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The Walking Dead (Single Issues)
The Walking Dead #163
NEW STORY ARC "CONQUERED" In the aftermath of The Whisperer War: ALL IS LOST. ALSO, HOLY CRAP! THIS ISSUE IS 25¢ CENTS TO CELEBRATE THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF IMAGE COMICS!
37 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2017
About the author
Robert Kirkman
2,646 books7,177 followersRobert Kirkman is an American comic book writer best known for his work on The Walking Dead, Invincible for Image Comics, as well as Ultimate X-Men and Marvel Zombies for Marvel Comics. He has also collaborated with Image Comics co-founder Todd McFarlane on the series Haunt. He is one of the five partners of Image Comics, and the only one of the five who was not one of the original co-founders of that publisher.
Robert Kirkman's first comic books were self-published under his own Funk-o-Tron label. Along with childhood friend Tony Moore, Kirkman created Battle Pope which was published in late 2001. Battle Pope ran for over 2 years along with other Funk-o-Tron published books such as InkPunks and Double Take.
In July of 2002, Robert's first work for another company began, with a 4-part SuperPatriot series for Image, along with Battle Pope backup story artist Cory Walker. Robert's creator-owned projects followed shortly thereafter, including Tech Jacket, Invincible and Walking Dead.
Robert Kirkman's first comic books were self-published under his own Funk-o-Tron label. Along with childhood friend Tony Moore, Kirkman created Battle Pope which was published in late 2001. Battle Pope ran for over 2 years along with other Funk-o-Tron published books such as InkPunks and Double Take.
In July of 2002, Robert's first work for another company began, with a 4-part SuperPatriot series for Image, along with Battle Pope backup story artist Cory Walker. Robert's creator-owned projects followed shortly thereafter, including Tech Jacket, Invincible and Walking Dead.
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February 1, 2017
i love negan so much it's truly problematic
February 5, 2017
The proverbial shit is hitting waaaaay beyond the fucking fan. Now WHAT?
February 3, 2017
In case anybody is wondering each issue of TWD gets a 5 star rating from me because i feel its one continuous story.Dont want to give anything away in this one but there is a real cool moment that im not sure casual readers will appreciate as much as us die hard fans.Lastly because of the Image comic anniversary we get another issue in 2 weeks.Cant wait.
October 27, 2017
4.5 Stars
Weird reading this on kindle, but it will have to do. I mean 25 cents!!! Pick it up.
This takes place after the whisperer war.... (that's not a spoiler, btw). Like most things in this dead universe, the crap hits the fan on a daily basis. Just when you think you can take a breath, walkers or non-walkers; throw a monkey-wrench in your survival plans.
This was too short. About the length of the comics; but it had good action, as always.
Weird reading this on kindle, but it will have to do. I mean 25 cents!!! Pick it up.
This takes place after the whisperer war.... (that's not a spoiler, btw). Like most things in this dead universe, the crap hits the fan on a daily basis. Just when you think you can take a breath, walkers or non-walkers; throw a monkey-wrench in your survival plans.
This was too short. About the length of the comics; but it had good action, as always.
February 2, 2017
This edition was a lot more exciting than the last, the pacing was a lot better and the tension was built up effectively. Also more effort looks like it was put in to the art this month.
February 1, 2017
Amazing !!!!!
September 20, 2017
Negan saves the Day, AGAIN!
Hail f*ckin NEGAN!
Hail f*ckin NEGAN!
February 15, 2017
I just love it when Negan and Rick work together :) ❤️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 15, 2024
Whispers and the Dead
The whisper ers send an ocean of the dead towards Alexandria in the hopes that the residents will be drowned in the sea of bodies. The sheer volume makes the tactics of the past useless and the inhabitants are forced to improvise or die. But casualties are inevitable.
Nicely written and drawn.
The whisper ers send an ocean of the dead towards Alexandria in the hopes that the residents will be drowned in the sea of bodies. The sheer volume makes the tactics of the past useless and the inhabitants are forced to improvise or die. But casualties are inevitable.
Nicely written and drawn.
February 22, 2017
Šaptači možda jesu pobijeđeni, ali to ne donosi predah. Uzbudljiva i napeta epizoda.
October 10, 2018
First of all, look at Rick's tiny hand on the cover. Look at it.
This book is intense and the artwork is incredible!
This book is intense and the artwork is incredible!
July 21, 2026
The Whisperers have finally unleashed their greatest weapon. This isn't just another attack or another skirmish at the border anymore—it's an all-out attempt to erase Alexandria from existence. Thousands upon thousands of walkers are marching toward the community, and Beta seems completely convinced that the dead will accomplish what the Whisperers themselves no longer need to do. After everything the survivors have sacrificed throughout this war, it all comes down to one desperate battle. Rick has no luxury of making slow, calculated decisions anymore. Every second counts, every person matters, and one mistake could mean the complete destruction of Alexandria. Going into this issue, I honestly had no idea how they could possibly stop a herd of this size, and that uncertainty alone made every page incredibly tense.
The issue opens with Rick and Dwight realizing just how dangerously close the massive herd has come to Alexandria. There is barely any time left to prepare. Andrea quickly arrives and immediately volunteers to gather the horses so they can begin leading portions of the herd away from the community. Rick objects, worried about sending her into such danger, but Andrea refuses to sit safely behind the walls while everyone else risks their lives. Dwight supports her decision, reassuring Rick that Andrea knows exactly what she is doing before leaving to help organize the operation.
At the same time, Eugene informs Rick that he intends to ride with the others and help redirect the herd. Annie warns everyone that the walkers are getting dangerously close, while Siddiq asks Rick the question that is likely on everyone's mind—should they evacuate Alexandria? Rick firmly rejects the idea, explaining that there simply isn't enough time. Their only option is to trust the walls and fight. Before leaving, Siddiq places an incredible amount of faith in Rick, telling him that he is one of the only people left in the world whom he trusts completely with his life. It's a simple conversation, but it perfectly illustrates how much responsibility Rick carries on his shoulders.
With no time left to waste, the mounted riders prepare to lure sections of the herd away from Alexandria. Rick explains that Eugene's ammunition will allow them to eliminate the walkers that cannot be redirected, making Eugene's months of work just as vital as the soldiers risking their lives outside the walls. Siddiq opens Alexandria's gate, and Eugene courageously rides out first, leading the dangerous mission.
As the herd continues advancing, Annie shouts that the walkers are finally within range. Inside Alexandria, Siddiq attempts to reassure Paula that everything will be alright, although even he cannot completely hide the uncertainty in his voice. Rick continues organizing the defense when Negan suddenly appears. Still refusing to fully trust him, Rick denies Negan a firearm and orders him to remain inside the community. Despite everything Negan has already done to help, Rick still cannot completely forget the countless lives Negan destroyed in the past.
Outside the walls, the survivors' strategy initially appears successful. Large numbers of walkers tumble into the trenches surrounding Alexandria, slowing the advance. However, Eugene quickly realizes the horrifying truth. The herd is simply too large. Their strategy only removes a tiny fraction of the walkers at a time, while thousands more continue marching forward. Andrea remains optimistic and insists the plan can still succeed if they continue working together.
Jesus begins questioning whether their efforts are enough against such overwhelming numbers, but Michonne refuses to entertain defeat. Without hesitation, she climbs down from her horse and charges directly into the herd on foot, cutting down walkers one after another with her katana. She tells Jesus that if necessary, they will simply keep fighting in shifts until every last walker is dead. It's an incredibly fearless moment that perfectly captures Michonne's determination. Rather than retreat, she meets impossible odds head-on.
Back inside Alexandria, Rick prepares the remaining defenders for the inevitable breach. He orders everyone to draw their knives and brace themselves as the herd presses harder and harder against the walls. At that moment, Negan completely ignores Rick's previous order to stay back. Instead, he charges directly toward the collapsing defenses and shouts for everyone to start killing walkers. Surprisingly, Rick immediately tells everyone to listen to him. For perhaps the first time in years, Rick openly follows Negan's command in the middle of battle because there simply isn't time for pride or distrust.
The pressure from the massive herd eventually becomes too much. Alexandria's defensive fence collapses under the weight of thousands of walkers, flooding the community with the dead. Chaos instantly erupts. Rick orders everyone to retreat, but not everyone is lucky enough to escape. Paula is quickly overwhelmed by walkers. In her final moments, she begs Rick to find her son Mikey and keep him safe before she is brutally devoured by the herd. It is another heartbreaking reminder that even minor supporting characters are never guaranteed survival in this series.
Rick himself is soon knocked to the ground, surrounded by walkers from every direction. For one terrifying moment, it genuinely looks as though the leader of Alexandria has reached the end of his journey. Just as the walkers close in, Negan suddenly appears beside him, stabbing walkers through the head and pulling Rick back to his feet. With his usual sarcastic grin, Negan jokingly asks whether saving Rick's life is finally enough to make up for everything he has done before helping Rick escape the overwhelming herd.
The issue concludes far away at the Sanctuary, where John watches Alexandria being consumed by walkers through a pair of binoculars. Tara joins him and asks what he sees. Looking over the devastation unfolding in the distance, John simply remarks that it is going to be "a hell of a show," ending the issue on another ominous note.
From the very beginning of this issue, I already had a terrible feeling that Alexandria's walls wouldn't survive. As much as everyone kept reassuring each other that the fortifications would hold, the sheer number of walkers made it almost impossible for me to believe that. Numbers eventually overcome even the strongest defenses, especially when those numbers reach into the thousands. Unfortunately, my fears turned out to be completely justified when the fence finally collapsed under the overwhelming pressure.
Watching Eugene, Andrea, Dwight, Jesus, Michonne, and the cavalry ride out to redirect the herd was incredibly intense. Their strategy actually made sense because fighting every single walker head-on would have been impossible. They weren't trying to destroy the herd immediately—they were trying to slowly reduce its size while buying Alexandria as much time as possible. Unfortunately, the herd was simply too enormous. Even when the plan worked exactly as intended, it barely made a noticeable difference. That realization made the situation feel even more hopeless because the survivors were doing everything right, yet they were still losing ground.
Michonne continues to prove why she is one of the strongest fighters in the entire series. The moment she stepped off her horse and decided to cut through walkers on foot, I couldn't help but admire how fearless she was. Most people would have looked at that herd and immediately thought about survival, but Michonne focused entirely on protecting everyone else. Every time she appears in combat, she reminds everyone why she's considered one of the community's greatest warriors.
I also found Rick's decision regarding Negan very interesting. Even after everything Negan has done to prove himself, Rick still refuses to hand him a gun. I honestly understand that hesitation. Negan's past isn't something that can simply disappear because of a few heroic actions. Trust isn't rebuilt overnight. However, I also appreciated how Rick was willing to put aside that distrust during the battle. The moment Negan took charge and started organizing the defense, Rick immediately told everyone to listen to him because survival mattered more than personal feelings. That small moment speaks volumes about Rick's ability to make practical decisions even when they're emotionally difficult.
The most satisfying part of the issue was undoubtedly seeing Negan save Rick's life. If Negan hadn't arrived when he did, Rick Grimes would have died beneath that sea of walkers. It's honestly remarkable how far Negan has come from being Rick's greatest enemy to becoming the person who literally pulled him back from death. Whether his redemption is complete is still debatable, but there's no denying that his actions continue to prove he isn't the same man he was during the Savior War.
As for the Sanctuary... my opinion hasn't changed. Watching John observe Alexandria's destruction like it was some form of entertainment made my blood boil. Instead of standing beside the communities that once spared them and gave them another chance, they're simply waiting for everyone else to weaken so they can benefit afterward. It's cowardly and opportunistic. At this point, I honestly have very little sympathy left for the remaining Saviors.
Right now, the only hope I can think of is that Maggie, William, and the survivors from the Hilltop and the Kingdom are already making their way toward Alexandria. Reinforcements could create exactly the kind of diversion Rick desperately needs. With Alexandria already overrun, the walls breached, and the defenders exhausted, every additional fighter could make the difference between surviving another day or watching everything they built disappear beneath an endless sea of the dead. This issue leaves the story at one of its most desperate points, and for the first time in a long while, it genuinely feels like Alexandria may not survive what's coming next.
The issue opens with Rick and Dwight realizing just how dangerously close the massive herd has come to Alexandria. There is barely any time left to prepare. Andrea quickly arrives and immediately volunteers to gather the horses so they can begin leading portions of the herd away from the community. Rick objects, worried about sending her into such danger, but Andrea refuses to sit safely behind the walls while everyone else risks their lives. Dwight supports her decision, reassuring Rick that Andrea knows exactly what she is doing before leaving to help organize the operation.
At the same time, Eugene informs Rick that he intends to ride with the others and help redirect the herd. Annie warns everyone that the walkers are getting dangerously close, while Siddiq asks Rick the question that is likely on everyone's mind—should they evacuate Alexandria? Rick firmly rejects the idea, explaining that there simply isn't enough time. Their only option is to trust the walls and fight. Before leaving, Siddiq places an incredible amount of faith in Rick, telling him that he is one of the only people left in the world whom he trusts completely with his life. It's a simple conversation, but it perfectly illustrates how much responsibility Rick carries on his shoulders.
With no time left to waste, the mounted riders prepare to lure sections of the herd away from Alexandria. Rick explains that Eugene's ammunition will allow them to eliminate the walkers that cannot be redirected, making Eugene's months of work just as vital as the soldiers risking their lives outside the walls. Siddiq opens Alexandria's gate, and Eugene courageously rides out first, leading the dangerous mission.
As the herd continues advancing, Annie shouts that the walkers are finally within range. Inside Alexandria, Siddiq attempts to reassure Paula that everything will be alright, although even he cannot completely hide the uncertainty in his voice. Rick continues organizing the defense when Negan suddenly appears. Still refusing to fully trust him, Rick denies Negan a firearm and orders him to remain inside the community. Despite everything Negan has already done to help, Rick still cannot completely forget the countless lives Negan destroyed in the past.
Outside the walls, the survivors' strategy initially appears successful. Large numbers of walkers tumble into the trenches surrounding Alexandria, slowing the advance. However, Eugene quickly realizes the horrifying truth. The herd is simply too large. Their strategy only removes a tiny fraction of the walkers at a time, while thousands more continue marching forward. Andrea remains optimistic and insists the plan can still succeed if they continue working together.
Jesus begins questioning whether their efforts are enough against such overwhelming numbers, but Michonne refuses to entertain defeat. Without hesitation, she climbs down from her horse and charges directly into the herd on foot, cutting down walkers one after another with her katana. She tells Jesus that if necessary, they will simply keep fighting in shifts until every last walker is dead. It's an incredibly fearless moment that perfectly captures Michonne's determination. Rather than retreat, she meets impossible odds head-on.
Back inside Alexandria, Rick prepares the remaining defenders for the inevitable breach. He orders everyone to draw their knives and brace themselves as the herd presses harder and harder against the walls. At that moment, Negan completely ignores Rick's previous order to stay back. Instead, he charges directly toward the collapsing defenses and shouts for everyone to start killing walkers. Surprisingly, Rick immediately tells everyone to listen to him. For perhaps the first time in years, Rick openly follows Negan's command in the middle of battle because there simply isn't time for pride or distrust.
The pressure from the massive herd eventually becomes too much. Alexandria's defensive fence collapses under the weight of thousands of walkers, flooding the community with the dead. Chaos instantly erupts. Rick orders everyone to retreat, but not everyone is lucky enough to escape. Paula is quickly overwhelmed by walkers. In her final moments, she begs Rick to find her son Mikey and keep him safe before she is brutally devoured by the herd. It is another heartbreaking reminder that even minor supporting characters are never guaranteed survival in this series.
Rick himself is soon knocked to the ground, surrounded by walkers from every direction. For one terrifying moment, it genuinely looks as though the leader of Alexandria has reached the end of his journey. Just as the walkers close in, Negan suddenly appears beside him, stabbing walkers through the head and pulling Rick back to his feet. With his usual sarcastic grin, Negan jokingly asks whether saving Rick's life is finally enough to make up for everything he has done before helping Rick escape the overwhelming herd.
The issue concludes far away at the Sanctuary, where John watches Alexandria being consumed by walkers through a pair of binoculars. Tara joins him and asks what he sees. Looking over the devastation unfolding in the distance, John simply remarks that it is going to be "a hell of a show," ending the issue on another ominous note.
From the very beginning of this issue, I already had a terrible feeling that Alexandria's walls wouldn't survive. As much as everyone kept reassuring each other that the fortifications would hold, the sheer number of walkers made it almost impossible for me to believe that. Numbers eventually overcome even the strongest defenses, especially when those numbers reach into the thousands. Unfortunately, my fears turned out to be completely justified when the fence finally collapsed under the overwhelming pressure.
Watching Eugene, Andrea, Dwight, Jesus, Michonne, and the cavalry ride out to redirect the herd was incredibly intense. Their strategy actually made sense because fighting every single walker head-on would have been impossible. They weren't trying to destroy the herd immediately—they were trying to slowly reduce its size while buying Alexandria as much time as possible. Unfortunately, the herd was simply too enormous. Even when the plan worked exactly as intended, it barely made a noticeable difference. That realization made the situation feel even more hopeless because the survivors were doing everything right, yet they were still losing ground.
Michonne continues to prove why she is one of the strongest fighters in the entire series. The moment she stepped off her horse and decided to cut through walkers on foot, I couldn't help but admire how fearless she was. Most people would have looked at that herd and immediately thought about survival, but Michonne focused entirely on protecting everyone else. Every time she appears in combat, she reminds everyone why she's considered one of the community's greatest warriors.
I also found Rick's decision regarding Negan very interesting. Even after everything Negan has done to prove himself, Rick still refuses to hand him a gun. I honestly understand that hesitation. Negan's past isn't something that can simply disappear because of a few heroic actions. Trust isn't rebuilt overnight. However, I also appreciated how Rick was willing to put aside that distrust during the battle. The moment Negan took charge and started organizing the defense, Rick immediately told everyone to listen to him because survival mattered more than personal feelings. That small moment speaks volumes about Rick's ability to make practical decisions even when they're emotionally difficult.
The most satisfying part of the issue was undoubtedly seeing Negan save Rick's life. If Negan hadn't arrived when he did, Rick Grimes would have died beneath that sea of walkers. It's honestly remarkable how far Negan has come from being Rick's greatest enemy to becoming the person who literally pulled him back from death. Whether his redemption is complete is still debatable, but there's no denying that his actions continue to prove he isn't the same man he was during the Savior War.
As for the Sanctuary... my opinion hasn't changed. Watching John observe Alexandria's destruction like it was some form of entertainment made my blood boil. Instead of standing beside the communities that once spared them and gave them another chance, they're simply waiting for everyone else to weaken so they can benefit afterward. It's cowardly and opportunistic. At this point, I honestly have very little sympathy left for the remaining Saviors.
Right now, the only hope I can think of is that Maggie, William, and the survivors from the Hilltop and the Kingdom are already making their way toward Alexandria. Reinforcements could create exactly the kind of diversion Rick desperately needs. With Alexandria already overrun, the walls breached, and the defenders exhausted, every additional fighter could make the difference between surviving another day or watching everything they built disappear beneath an endless sea of the dead. This issue leaves the story at one of its most desperate points, and for the first time in a long while, it genuinely feels like Alexandria may not survive what's coming next.
February 2, 2017
Hordes of zombies are on their way to Alexandria. Will Rick and company survive?
What an exciting issue! As the zombies descend upon Alexandria, I could only wonder who would be lost. There is no way that they can battle that many and not have casualties. I also wondered what role Negan would play, if any at all, since it seems he has been riding the back burner for a while now. Luckily that was not the case with this issue. Unfortunately though it looks like we will have to wait to see how our group fares and whether or not Alexandria will remain standing. This arc kept my attention and I sat on the edge of my seat with each panel. With a few close calls and some definite setbacks, I can't wait for the next installment.
What an exciting issue! As the zombies descend upon Alexandria, I could only wonder who would be lost. There is no way that they can battle that many and not have casualties. I also wondered what role Negan would play, if any at all, since it seems he has been riding the back burner for a while now. Luckily that was not the case with this issue. Unfortunately though it looks like we will have to wait to see how our group fares and whether or not Alexandria will remain standing. This arc kept my attention and I sat on the edge of my seat with each panel. With a few close calls and some definite setbacks, I can't wait for the next installment.
November 19, 2020
This is a review of the entire series.
Rick Grimes is a strong-willed deputy who missed the end of the world because he was in a coma for a month after getting shot in the line of duty. Shaken, starving and confused, Rick escapes the horror of the abandoned hospital only to be met with something far more terrible. Not only has the world ended, but the dead have learned to walk and to kill without mercy. After learning that his wife and son have fled to Atlanta from a single survivor and his son, Rick goes on a journey to reunite with his family and search for more survivors.
Rick quickly has to come to terms with the fact that the world has ended and only a select few survived. The dead have risen from their graves and they prey on the living. In a world where every minute feels like hours, where there's no such thing as law and order, where finding a small meal is a tremendous task, the walking dead are quite possibly the least threatening thing for the survivors to have on their breaking minds. Humanity is pushed to the brink of destruction, forcing them to embrace their cruel and primal nature in order to survive. Sometimes you have to be more concerned about who you let into your community so they don't kill you in your sleep and steal everything you once cared about. Rick has no choice but to abandon the ways of law and order that he's upheld as an officer for so long in order to protect the few loved ones he has left. He has to become a monster to protect his crew or risk being devoured by those who became more monstrous than him and even the walking dead.
Despite zombies running the world and having the series named after them, what really sets this series apart from the average zombie apocalypse tale is the focus on realism and the daily struggles, flaws and depth of the characters. There's plenty of badass zombie killing action, but the action often takes a back seat to give the characters plenty of times to share their extremely tragic yet endearing stories, grow through mutual suffering and learn to adapt to a world that has left them to die. Even after the world has ended, many people still can't see eye to eye. They turn on each other and kill each other when they should come together. Others form alliances in spite of their differences and try to rebuild over the corpse of everything that was lost. The daily human drama and conflict is more intense than any monster apocalypse could hope to be.
We watch Rick struggle to balance his old moral code with the many necessary evils he has to commit in order to survive and make the world a better place for the ones he holds close. We watch people like Glen, Dale and Maggie attempt to find love in spite of having every reason to be filled with fear, hate and self-loathing. Characters like Michonne have to learn how to forgive themselves and convince themselves they deserve to be loved despite all the blood on their hands. We watch the weak like Carl and Andrea become strong and sometimes the strong become evil like The Governor. Even monsters like the wicked yet oddly lovable Negan are given the chance to find new ways of redeeming themselves by struggling alongside the other survivors that have all been changed by the horrors of the fallen world.
The pacing is extremely slow and I can understand why that may be a turnoff for a lot of people, but I eventually learned to enjoy watching the characters grow, overcome their trauma, find meaning in life and learn to love again. The characters are forced to do many terrible things to survive and it haunts them every waking moment. The ways they overcome these regrets is very realistic, human and hopeful. The slow pacing really gives the feeling that we're living beside these people. The way every tiny detail of their lives and who they are is explored makes them feel very real and believable.
When I first started reading the series, I wasn't expecting it to have such an uplifting ending. It seemed so bleak and nihilistic for a long time and things would go horribly wrong even when they seemed to be going so well, but the finale channels all the pain, suffering and betrayal of the previous volumes and tops it off with a very touching and inspiring finish. This was never a story about hopelessness. It's about learning to appreciate the little things, learning to forgive yourself and learning to move on even when it's hard. When everything seems lost there's always more to be found, even when we believe otherwise because we convince ourselves that we don't deserve to be happy ever again. Instead of dwelling on what was lost, strive to try and make things better than they were before.
I've never been a huge fan of zombie apocalypse stories, but The Walking Dead had enough heart and strong social commentary to make me stick by the characters until the end and I enjoyed every moment of their long trial.
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Rick Grimes is a strong-willed deputy who missed the end of the world because he was in a coma for a month after getting shot in the line of duty. Shaken, starving and confused, Rick escapes the horror of the abandoned hospital only to be met with something far more terrible. Not only has the world ended, but the dead have learned to walk and to kill without mercy. After learning that his wife and son have fled to Atlanta from a single survivor and his son, Rick goes on a journey to reunite with his family and search for more survivors.
Rick quickly has to come to terms with the fact that the world has ended and only a select few survived. The dead have risen from their graves and they prey on the living. In a world where every minute feels like hours, where there's no such thing as law and order, where finding a small meal is a tremendous task, the walking dead are quite possibly the least threatening thing for the survivors to have on their breaking minds. Humanity is pushed to the brink of destruction, forcing them to embrace their cruel and primal nature in order to survive. Sometimes you have to be more concerned about who you let into your community so they don't kill you in your sleep and steal everything you once cared about. Rick has no choice but to abandon the ways of law and order that he's upheld as an officer for so long in order to protect the few loved ones he has left. He has to become a monster to protect his crew or risk being devoured by those who became more monstrous than him and even the walking dead.
Despite zombies running the world and having the series named after them, what really sets this series apart from the average zombie apocalypse tale is the focus on realism and the daily struggles, flaws and depth of the characters. There's plenty of badass zombie killing action, but the action often takes a back seat to give the characters plenty of times to share their extremely tragic yet endearing stories, grow through mutual suffering and learn to adapt to a world that has left them to die. Even after the world has ended, many people still can't see eye to eye. They turn on each other and kill each other when they should come together. Others form alliances in spite of their differences and try to rebuild over the corpse of everything that was lost. The daily human drama and conflict is more intense than any monster apocalypse could hope to be.
We watch Rick struggle to balance his old moral code with the many necessary evils he has to commit in order to survive and make the world a better place for the ones he holds close. We watch people like Glen, Dale and Maggie attempt to find love in spite of having every reason to be filled with fear, hate and self-loathing. Characters like Michonne have to learn how to forgive themselves and convince themselves they deserve to be loved despite all the blood on their hands. We watch the weak like Carl and Andrea become strong and sometimes the strong become evil like The Governor. Even monsters like the wicked yet oddly lovable Negan are given the chance to find new ways of redeeming themselves by struggling alongside the other survivors that have all been changed by the horrors of the fallen world.
The pacing is extremely slow and I can understand why that may be a turnoff for a lot of people, but I eventually learned to enjoy watching the characters grow, overcome their trauma, find meaning in life and learn to love again. The characters are forced to do many terrible things to survive and it haunts them every waking moment. The ways they overcome these regrets is very realistic, human and hopeful. The slow pacing really gives the feeling that we're living beside these people. The way every tiny detail of their lives and who they are is explored makes them feel very real and believable.
When I first started reading the series, I wasn't expecting it to have such an uplifting ending. It seemed so bleak and nihilistic for a long time and things would go horribly wrong even when they seemed to be going so well, but the finale channels all the pain, suffering and betrayal of the previous volumes and tops it off with a very touching and inspiring finish. This was never a story about hopelessness. It's about learning to appreciate the little things, learning to forgive yourself and learning to move on even when it's hard. When everything seems lost there's always more to be found, even when we believe otherwise because we convince ourselves that we don't deserve to be happy ever again. Instead of dwelling on what was lost, strive to try and make things better than they were before.
I've never been a huge fan of zombie apocalypse stories, but The Walking Dead had enough heart and strong social commentary to make me stick by the characters until the end and I enjoyed every moment of their long trial.
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February 1, 2017Ran right home to read it...
February 2, 2017
OMG, this one had me freaking out!!!
October 2, 2018
Oh man, I'd hate to be Rick and Dwight and Andrea and Eugene right about now. When you can hear a whole chorus of the dead and they're heading your way, that means you're in deep shit and need to figure out a plan.
That's fucking crazy, man. Eugene just passed out a little while ago, and yet Rick's gonna let him go and try to herd the walkers away from the community. I mean, he's in no condition to do more than rest and get his strength back.
Siddiq had the right idea in my opinion. I feel like half of them should have tried to find a way out, while the other half tried to fend off the zombies, but what do I know. I just feel like having some of their people get out, is better than possibly none.
I like that they have a nice decent group of people, I think 9 maybe, that are going to try and help lead the walkers away from the community. Hopefully the whole thing will go well and that will end up being one less problem.
I really hope that things go well for the riders. I could never do that, if I found myself in a real work version of zombie hell like that. I'd honestly be terrified that they would end up biting or scratching my leg or something else just as bad.
I like that they're optimistic, or at least Dwight is. Hopefully he's gonna stay that way and things won't end up being too bad or dangerous.
Holy crap, look at that large fucking pile of zombies. That's insane. They're likely to wipe out not just Alexandria, but any of the other remaining communities, if given the chance. Which, hopefully they won't get the chance.
I feel like their chances would be a lot better of not attracting more zombies, if they would just stop talking while standing there at the gate. I mean, I know, it's not like they're raising their voices, but if any of the zombies heard them talking, it would cause them to stay and possibly others, too.
Oh man, Negan again. I'm seriously tired of this guy. Why hasn't Rick shot his fucking face off, or Maggie? I mean, the asshole killed Glenn and Abraham, and plenty of others, and yet he just gets to walk around free as if he's paid his due for his crimes? Bullshit!
Glad that that trench that they made seems to be holding up, at least a little. Eugene's right, and Jesus is stating the obvious here. I don't know how I feel about them breaking up into groups of two with that many zombies.
With that many zombies around, I can tell that we're going to somehow end up losing one of those characters on the horses. Possibly even more than one. That's just too many zombies for them not to have any casualties.
Yeah, I know what Michonne's plan is, but I've got to say that I sure as hell don't like it. While she and Jesus are both good at the hacking and slashing with the sword, I'd rather they not face a huge group of walkers along as they try and take them out.
I like the plan of them stabbing the walkers through the gate and in the head. As long as they're quick about it and can get as many as possible that should help. Although that gate doesn't look to stable, and I don't think it's going to stand much longer.
Negan, the colorful way he talks. It always makes me laugh. He's not one of my favorite characters by any means, that ship sailed when he killed Glenn. But I'm not gonna lie, some of the shit he says is hilarious.
Oh no, if the walkers in front are being crushed against the gate by the walkers in the back, that means it's going to have twice the amount of weight against it. Which means that that gate's pretty much guaranteed to come down soon, and all of the people behind the gate and in Alexandria, are in deep crap.
There goes the gate. And Rick should've said something besides get back. He should've told them damn people to run and try to get into the nearest house or houses, lock the doors and bar the windows and try and wait the fucking walkers out.
I think the fire was a good suggestion, but Rick's right and there's the risk of it spreading too quick for them to put it out, and causing the town to burn down. Oh damn, now the walkers are everywhere and it's a good thing Rick told them to run now.
Too bad that lady got eaten, and hopefully Rick or one or some of the others will find the son, Mikey. Huh. Wasn't expecting that. I'd never had thought that Negan would save Rick's life. I'm pretty sure that Negan hates Rick, almost as much as Rick hates him.
That's not good. I forgot who those assholes are in that small community that want Rick and his people to die so that they can take over and take all their stuff. Well, whoever those assholes are, hopefully they'll all die soon and we can be done with them.
That's fucking crazy, man. Eugene just passed out a little while ago, and yet Rick's gonna let him go and try to herd the walkers away from the community. I mean, he's in no condition to do more than rest and get his strength back.
Siddiq had the right idea in my opinion. I feel like half of them should have tried to find a way out, while the other half tried to fend off the zombies, but what do I know. I just feel like having some of their people get out, is better than possibly none.
I like that they have a nice decent group of people, I think 9 maybe, that are going to try and help lead the walkers away from the community. Hopefully the whole thing will go well and that will end up being one less problem.
I really hope that things go well for the riders. I could never do that, if I found myself in a real work version of zombie hell like that. I'd honestly be terrified that they would end up biting or scratching my leg or something else just as bad.
I like that they're optimistic, or at least Dwight is. Hopefully he's gonna stay that way and things won't end up being too bad or dangerous.
Holy crap, look at that large fucking pile of zombies. That's insane. They're likely to wipe out not just Alexandria, but any of the other remaining communities, if given the chance. Which, hopefully they won't get the chance.
I feel like their chances would be a lot better of not attracting more zombies, if they would just stop talking while standing there at the gate. I mean, I know, it's not like they're raising their voices, but if any of the zombies heard them talking, it would cause them to stay and possibly others, too.
Oh man, Negan again. I'm seriously tired of this guy. Why hasn't Rick shot his fucking face off, or Maggie? I mean, the asshole killed Glenn and Abraham, and plenty of others, and yet he just gets to walk around free as if he's paid his due for his crimes? Bullshit!
Glad that that trench that they made seems to be holding up, at least a little. Eugene's right, and Jesus is stating the obvious here. I don't know how I feel about them breaking up into groups of two with that many zombies.
With that many zombies around, I can tell that we're going to somehow end up losing one of those characters on the horses. Possibly even more than one. That's just too many zombies for them not to have any casualties.
Yeah, I know what Michonne's plan is, but I've got to say that I sure as hell don't like it. While she and Jesus are both good at the hacking and slashing with the sword, I'd rather they not face a huge group of walkers along as they try and take them out.
I like the plan of them stabbing the walkers through the gate and in the head. As long as they're quick about it and can get as many as possible that should help. Although that gate doesn't look to stable, and I don't think it's going to stand much longer.
Negan, the colorful way he talks. It always makes me laugh. He's not one of my favorite characters by any means, that ship sailed when he killed Glenn. But I'm not gonna lie, some of the shit he says is hilarious.
Oh no, if the walkers in front are being crushed against the gate by the walkers in the back, that means it's going to have twice the amount of weight against it. Which means that that gate's pretty much guaranteed to come down soon, and all of the people behind the gate and in Alexandria, are in deep crap.
There goes the gate. And Rick should've said something besides get back. He should've told them damn people to run and try to get into the nearest house or houses, lock the doors and bar the windows and try and wait the fucking walkers out.
I think the fire was a good suggestion, but Rick's right and there's the risk of it spreading too quick for them to put it out, and causing the town to burn down. Oh damn, now the walkers are everywhere and it's a good thing Rick told them to run now.
Too bad that lady got eaten, and hopefully Rick or one or some of the others will find the son, Mikey. Huh. Wasn't expecting that. I'd never had thought that Negan would save Rick's life. I'm pretty sure that Negan hates Rick, almost as much as Rick hates him.
That's not good. I forgot who those assholes are in that small community that want Rick and his people to die so that they can take over and take all their stuff. Well, whoever those assholes are, hopefully they'll all die soon and we can be done with them.
February 2, 2017
Spoilers here. Obviously.
What an utter disappointment the Whisperer War has turned out to be. I was banking on the payoff from last month's issue being big in this issue, but instead we're just getting a repeat of "The No Way" arc.
Not only are we just repeating the "No Way Out" arc, but previews for the next couple of issues give the impression that the next big danger is going to be... the Saviors. Again. This time run by Sherri instead of Negan.
For all the writing problems the TV show has, the one thing it has managed to avoid is becoming incredibly same-y. That's more than can be said for Kirkman's writing over the course of this arc.
At the risk of sounding like every other fan boy on the internet, I think Kirkman either needs to implement a serious shakeup in format, or he should start winding the series down. It's starting to spin its wheels.
What an utter disappointment the Whisperer War has turned out to be. I was banking on the payoff from last month's issue being big in this issue, but instead we're just getting a repeat of "The No Way" arc.
Not only are we just repeating the "No Way Out" arc, but previews for the next couple of issues give the impression that the next big danger is going to be... the Saviors. Again. This time run by Sherri instead of Negan.
For all the writing problems the TV show has, the one thing it has managed to avoid is becoming incredibly same-y. That's more than can be said for Kirkman's writing over the course of this arc.
At the risk of sounding like every other fan boy on the internet, I think Kirkman either needs to implement a serious shakeup in format, or he should start winding the series down. It's starting to spin its wheels.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 13, 2017
This was solid. Let me start by saying, first Walking Dead I've ever read. And I've not seen the show. I know a little of course from social media but I'm not well versed. This is apparently a jumping on point, and it was. Yes, there were some things I didn't fully get, but I got enough to get into the story, and like the people in that short time.
I loved the art, loved that it was greyscale, not sure if they are all like that? But it made it stand out to me and made me pay better attention to the detail.
All that being said, zombies aren't my thing and the whole issue freaked and grossed me out. I don't know that I'll read another. But the issue was great, everything about this is great. It's just not my thing.
I loved the art, loved that it was greyscale, not sure if they are all like that? But it made it stand out to me and made me pay better attention to the detail.
All that being said, zombies aren't my thing and the whole issue freaked and grossed me out. I don't know that I'll read another. But the issue was great, everything about this is great. It's just not my thing.
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September 19, 2025I honestly have no clue why I have one issue of TWD in amongst my collection.
Lots of zombies attack a town. My first thought, since they were all gathered together, was why don’t they just lob burning oil at them. Nobody thought of that, so it kinda pissed me off. I mean, I’ve never watched the show, can’t the zombies burn? Or is it an issue with airborne particles from the burning bodies? Anyhow it pissed me off. I’ve no desired to read more or previous issues, certainly not 162 of them.
Apparently this issue celebrates 25 years of Image. Maybe that’s how I ended up with it.
Lots of zombies attack a town. My first thought, since they were all gathered together, was why don’t they just lob burning oil at them. Nobody thought of that, so it kinda pissed me off. I mean, I’ve never watched the show, can’t the zombies burn? Or is it an issue with airborne particles from the burning bodies? Anyhow it pissed me off. I’ve no desired to read more or previous issues, certainly not 162 of them.
Apparently this issue celebrates 25 years of Image. Maybe that’s how I ended up with it.
April 1, 2025
This is the first TWD comic I've read and I can't find something other than good about it! I was impressed with the suspense in the build and the stakes being well established and how seemlessly executed in so few pages it all was.
Also, I especially love the personable approach with the 'Letter Hacks' excerpts in the end--brilliant! And the bonus Extremity #1 teaser got my attention too 👏🏼
*Eugene isn't a coward here?! Sweet!!*
Also, I especially love the personable approach with the 'Letter Hacks' excerpts in the end--brilliant! And the bonus Extremity #1 teaser got my attention too 👏🏼
*Eugene isn't a coward here?! Sweet!!*
February 15, 2017
**Warning, strong language ahead**
Firstly, .23c for this! Nice!!!!
Secondly, holy fucking fuck!!!
To quote the man himself:
Firstly, .23c for this! Nice!!!!
Secondly, holy fucking fuck!!!
To quote the man himself:
Let's see some killing, you timid fucks. These skulls aren't going to pierce themselves. Suck your nuts up into your crotch and put your fucking backs into it!
December 9, 2019
Definitely Worth The Quarter!
Definitely worth the .25cents that I paid for it...
I have been jumping in here, and there for the series- so forgive me that my reviews will not be in correct order.
I definitely can't wait to read more of the series!
Definitely worth the .25cents that I paid for it...
I have been jumping in here, and there for the series- so forgive me that my reviews will not be in correct order.
I definitely can't wait to read more of the series!
April 27, 2023
One of the strongest issues and the strongest conflicts with the Whisperers - facing a huge flock of walking dead's that is going to attack the all .
that issue in which you hear the sound of gasping and breathing of the belligerents
Union is strength
that issue in which you hear the sound of gasping and breathing of the belligerents
Union is strength
February 2, 2017
!!!! This is the beginning of something wonderful (or absolutely terrible/disgusting/death-filled). I can't wait for the next issue
February 4, 2017
WHAAAAT
I can not wait for the next one! I'll be able to breathe again once the new one comes out.
I can not wait for the next one! I'll be able to breathe again once the new one comes out.
February 7, 2017
Yeah it has really hit the fan now. The Whisperer War is not really over...and bad things get worse. Negan swears. Of course.
July 7, 2017
It's all about how you deal with the hopelessness that counts.
October 7, 2017
Rick gets by with a little help from his friend
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