10k, dead or alive? It's the question plaguing Z Nation fans in the wake of new season 3 teasers, but whatever you think the case maybe, the series' writers are ready to cast doubt on your speculations.

Nat Zang's laconic sniper is out to kill ten thousand zombies, a herculean task that might come to an early end. Shot in the stomach during the season 2 finale fight at Aunties, the injured hero allegedly found asylum with the CDC. After Murphy's attack, however, the future of 10k and his goggles remains unknown. Although the character doesn't feature in any official season 3 promos, the series' San Diego Comic-Con preview and new promo photos has fans hopeful.

10k clearly appears twice in this video (once as an attacker and once as a the victim of a brutal beat down), but fans must keep on thing in mind - the third season will kick off with a two-hour flashback movie.

"#ZNation fans who think we spoiled 10K being alive, don't forget, season 3 opens up with a 2 hour flashback movie," writer Daniel Schaefer teased, quickly causing fans to compare 10k's predicament to that of Schrödinger's cat, possibly alive and dead at the same time.