of the detailing is well done.

  3. Guilt of Eve Avatar

    I think really nice bruising and irritation.

  4. Huxley Avatar
    Huxley

    Honestly, I think the best part of this is the bruise :/ The rest is sort of mediocre *dons flame suit*. Particularly the lines spreading away from the bite mark. I mean, I get the point, but the execution is questionable.

  5. Dillon Avatar
    Dillon

    He’ll regret that come the zombie apocalyose. How will anyone be able to trust him?

  6. Dillon Avatar
    Dillon

    *apocalypse

  7. Warghuul Avatar

    @Dillon: I thought the same thing, lol

  8. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    No one will be questioning whether he’s a zombie when the zombie apocalypse comes… they’ll probably think he’s Sasquatch!

  9. Hannah Avatar
    Hannah

    I like how the BME logo looks like a plug in his ear.

  10. Vera Avatar

    Hahaha awesome!!!

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