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Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HYUNDAI AND THE WALKING DEAD BRING FANDESIGNED ZOMBIE SURVIVAL MACHINE TO LIFE ID: 39236 AllNew Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine Will Debut at New York ComicCon Special Gallery to Feature “Hyundai Presents The Walking Dead A Decade of Dead” Documentary COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 4, 2013 – Zombies beware! Hyundai will welcome the newest addition to its zombiefighting family at New York ComicCon: Anson Kuo’s Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine. Aimed at effective undead annihilation, the fanbuilt vehicle will be on display for the living on the show floor on October 10. As part of The Walking Dead Chop Shop configurator app designed by Hyundai and INNOCEAN USA (launched during San Diego ComicCon), fans have designed thousands of custom zombie survival machines using the Hyundai Veloster Turbo, Santa Fe or Elantra. This summer, Kuo’s Santa Fe design was picked as the winner out of more than 82,500 fan submissions. His winning vehicle was constructed by Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) and the reallife machine will be unveiled on the New York ComicCon show floor on October 10 at the Future US booth. Kuo, who hails from Arizona, created an urban camouflaged Zombie Survival Machine featuring: knife blades, an automatic crossbow, razorwired windows, three machine guns, a samurai sword, aluminum armor and a muffler silencer. His mission was to create a stealthy vehicle with abundant cargo space for supplies and passengers, maximizing survivability against the undead. Having knives as a primary weapon ensures scarce ammunition is conserved, said Kuo. This Hyundai will be a true zombie obliterator. “We love Anson Kuo’s take on this Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine – it’s creative… and deadly,” said Steve Shannon, vice president, Marketing, Hyundai Motor America. “With help from the popularity of The Walking Dead franchise, Hyundai continues to expand the conversation around Hyundai vehicles with young and passionate audiences.” At San Diego ComicCon in July, Hyundai unveiled a customized Veloster Zombie Survival Machine designed by Robert Kirkman and fabricated by GAS. “Having Anson’s winning design on display at New York ComicCon is a fun way to celebrate The Walking Dead’s 10th anniversary,” said Robert Kirkman. New York ComicCon attendees will be able to take pictures with the new Zombie Survival Machine at the Future US booth and get inside the vehicle to check out all of the features. The booth will also feature a zombie makeup artist, limited edition giveaways, and more. Hyundai’s continued partnership with Robert Kirkman’s Skybound imprint at Image Comics and Kirkman’s groundbreaking comic and bestselling graphic novels, The Walking Dead,also includes a special gallery execution featuring “The Walking Dead A Decade of Dead” curated by former editorial director Sina Grace. His display can be viewed at local gallery space Pillars 37 October 1012. This event will showcase The Walking Dead artwork, famed illustrations, the Veloster Zombie Survival Machine from San Diego ComicCon and an autograph signing by artist Charlie Adlard. Limited edition prints exclusive to the gallery will be distributed to gallery guests each day. The gallery will also host a private screening of the world premiere of the “Hyundai Presents The Walking Dead A Decade of Dead” documentary. The Hyundai and Future US display will be located at Booth #542 on the show floor. To check out the documentary, visit TheWalkingDead.com on October 11. ROBERT KIRKMAN Robert Kirkman's success and passionate advocacy for creatorowned comics led him to become the first person invited to become a partner at Image Comics since the company's inception twentyone years ago. Kirkman is the creator/writer of the Eisner Award winning The Walking Dead, longrunning Invincible, allages Super Dinosaur and Thief of Thieves. In 2010, Kirkman formed his own Image imprint, Skybound, which publishes his own work and Witch Doctor, Invincible Universe and Clone. Kirkman has earned the respect of the comic, writing and television communities and topped the New York Times bestseller list for graphic novels in 2011 and 2012. In April 2012, he took the top five spots on both the hardcover and paperback lists. He's the creator/executive producer and writer of the hit Emmy®winning television show, AMC's The Walking Dead, the highestrated basic cable drama of all time in the U.S., also an international success in 122 countries and 37 languages. Your destinations for all news and merchandise from Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead and all Skybound titles are www.Skybound.com and www.TheWalkingDead.com SKYBOUND Skybound is the home of Robert Kirkman's creatorowned work including his Eisner Awardwinning comic book series, The Walking Dead, longrunning Invincible, allages Super Dinosaur, Thief of Thieves and Clone as well as Witch Doctor and Invincible Universe. Since its inception, Skybound has created television shows, merchandise and a wide spectrum of platforms, games (The Walking Dead: Assault iOS app), and entertainment events (The Walking Dead Escape). Skybound's successes include the comic behind the hit Emmy®winning television show, AMC's The Walking Dead, the highestrated basic cable drama of all time in the U.S., also an international success in 122 countries and 37 languages. Skybound/Kirkman frequently top the hardcover and paperback bestseller lists. Your destinations for all news and merchandise from Robert Kirkman,The Walking Dead and all Skybound titles are www.Skybound.com and www.TheWalkingDead.com HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5 year/60,000mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10year/100,000mile powertrain limited warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Assurance includes Assurance Connected Care that provides Hyundai owners with proactive safety and car care services made possible by the Hyundai Blue Link telematics platform, complimentary for three years. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and invehicle service scheduling. For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.com and our blog at www.hyundailikesunday.com Hyundai Motor America on Twitter | YouTube | Facebook ### Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HYUNDAI AND THE WALKING DEAD BRING FANDESIGNED ZOMBIE SURVIVAL MACHINE TO LIFE ID: 39236 AllNew Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine Will Debut at New York ComicCon Special Gallery to Feature “Hyundai Presents The Walking Dead A Decade of Dead” Documentary COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 4, 2013 – Zombies beware! Hyundai will welcome the newest addition to its zombiefighting family at New York ComicCon: Anson Kuo’s Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine. Aimed at effective undead annihilation, the fanbuilt vehicle will be on display for the living on the show floor on October 10. As part of The Walking Dead Chop Shop configurator app designed by Hyundai and INNOCEAN USA (launched during San Diego ComicCon), fans have designed thousands of custom zombie survival machines using the Hyundai Veloster Turbo, Santa Fe or Elantra. This summer, Kuo’s Santa Fe design was picked as the winner out of more than 82,500 fan submissions. His winning vehicle was constructed by Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) and the reallife machine will be unveiled on the New York ComicCon show floor on October 10 at the Future US booth. Kuo, who hails from Arizona, created an urban camouflaged Zombie Survival Machine featuring: knife blades, an automatic crossbow, razorwired windows, three machine guns, a samurai sword, aluminum armor and a muffler silencer. His mission was to create a stealthy vehicle with abundant cargo space for supplies and passengers, maximizing survivability against the undead. Having knives as a primary weapon ensures scarce ammunition is conserved, said Kuo. This Hyundai will be a true zombie obliterator. “We love Anson Kuo’s take on this Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine – it’s creative… and deadly,” said Steve Shannon, vice president, Marketing, Hyundai Motor America. “With help from the popularity of The Walking Dead franchise, Hyundai continues to expand the conversation around Hyundai vehicles with young and passionate audiences.” At San Diego ComicCon in July, Hyundai unveiled a customized Veloster Zombie Survival Machine designed by Robert Kirkman and fabricated by GAS. “Having Anson’s winning design on display at New York ComicCon is a fun way to celebrate The Walking Dead’s 10th anniversary,” said Robert Kirkman. New York ComicCon attendees will be able to take pictures with the new Zombie Survival Machine at the Future US booth and get inside the vehicle to check out all of the features. The booth will also feature a zombie makeup artist, limited edition giveaways, and more. Hyundai’s continued partnership with Robert Kirkman’s Skybound imprint at Image Comics and Kirkman’s groundbreaking comic and bestselling graphic novels, The Walking Dead,also includes a special gallery execution featuring “The Walking Dead A Decade of Dead” curated by former editorial director Sina Grace. His display can be viewed at local gallery space Pillars 37 October 1012.