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skatalite
07-22-2009, 01:41 PM
Repulbican homosexual comic book store owners??!!!
<head explodes> No mas! No mas!
MythicBrawn
08-07-2009, 03:40 PM
I read the preview for #64 and I couldn't stop laughing. Talk about hilarious!!! Read it and see if you don't bust out laughing too.
grphxkindaguy
08-10-2009, 01:08 PM
I read the preview for #64 and I couldn't stop laughing. Talk about hilarious!!! Read it and see if you don't bust out laughing too.
You laughed at that?!? :eek: It made me cringe a bit.
It did pose an interesting question though; would people turn into the undead if they ate "tainted meat"? :confused:
michaeljsmith
08-10-2009, 01:30 PM
My guess is tainted meat leads to bad things :biggrin:
RocketRaccoon
08-10-2009, 05:21 PM
I read the preview for #64 and I couldn't stop laughing. Talk about hilarious!!! Read it and see if you don't bust out laughing too.
What happened?
MythicBrawn
08-10-2009, 05:46 PM
You laughed at that?!? :eek: It made me cringe a bit.
It did pose an interesting question though; would people turn into the undead if they ate "tainted meat"? :confused:
It's definitely cringe worthy but it was funny too. It reminds of that scene in National Lampoon's Vacation with Chevy Chase. I know I'm dating myself, but Chevy is in the process of eating a sandwich and he's gesturing (kissing and other stuff) towards Christie Brinkley. Next, his wife says the dog pee'd on the sandwiches and he spits it out. Similar thing. The cannibals didn't know the flesh was tainted and immediately spit it out upon finding out it was tainted. If I was Dale, I would have been laughing too. Granted, they're going to kill him, but such is life or death as it were.
malephoenix
08-10-2009, 07:38 PM
The cannibals didn't know the flesh was tainted and immediately spit it out upon finding out it was tainted. If I was Dale, I would have been laughing too. Granted, they're going to kill him, but such is life or death as it were.
I wish that Dale could have held it together for longer. Let them eat the entire leg and disgest it. Maybe even wait till he turned and just let them realize it that way. But I'm pretty sure it's rather clear that it won't turn the eaters. Because then the story would be pretty quickly ended.
grphxkindaguy
08-11-2009, 01:26 PM
It's definitely cringe worthy but it was funny too. It reminds of that scene in National Lampoon's Vacation with Chevy Chase. I know I'm dating myself, but Chevy is in the process of eating a sandwich and he's gesturing (kissing and other stuff) towards Christie Brinkley. Next, his wife says the dog pee'd on the sandwiches and he spits it out. Similar thing. The cannibals didn't know the flesh was tainted and immediately spit it out upon finding out it was tainted. If I was Dale, I would have been laughing too. Granted, they're going to kill him, but such is life or death as it were.
Ah yes, I remember that scene well. :biggrin:
Anyone else wonder what happened to the zombie that bit Dale, that gave him that wound? I can't see it being a "walker" zombie, one that would pursue Dale, b/c the hunters would have seen/encountered it too. I'm thinking it was one of the "sick" zombies, the ones that are too weak to walk any longer. Dale had it bite him, then he hobbled away from it, where the hunters nabbed him soon after.
I can see the leader of the hunters putting a bullet into Dale's head, in the next panel...
MythicBrawn
08-11-2009, 01:59 PM
I wish that Dale could have held it together for longer. Let them eat the entire leg and disgest it. Maybe even wait till he turned and just let them realize it that way. But I'm pretty sure it's rather clear that it won't turn the eaters. Because then the story would be pretty quickly ended.
I'm under the impression that they had been eating him before he woke up. Plenty of time for them to ingest that tainted meat. Spitting out what was in their mouths wouldn't make a difference. Now, pumping their stomachs or induce vomiting may help but I think it's too late. The turning won't happen for awhile. The "food" poisoning will take some time to kill them and then they'll turn. Dale can go to the grave happy that he eliminated several examples of human waste from existence.
GRANT!
08-12-2009, 12:34 AM
Walking Dead on AMC with Frank Darabont at the helm. (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007161.html?categoryid=10&cs=1&nid=2248)
Not bad. WOnder how much gore they can get away with on basic cable.
michaeljsmith
08-12-2009, 05:46 AM
AMC has some messed up shows with Breaking Bad so I think they can do a lot
malephoenix
08-12-2009, 06:16 AM
I really hope this deal is finalized. And I really hope it stars a lot of unknowns.
DeeSnider
08-12-2009, 11:03 AM
AMC has some messed up shows with Breaking Bad so I think they can do a lot
Yep, anyone whose seen Breaking Bad knows AMC won't shy away from some seriously messed up stuff. The Bathtub scene from season 1 and the ATM scene from season 2 were brutal. Pretty gruesome for basic cable. To be honest, AMC is making better TV shows than anyone right now. I'm totally excited for this.
Jon Hamm was relatively unknown, and Brian Cranston certainly wasn't known for drama before taking the lead in their shows, so I'm convinced they'll put getting the right cast over star power.
Infra-Man
08-13-2009, 08:33 PM
I'm under the impression that they had been eating him before he woke up. Plenty of time for them to ingest that tainted meat. Spitting out what was in their mouths wouldn't make a difference. Now, pumping their stomachs or induce vomiting may help but I think it's too late. The turning won't happen for awhile. The "food" poisoning will take some time to kill them and then they'll turn. Dale can go to the grave happy that he eliminated several examples of human waste from existence.
I'm looking forward to the pay off of the food poisoning (if there is one, and I really hope there is something nutty Kirkman throws out there). We'll see what happens
Oh and kudos to Kirkman and AMC for getting The Walking Dead on TV. I'm jazzed about this. I'm wondering how much gore they can get away with as well. If anything, this limitation may force the show's directors to get less explicit and more suggestive with the mayhem, which can be pretty darn effective if done right.
MythicBrawn
08-14-2009, 05:17 PM
Will the show be in black and white like the comic? They would be able to get away with a lot more gore. It's similar to what Tarantino did with Kill Bill.
GRANT!
08-14-2009, 08:51 PM
It would be cool if the network would allow that. But a lot of (dumb) people avoid movies that are in black and white. I'm hoping it's shot in high contrast color and then you can just change your TV setting to black and white...
MattyB
08-14-2009, 09:19 PM
Everytime a Walking Dead trade comes out it feels like christmas. Also I have highh expectations if the show is for sure and hope it's done right.
ImpulseUCF
08-15-2009, 12:10 AM
The last page of issue 64 made me grin like an idiot. I love this series.
The Train
08-15-2009, 10:33 AM
The last page of issue 64 made me grin like an idiot. I love this series.
Same here.
I've read the whole series, and I've never once grown tired of it.
Even after Kirkman killed a bunch of the characters, he brought in new ones which were just as interesting and dynamic (Abraham's an awesome character).
Harrison781
08-16-2009, 02:22 AM
nice story.........
ImpulseUCF
08-17-2009, 09:59 PM
Same here.
I've read the whole series, and I've never once grown tired of it.
Even after Kirkman killed a bunch of the characters, he brought in new ones which were just as interesting and dynamic (Abraham's an awesome character).I agree, but he was getting dangerously close to killing off too many of the protagonists we've grown attached to . It was almost to the point where there was almost nobody worth following left, but he thankfully pulled it back in.
Cowboyography
08-18-2009, 04:12 PM
The final panel of issue 64 was a happy moment for me, really made me smile. I hope they really do take care of business. As for you folks that say you cant get behind a black and white book, please try it, you wont regret it!!
streator
09-04-2009, 01:48 PM
i finally started reading the walking dead last weekend, i'm at about the end of issue 4 (from what i can tell). so far so good; i actually like the black & white. it suits the tone of the story well. i'm going to take my time reading through the hardcovers, but i'm glad that i got around to starting.
malephoenix
09-05-2009, 03:45 AM
I agree, but he was getting dangerously close to killing off too many of the protagonists we've grown attached to . It was almost to the point where there was almost nobody worth following left, but he thankfully pulled it back in.
This is difficult for me to really understand. I really enjoy the series - and was under the impression that most really like the series - because of the level of severity. Anyone can go at any time. For real. This isn't one of those comics that hypes "This issue will change everything!" but often, one issue or one arc DOES change everything.
What makes "the protagonists we've grown attached to" the only ones worth following? Why not follow Abraham, Father Stokes, or Rosita as faithfully as Andrea, Lori, and Glenn? At one point, we weren't attached to any of them, either.
siekone
09-11-2009, 09:58 PM
They have a tight fan club RIGHT HERE! (www.twdfanclub.com)
ImpulseUCF
09-11-2009, 10:10 PM
This is difficult for me to really understand. I really enjoy the series - and was under the impression that most really like the series - because of the level of severity. Anyone can go at any time. For real. This isn't one of those comics that hypes "This issue will change everything!" but often, one issue or one arc DOES change everything.
What makes "the protagonists we've grown attached to" the only ones worth following? Why not follow Abraham, Father Stokes, or Rosita as faithfully as Andrea, Lori, and Glenn? At one point, we weren't attached to any of them, either.This is and always had been Rick's book. While we didn't always care about Rick or anyone, we were quickly made to care about Rick and some select others. The mortality rate among many of those has already been ridiculously high, so it's not as if there has been any concessions. The challenge is that after this point, we do now care about certain characters regardless of whether we had any attachment at one point. The game is different now. Before, there was no emotional attachment to violate, but now that there is one, the dynamic is different.
I personally think Kirkman is handling the line pretty damn well as this is currently my favorite work of fiction in any medium, but better or worse, he was risky.
romeroseviltwin
09-15-2009, 02:58 PM
I'm absolutely riveted by this thing. I love zombie movies (or some, anyway; when zombie movies suck, they really suck) and this one has what I want to read. I've only ever been this excited about one other series in the past. It's been a long time since I've actually counted the days (or at least checked up on release dates) for a series.
Abraham is shaping up to be the new Tyrese, as in the series' second main character (I hate to say second main character, but yeah). If anyone's indestructible aside from Rick, it's him (and Carl, since I have a feeling that, without Carl, Rick's motivation in the series would be long gone). I know Abraham, like everyone else, has his days numbered eventually, but for the time being, I don't see him going anywhere.
Here's hoping they give Glenn more to do soon, that is if he lives through the storyline. He's been underused for far too long. He was the first one we were introduced to when Rick joined the main survivors, and I hope he carries on for a little longer.
grphxkindaguy
09-15-2009, 03:36 PM
I've only ever been this excited about one other series in the past. It's been a long time since I've actually counted the days (or at least checked up on release dates) for a series.
just curious, what was the other series?
MJ Norton
09-16-2009, 10:21 AM
As one who only buys the trades I'm always a bit behind the curve on the story and am very careful about which posts I give a good look at. The events in volume 10 are, therefore, as far as I am.
I'm very interested in seeing how relentlessly Kirkman decides to age the characters, and if he's likely to slowly shift the attention to other characters. As others have mentioned, Rick appears to be the central character still, and it's difficult to imagine it shifting away from him, but this is a brutal existence they're part of. I suspect Kirkman has and will continue to come into conflict with himself over Rick's longevity and who would reasonably become the new focus if Rick finally falls. I continue to watch for developments in Carl, not that there's necessarily a father-to-son transition slowly in the works.
I wonder how much the plans for AMC's adaptation will play into Kirkman's view of the overall story..?
Gennie32
09-18-2009, 12:07 AM
It is my favourite book too. True its gaining lot of popularity now a days.
Tremnar
09-21-2009, 06:24 PM
The last two issues had such good endings, I can't wait to see what happens after Rick utters that line. ...."cut us off a piece"... Well played Kirkman.
Bhoy_Wonder
09-22-2009, 06:06 AM
I also only buy the trades so am a wee bit behind on what is happening
But this is a brilliant title and i can't wait for volume 11 to come out
And to go with what was being said about the way the characters are being killed off
i have to say i like it, no one is safe (well apart from Rick and Carl)
i really thought Tyrese was in it for the long haul but no and as other guys have posted i see Abraham taking on the same roll Tyrese did
:biggrin:
streator
09-22-2009, 09:09 AM
i finally started reading the walking dead last weekend, i'm at about the end of issue 4 (from what i can tell). so far so good; i actually like the black & white. it suits the tone of the story well. i'm going to take my time reading through the hardcovers, but i'm glad that i got around to starting.
i read a little more last night, finishing off chapter 1 of the hardcover. i did not see shane dying like that; i was expecting a stand-off or something with carl involved but wow, i didn't expect carl to kill him.
i noticed that the next chapter (and the rest of the series, from what i can tell) is penciled by a different artist; hopefully the change isn't too jarring. from what i've seen i think it'll be alright.
Hardcorefonz
09-22-2009, 10:59 AM
check out the walking dead twitter page.
http://twitter.com/The_WalkingDead
ImpulseUCF
09-22-2009, 01:35 PM
Last issue was fantstic. Those people bit off a LOT more than they could chew. I think Rick's line could cause a lot of problems with the group. And Dale...do you think he's done, or might we find an exception to the "you get bit, you die" rule? So far, it's only been the wounds are fatal because they are massively infected, not because of any magical crap. Everyone is already infected. Thoughts?
I dunno, I grew tired of this series a while ago, but recently re-reading the first volume and some other issues, I stopped around 36 or so. When they first found that other camp (prison) and had to deal with all their games and such. But now i wonder how this has been since. i wonder if I could get back into it. I may give it another try soon, either in series or trade form.
MattyB
09-24-2009, 04:24 AM
This is difficult for me to really understand. I really enjoy the series - and was under the impression that most really like the series - because of the level of severity. Anyone can go at any time. For real. This isn't one of those comics that hypes "This issue will change everything!" but often, one issue or one arc DOES change everything.
What makes "the protagonists we've grown attached to" the only ones worth following? Why not follow Abraham, Father Stokes, or Rosita as faithfully as Andrea, Lori, and Glenn? At one point, we weren't attached to any of them, either.
This is so true, and it's what makes the comic so exciting too.
JCuster
10-01-2009, 02:57 AM
love love LOVE this series. And I'm nervously and excitedly awaiting the tv series. *crosses fingers*
I hope this doesn't end up floating around forever in writing and pre-production fluff and going away like the Preacher series.
TheJLab
10-05-2009, 02:01 PM
Growing up I was a huge fan of Jeff Smith's Bone series, which was published both in comic form and TPB in black ink.
Recently, I reread the recent full colour version and it was a very pleasant experience.
One day, down the road I would like to do the same thing with walking dead. I am sure most of you feel differently.
Thanks eh.
michaeljsmith
10-06-2009, 09:51 AM
Personally don't need them to waste the time as I love the current format in both singles and the hardcovers that I own - but I am not a purest
TheJLab
10-07-2009, 12:35 PM
Preacher would might be hard to get a wide release due to its blasphemous (awesome) nature. It would also be difficult to sum up to a new audience.
The Walking Dead has a huge built-in audience already, by means of people who like zombie movies. All you have to say is that its a TV show with zombies, thats it. Everyone already knows basically what that involves.
Preacher could open a whole can of (awesome) worms.
stingerman
10-15-2009, 12:02 AM
Really enjoyed #66.
There are some great spreads from Adlard, his art created a real dramatic effect in regards to what happens with the "hunters."
Look forward to this one every month!
Here's my full review: http://www.cosmicbooknews.com/reviews/wdead66_review
michaeljsmith
10-15-2009, 05:56 AM
I loved that Kirkman didn't force the issue by showing the violence in the start of the issue but alluded to it, Charlie knocked those scenes out of the park.
nudebuddha
10-16-2009, 09:32 AM
What Walking Dead has going for it is that the characters are so complex. It's not really a zombie book at all, when you break it down. They are just a tool to put these characters in an extreme situation. Could be anything, really.
Freakzeek
10-16-2009, 09:52 AM
i love the series, but he should have just ended at "we are the walking dead"
daveageallen
10-16-2009, 10:37 AM
i never understood the walking dead. its exactly, a mirror image of night of the living dead, dawn,day... this is what romero would be doing if he didnt turn hack and senial. but its not original in the least bit.
Salvester
10-16-2009, 01:13 PM
i never understood the walking dead. its exactly, a mirror image of night of the living dead, dawn,day... this is what romero would be doing if he didnt turn hack and senial. but its not original in the least bit.
Nothing under the sun is original.
michaeljsmith
10-16-2009, 01:49 PM
Nothing under the sun is original.
I just came up with this idea - you take bread but you slice it into.... crap already taken :frown:
You are right - the core ideas are never original it is the execution of the storytelling that makes a book compelling... The Walking Dead is very compelling
stingerman
10-24-2009, 12:26 PM
i never understood the walking dead. its exactly, a mirror image of night of the living dead, dawn,day... this is what romero would be doing if he didnt turn hack and senial. but its not original in the least bit.
So what if it isn't?
It's still damn good.
TheJLab
10-30-2009, 12:52 PM
Zombie fiction is a genre onto its self. Just as fantasy, thrillers and romances all have formulas and norms, zombie fiction has survival, decapitation and extreme circumstances that push people to commit heinous or illogical acts.
cougarbjones
11-04-2009, 12:30 AM
The Walking Dead is becoming one of the most popular subjects at the Image board, so this is the new place to post about it.
The Walking Dead is my favorite book, and I don't even like zombie movies!
I hear you!! I am not a Zombie person either but when I pick one of these books up I can't put it down!! It's awsome!!
JC
giovedi
11-04-2009, 12:06 PM
Walking Dead is one of my favorite comics. I look forward to it every month and I'm really glad it's on a more regular schedule now.
walkingdeadrocker
11-06-2009, 05:18 PM
I was curious to know what kind of music you guys imagine in a walking dead movie. I hear all kinds of stuff. The story is amazing and I can just hear the soundtrack! Just curious to know what your thoughts were.:smile:
WDR
SomeBodyAtCBR
11-08-2009, 04:26 PM
Maybe it was just that all the hype made my expectations over-inflated, but I wasn't really impressed with Vol. 1. It wasn't bad, mind you, it just moved very slow for my tastes; I didn't finish it then have an immediate desire to go pick up issue 7.
And I felt the artwork was poorly done. The zombies looked cool, but the humans looked rather generic. Sometimes I couldn't tell Rick and Shane apart.
I do agree with the artwork. Sometimes it is hard to tell people apart -- I think color issues would fix this somewhat.
But it's a fucking amazing series. Best I've ever read. It's so engrossing. I started reading it last week and read up to 66. I couldn't put it down. Everything about it is so clever and not really used in other zombie adventures. Like the fact that they don't want to use guns because they alert the other zombies of their whereabouts, and how they start explaining the zombies thinking process.
I could write a novel on how brilliant this series is. And it's so cool that in the first issue the creator states that he wants this to be his life's work, and it truly is. It's just so fucking epic.
But I think it's better as a collected series, not so much monthly. Too much anticipation lol.
I would like to see it end (at least for Rick) around issue 100, just for realism's sake. I don't think he should stick around forever. It's just like a massive tease. Even if they do fix the outbreak and Rick and Carl live, they could still go back and restart from different people's Points of View. I don't think it should stay a Rick-centric series forever -- I think it would just lose a lot of interest that way.
AMC is adapting it into a TV series. So awesome.
stingerman
11-11-2009, 02:52 PM
#67 came out today and boy it didn't disappoint.
Another good issue by Kirkman and Adlard.
I for one didn't see the 'Eugene revelation' coming! I should have expected it though as Kirkman always takes us for a sudden twist and turn with almost every issue.
Can't wait to see the direction this goes!
Here's my full review: http://www.cosmicbooknews.com/reviews/wdead67_review
michaeljsmith
11-11-2009, 03:06 PM
oh i saw that one coming, i think a lot of fans were suspecting it... i would say it was 75% thinking Eugene was a whack job to 25% thinking he was legit on the Kirkman Boards
stingerman
11-11-2009, 04:28 PM
oh i saw that one coming, i think a lot of fans were suspecting it... i would say it was 75% thinking Eugene was a whack job to 25% thinking he was legit on the Kirkman Boards
Well, I did suspect something was up with Eugene I didn't think that much, lol.
I was actually hoping we would be getting some answers from Kirkman about things, I should have known. :wink:
michaeljsmith
11-12-2009, 07:05 AM
ha ha - Kirkman give us answers :tongue:
giovedi
11-13-2009, 02:16 PM
I never fully trusted Eugene. I don't think many on the team did, either, except for maybe Abraham. A good twist, though.
MythicBrawn
11-14-2009, 07:03 AM
Eugene gave them something to believe in, something to work towards. Without that direction, the group could meander into who knows what. And, just when they're beginning to figure it out, someone new appears. Eugene better be glad he didn't wind up like the cannibals after his revelation. Talk about living on the edge. I imagine he would given himself an ulcer from the stress of carrying that around or worrying about someone finding out the truth.
Melfice
11-14-2009, 01:56 PM
Hello all,
I'm very interested in The Walking Dead series and going to buy #67 today. Should I get some trades of the book, or should I be ok to start reading this month's issue?
I hear a lot of great things about the series that is for sure.
malephoenix
11-14-2009, 03:48 PM
Hello all,
I'm very interested in The Walking Dead series and going to buy #67 today. Should I get some trades of the book, or should I be ok to start reading this month's issue?
I hear a lot of great things about the series that is for sure.
It's *much* better with this series to start at the beginning. (I personally dislike spoilers, but even aside from that, it reads better as a chronilogical story.)
michaeljsmith
11-14-2009, 05:37 PM
Hello all,
I'm very interested in The Walking Dead series and going to buy #67 today. Should I get some trades of the book, or should I be ok to start reading this month's issue?
I hear a lot of great things about the series that is for sure.
start from the first trade.... seriously don't even try to jump ahead ----- you will love it so much more this way
GeezerUK
11-15-2009, 06:09 AM
Start at the beginning. I'd recommend the hardcovers. It's a fantastic series and never gets boring. I've reread it a couple of times and been every bit as gripped each time.
stingerman
11-15-2009, 07:00 AM
I recommend starting from the beginning as well. That's what I did and I've been hooked since.
giovedi
11-16-2009, 08:55 AM
Start at the beginning, seriously.
Issue one will have you reading through the current issue... and make you wish there would be more already :)
Myron L
11-16-2009, 07:29 PM
I started reading this from trades and couldn't stop...thanks to my LCS proprietor...damn good read...zombies are only back-ground noise to some awesome characterization by Kirkman !!!
dupont2005
11-16-2009, 07:49 PM
i just ordered the compendium. can't wait to finally see what walking dead is all about:biggrin:
i have a handful of floppies but i never cracked into them because i didn't want to spoil it for later
Sweetbabyjezuz
11-16-2009, 08:42 PM
Just nabbed the compendium on ebay for $38 (was surprised because last I saw they were going for 60+) with free shipping. Guy had a few left too.
It arrived yesterday, damn, after reading the single issues it didn't feel quite so thick. Wasn't expecting the book to be that big hah. Only thing is I wish it had a compilation of the covers in the back or something. Otherwise great deal for the money, and good way for me to introduce it to some of my new reader friends.
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