The Walking Dead

[Hip Albatross]

Okay so 4 days ago i bought the first Walking Dead trade. I'm a massive zombie fan, so figure i'll give it try. I fell madly in love wit hthe book, and within the 4 days i've read all 5 trades. The writing is amazing, pulitzer worthy. Tony moore's art was great(and i was a little heart broken when he wasn't doing the others) but i dig the new guy. Any way...i dont have alot of people to talk to about TWD, so i thought a forum would be good. I just wanted to know what you all thought about the events that went down in Woodbury with Philip and the rest of those redneck SOB's. I'm so mad. not at the writer...the book is still great. I'm just mad that this terrible shit could happen to them. And i'm really worried about everyone still in the prison, what if Philip does get there. Would he just kill everyone to help himself? Or just take everything buy force and leave every to starve and fight of zombies.
I'm really scared for everyone. i hope Rick makes it out okay, i think he will...but it's clear with this book that no one is ever really safe. So i'm up for any good conversations....
oh does any know if there is an official homepage for TWD? or any sweet merch to buy and help pimp the book, and the people that make it.

[TransformersFan]

was last weeks issue delayed, cuz there isnt one out this week either,

[Andy S.]

I agree with the folks who didn't appreciate the last few issues- esp. the last one with the extended torture sequence. I thought the level of violence and sadism in this story arc was, on a whole, unnecessary. I think the same story could have been told more efficiently without showing every last bit of torture and abuse on all the characters involved.

I guess Walking Dead is just trying to emulate the recent trend of ultra-violent torture flicks like Saw and Hostel, maybe? In any case, I'd like to see more character development with the survivors back at the prison-maybe deal with the growing divide between Rick and his wife.

[Chip Whitley]

was last weeks issue delayed, cuz there isnt one out this week either,

#34 is currently scheduled for next Wednesday, the 31st. Here's hopin'.

http://www.diamondcomics.com/shipping.asp

[BadAssMofo]

Walking Dead #34!! :eek: Holy crizzap!!!



(Spoiler alert!!!!)

When Rick and them pulled up to the jail and I turned the page and saw that two page spread all I could say was :eek: !! The jail being overrun by zombies screwed my mind up. Looks like some a$$ho!e$ drove a tour bus straight through the gates and let all the zombies in.

This was a helluva twist that has me fiending for the next book. I have to know what happened at the jail. I MUST KNOW!!!!

[malephoenix]

I'm looking forward to seeing what happened. I'm pretty sure most of the characters are all right, though.

[ultramandingo]

i allmost thought i missed an issue , cus of that last page "whaaaaaa.....?????? " i said . then i said " i cant wait till the next issue! "

[Killer Bee]

If you've been looking at the previews for December and January, it's safe to assume that the pivotal characters made it out okay.

[K'Nort]

Walking Dead #34!! :eek: Holy crizzap!!!



(Spoiler alert!!!!)

When Rick and them pulled up to the jail and I turned the page and saw that two page spread all I could say was :eek: !! The jail being overrun by zombies screwed my mind up. Looks like some a$$ho!e$ drove a tour bus straight through the gates and let all the zombies in.

Isn't that Dale's RV and it has been there for a while? That's how they got Tyrese back in.

Definitely a jaw-dropper though.

[CurryStick]

Walking Dead #34!! :eek: Holy crizzap!!!


My exact same reaction too, biggest cliffhanger EVAR!!!!!! O M G I can't wait until next issue.

[sgt pepper]

So Kirkman's pretty good at these cliffhanger thingies.

[Killer Bee]

Honestly, I think that spread saved the entire issue. Other than that, it was another slow paced story.

[thomas_catbiscuit]

for me it was a really good issue and ended on a cracker of a cliff hanger.

[Andy S.]

Isn't that Dale's RV and it has been there for a while?


That was my impression as well. My first thought when i saw that was that Dale and Amy must have finally attempted to leave (which they had ben talking about for while) and something went wrong.

In any case, those two pages just got me back on board for more just as i was about to leave this one by the wayside.

[The Xenos]

Holy crap. Holy crap. Holy crap. Holy crap.

I was reading the comic on a train and I still yelled at the damn ending.

[whassup_bun]

Hello people, got a question about The Walking Dead I want to ask here, hope you don't mind.

I've not read any of The Walking Dead but I've heard so many good things about it I really want to jump on board, so I ordered the Walking Dead Volume 1 Deluxe HC but it won't arrive till March. I'm having second thought about that since it only contains #1-24 and I can buy the TPBs vol.1-5 for half the price of the Deluxe HC. So does the Deluxe HC worth all that money or should I buy the TPBs instead? What extras exactly are in the Deluxe HC? I checked and it only said it contains the covers of each issue whereas the TPBs don't, and it's printed on oversized paper and comes with a slipcase.

Thank you in advanced.:D

[Siddon]

You are best off going the trade route with Walking Dead because of the delay's and what not. Plus the series makes some changes in tone, it starts off very quiet then it becomes very personal then it goes into gore.

[whassup_bun]

You are best off going the trade route with Walking Dead because of the delay's and what not. Plus the series makes some changes in tone, it starts off very quiet then it becomes very personal then it goes into gore.

Hey thanks for answering. I canceled the Deluxe HC and ordered the Book 1 & 2 HC, because I really want the covers of each issue. Hope that's a good decision.

[Orc Breath]

That cliffhanger had me so mad because I wanted more. I can't wait until next issue.

[-Sven-]

I canceled the Deluxe HC and ordered the Book 1 & 2 HC, because I really want the covers of each issue.
Me, too.

But honestly, can someone please fill me in on when the second Book will be released? I mean, when will it really be in stores?

First it was scheduled for February, then it said March 7, and now somewhere I've seen it announced for the end of the month...

Thanks...:confused:

[mgs]

I guess Walking Dead is just trying to emulate the recent trend of ultra-violent torture flicks like Saw and Hostel, maybe? In any case, I'd like to see more character development with the survivors back at the prison-maybe deal with the growing divide between Rick and his wife.

i thought that too, but what killed it for me was that she did not decapitate him at the end. i mean come on. she's been doing that left and right, but not here. the torture is one thing, but she's not him, she's a warrior, not a psycho like him. she should'a killed him at the end, and now he's probably alive.

[whassup_bun]

Me, too.

But honestly, can someone please fill me in on when the second Book will be released? I mean, when will it really be in stores?

First it was scheduled for February, then it said March 7, and now somewhere I've seen it announced for the end of the month...

Thanks...:confused:

But the deluxe edition has all the covers as well, I only canceled it because it costs twice as much as Book1 and 2 together. It says 7 Mar 2007 on amazon.co.uk, but I don't trust amazon anymore, my items always arrive late.:(

[BadAssMofo]

Is the new issue coming out this Wednesday??

[ultramandingo]

bwah ! and yoos guys thought 34 had a cliff hanger ending............

[venuscameback]

bwah ! and yoos guys thought 34 had a cliff hanger ending............

My copy of issue #35 has a mis-print, it has the penultimate page twice (ending with Tyrese saying no-one's seen Martinez for hours) ... what happens on the last page???

[ultramandingo]

SPOLILERAROONIE..........

Martinez is still working for the no dick govenor , and now he knows where the prison is ........

[venuscameback]

SPOLILERAROONIE..........

Martinez is still working for the no dick govenor , and now he knows where the prison is ........

love it, thanks. I knew Michonne should have killed the governor - those injuries guaranteed nothing but a personal vendetta against her and her friends

[torippu]

SPOLILERAROONIE..........

Martinez is still working for the no dick govenor , and now he knows where the prison is ........

I'm hoping this this is all a swerve.

[ultramandingo]

im thinkin more like - redneck bike'r army + zombies = " dawn of the dead " - in a prison . mountain veiw... you shop at lees or big guys?

[sgt pepper]

SPOLILERAROONIE..........

Martinez is still working for the no dick govenor , and now he knows where the prison is ........

This is still specualtive and hasn't been confirmed (has it?).

Although now that they've got the compound fixed up and are back to status quo, they need a new plot to shake things up again, so you're probably right.

[ultramandingo]

....or Martinez has the runs and has been in the can the whole time

[sgt pepper]

....or Martinez has the runs and has been in the can the whole time

Good idea. Here's how Kirkman will play it: The next five issues, each devoted to roughly twenty minutes real world time, will dramatically build suspense as our heroes strategize, arm themselves, and bolster the defenses to prepare for the coming attack. They all cry and have sex and fight amongst themselves over petty issues, all too aware of their impending doom. And then Martinez stumbles out of the shitter, "Hey guys, what's going on?"

[ultramandingo]

.....hey man ! put a SPOLIER on that stuff before you give away the plot line for the next 6 issues !

[bert]

(sniff. . . )

I smell swerve.

Martinez is probably up in the guard tower w/ whaterface making sweet, sweet love.

[torippu]

mountain view... you shop at lees or big guys?

Neither - Comics Conspiracy (http://www.comicsconspiracy.biz/) in Sunnyvale.

[ultramandingo]

Neither - Comics Conspiracy (http://www.comicsconspiracy.biz/) in Sunnyvale.

that was my next guess , cool shop , and no creepy lee

[chris_powell]

it is not confirmed that he is working for the governor...rick thinks so...not confirmed...just speculative...

p.s. are there any walking dead avatars?

[ultramandingo]

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p.s. are there any walking dead avatars?

.....isnt jack o hearts dead enuff for you?

[chris_powell]

.....isnt jack o hearts dead enuff for you?

NO!!!!

i'm actually surprised he didn't make an appearance in annihilation...i might have picked it up if he did...

[donchiquito]

im new here but i got bored at work and read all the posts. i was just wondering, and maybe i just missed it, but what happened to carol? she got rejected in front of everyone and then the next time you see the prison it is overrun by zombies. i really dont think that martinez would betray them. maybe he had friends or family back at the city and he is trying to bring them to a safer place. its just that he went out of his way to try and meet people and help out. he wouldnt go through all of that just to screw them over later. i know there is an issue coming out called preparing for war, but who wouldnt in their shoes. if i was in a world of zombies i would make an army too. i would make sure that everyone around me could save my ass if it came down to it.

[torippu]

There was a preview of the next issue at Comics Continuum yesterday but I avoided it so as not to spoil anything for me. Can't wait to read issue #36.

[ultramandingo]

I smell swerve.

.

spoiler!!!!!!...............

yea, swerved right in to martinez , death by winabago (sp?) !!!!!!

[torippu]

spoiler!!!!!!...............

yea, swerved right in to martinez , death by winabago (sp?) !!!!!!

Bit bummed that it wasn't a swerve, but I definitely didn't see Rick running over him. That and his reaction to this situation was a bit a surprise.

[sgt pepper]

Yeah. Funny cover.

Martinez wishes he'd just been in the john.

Is anyone else enoying the letters column? Who are these freaks who detail point by point why they are dropping the book? Hilarious. And they're complaining about violence in a book that's centered around death and has featured violence since issue one. A+.

[ultramandingo]

Bit bummed that it wasn't a swerve, but I definitely didn't see Rick running over him. That and his reaction to this situation was a bit a surprise.

...dumb plan too. the one armed guy goes off by himself ( good thing the camper wasnt a stick ) to stop a guy with two arms and a gun. if martinez kills rick he also gets a free ride home . the "others " get to the prison faster

[ultramandingo]

Is anyone else enoying the letters column? Who are these freaks who detail point by point why they are dropping the book? Hilarious. And they're complaining about violence in a book that's centered around death and has featured violence since issue one. A+.

nah , i skip the letter page , those guys creep me out.... and its like 12 pages long and no pictures

[chebbo]

Hey there Walking Dead fans...
Artist Charlie Adlard will be appearing at The Second Birmingham International Comics Show on October 13th and 14th 2007.

I've seen him in action, and his sketches are really cool, so come along and join the fun.

For more information check out the main website at: www.thecomicsshow.co.uk

Chebbo

[sgt pepper]

#37

Um, make yor own maternity clothes, lazy. What do you do all day? Sit around, sit around, and then what? What an obnoxious comment.

[ultramandingo]

...plus was was doing it with that shane guy . if i know my zombie movie karma - bad things happen to bad people .kirkmans just crazy enuff to turn her in to zombie chow

[Sparda]

Is anyone else enoying the letters column? Who are these freaks who detail point by point why they are dropping the book? Hilarious. And they're complaining about violence in a book that's centered around death and has featured violence since issue one. A+.
Annoying bunch of whiner's especially those who complained about the rape scene. Real life situations and life is not pretty. What do they expect a asshole would do to a good looking woman in captive? Exactly.....and the governor got his in a horrible way which was a great pay off. Haven't gotten the latest issue, so fan's still complaining about the book?

[jcdenton]

Came across this thread that I thought fellow Walking Dead fans would find interesting...

How prepared are you for a zombie infestation? (http://forums.hornfans.com/php/wwwthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=follies&Number=5370392&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=0&fpart=all&vc=1)

[ultramandingo]

.........wow . the walking dead thread back from the .........uh , nevermind - re # 45 - yikes !

[Libaax]

Im reading the book by trades cause im alittle behind.

I just finished vol 5. Damn things got alot worse for Rick,Michone(sp?),Glenn. The story got alot more darker suddenly. It was such a rush seeing them being happier having control of the prison,having protection with riot uniform and then things got worse.

I geuss im on issue 30 something. It really hurt me seeing Rick lose his hand. I hope that guy gets what he deserve. I already felt bad for Rick for the pressure of being the leader,people thinking he is a crazy killer for killing that guy.

Hope i can read vol 6 soon and catch up to you guys.

TWD has been the best story and characters in all the comics im reading ever since issue 1. I think now that its even better Invincible which i use to think was Kirkman's best work.

[genesis]

Anyone have any idea when the next issue will come out. It is getting too good for Kirkman to leave us hanging.

[DrthTater]

I just picked this book up. Damn good read. I regret not having done so earlier.

I just read issue 45. What issue are we up to?


Also, for zombie enthusiests - www.zombiehunters.org

[DarrickPatrick]

Wow - this is a massive thread. On a whim I ordered issue #1 of The Walking Dead back in the day and I've been on the ride every since. I even buy the trade paperbacks so I can let my "non-comic book reading" friends borrow them. When money got extremely tight, I cancelled ALL of my titles I was getting at the shop except for The Walking Dead.

Okay, those are some good things I have to say about the book.

(And I was in the letter columns for issues #7 and #20 - fanboy info)

[ShAdOwgHoST]

ive just been reading the trades

so far im up to vol 6 and it has gotten progressively better

[HaroldAllnut]

ive just been reading the trades

so far im up to vol 6 and it has gotten progressively better

It will continue to do so. :D

Any word on the next issue, anyone?

[aut0matic]

this book kicks all kinds of ass, just finished the 3rd HC book which goes up to issue #36. i hate that rick's hand was mutilated, i saw it coming a mile away, too :mad: guess that leaves tyreese and michone as the lone asskickers, huh? does anyone know if kirkman has an end planned for the series (such as the lost producers recently announced that the show will end after its 6th season), or will it continue to be ongoing until interest dwindles??

[HaroldAllnut]

this book kicks all kinds of ass, just finished the 3rd HC book which goes up to issue #36. i hate that rick's hand was mutilated, i saw it coming a mile away, too :mad: guess that leaves tyreese and michone as the lone asskickers, huh? does anyone know if kirkman has an end planned for the series (such as the lost producers recently announced that the show will end after its 6th season), or will it continue to be ongoing until interest dwindles??

Believe me, even if Rick's missing a hand, he can still kick all sorts of ass. Check out issue #39. It's insane, what he does to Martinez.

Also, this series has no planned ending. The premise is that it's the zombie movie that NEVER ends.

[lasraik]

I picked up TWD at a local shop after it was recommended by an employee there (I'm just getting back into comics, and asked for a non super hero type of series) so I picked up TPB #1.

I was immediately hooked, and about two weeks later I had flown through the first 6 trades, been picking up individual issues since. The wait is killin' me!

[ShAdOwgHoST]

I picked up TWD at a local shop after it was recommended by an employee there (I'm just getting back into comics, and asked for a non super hero type of series) so I picked up TPB #1.

I was immediately hooked, and about two weeks later I had flown through the first 6 trades, been picking up individual issues since. The wait is killin' me!

lol that is exactly why i chose not to fly through the trades. although i am pacing myself to catch up with the series i found i'm a few issues away from the latest issue.

[genesis]

On Robert Kirkman's main page he says that The Walking Dead will hit either this coming week or the week after and he has a preview for it. All I can say is it better get here quick. I'm going through withdrawals.

[HaroldAllnut]

I think #46 comes out this Wednesday. About damned time, too. :eek:

[ultramandingo]

........ holy krap! didnt see that coming

[Yaw]

My boy got did dirty.:evilangry :evilangry :evilangry

[Doomas]

If this is just the build up to the 50th issue, I don't think I'll be able handle the 50th issue.

[Cowboyography]

I have been reading since the beggining and decided to come in here to post, I just finished reading #46 and my jaw is still on the floor, and I can only imagine whats going to happen next week how bout you Governor??

[DasPoppen]

Uuggh,, I'm trade waiting and don't want to be spoiled. But everybody is just going crazy about this issue. Now I cant wait to pick up the next trade... in May... :(

[Optic Rage!]

OH.MY.GOD.

I did not see that coming.

FUCK ME.

P.S That is the first time i actually had my mouth wide open in shock reading a comic.

[ImpulseUCF]

Fucking HELL!! Dammit, Kirkman! Didn't think that was actually going to happen. Wow.

[Optic Rage!]

I KNOW!

I was like no way, then i was like OMFGWTFJESUSCHRIST.

I got owned...badly.

[Cowboyography]

yeah, even after it started I was like, no he wont finish what he started, but HE DID!!!

[Optic Rage!]

Man, i am still in shock that actually happend.

Expect to see the letters flooding in.

I mean i dont want to sound like a whiner...but maybe it was a bit...much.

I was very very..I felt BAD reading it....and i felt like he didnt deserve it and it was WRONG to have this done to him.

I guess i didnt enjoy reading it..shocking...but i dont think i enjoyed it.

Is there another forum for the walking dead so i can see peoples OMG reactions?

[Brandon Hanvey]

Is there another forum for the walking dead so i can see peoples OMG reactions?

Robert Kirkman's Image forum. (http://imagecomics.com/messageboard/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=e1fa7064dda9099c73cbc597f5d790d9)

[Hi-Fi]

I thought it was ridiculous and completely planned to shock us. This was the only Kirkman book he has not ruined yet, but these last two arcs have been pretty bad. A festival of gore without any sign of the good characterization we got in this book's first years. Shame.

I hope he kills Glenn and Maggie soon, because I'm only sticking around for them.

[Cowboyography]

I thought it was ridiculous and completely planned to shock us.

see your looking at it all wrong, picture this story unfolding in real life, why do you have to call out Kirkman? this is the action the Governor took not Kirkman. Did you say Jesus Chris Oliver when Seargent Alias Died in platoon, why did you have to shock us like that, hell no Barnes killed Elias not Oliver Stone, just and The Governor killed Tyrees not Kirkman!!

[ImpulseUCF]

Man, i am still in shock that actually happend.

Expect to see the letters flooding in.

I mean i dont want to sound like a whiner...but maybe it was a bit...much.

I was very very..I felt BAD reading it....and i felt like he didnt deserve it and it was WRONG to have this done to him.

I guess i didnt enjoy reading it..shocking...but i dont think i enjoyed it.

Is there another forum for the walking dead so i can see peoples OMG reactions?Man. I thought the cover was just teaser shock value and no way it would actually happen. Well, so far all of the covers and preview panels they showed have happened in the book, so the preview for next issue scares me! I don't think Kirkman will kill off Rick since it's his story, but I'm terrified for Lori, Carl and the baby. My fiance thinks that the shadows and art style they used on Carl this issue foreshadow him becoming a zombie. Man, I hope not. I hope Michonne blows the governor's freaking head off.

I don't know, man, this is getting nuts. I knew the prison thing had to change as it was getting stale, but I'm not sure if I'm satisfied with the way it's going yet. This series reads so much better in trades.

[ultramandingo]

I hope Michonne blows the governor's freaking head off.

........doubt it . shes going to take her time with him

[Marcus_Maximus]

They let it happen. They could have taken out Governor at anytime before any of that happened. They acted like cowards while their friend died.

[ImpulseUCF]

They let it happen. They could have taken out Governor at anytime before any of that happened. They acted like cowards while their friend died.I think they were shell shocked. Should we not use spoiler tags since the book only came out this week and this is the regular thread for the book, not the spoiled issue discussion?

[Marcus_Maximus]

hey, I'm new. I don't even know how to use the spoiler thing. Just getting the hang of this stuff.

[ImpulseUCF]

hey, I'm new. I don't even know how to use the spoiler thing. Just getting the hang of this stuff.Being new's no excuse...thus the stickied Rules thread at the top of the Image forums. ;)

No biggie, just trying to be considerate of those who haven't read the book yet. As for spoiliers... Just type [*spoil] before and [*/spoil] after whatever you want to hide, but remove the *.

[firstmode]

I am kinda hoping Rick and his wife and Kid get separated from the rest of the group, with all the villains from the other town dying and they just move on to another location.

It would be good to get Rick and maybe some of the others out of that area and into a fresh area, like maybe near another major city near by, like chatanooga, TN or Savannah GA, etc.

[Marcus_Maximus]

Being new's no excuse...thus the stickied Rules thread at the top of the Image forums. ;)

No biggie, just trying to be considerate of those who haven't read the book yet. As for spoiliers... Just type [*spoil] before and [*/spoil] after whatever you want to hide, but remove the *.

Ok. Thanks.

[HaroldAllnut]

Good lord this issue depressed the hell out of me. But something tells me that Michonne's not quite ready to kick the bucket.

[chrismileslord]

so this issue killed me. I just can't see how, why. It was amazing though, and this keeps blowing me away. But yeah, just like everyone else, I was jaws to the floor after the issue, I just started picking up the single issues, so I am a little behind, but NNNNOOOO....WHY!!! I hate the general more than any other person I have ever hated in comics.

[Lunal]

Man i sooo knew Michonne wasn't dead. But yikes poor Tyrese. The "no one is safe" line is starting to concern me more and more. If characters who've been there for so long keep dying off, the fans are going to lose all sense of history in the series and its going to start feeling episodic instead of epic.

[Marcus_Maximus]

Michonne should lead the team now.

[3nCrypt]

I'm interested in buying the next issues of The Walking Dead, but at issue #50 is the series going to continue on for a while? Or is it about to end?

[torippu]

I'm interested in buying the next issues of The Walking Dead, but at issue #50 is the series going to continue on for a while? Or is it about to end?

The solicitation for #51 was just released and Kirkman has said nothing about ending the book anytime soon.

[TheBoTT]

i think i read somewhere that he plans to take it on indefinitely. my memory is a little fuzzy though.

I doubt that they will kill to many people off. Killing of characters is also sort of essential to a series like this.

[3nCrypt]

Do you guys think it'd be difficult to start the series off at issue 50?

[ShAdOwgHoST]

Do you guys think it'd be difficult to start the series off at issue 50?

u could check it out to feel it out like i did. but i think it's best if u start from the very beginning with the trades.

[Radioactive Zombie]

After all, he did want no clear ending to the comic...

Weird, the first iWD volume at Borders is in color, the rest isn't...

[enkithoth]

Michonne should lead the team now.

Personally I don't see that happening, even if she survives. She's just not stable to be considered a leader (do you really want to put your life in the hands of someone with uncontrollable multiple personality disorder?).

Also, no one seems to be mentioning the strategic importance of Tyreese's death. Sure, you may or may not care about the character himself, but think about what he presented to the group of survivors. If we consider this a caste system, he was most definitely a warrior, and I'd imagine they need all of those they can get. It will be interesting to see how his loss is played out.

Also, must agree with the theory that Rick will become a zombie. The covers more than anything lead me to this thought.

[TradePaperbackTraitor]

i think i read somewhere that he plans to take it on indefinitely. my memory is a little fuzzy though.

I doubt that they will kill to many people off. Killing of characters is also sort of essential to a series like this.

Yeah, but he quickly needs to introduce some new compelling characters because a lot of my favorites have been biting the dust lately. :(

I can see it now, we'll get a Lost trick. Issue #50 ends in chaos with most of the favorites gone, we pick up #51 to read the story of a crew of survivors who live on the other side of the state. ;)

[Radioactive Zombie]

Let me guess, Army comes in and acts like the Army survivors from 28 Days Later - Psychopathic. Or maybe, they're like the guys from They Hunger - eliminating survivors due to possibility of infection.

[enkithoth]

Let me guess, Army comes in and acts like the Army survivors from 28 Days Later - Psychopathic. Or maybe, they're like the guys from They Hunger - eliminating survivors due to possibility of infection.

My theory is more of a Day of the Dead one, in that the military and government, if there are still such things, are now underground (either figuratively, or as in Day, literally). If we do see them, I think it will be because someone finds them, not the other way around. I do agree with the 'Psychopathic' side of your theory, tho. Crazy is one thing, we've seen that. Now, crazy with combat training and a possibly limitless supply of arms...that's something else entirely.

Here's hoping the Walking Dead hits that 100-issue mark Kirkman has expressed interest in.

[Cowboyography]

I do agree Kirkman need to introduce some new friendly folks to the group, now that Dale, Andrea, and Tryrees are gone, I really like Andrea I think she is the coolest character and her and Dale need to come back, and not as zombies!!

[DoctorDoom]

Man i sooo knew Michonne wasn't dead. But yikes poor Tyrese. The "no one is safe" line is starting to concern me more and more. If characters who've been there for so long keep dying off, the fans are going to lose all sense of history in the series and its going to start feeling episodic instead of epic.
Ah...poor Tyrese. You just weren't smart enough....They don't make zombie apocalypse character's like they used to!

[Brock]

#47 comes out next Wednesday. I've been looking everywhere for a preview, but I guess its one of those weeks when they've deliberately decided not to reveal any of the content.

[enkithoth]

Just finished 47. Not exactly what I was hoping the first page would be (are splattered governor brains too much to ask for?), but it was an exciting issue nonetheless. It looks more and more like the prison is over and done, at least for now. I'm actually gonna miss Axel (sp?), but I loved how quick he was taken out. Kirkman treats death very realistically, in that it is often sudden and surprising. The conversation with Carl and Rick regarding the pack, for some reason, makes me even more sure of the "Rick will be a zombie" theory. And are we all in agreement that Michonne is holding the shotgun in the last frame? Good. I think that's all the rambling I have to do for now, unless you wanna provide some fodder...go on, you know you do.

[ImpulseUCF]

Hmmm....
I wasn't sure who it was holding the gun at Lori. I assumed it was an inside person, but wasn't sure if it was Michonne. If so, I wonder what her angle is. I, too, was hoping for splattered Governor brains. This book is too good to be monthly!

[enkithoth]

Hmmm....
I wasn't sure who it was holding the gun at Lori. I assumed it was an inside person, but wasn't sure if it was Michonne. If so, I wonder what her angle is. I, too, was hoping for splattered Governor brains. This book is too good to be monthly!

Michonne was seen holding a similar-looking gun in the last issue. She wasn't there to witness what happened to Tyreese, all she knows is what she heard, that Rick's crew killed him. We know she's loco, so it wouldn't surprise me that she wants to take something away from Rick, in the way she feels he took something from her. Honestly, by this point, I wouldn't be surprised if both Lori and the baby are killed. I think Kirkman enjoys defying stereotypes and preconceptions (i.e. Invincible for the superhero genre).

[ultramandingo]

......two fat guy whos name i cant remember head shots in one issue !!! kirkman hates fat guys heads

[LungerTony]

......two fat guy whos name i cant remember head shots in one issue !!! kirkman hates fat guys heads

Lol. Dude! You just gave away a huge spoiler. Thanks for not marking it.
Now that I know two fatties get dead'ed, I don't even care anymore and am dropping the book.

I love this book. But...the Governor...needs to...DIE.

[Cowboyography]

I liked the issue, and yes death is very real in these books fast, brutal and to the unsuspecting. I didnt forsee any of the deaths in the past two issues, to be so abrupt and final is awsome!!

spoilerI have no idea who is holding the shotgun at the end, the cover implies that it is someone from the govenor's group, but upon reading it, it sure seams like its an inside person (from Ricks gang) with a prison issued shotgun. Why would the governors crew have shotguns they are firing from a distance, around the prison. I dont think its Michonne either, there is a black boot in the final scene, this and the fact that he watched how rick handeled the Tyrees situation, I think its HERSHEL!!!! Anyhow this is the end for the prison, at the end Kirkman writes "You guys can now really get a sense of how much things will be changing after this arc" which by the way is over after next issue and with the fence down the prison is just as good as every other building they have came across!! and with dale and andrea back its roadtrip time!!

[enkithoth]

I have no idea who is holding the shotgun at the end... I dont think its Michonne either, there is a black boot in the final scene...

Don't forget that the last time we saw her she was in riot gear, including black boots. I'm just sayin...

[Lunal]

I don't think the person who is standing in the frame with the black boots shot the baby. Comon, if its that shotgun at close range, you'd kind of need a spatula. I'm just saying.

[Cowboyography]

but Michonne has no motivation to do that, however Hershel is fed up with Rick, i mean Rick has cost him everything and seeing the way he handeled tyreese. and also Hershel was in riot gear, as was billy!!

[enkithoth]

So we're just giving up on spoiler alerts then?

Check your issue again, Cowboyography, I think you'll find Hershel was still outside on his way to the truck, telling Rick to hurry. Plus, I think it would just be out of character for Hershel. He seems to have, in some ways, dealt with what's happened, and I think if he really blamed Rick enough to do something like this, he never would have come to the prison. Plus, the cover has a bit of cloak or cape showing to the right, which may be a mislead, but it was the first thing we saw Michonne in. I'm not saying I'm 100% sure it's her, as Kirkman likes to mess with our expectations (take the last few issue covers), but she was my guess since I've seen the cover and nothing has happened to lessen that.

[ultramandingo]

.......spoiler alert or screw the trade readers !!!!!!

[DeeSnider]

I'm guessing its spoiler Alice that is holding the gun in the last page, and she's been something of a sleeper agent the whole time. end of spoiler

[Lunal]

Interesting theory. That would make me wonder if ... the general ...hmmm. Man would it ever suck to be Rick right about now.

[StrangeD]

How good is The Walking Dead? Today I've been researching critically acclaimed "indie" books like Casanova, Scalped, and The Walking Dead. I don't know anything about the book. Is it similar to the Dawn of Dead movie. I hope it's more than just people shooting zombies. Someone want to enlighten me?

[Wolf-Man]

Its excellent. It starts out... fairly... typical of a zombie holocaust, but the characters are all quite excellent. About halfway through the main characters settle down and the zombies become more of a background threat.

There's certainly a lot of twists and turns and practically every issue ends with a shock ending, which actually take place rather than being a trick like most comic books. Some issues drag, but thats rare.

Its black and white, but you won't even really notice that after a while. If you like zombies and interesting turns in a story, then you'll like it.

[tangentman]

I'm guessing its spoiler Alice that is holding the gun in the last page, and she's been something of a sleeper agent the whole time. end of spoiler

Dee, I've been wondering the same thing ever since the escape from Woodbury.

[enkithoth]

Anyone seen the cover of issue 52? Theories on what it means to the story? Does this confirm, deny, or do nothing to my "who's holding the shotgun" theory? Does anyone care? Anyone? *dies*

[ultramandingo]

........dont know nothing about #52 but #50 (!!!!!!!) kids with guns - hooray!

http://widget.slide.com/rdr/1/1/3/W/1700000005d6f647/1/118/uPMjaYn66j_M1ZWxy628J7LTIFxWDBGn.jpg (http://www.slide.com/s/nBLg2Lsv4T_aFyYhU39UHfpKOSzqxeCy?referrer=hlnk)

who needs variants

[enkithoth]

........dont know nothing about #52...

http://images.comicbookresources.com/solicits/imagecomics/200806/walkingdead_52.jpg

And I needs variants when they're of the ridiculous superhero variety!

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0801/17/walkingdead50b.jpg

[stingerman]

Well I just read my first Walking Dead - ever! I read the first tpb collection. It was fantastic! Funny 'cause he talks about [in the beginning forward] comparing good Zombie movies like Dawn of the Dead to dumb ones like Return of the Dead. I figured this comic was going to be more like Return. Wrong! Man, have I been missing out or what!

[stingerman]

How good is The Walking Dead? Today I've been researching critically acclaimed "indie" books like Casanova, Scalped, and The Walking Dead. I don't know anything about the book. Is it similar to the Dawn of Dead movie. I hope it's more than just people shooting zombies. Someone want to enlighten me?

Hey, I just read it for the first time! It was fan-fuc**** -tastic. Serisously, if you like Dawn of the Dead you'll love this. I pickd up the first trade for like ten bucks. Its was awesome. Blew me away. Above and beyond my expectations.

[tangentman]

If it comes down to Carl or Michonne, I won't shed any tears over Carl. :evilsmile

I wonder if this means we'll FINALLY be rid of Rick? Should I sing "Hallelujah" or hold my breath?

[ImpulseUCF]

If it comes down to Carl or Michonne, I won't shed any tears over Carl. :evilsmile

I wonder if this means we'll FINALLY be rid of Rick? Should I sing "Hallelujah" or hold my breath?You don't like Rick??

[tangentman]

You don't like Rick??

I think I've spent close to 30 issues praying that Kirkman finds the strength to kill Rick Grimes. As a protagonist, Rick annoys the hell out of me, and Carl isn't far behind. Here's my "Must Die" list for TWD:

Rick
Carl
Hershel
Dale
Would it be egregiously redundant to list the "Governor"?

Patricia formerly headed the list, until she actually became less of an inane twat. Naturally, her newfound tolerability means she'll probably die.

[UK Pete]

April fools joke... apparently the real cover of #52! ;)

http://bp2.blogger.com/_QUIeFVILGhA/R_KSSHQ-U6I/AAAAAAAAAE8/5VptinCfe-s/s1600/wd%2Bcover%2B52.jpg

[UK Pete]

Tony Moore returning for 6 issues starting #60!!

http://www.tonymooreillustration.com/

the biggest question i always get is "when are you returning to the Walking Dead?" and since i've never had any plans to return, i've always said, "Never."
but like my mom always said, never say never, and here i am, returning to FULL art duty on The Walking Dead for a 6-issue fill-in arc, starting with #60, following my upcoming Fear Agent story.

http://www.tonymooreillustration.com/posts/wd_60_cov.jpg

[Kid Kamikaze10]

Just read #48

This series has turned into a great-written slaughterhouse.


Practically no one lives in this issue.

Governor = Killed by a female follower. Shot in face.
Lori and baby = Dead. Blown practically in half
Billy = Shot in head. Dead
Hershel = Executed by the Governor

The only people we know that lived are... Rick and Carl. Seriously. There are some people missing (like the natural born survivor Michonne), but those are the only confirmed one.


These issues are making me really appreciate Michonne (though she wasn't in this issue).

The fact that she can survive in this world better than anyone else is really awe-inspiring.

[ImpulseUCF]

Holy CRAP!!! This book is nuts!!! Talk about completely different. Kirkman wasn't kidding. Except for Dale's crew and Michonne, every named character is pretty much dead.

[DarkCrisis]

ARGH Hate you Kirkman!

:(

[Lunal]

Truth to tell, I am glad it happened this way.

Things were getting a little too complex between the characters anyways and this newest issue is going to allow some fresher stories to start happening again. It could be seen as a step back, but in this case thats kind of refreshing and I'm excited about where the series is going again.

[Mitsaso]

This was a surprising issue, but I found it a little too much, even for Kirkman...!:confused:

[ultramandingo]

......... the govenor deserved a spash page atleast . hate to be a trade reader right now

[Optic Rage!]

I'm droping the book.

I dont even know were to begin on how much i hated it.

Nice way to eliminate your fan base kirkman

[HaroldAllnut]

I'm droping the book.

I dont even know were to begin on how much i hated it.

Nice way to eliminate your fan base kirkman

While I was blown away, I can't say I was feeling negative about it. The name of this storyline is "No One Is Safe" and Kirkman's not pulling any punches. If anything, this has made me love the book even more. Although I've got to say, that was a hell of a way to end baby Judith's life. Jesus H. Christ... I thought that Lori was hit and that the Governor's people would take the baby... but no. That baby was a goner. Man that was rough.

All in all, Kirkman's got balls.

......... the govenor deserved a spash page atleast . hate to be a trade reader right now

;)

One of my co-workers reads Walking Dead in trades... Oooooooooh man... I won't spoil it for her, but I'm going to let her know that things have gotten awful rough.

[ultramandingo]

Nice way to eliminate your fan base kirkman

........" no one is safe " - kirkman even offs funny book readers - yikes!

[Optic Rage!]

Heh.

Yeah, it was a gusty move..but the book has gotten so depressing i cant even read it anymore.

Like, i dreaded reading this issue!! I dont want to feel dread when im reading a comic!

[bulbasteve]

yeah , dread in a horror comic....what a terrible thing! :p

But seriously the panel with the *ahem* arm...that's gunna be haunting my dreams for a looooong time.

[Mike Smash!]

Like, i dreaded reading this issue!! I dont want to feel dread when im reading a comic!Not even in a Horror comic? Isn't that the point?

[Radioactive Zombie]

I really, really hate the stupid, anarcho-primitism spiel on the back of the volume books. It's annoying as fuck. Zombies flood my town, I still charge my fucking PSP via some battery acid or some such, as learned from Wired or PopSci.

[stingerman]

I stayed up, late for two nights reading all 48 issues. The first night I read issues 1-24 and seriously had a friggin' nightmare. This is some f@cked up sh!t. Tonight I read the remaining issues and just finished 48. That is f'n messed up. Man, twisted stuff.

So when does issue 49 come out?

[ImpulseUCF]

See, I wasn't as shocked about this issue as I thought I would be because I am just so desensitized to characters biting it in this one. Way to think the cast!

I can understand if, for you, it's too depressing to enjoy, then so be it. I just don't agree. Do I think Kirkman has gotten a little too bloodthirsty? Yes. I mean, I thought we had some really interesting cast members I would have liked to see more of, but then again, it's not unrealistic for so many to die in a gun fight. And he has always tried to make this book a realistic approach of what life would be like in a zombie apocalypse. Some guy's wife and baby surviving all the time probably woudln't have been realistic.

Also, don't forget Andrea, Dale, Maggie, Glenn, and Michonne are still unaccounted for. It is almost as if Kirkman stripped the book down to core cast minus a few. I hope there is some follow up to them and they aren't just killed off. If he kills all of the characters the audience are invested in, then he will end up killing the book.

[riley rossmo]

I thought it was the best issue since they've settled the prison, the last 10 or so issues have been a little slow (excluding Michon sorry if I spelt wrong) I liked the public death matches but, I don't know it was too static. I think its cool that now we have a whole new TWD world, its back to the nomadic life,
and as readers we get to see a new status quo be established. If you've read much Kirkman stuff I think it was pretty logical, It didn't hit me as hard as Invincible's dad being a psycho killer colonizer. I was sad Glen died. Plus I was tired of the zombie threat being so minimal more people eating=good



R.

"Proof maker"

[ImpulseUCF]

Um, Glenn didn't die. Or, at least, we didn't see him die. That was Herschel's son, not Glenn. Glenn left in the RV. We don't know what happened to the RV crew, although it didn't look good when it gor rammed. And shouldn't this all be in spoiler tags?

[BurningStarIV]

Brilliant issue. This issue has brought my fandom of this series to the next level. Because Kirkman's not just messing around and doing what he thinks people want him to do. Kirkman is showing us all exactly what it would be like to live in such a world, where any one could die at any moment. That's what he's been trying to do since the beginning of the series, and it's just now gotten to a really dramatic point.

Besides, looking at the covers for the next couple of issues, who didn't know that Lori was going to die?

Seriously Kirkman, amazing. This is the best zombie fiction of any medium.

[ImpulseUCF]

Seriously Kirkman, amazing. This is the best zombie fiction of any medium.QFT. Couldln't agree more.

[NormanB]

What a visceral, surreal experience the past few issues of this book have been.

Absolutely incredible!

[Lunal]

The glass is half full!

[jimbombo]

OK if you wanna leave the book fine! be like that!

Yes this is a horror book and people will die! OK why lori and the baby? Yeah that sucked!!! I wasn't too happy about that! The point coming across is that this is post apocalyptic Zombieville, not only do the survivors have to deal with everyday life issues, but Zombies AND other survivors led by a lunatic!!!(come on what are the chances people would lay down thier will and follow the likes of the Governor), if it seems unrealistisc, we read about people all the time following religious fanatics and the types! Sooo Zombies all around, bullets flying, sh*** gonna happen, and it did!

Hey Robert got any of those 1 of 25 copies of issue 50 you wanna send out to your loyal FOLLOWERS, uhhh ooops i mean FANBASE!

[HaroldAllnut]

If he kills all of the characters the audience are invested in, then he will end up killing the book.

Not if he starts introducing other characters subtly. Perhaps Rick and Carl will reunite with the crew that left, or maybe they'll even make it back to the suburbs with Duane and Morgan. Or they'll die and the series will end with 50 issues. :eek:

Let's just wait and see what happens.

[DeeSnider]

I think Kirkman is setting up for a return to the prison, maybe not necessarily for Rick, Carl and the RV crew, but from a narrative standpoint. Something about the scene where the woman from Woodbury (can't remember her name) shoots the Gov. made me think that she's going to be a character we see more of in the future. I think that she will lead the survivors of Woodbury and rebuild the prison fences. Maybe they'll even be able to piece together the first inhabitants story from their personal items and realize how full of shit the Gov. was, and try to make ammends to Rick et al. For some reason I fully expect her and Rick to meet again some day, that will be one emotionally charged meeting if so.

[Optimus]

I just read #45. I was avoiding these issues because he releases them so damn slowly I can't stand the suspense. I can't believe what he did. Most dissapointed with how the govenor died. Girl kills baby and then kills govenor? Why not kill herself? She pulled the trigger. I do hope we see the GOvenor walking around as a biter from time to time though. That would be fun. From this issue I had no idea who was still alive. It seemed like it was just Rick and Carl. It is good to know some of the others made it. It will be interesting to see how they meet up in the future, and where Rick goes from here.

[Ravenheart]

Didn't Kirkman say back at the very beginning that nobody was safe?

[Optimus]

He did say that, but we all know that Rick is safe. Especially now.

[riley rossmo]

I was thinking the guy in the armor was Glen but he has a shaved head shit I feel dumb. The only thing about this book that bothers me is the time between issues I forget the details and usually cant find the last issue in my comic room I know I have it, Just can't remember where, As I said earlier great issue changed up the status quo. As well I always look at the solicitation covers coming up, I gotta stop doing that.

[enkithoth]

He did say that, but we all know that Rick is safe. Especially now.

From what I recall, the original mission statement of the series was how much can one man take. If that's the case, Rick is safe, though Kirkman has said Morgan and Duane are the only two characters he'll say are absolutely safe.

Though I too was shocked after the events of issue 48, it has only strengthened my love of the series. It's a horror story, people, I'd say Kirman's just doing his job. Why do we read stories, if not to feel something, to be moved? If you felt a reaction, be thankful. I don't know about the rest of you horror fans, but when something can scare or disturb me these days, I sit up and take notice.

There is a lot of talk about the series losing readers, but I think we'll see just the opposite happen. First, the initial fallout, then people start talking, word of mouth and such, the series gains new readers. And those of us who have stuck it out are affirmed in our love of this amazing series. Here's hoping it hits Kirkman's desired issue count of 100, or higher.

[tangentman]

DeeSnider: In light of the zombies following her crew into the prison, with the gunshots eventually giving way to "CLIK-CLIK-CLIK", I don't lay overwhelming odds for an emotional confrontation with Rick. While I appreciated the irony of the Governor's death, it still felt anti-climactic to me. Especially in light of his vicious murder of Alice. What a waste of a wonderful character (Alice, not that wretched piece of shit). I got more satisfaction out of seeing the Biters tear chunks out of his cheek than that "quickie" death.

enkithoth: That may be so, but I won't lie about my disappointment that Rick survived. Personally, I feel like he's long outlived his usefulness as a narrative viewpoint. I hate Rick. I hate Carl. Naturally, THEY survive. Perhaps the biggest disappointment of "No One Is Safe".

If the impetus of the series is truly testing the limits if Rick's endurance, then Kirkman's making a habitual liar of out of himself. "Nobody's Safe" carries little weight if Rick survives every brush with death. For all Kirkman's talk, I can't say he genuinely takes risks if he holds onto pet characters (Rick, Carl) while blithely killing off stronger characters (Tyreese, Alice).

[Wolf-Man]

The preview for the next issue where Rick is being pulled along sure looks like Rick could be a zombie. Perhaps with a muzzle, which is why he's in deep shadow.

Its probably a red herring but that was my first thought.

[stingerman]

Spoilers (I guess regarding iss48): The only thing I would have done different, and I thought was going to be the case, was that the Governor would have gotten eaten by his daughter. I thought Kirkman was foreshadowing that--even with her missing teeth-- as dogs with no teeth somehow "chew".

[LungerTony]

Brilliant issue. This issue has brought my fandom of this series to the next level. Because Kirkman's not just messing around and doing what he thinks people want him to do. Kirkman is showing us all exactly what it would be like to live in such a world, where any one could die at any moment. That's what he's been trying to do since the beginning of the series, and it's just now gotten to a really dramatic point.

Seriously Kirkman, amazing. This is the best zombie fiction of any medium.

I agree 100%. It was an amazing issue and I was actually somewhat emotional about it.
I think though after this, that Rick is somewhat "safe." Which I am glad for one, because Rick has been with us since the absolute beginning, and for the most part, Walking Dead is a Rick story as much as it is a zombie or survivor story.
The final page of Rick and Carl was really touching and I can't wait to see where he goes with it.

Someone on here said they hated Carl. Lol. Carl is awesome.

[Trench]

Been reading from the beginning but this is the first time I've been motivated to post.

Brutal, brilliant, and just what we needed. And I don't think it's over.

Potential speculation spoiler.

I think Rick's going to buy it in the next issue, leaving Carl alone. Looking at the upcoming issue covers, I don't see Rick anywhere in there aside from 49... and it's not an optimistic one.

[NimNams]

I agree with the above potential spoilers. I think the cover has HUGE foreshadowing (no pun intended).

[stingerman]

I agree with the above potential spoilers. I think the cover has HUGE foreshadowing (no pun intended).

I can see that happening as well. Question, how old is Carl around? 8 or 9?

[tangentman]

I agree 100%. It was an amazing issue and I was actually somewhat emotional about it.
I think though after this, that Rick is somewhat "safe." Which I am glad for one, because Rick has been with us since the absolute beginning, and for the most part, Walking Dead is a Rick story as much as it is a zombie or survivor story.

If Kirkman would just come out and say he wanted to tell a story about a "Job" figure set against a post-apocalyptic zombie world, I wouldn't feel quite as strongly about my earlier sentiments. However, he repeatedly says in the letter column that "nobody should be considered 'safe' in the series'. Yet, here we are almost 50 issues into the series, and Rick still lives. He's outlived nearly every important person in his life. Kirkman repeatedly shows us things HAPPENING to Rick, but I always feel like Rick will emerge alive from these horrors.

Therefore, I call "Bullshit" when fans (and Kirkman) go on about how he "takes so many risks". Sure, with everyone but his favorite toy.


The final page of Rick and Carl was really touching and I can't wait to see where he goes with it.

Personally, I found that scene more tragic and ominous.

Someone on here said they hated Carl. Lol. Carl is awesome.

Yup. Right here. Avowed Rick & Carl hater. Sorry, but that little brat gets on my nerves. From that fucking cowboy hat to his persistently know-it-alling budding codependent Sophia, I just find him very annoying. Kids are pretty much fair game in the series, and I wish Carl would meet a ravenous zombie or a redneck nutjob or something.

With that rant fired off, let me say that I admired the way Kirkman showed Sophia mirroring her late mother's needy, man-starved ways. Interesting commentary on social imprints from parents.

[ImpulseUCF]

Yet, here we are almost 50 issues into the series, and Rick still lives. He's outlived nearly every important person in his life. Kirkman repeatedly shows us things HAPPENING to Rick, but I always feel like Rick will emerge alive from these horrors.Unlike you, I think "alive" and "safe" have two very different meanings.
Therefore, I call "Bullshit" when fans (and Kirkman) go on about how he "takes so many risks". Sure, with everyone but his favorite toy.The book is about Rick...

I think it makes sense to have Rick as a constant viewpoint character for the audience. He serves that narrative role well, and by partially crippling him physically and killing half of his family (emotionally crippling), we get to experience the trauma and horror of the situation.

Still, now I'm not so confident Rick will make it much longer...

[Jessica Drew]

Reading this was the first time I yelled at a comic book in a long time.

I'm just destroyed.

Great book.

[Lunal]

Still, now I'm not so confident Rick will make it much longer...


Yah me neither. Not that it matters either way. Kirkman is the true hero of this book, and the hero of all of us true zombie story lovers.

[Sean Walsh]

According to Feb 2008 sales (http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/04/02/dc-comics-month-to-month-sales-february-2008/), WALKING DEAD is now Image's #1 selling ongoing series.

Couldn't have happened to a better series. Congrats Kirk-Man. :)

[tangentman]

Unlike you, I think "alive" and "safe" have two very different meanings.

Let's not play semantics. I clearly used the words as interchangeable, and I think Kirkman did the same in various letter columns.

The book is about Rick...

I think it makes sense to have Rick as a constant viewpoint character for the audience. He serves that narrative role well, and by partially crippling him physically and killing half of his family (emotionally crippling), we get to experience the trauma and horror of the situation.

If Kirkman builds a mythos larger than his central character, he won't BE dependent on Rick alone for that viewpoint. It's not as if a series hasn't survived losing the original viewpoint character in the past. I could name a few that went far past the death of an original "hero".


Still, now I'm not so confident Rick will make it much longer...

Promise?

Yeah, I know that's mean, but it's not personal. My Anti-Rick sentiment is hardly news in this thread.

[Infra-Man]

Wow... damn... ... Issue #48. I didn't see that coming. Like always, I can't wait to see what happens next issue, especially if there's anything really big coming up in #50.

[ImpulseUCF]

Let's not play semantics. I clearly used the words as interchangeable, and I think Kirkman did the same in various letter columns.I'm not playing semantics. I'm disagreeing with you. I don't agree that Kirkman is playing it safe or not taking risks just because he hasn't offed the main character. He has tormented and brutalized the main character, slaughtered women and children, depicted rape and torture, and you say he's full of crap and doesn't take risks because he hasn't killed Rick. I just think you're wrong there.
It's not as if a series hasn't survived losing the original viewpoint character in the past. I could name a few that went far past the death of an original "hero".It's not unheard of, but it's far more the exception than the rule. In fact, nothing really springs to mind except Brubaker's current run on Captain America, but I doubt anybody thinks that's going to be permanent.

If you don't like Rick, that's cool. That's all you. I disagree that Kirkman is somehow holding back or selling himself or the audience short because he hasn't killed off the lead protagonist yet.

[stingerman]

I disagree that Kirkman is somehow holding back or selling himself or the audience short because he hasn't killed off the lead protagonist yet.

I agree. Rick is a survivor. Everybody doesn't have to die in it do they? (gulp)

[tangentman]

I'm not playing semantics. I'm disagreeing with you. I don't agree that Kirkman is playing it safe or not taking risks just because he hasn't offed the main character. He has tormented and brutalized the main character, slaughtered women and children, depicted rape and torture, and you say he's full of crap and doesn't take risks because he hasn't killed Rick. I just think you're wrong there.
It's not unheard of, but it's far more the exception than the rule. In fact, nothing really springs to mind except Brubaker's current run on Captain America, but I doubt anybody thinks that's going to be permanent.

If you don't like Rick, that's cool. That's all you. I disagree that Kirkman is somehow holding back or selling himself or the audience short because he hasn't killed off the lead protagonist yet.

I don't like Rick--and, yes, we certainly disagree. I think Kirkman has created a world capable of being bigger than Rick's story alone. Brubaker's Captain America is hardly the first time a lead character was killed off. Remember Alpha Flight? :) That series went on for quite some time after Guardian's death. I remember a certain TV show that still thrived after the main character died, too--The Hogan Family.

It's not impossible to keep a series' momentum just because a protagonist dies. Kirkman has proven he can hold our interest with characters other than Rick. Personally, I think Rick's story has been told for the most part. Hopefully, we're now going into his final "act".

[BrikHed21]

II remember a certain TV show that still thrived after the main character died, too--The Hogan Family.

I was in with you until you went Vallerie, Valleries' Family and then The Hogan Family on us... now I am out.

Is the story bigger than Rick? Yes! Should Rick die? Maybe or maybe not. I am more intrigued to see how Rick reacts to life. My personal opinion is that Rick will eventually feel the weight of the world on his shoulders and stick a gun in his mouth and say Good Bye.... but that is just my opinion. I hope Rick is around for another 10 to 12 issues to deal with the guilt of leaving his wife and child behind like he did.

[ImpulseUCF]

I like the idea of keeping Rick around since he was there at the start of the series with us all the way through what we see. Having Rick as a constant allows us to watch the effects that this type of societal collapse would have on an individual from the start to the finish. Could the story survive without him? I don't know. Maybe. I personally think it's far more interesting to see how he reacts to everything that happens to him than to give him the relatively simple solution of killing him off.

Maybe he will want to off himself because of everything, but chooses not to because of Carl?

[Lunal]

Personally, I think Rick's story has been told for the most part.

You could say that about any character at any point in any story. Its not a sign that the story has been told, its just a sign that at that point you lost interest in the character. Maybe something new will happen that you haven't predicted to make the character interesting again?

[sgt pepper]

So this is basically a series restart.

I like that Kirkman has the guts to shake up the book so radically, but I think it's a cheat as far as storytelling goes. No, this was not just a book about Rick. There are entire issues and storylines where Rick plays only a small or no role. Kirman has developed these characters and relationships and, as the storyteller, has promised us resolutions for them. And I don't think that killing them all over just a few issues is a fair resolution from a storytelling standpoint, and seems desperate and immature.

I do think the book will be much stronger if it just focuses on the adventures of a man and his young son, but that's not the book Kirkman developed over nearly 50 issues and he cheated to get it there.

[tangentman]

Thanks, sarge, for pointing out another facet of why I hate Rick's persistent survival. The current story proves that all characters are just cannon fodder who orbit Rick Grimes, expendable whenever Kirkman feels the urge to get "edgy". Like you, I found the plot device of weeding down the cast to tell a "Lone Survivor & Son" story highly dishonest. That story didn't happen organically; the writer rushed it in the course of 4-5 issues.

Suddenly, the psychotic redneck we've forgotten about shows up on the Cast's "doorstep" in a tank. Five issues later, he's killed in a highly anti-climactic way, a woman who's been almost as important to the story as Rick is killed for shock value in a gratuitous splash page, and we lose several other characters who've grounded the series (or promising ones like Alice). The story was powerful, but at the same time, felt like a convenient cheat. Honestly, if I'd known an otherwise compelling arc was just a plot device to bring us "Rick & Son", I might have foregone even buying those issues.

[ImpulseUCF]

Oh, come on, guys. Isn't that a bit much? While I agree it all came to an end pretty messily and quickly, these seeds had been planted for over a year. Running into the governor, him being whacked-out psycho, discovering they came from a fortified prison and flat out saying he wanted access to it and planned to look for it, getting tortured by one of the prisoners who escaped with some of his people so wanting revenge.... We were flat out told the confrontation was coming and had no reason to expect otherwise.

Also, we don't know the fates of Dale, Glen, Maggie, Andrea or the twins, so it's not as if the entire cast is gone. I agree that I am a bit disappointed that so many of the cast have been offed as there was some interesting dynamic, it woudln't be realistic for them to get a pass because they are interesting.
We don' even know if Rick is going to survive, or if any of the others will, either.

[tangentman]

Oh, come on, guys. Isn't that a bit much? While I agree it all came to an end pretty messily and quickly, these seeds had been planted for over a year. Running into the governor, him being whacked-out psycho, discovering they came from a fortified prison and flat out saying he wanted access to it and planned to look for it, getting tortured by one of the prisoners who escaped with some of his people so wanting revenge.... We were flat out told the confrontation was coming and had no reason to expect otherwise.

The creative dishonesty doesn't lie in naturally following an explosive plot to its conclusion. Yes, the Woodbury plot couldn't end cleanly. Kirkman focuses on the impact of a zombie holocaust on human survivors, not the zombies themselves. It's only natural that we'd see what conflict between people looks like without any code of law buffering it. Yes, lives will be lost in such a visceral conflict.

However, in light of the issue's ending, every single aspect of Woodbury became suspect. Considering Kirkman's protectiveness of Rick, it DOES look like he used Woodbury as a plot device to strip down the cast and tell a "Father & Son Against Zombie World" story. If that's true, then, as sgt. pepper pointed out, that IS cheating. The Woodbury story was as much Michonne's tale as Rick's. Yet, she appears largely cut out of it by the end. She was certainly denied a conclusive resolution with the Governor. While I enjoy the series overall, I've had many mixed feelings about certain choices made by Kirkman. This is one of those choices that doesn't work for me.

Also, we don't know the fates of Dale, Glen, Maggie, Andrea or the twins, so it's not as if the entire cast is gone. I agree that I am a bit disappointed that so many of the cast have been offed as there was some interesting dynamic, it woudln't be realistic for them to get a pass because they are interesting.
We don' even know if Rick is going to survive, or if any of the others will, either.

Well, things aren't looking very good for Andrea. She's violently knocked off the RV, the Governor's people shoot down survivors, then the prison is overrun by zombies. If she didn't haul ass after the wreck, I question her odds for survival. Which would be a shame in light of the unfortunate fates of the cast majority.

[blackdragon6]

honestly most of the deaths didn't surprise me, you know people like Hershel his son, and daughter, Axel and that nurse i kinda saw coming a mile away. having said that i was floored by the brutal deaths of tyreese, lori, and judith *shudders*.....i had to go back and read it twice to make sure i saw what i saw and read what i read....great book though.

[HaroldAllnut]

I get the feeling things are going to get a little Lone Wolf and Cub-style in the coming issues of The Walking Dead.

[blackdragon6]

I get the feeling things are going to get a little Lone Wolf and Cub-style in the coming issues of The Walking Dead.that would be interesting for a few issues, but i don't think they should stick with that idea..

[enkithoth]

From IGN's The Walking Dead interview, Sept. 11, 2007:

"Sometimes I feel like if I lead up to a death with a really abrupt pace that I didn't plan for, it mirrors life in a certain way. It'll be more realistic because even I, the writer, wasn't necessarily planning for the character to die on a certain page. It just sort of turned out that way. And because of that, there have been times where I've said, "I really wish I hadn't killed that guy." It's just like in real life when you say, "I really wish that guy hadn't died." But you can't bring your friend back to life, and so I can't bring the character back to life."

and

"I was going to have the first volume end completely different. I was going to have Shane kill Rick...I think Carl was going to have shown up right after Shane killed Rick, so Carl was going to know, but he was going to be too scared to say anything. It was going to be this thing where this little kid knew that this guy killed his father, but he couldn't say anything. And he had to watch this guy interact with his mother on top of all the other things that were going on."

and

"I could see the series going on without Rick now. I think that there are enough characters in the book where people have an investment in characters past Rick. I think Rick is certainly the central character right now, but going forward I don't know how long that is going to be the case."

Keep in mind, the interview was done around issue 42. Full interview here: http://comics.ign.com/articles/819/819361p1.html

[XerxesNinja]

I don't think the Lone Rick & cub will last long... i also forsee the boy alone versus a post apocalyptic zombie world. Hopefully some of the others survived & we'll get more of their story as well.

I do agree it was like a big cheat for a book reform. Could have been done alot better.

[Ravenheart]

I think after my copy of Vol.8 comes this week,I'll go back and read the entire series from the beginning.

[stingerman]

I think after my copy of Vol.8 comes this week,I'll go back and read the entire series from the beginning.

I am Walking Dead newbie, I did just that, 24 issues each night. It was really great. I can't believe what I have been missing.

[Ravenheart]

I am Walking Dead newbie, I did just that, 24 issues each night. It was really great. I can't believe what I have been missing.

Yeah it should be interesting going back to the beginning of the series and reading it again.

[ImpulseUCF]

I really hope the RV crew are okay, especially considering Kirkman's recent interview about there being enough characters to carry the book post-Rick.

[BrikHed21]

I really hope the RV crew are okay, especially considering Kirkman's recent interview about there being enough characters to carry the book post-Rick.

I would agree - I just wonder if they are going to search Rick out or if he and Carl are going to wander around for a few issues on their own.

[Growing Up Geek]

I hope Kirkman's experiment succeeds and he can continue this book forever. I just started getting trades from my local library and I get sucked into that world every time I crack one open.

I actually talked about this on my podcast. Listen here (http://www.growing-up-geek.com)

Growing Up Geek (http://www.growing-up-geek.com)
The Weekly Podcast for Geek Entertainment and Nostalgia

[BrikHed21]

I hope Kirkman's experiment succeeds and he can continue this book forever. I just started getting trades from my local library and I get sucked into that world every time I crack one open.

I actually talked about this on my podcast. Listen here (http://www.growing-up-geek.com)

Growing Up Geek (http://www.growing-up-geek.com)
The Weekly Podcast for Geek Entertainment and Nostalgia

I am with you - I was late to the book (did not start picking it up until about 6 months ago) but without question this is the best thing out there today. You just have to hope after recent events we have a couple people still alive to read about. Otherwise it is 20 plus pages of a Zombie going "urrr" - but I would still pick it up.

[HaroldAllnut]

I just reread the entire series these past two days, and it was quite enjoyable. Good lord, I'm so pumped for what's coming up next. Check it out:

http://www.tonymooreillustration.com/2008/04/walking-dead-60-cover.html

[BrikHed21]

I just reread the entire series these past two days, and it was quite enjoyable. Good lord, I'm so pumped for what's coming up next. Check it out:

http://www.tonymooreillustration.com/2008/04/walking-dead-60-cover.html

You did see that this was an April Fools joke that Tony posted right?

[Chintzy Beatnik]

Kirkman is cruel, and I love him for it.

[baconbutterburger]

O man I just got the first book of walking dead, I'm so psyched to read it, just finished watching a movie called "Zombie Death House" and reading the comic "Zombee" both of which totally blew ballses, I need me some decent zombieness.

[Ravenheart]

Whats up with Vol.8?It was supposed to be released on the 16th but everywhere I look,its listed as Temporarily Unavailable to Order.Has it been pushed back again?

[BrikHed21]

I believe it is some time mid- May now

[Ravenheart]

Damn that sucks.I was looking forward to getting this one.Thanks for the info.

[dan bailey]

Y'know, this is one of my favorite titles, & it was one of the very first that I started buying regularly (after reading, I guess, the first TPB while sitting in Books-a-Million ... & yes, I went back * bought my own copies) when I returned to comics after a 25-year hiatus back around 2004 or so ... but I trust that Kirkman & Image are somewhat embarrassed about his including the cover of #49 in his gallery of 10 favorite comics covers ever in the new Comics Buyers Guide.

I mean, y'know, #49 isn't out yet.

Granted, WD & Invincible are only rarely affected by delays (the werewolf book I have no idea about, because I can't imagine ever having even the slightest bit of interest in it), but still ... that's ridiculous.

(Kirkman should, of course, be far more ashamed over including a typically horridly rendered Rob Liefeld '90s Image cover in the gallery, but then it's well established that he has no taste whatsoever when it comes to Liefeld's remarkable awfulness. I prefer to think of it as a manifestation of some sort of organic brain defect on his part. Kirkman's part, that is. Liefeld simply can't draw very well.)

[TradePaperbackTraitor]

Y'know, this is one of my favorite titles, & it was one of the very first that I started buying regularly (after reading, I guess, the first TPB while sitting in Books-a-Million ... & yes, I went back * bought my own copies) when I returned to comics after a 25-year hiatus back around 2004 or so ... but I trust that Kirkman & Image are somewhat embarrassed about his including the cover of #49 in his gallery of 10 favorite comics covers ever in the new Comics Buyers Guide.

I mean, y'know, #49 isn't out yet.

Granted, WD & Invincible are only rarely affected by delays (the werewolf book I have no idea about, because I can't imagine ever having even the slightest bit of interest in it), but still ... that's ridiculous.

(Kirkman should, of course, be far more ashamed over including a typically horridly rendered Rob Liefeld '90s Image cover in the gallery, but then it's well established that he has no taste whatsoever when it comes to Liefeld's remarkable awfulness. I prefer to think of it as a manifestation of some sort of organic brain defect on his part. Kirkman's part, that is. Liefeld simply can't draw very well.)

I read that a lot about Walking Dead. It applies to me as well, although not 25 years, ya old fogey! :tongue: Image has done a great job in bringing back people to the world of comics. If some of theirs and other indy books were more mainstream, I think we would bring in a lot of new readers, who don't want the typical Marvel/DC approach.

[dan bailey]

It applies to me as well, although not 25 years, ya old fogey! :tongue:

It's true, man. I still remember how traumatic I found the price rise to 15 cents toward the end of my fourth-grade year. (The increase some 19 1/2 years later to 40 cents is what made me drop comics lock, stock & barrel ... How little did I know! In both instances, I guess a comic still cost not a whole lot more than a coke. Twenty years later, I'd have to look long & hard to be charged even half of $2.99 for a soda. *sigh*)

[BrikHed21]

W O W !!


****SPOILER****


OK ,so did Rick OD or not? What the heck did he drink? I cannot believe he would just give up and leave his son like that but maybe. Is Carl really on his own now? The cover of issue #50 sure makes you think that might be the case. I don't remember all of the covers of the next several issues but is Rick on any of them? I don't think he is... wow, could he be dead?


****END OF SPOILER****



You Mr. Kirkman have some serious issues. Surpirses around every corner in this book.

[Optimus]

All the people that Kirkman has shown lately dieing on the cover, did in fact die. So you certainly have to believe this for now.

[Optimus]

Just speculating, so not really a spoiler, but Kirkman is definately hinting that Rick is dead. This issue's cover made Rick completely hidden in shadow, he looked like a roamer, the spotlight was soley on Carl as if to say he's emergin from his father's shadow.

Then the cover of the next issue shows Carl surrounded by roamers with a gun ready, and the caption says 'All alone now'.

[ultramandingo]

....if carl is the "star" of the book kirkman should rename it " lil' walkin dead " or " robert kirkman's walkin dead babies "

[stingerman]

W O W !!


****SPOILER****


OK ,so did Rick OD or not? What the heck did he drink? I cannot believe he would just give up and leave his son like that but maybe. Is Carl really on his own now? The cover of issue #50 sure makes you think that might be the case. I don't remember all of the covers of the next several issues but is Rick on any of them? I don't think he is... wow, could he be dead?


****END OF SPOILER****

Spoilers: Dang! I thought he just downed some antibiotics! I thought he might have passed out from the pain! Doh!

Looking at it again, it looks like Rick is still alive, his eyes are kinda open and he is sweating...maybe!

[HaroldAllnut]

I figured it was an infected wound and he passed out.

[enkithoth]

Been waiting for that infection to catch up with Rick. They breezed by that gut shot way too fast, I'm glad it didn't magically go away. Man, that dude ain't dead, as much as everybody (myself included) has been predicting he will be, it just seems too cut and dry. I think it's more likely he's overdosed on whatever it was he took, and will be out of commission for a while, or maybe even for good. I think what has just happened didn't hit Rick until the end, and the damage may be irreparable. So the question now is, will the Walking Dead refocus its main character? We already know new people are about to show up (check upcoming covers for this), so is Carl on the way out too? Or we just starting over from scratch, or perhaps just a temporary shift in focus? I love this comic.

[BrikHed21]

Been waiting for that infection to catch up with Rick. They breezed by that gut shot way too fast, I'm glad it didn't magically go away. Man, that dude ain't dead, as much as everybody (myself included) has been predicting he will be, it just seems too cut and dry. I think it's more likely he's overdosed on whatever it was he took, and will be out of commission for a while, or maybe even for good. I think what has just happened didn't hit Rick until the end, and the damage may be irreparable. So the question now is, will the Walking Dead refocus its main character? We already know new people are about to show up (check upcoming covers for this), so is Carl on the way out too? Or we just starting over from scratch, or perhaps just a temporary shift in focus? I love this comic.

I would agree with your comments but as for assumptions I would think **potential spoilers** that Rick is going to die in the near future. I think Carl is going to have to fend for them for an issue or two until they meet up with a new group and then Rick is going to bite it. Kirkman is a mad man and I think he would love to kill the main character and keep going **end of my crazy rant**

this is the best book on the market - PERIOD

[stingerman]

Wow, don't know if this was posted here or not but HOW COOL!!!!

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"That's right! Win this auction and you will be drawn as a zombie in an upcoming issue of The Walking Dead!"

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[sgt pepper]

I loved the "Previously" box, but...is this all going to turn out to be someone's dream? Is Jean going to use her Phoenix powers to change everything back so that everyone can use the lessons learned to keep it from happening again? It really feels like a trick to me.

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

I loved the "Previously" box, but...is this all going to turn out to be someone's dream? Is Jean going to use her Phoenix powers to change everything back so that everyone can use the lessons learned to keep it from happening again? It really feels like a trick to me.

Being new to the world of Walking Dead, and having read the TPB's and some single issues all in a row...I think that we are in for a dream sequence.

It just won't happen until Issue 50 through 54 (my guess), and then when Issue 55 is out we'll be shown that it was all a dream that Rick was having from the pills/infection that he had.

All the crazy stuff that happened in 48 will stick...at least I hope it does.

Just my guess on the future. :cool:

[ultramandingo]

............. kirkman shoulda brought back the cast of charecters list on the back pages of the early issues for this last arc - be fun to see how fast most of em get moved from undead to dead to walking dead

[Infra-Man]

Being new to the world of Walking Dead, and having read the TPB's and some single issues all in a row...I think that we are in for a dream sequence.

It just won't happen until Issue 50 through 54 (my guess), and then when Issue 55 is out we'll be shown that it was all a dream that Rick was having from the pills/infection that he had.

All the crazy stuff that happened in 48 will stick...at least I hope it does.

Just my guess on the future. :cool:

Hope this isn't the case. In general I dislike the "it was just a dream" thing, and I'd feel it was a waste of time in a periodical form like a comic book.

My prediction is *conjecture* that we'll be seeing Michonne and the RV crew very soon and that they'll save Rick and Carl from a sticky situation, but Rick is not going to survive. *end conjecture*

[sgt pepper]

Hope this isn't the case. In general I dislike the "it was just a dream" thing, and I'd feel it was a waste of time in a periodical form like a comic book.]

Then don't read Kirkman's run of Ult. X-Men. Spoiler: it was all just a dream (not quite, but the equivalent, anyway).

My prediction is *conjecture* that we'll be seeing Michonne and the RV crew very soon and that they'll save Rick and Carl from a sticky situation, but Rick is not going to survive. *end conjecture*

Cool. I'm rooting for Michonne to take L'il Carl under her wing, Lone Wolf and Cub style.

[blackdragon6]

I figured it was an infected wound and he passed out.
likely....

[chrismileslord]

I honestly think Rick will eventually die, and issue 50 is a good point. Although there is no hard evidence backing this, it is what I think will happen. I hope he doesn't cause he is a great main character, but I didn't think a couple others would die and they did. Carl would be great for a new look on the book and what is going on, but I guess we will have to wait and see.

[ImpulseUCF]

I really hope he keeps RIck around...I feel that Rick is the central piece of the series and sure, a few isues ago the book may have been able to go on without him, but since Kirkman has offed 90% of the supporting cast, I'm not so sure. For me, it's more interesting to see how Rick takes yet another blow, and another and another. I think it would be interesting to watch him try to keep it together for his son but watch his son need to take care of him since he is partially disabled, etc.

My two cents.

[Zero Hunter]

Anyone know when the 4th hardcover collection will be coming out? I am dying to read 37-48.

[BrikHed21]

Anyone know when the 4th hardcover collection will be coming out? I am dying to read 37-48.

There was an interview posted in another thread and Kirkman said in time for Christmas.

[andy khouri]

WEEK OF THE DEAD II: Charlie Adlard

With Image Comics’ “The Walking Dead” reaching a landmark fiftieth issue, series artist Charlie Adlard stops by CBR to talk about the book, from reading it, to drawing it, and how it has changed him over the last four years.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=16494

[Pyro]

Hi everyone! I'm new to the Image forums and I just read issues #1-19 of this series for the first time and I have to say, I am hooked. I got the first two trades over a year ago from a friend for my birthday, but I never got around to reading them until now. I didn't know what I was missing.

I've never really been a fan of zombies or the horror genre in general, but this book is really exciting and I'm always wondering what'll happen to the characters next. It's very interesting that anything can happen in this book, a feeling I don't always get with Marvel or DC because their characters are so iconic. Though I wonder how long this scenario can go on. Will the characters always be fighting for survival? Will we ever find out what brought this on and what's going on in the rest of the world? I guess I'll find out as I finish catching up to where the series is now. The Walking Dead just got a new fan!

[BrikHed21]

Hi everyone! I'm new to the Image forums and I just read issues #1-19 of this series for the first time and I have to say, I am hooked. I got the first two trades over a year ago from a friend for my birthday, but I never got around to reading them until now. I didn't know what I was missing.

I've never really been a fan of zombies or the horror genre in general, but this book is really exciting and I'm always wondering what'll happen to the characters next. It's very interesting that anything can happen in this book, a feeling I don't always get with Marvel or DC because their characters are so iconic. Though I wonder how long this scenario can go on. Will the characters always be fighting for survival? Will we ever find out what brought this on and what's going on in the rest of the world? I guess I'll find out as I finish catching up to where the series is now. The Walking Dead just got a new fan!

Welcome aboard - it is always a facinating thing when you talk to somebody who has just read the series for the first time. There is a sense of disbelief and a little regret that they did not jump on sooner (been there personally).

I would love to give you some insight to what is going on beyond your really reading the series straight through. As for a couple of simple questions - YES, the characters are ALWAYS fighting for survival... ALWAYS. As for what brought this on the world, Kirkman claims he will be exploring that in the near future beyond issue #50.

Sit back and enjoy a great ride (AND DONT READ AHEAD - you will regret it)

[brb2323]

The Walking Dead is now Image comics best selling book as of last months sales figures. Radical!!!!

[BrikHed21]

The Walking Dead is now Image comics best selling book as of last months sales figures. Radical!!!!

Actually I believe it has been for about 3 straight months. IMO it is without question the best book on the market now PERIOD.

[ImpulseUCF]

Actually I believe it has been for about 3 straight months. IMO it is without question the best book on the market now PERIOD.Seconded. So freakin' good.