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The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead, Vol. 13: Too Far Gone
The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, the survivors are forced to finally start living.
In this chapter of Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard's New York Times Best Seller, life in the community is as near as Rick and his group can ever hope to come to life returning to normal. So why is Rick so on edge? Will his behavior spell doom for everyone else? Will they let it get that far? Collects issues 73-78 of the Eisner Award winning survival horror adventure.
In this chapter of Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard's New York Times Best Seller, life in the community is as near as Rick and his group can ever hope to come to life returning to normal. So why is Rick so on edge? Will his behavior spell doom for everyone else? Will they let it get that far? Collects issues 73-78 of the Eisner Award winning survival horror adventure.
136 pages, Paperback
First published November 23, 2010
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About the author
Robert Kirkman
2,745 books6,933 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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July 17, 2023
The Community is the perfect place for Carl... so just how far will Rick go to preserve it. Under attack from within and without, can Douglas cope with these threats? Watch as Abraham shows how you look after all, and blossoms in the New Community. Will Michonne's sword rest for ever?
The Community is the closest Rick and co. have seen to normalcy since this all began, but are him and his people 'too far gone' to live normal lives or is The Community living in a fantasy? Great writing and art continues as different sections of Rick's group react differently to their new way of life. 9 out of 12, walking Four Star read.
2019, 2017, 2013 and 2012 read
The Community is the closest Rick and co. have seen to normalcy since this all began, but are him and his people 'too far gone' to live normal lives or is The Community living in a fantasy? Great writing and art continues as different sections of Rick's group react differently to their new way of life. 9 out of 12, walking Four Star read.
2019, 2017, 2013 and 2012 read
August 2, 2017
Rick doesn’t mess around does he? After living in Alexandria for less than a week, it’s so abundantly clear who the most capable leader of the growing community is.
It wasn’t really surprising that he would eventually take over, but I didn’t expect it to happen so quickly and with so little blood. I thought Rick would lead a coup, though the pragmatic approach adopted here by the Alexandrians makes more sense. So this series has finally started to pick up again after a few rather dull volumes. Rick’s doing what needs to be done, eliminating the threats early on before they become big problems. He trusts his own instincts, and others are starting to believe in them too. They’ve seen what happens when they ignore them: people die.
The story is finally starting to move forward again, as it so desperately needed to. I’m looking forward to finally seeing Negan on the page. The one in the television show is a charismatic bastard who is almost impossible to actually hate despite how nasty he can be. But he did have his reasons, right? He only retaliated. That’s beside the point though; he seems like the perfect rival for Rick, perhaps one that has the potential to become his ally in a weird sort of way. The two are not all that different, though when brutal things are done to the main cast the fans react negatively.
After this volume, I may actually read another one this month.
It wasn’t really surprising that he would eventually take over, but I didn’t expect it to happen so quickly and with so little blood. I thought Rick would lead a coup, though the pragmatic approach adopted here by the Alexandrians makes more sense. So this series has finally started to pick up again after a few rather dull volumes. Rick’s doing what needs to be done, eliminating the threats early on before they become big problems. He trusts his own instincts, and others are starting to believe in them too. They’ve seen what happens when they ignore them: people die.
The story is finally starting to move forward again, as it so desperately needed to. I’m looking forward to finally seeing Negan on the page. The one in the television show is a charismatic bastard who is almost impossible to actually hate despite how nasty he can be. But he did have his reasons, right? He only retaliated. That’s beside the point though; he seems like the perfect rival for Rick, perhaps one that has the potential to become his ally in a weird sort of way. The two are not all that different, though when brutal things are done to the main cast the fans react negatively.
After this volume, I may actually read another one this month.
May 4, 2017
The good side and bad side is a too blurry zone!
This is the thirteenth volume of The Walking Dead, collecting the comic book issue from #121 to #126.
Creative Team:
Writer: Robert Kirkman
Illustrators: Charlie Adlard
Additional gray tones to inking: Cliff Rathburn
Chapter Thirteen
TOO FAR GONE
I remember when you didn’t want to be the leader. That’s what made you a good one.
Rick’s group collide with Alexandria’s community while living inside of the same walls.
Leaderships are tested.
Loyalties fall down.
Romances are in a mess.
Mental health is long gone.
After surviving so much, after dealing with so much wicked, how much the Rick’s group have retained their own morals?
Is it possible to have a good side in a world like this one?
Surviving justifies anything?
If the current leadership of Alexandria isn't up to the task...
...is Rick entitled to do something about it?
And if they wouldn’t have enough troubles inside their own ranks and with the people of Alexandria…
Both kind of menaces…
…Living AND dead ones!
They are in their own separate ways, but both with a clear target…
…Alexandria!
This is the thirteenth volume of The Walking Dead, collecting the comic book issue from #121 to #126.
Creative Team:
Writer: Robert Kirkman
Illustrators: Charlie Adlard
Additional gray tones to inking: Cliff Rathburn
Chapter Thirteen
TOO FAR GONE
I remember when you didn’t want to be the leader. That’s what made you a good one.
Rick’s group collide with Alexandria’s community while living inside of the same walls.
Leaderships are tested.
Loyalties fall down.
Romances are in a mess.
Mental health is long gone.
After surviving so much, after dealing with so much wicked, how much the Rick’s group have retained their own morals?
Is it possible to have a good side in a world like this one?
Surviving justifies anything?
If the current leadership of Alexandria isn't up to the task...
...is Rick entitled to do something about it?
And if they wouldn’t have enough troubles inside their own ranks and with the people of Alexandria…
Both kind of menaces…
…Living AND dead ones!
They are in their own separate ways, but both with a clear target…
…Alexandria!
January 28, 2019
A really interesting instalment in the series.
As Rick’s group tries to adjust to life in the Alexandria Safe-Zone, leadership and morals are questioned between the new arrivals and the long term residents leads to tension amongst the community.
We get a real feel for the area in these issues as we learn more about the history of the zone.
I quite liked the slow pace in this part of the story, but that might be because I’m reading these volumes quite quickly.
Certainly left it on a nice cliffhanger!
As Rick’s group tries to adjust to life in the Alexandria Safe-Zone, leadership and morals are questioned between the new arrivals and the long term residents leads to tension amongst the community.
We get a real feel for the area in these issues as we learn more about the history of the zone.
I quite liked the slow pace in this part of the story, but that might be because I’m reading these volumes quite quickly.
Certainly left it on a nice cliffhanger!
July 19, 2016
Well I'm finally to the point where I've read past the show. It's great because now I don't have any idea about what is going to happen.
Love the community plot and how these characters are struggling to try and go back to a normal life after having lived a nightmare for so long. But, it seems too good to be true so I keep waiting for something horrible to happen to these characters. Because that's what Kirkman does.
Love the community plot and how these characters are struggling to try and go back to a normal life after having lived a nightmare for so long. But, it seems too good to be true so I keep waiting for something horrible to happen to these characters. Because that's what Kirkman does.
March 21, 2011
When civilization finally does collapse and I’m left in the post-apocalyptic wasteland scrounging for weapons, books and tacos, I’m going to be one of those loner types like Mad Max. No joining up with up roving marauders or settling into some fortified compound for me. That’s because The Walking Dead has taught me one sure rule: Being surrounded by decaying cannibal zombies in the ruins of society may suck but normal people suck even more.
Rick and his crew have found a small community that has managed to secure themselves from the zombie hordes and live in a somewhat normal fashion. However, their time battling the undead and various human scum has taken a heavy toll on Rick. He’s had to do so many terrible things to survive that he’s fallen into the trap of thinking that he’s the only one capable of making the hard choices needed. So his uneasiness and lack of trust in their new community pushes him to steal and hide weapons as well as deal with an abusive husband on his own terms. Is Rick right to mistrust the people in their new home? Or has he become a paranoid nutjob unable to live among people?
Another solid entry in the The Walking Dead series, and it got me geeked up for the return of the AMC show later this year. But while it’s an intriguing new twist on the series, this one had the feel up of being mostly set-up for later stories.
Rick and his crew have found a small community that has managed to secure themselves from the zombie hordes and live in a somewhat normal fashion. However, their time battling the undead and various human scum has taken a heavy toll on Rick. He’s had to do so many terrible things to survive that he’s fallen into the trap of thinking that he’s the only one capable of making the hard choices needed. So his uneasiness and lack of trust in their new community pushes him to steal and hide weapons as well as deal with an abusive husband on his own terms. Is Rick right to mistrust the people in their new home? Or has he become a paranoid nutjob unable to live among people?
Another solid entry in the The Walking Dead series, and it got me geeked up for the return of the AMC show later this year. But while it’s an intriguing new twist on the series, this one had the feel up of being mostly set-up for later stories.
December 13, 2025
I understand the concern for Douglas decision that pretty women are considered more qualified for a job than looking subjectively at it. After all he decides who becomes part of the group and who doesn't. I wouldn't want him to make important decisions for the group when he isn't able to look unbiased on it neither.
Of course Gabriel can't relax a moment before dropping a bomb (not literally, he's a priest after all). I hate him so much. O God, release me of my suffering!
Rick looks like he got rabies in issue 75. I'm a little bit concerned.
The conflict between Jessie and Pete made me always see Rick turning into Shane for a moment. It both felt like he was being nosy and he should just mind his own business but he also should protect these people even if it gets ugly. I just wish that Rick would have handled it more professionally in the end.
Finally we get to know who Alexander Davidson was. I already watched the television series, but I somehow forgot this character.
StoryGraph review
Of course Gabriel can't relax a moment before dropping a bomb (not literally, he's a priest after all). I hate him so much. O God, release me of my suffering!
Rick looks like he got rabies in issue 75. I'm a little bit concerned.
The conflict between Jessie and Pete made me always see Rick turning into Shane for a moment. It both felt like he was being nosy and he should just mind his own business but he also should protect these people even if it gets ugly. I just wish that Rick would have handled it more professionally in the end.
Finally we get to know who Alexander Davidson was. I already watched the television series, but I somehow forgot this character.
I never wanted to be a leader. I didn't need the pressure, didn't want the responsibility.
StoryGraph review
May 25, 2014
It’s fine to give Rick and the survivors a respite - they’ve definitely earned it after what they’ve been through - but it’s wearing a bit now and I’m beginning to think this safe colony is the worst thing to happen to this series as it completely neutralises any menace and momentum the story had.
A whole lot of nothing happens in this volume, the biggest of which is probably Rick taking it upon himself as new constable to deal with a case of domestic abuse by beating the crap out of the abusive husband on his own lawn! This scene of course underlines once more that, yes, Rick is kinda losing it after all he’s been through… and? Do we really have to keep pointing out that they’ve changed and aren’t yet ready to settle down to “normal” life - wasn’t that what the whole last book was about?
Glenn and Rick pilfer some guns from the colony’s lockup (weapons are forbidden) which involves Glenn surreptitiously sneaking in and unlocking the outside window so he and Rick can climb in, grab what they need and climb back out. And then Rick says he’ll somehow get back in to lock the window from the inside - a scene we never see. How does he do that? It took a lot of effort for Glenn to make it in with a group who were heading out and needed guns and he was being watched nearly the whole time - how would Rick do it alone? It’s a small detail but felt like a plot hole because if it were just that easy, why spend the time to have Glenn go in, in the first place, to unlock the window?
Another small thing that irked me was Charlie Adlard’s art when he was drawing Michonne - when she and Rick are talking as they walk their beat, he draws part of her face completely white with a line separating the white from the darker skin. I think he’s going for a lighting effect but it completely fails and looks like she’s wearing a plastic jaw or has painted her face partly white for some reason! Either way, very poor artwork from Adlard, who’s normally pretty good.
They’re building a new wall (because construction work is so fascinating to read!) and Abraham shows how tough he is by taking out a bunch of zombies by himself; Glenn and a new person head into D.C. to grab some medical supplies; and finally some idiots with guns try, and fail, to storm the colony’s walls. This volume feels like a retread of stuff we’ve already seen, and done better, before.
The Davidson backstory - the former leader who had apparently turned evil - was mildly interesting and I’m already guessing that it was fabricated by Douglas and he’s really the evil one, but we’ll see how that plays out. Meanwhile there’s just a lot of dull moments - some characters we barely know die, Andrea goes on a first date, Glenn and Maggie have relationship issues… zzz...
I really hope this colony blows up or something so they’ll be forced back out into the wilderness soon because a whole lotta nothing is going down right now and it’s super boring to read! Too Far Gone? More like they’ve been here too far long - let’s kick it up a couple gears, guys!
A whole lot of nothing happens in this volume, the biggest of which is probably Rick taking it upon himself as new constable to deal with a case of domestic abuse by beating the crap out of the abusive husband on his own lawn! This scene of course underlines once more that, yes, Rick is kinda losing it after all he’s been through… and? Do we really have to keep pointing out that they’ve changed and aren’t yet ready to settle down to “normal” life - wasn’t that what the whole last book was about?
Glenn and Rick pilfer some guns from the colony’s lockup (weapons are forbidden) which involves Glenn surreptitiously sneaking in and unlocking the outside window so he and Rick can climb in, grab what they need and climb back out. And then Rick says he’ll somehow get back in to lock the window from the inside - a scene we never see. How does he do that? It took a lot of effort for Glenn to make it in with a group who were heading out and needed guns and he was being watched nearly the whole time - how would Rick do it alone? It’s a small detail but felt like a plot hole because if it were just that easy, why spend the time to have Glenn go in, in the first place, to unlock the window?
Another small thing that irked me was Charlie Adlard’s art when he was drawing Michonne - when she and Rick are talking as they walk their beat, he draws part of her face completely white with a line separating the white from the darker skin. I think he’s going for a lighting effect but it completely fails and looks like she’s wearing a plastic jaw or has painted her face partly white for some reason! Either way, very poor artwork from Adlard, who’s normally pretty good.
They’re building a new wall (because construction work is so fascinating to read!) and Abraham shows how tough he is by taking out a bunch of zombies by himself; Glenn and a new person head into D.C. to grab some medical supplies; and finally some idiots with guns try, and fail, to storm the colony’s walls. This volume feels like a retread of stuff we’ve already seen, and done better, before.
The Davidson backstory - the former leader who had apparently turned evil - was mildly interesting and I’m already guessing that it was fabricated by Douglas and he’s really the evil one, but we’ll see how that plays out. Meanwhile there’s just a lot of dull moments - some characters we barely know die, Andrea goes on a first date, Glenn and Maggie have relationship issues… zzz...
I really hope this colony blows up or something so they’ll be forced back out into the wilderness soon because a whole lotta nothing is going down right now and it’s super boring to read! Too Far Gone? More like they’ve been here too far long - let’s kick it up a couple gears, guys!
January 11, 2016
Another top notch issue! The special at the end of issue #75 was really cool too! Aliens and Zombies and Superheroes = awesome! And it was in colour which was great. I love these comics. If it was up to me I would just read them nonstop until I was up to date but unfortunately that's impossible! I can't wait to see what happens to the group next. I don't think putting Rick in charge is the best idea! Especially after the last few things he has done! Glenn and Maggie are so cute, I want more romance! We haven't had much from Carl in Sophia in a while! These comics are so good, READ THEM ALLLLL!
June 21, 2020
Although initially it looks like maybe Rick is losing it and just incapable of living among the "civilised" people Alexandria, it turns that - yet again - he's right. Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get you, as attacks on Alexandria from both within and without clearly demonstrate.
I still don't understand how this kind of thing hadn't already happened there...it seems like Alexandria was just poised for disaster.
I still don't understand how this kind of thing hadn't already happened there...it seems like Alexandria was just poised for disaster.
January 4, 2016
People suck.
I feel pretty sorry for Rick in this volume. He's trying to do what he thinks is right, as usual, but it is not looking great for him... it's just making him look unstable. And Michonne, who is supposed to understand and back him, or maybe not SUPPOSED to, but she WAS, has flipped her position. Maybe that was the kick in the ass that was needed, or maybe it signifies a shift in power dynamics. Time will tell.
And to add to that fun, there's a group trying to get in by force. That's not nice. .. didn't their mamas tell them that you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar? Well, I guess they get that now.
This was a bit slow, and it almost seems too easy for Rick to end up back in power. As much as I want him to catch a break now and then, Douglas's reactions seem a bit unrealistic. His mouth says one thing, and his actions say something entirely different.
Should be interesting to see where it goes from here.
I feel pretty sorry for Rick in this volume. He's trying to do what he thinks is right, as usual, but it is not looking great for him... it's just making him look unstable. And Michonne, who is supposed to understand and back him, or maybe not SUPPOSED to, but she WAS, has flipped her position. Maybe that was the kick in the ass that was needed, or maybe it signifies a shift in power dynamics. Time will tell.
And to add to that fun, there's a group trying to get in by force. That's not nice. .. didn't their mamas tell them that you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar? Well, I guess they get that now.
This was a bit slow, and it almost seems too easy for Rick to end up back in power. As much as I want him to catch a break now and then, Douglas's reactions seem a bit unrealistic. His mouth says one thing, and his actions say something entirely different.
Should be interesting to see where it goes from here.
September 18, 2019
First read: May 12th 2016
Re-read: September 18th 2019
the story is progressing just nicely the group have finally started settling in to their new home of Alexandria but how long before some bad happens, but the way this comic ended it looks like trouble is on it's way.
Rick and Carl's relationship is starting to fizzle out and become nothing, Rick is becoming more distant towards Carl which in turn is making him feel hurt and act out. Rick is suspicious about Pete and what is happening to Jesse and Ron so he decides to confront Pete about which begins a fight that ends up with Rick pulling a gun on Douglas but he is saved by Michonne who knocks Rick right out. It looks to me like everyone is starting to dislike Rick but he has saved them from many different things. I liked how Douglas revealed that he did in fact murder the previous leader of Alexandria, It kind of showed that he could make the tough decisions when need be.
I knew it wouldn't take long for the deaths to start coming back to the series, First Regina is murdered by pete which you don't actually see on the page, Pete is the second person killed when Rick shoots him for killing Regina. I'm glad they changed the role from Douglas to Deanna there aren't any female leaders in the walking dead universe.
Re-read: September 18th 2019
the story is progressing just nicely the group have finally started settling in to their new home of Alexandria but how long before some bad happens, but the way this comic ended it looks like trouble is on it's way.
Rick and Carl's relationship is starting to fizzle out and become nothing, Rick is becoming more distant towards Carl which in turn is making him feel hurt and act out. Rick is suspicious about Pete and what is happening to Jesse and Ron so he decides to confront Pete about which begins a fight that ends up with Rick pulling a gun on Douglas but he is saved by Michonne who knocks Rick right out. It looks to me like everyone is starting to dislike Rick but he has saved them from many different things. I liked how Douglas revealed that he did in fact murder the previous leader of Alexandria, It kind of showed that he could make the tough decisions when need be.
I knew it wouldn't take long for the deaths to start coming back to the series, First Regina is murdered by pete which you don't actually see on the page, Pete is the second person killed when Rick shoots him for killing Regina. I'm glad they changed the role from Douglas to Deanna there aren't any female leaders in the walking dead universe.
March 30, 2016
this volume was so like the show nothing change really , they all trying to deal with their new situation in Alexandria , rick find out about Jessie being abused from her husband and handle it wrong and looked crazy but after all he seemed right and now he is in charge xD
December 26, 2023
Team Rick settles into Alexandria, but Rick has another freakout (although in retrospect a valid one) against Peter who is terrorizing his wife and kid. Some questions are raised about his leadership due to this loss of control (not the first we have seen as readers), but he is re-affirmed when destroying the marauders that attack the community at the end of the episode. Great stuff!
November 18, 2015
Shit!!
I think I'm caught up to the T.V. show now and I don't know if I should risk spoiling myself by continuing.
Fuck it! I don't think I can stop anyway these are just as addicting as the show.
I think I'm caught up to the T.V. show now and I don't know if I should risk spoiling myself by continuing.
Fuck it! I don't think I can stop anyway these are just as addicting as the show.
January 24, 2024
Eigentlich 3,5 Sterne. Story war nicht sonderlich spannend aber halt wichtig
January 27, 2023
This was a great addition to the graphic novel series.
I think it is interesting that everyone knows that Rick has lost it, but they all want him in charge anyway. It really tells you what kind of times they are living in. Even Carl finds out just how much his dad has lost it.
You meet Pete, the doctor who is abusive, in this one and you basically get what you got in the TV series based on the comic.
Andrea is made look out and basically is still going through the motions of missing her dad-aged boyfriend. I feel bad for her, but she is doing really well and channeling her emotions in the right direction.
Michonne is becoming my favorite in this series. She just wants every one to get their "stuff" together and is tired of everyone wearing their emotions on their sleeves. She tells everyone as much and doesn't care if they don't like them or not.
Abraham is basically telling people not to protect themselves but everyone. He is going to make Alexandria have less of a turn-over, that's for sure.
I liked this volume well enough, and they meet some interesting people in the end. I feel that Negan is probably going to make an appearance soon and I am so ready.
I think it is interesting that everyone knows that Rick has lost it, but they all want him in charge anyway. It really tells you what kind of times they are living in. Even Carl finds out just how much his dad has lost it.
You meet Pete, the doctor who is abusive, in this one and you basically get what you got in the TV series based on the comic.
Andrea is made look out and basically is still going through the motions of missing her dad-aged boyfriend. I feel bad for her, but she is doing really well and channeling her emotions in the right direction.
Michonne is becoming my favorite in this series. She just wants every one to get their "stuff" together and is tired of everyone wearing their emotions on their sleeves. She tells everyone as much and doesn't care if they don't like them or not.
Abraham is basically telling people not to protect themselves but everyone. He is going to make Alexandria have less of a turn-over, that's for sure.
I liked this volume well enough, and they meet some interesting people in the end. I feel that Negan is probably going to make an appearance soon and I am so ready.
January 27, 2021
The one where they settle further into their life in Alexandria and where Rick looses it. Civilization does not agree with out heroes.
This is were I started to loose interest in the TV adaptation. The comic was ok, but the story did not really grab me. It took me two months to get through this, putting it down chapter after chapter and almost forgetting about it.
This is were I started to loose interest in the TV adaptation. The comic was ok, but the story did not really grab me. It took me two months to get through this, putting it down chapter after chapter and almost forgetting about it.
February 17, 2016
** 3.5 stars **
** Minor spoilers **
This basically felt like not much happened. A few people from Alexandria die, but it's no one that you're attached to or particularly care about. Other than that it's basically just some set up for the next volume because some walkers hear gunshots and are now on their way to where the group is.
** Minor spoilers **
This basically felt like not much happened. A few people from Alexandria die, but it's no one that you're attached to or particularly care about. Other than that it's basically just some set up for the next volume because some walkers hear gunshots and are now on their way to where the group is.
April 28, 2022
anything you say goes rick ❤️
August 6, 2016
This volume had a lot of iconic moments from the show in season 5 and I was really excited about it. I really like to see how Rick's group interacts with the Alexandria people. Rick realizes very quickly that Jessie is being abused and he decide he needs to act on it.
SPOILERS BELOW
After Rick discovers that Jessie is being abused he decides to act on it. The scene where Rick and Pete fight was so accurate to the show when they fly through the window. Then there's the iconic scene where Rick pulls his gun out and Douglas threatens to throw Rick out, and Rick has this crazy melt down. It was so epic to see. Michonne knocks him out just like in the show and Rick realizes that he just put his group in jeopardy. Luckily Douglas understands what he did. However, not long after this, Pete takes a knife and goes after Rick, but while attacking Rick he cuts Douglas's wifes throat. This of course convinces Douglas that Pete is dangerous and Douglas asks Rick right away to kill him. There was a brief moment when these people (who I think are the wolves in the show) come and try to get past the gates and Rick and his people easily take them out and kill them all. This makes Douglas realize how much he needs Ricks group to survive and he decides that Rick should be the leader o Alexandria.
SPOILERS BELOW
After Rick discovers that Jessie is being abused he decides to act on it. The scene where Rick and Pete fight was so accurate to the show when they fly through the window. Then there's the iconic scene where Rick pulls his gun out and Douglas threatens to throw Rick out, and Rick has this crazy melt down. It was so epic to see. Michonne knocks him out just like in the show and Rick realizes that he just put his group in jeopardy. Luckily Douglas understands what he did. However, not long after this, Pete takes a knife and goes after Rick, but while attacking Rick he cuts Douglas's wifes throat. This of course convinces Douglas that Pete is dangerous and Douglas asks Rick right away to kill him. There was a brief moment when these people (who I think are the wolves in the show) come and try to get past the gates and Rick and his people easily take them out and kill them all. This makes Douglas realize how much he needs Ricks group to survive and he decides that Rick should be the leader o Alexandria.
December 1, 2012
Real honest-to-dog interpersonal conflict and shades-of-grey character actions (everyone has at least a touch of evil by now). Subtle threats of menace and uncertainty in how these people will act. And it (almost) sounds believable. Hooray!
Rick's definitely losing it, getting all amped up for a fight that isn't even there (at least, not yet). Abraham is starting to act more extreme, and Andrea is cracking up. How much longer before our heroes *have* to go back out into the world just to survive?
OMG, and then Kirkman pulls a dialogue boner or three. "You know about the darkness I have inside of me" ??? Wow, stinks worse than moldy cheese farts. Not a big fan of how unbelievably forgiving these folks are - makes me wonder if Kirkman has a little Aspergers - these emotional reactions by other people towards Rick (who's quite clearly off the reservation by now) are so bizarrely understanding or short-lived that I wonder if Kirkman's looking them up in some textbook.
Rick's definitely losing it, getting all amped up for a fight that isn't even there (at least, not yet). Abraham is starting to act more extreme, and Andrea is cracking up. How much longer before our heroes *have* to go back out into the world just to survive?
OMG, and then Kirkman pulls a dialogue boner or three. "You know about the darkness I have inside of me" ??? Wow, stinks worse than moldy cheese farts. Not a big fan of how unbelievably forgiving these folks are - makes me wonder if Kirkman has a little Aspergers - these emotional reactions by other people towards Rick (who's quite clearly off the reservation by now) are so bizarrely understanding or short-lived that I wonder if Kirkman's looking them up in some textbook.
May 5, 2015
4 stars.
Well, I am officially caught up with the tv series. I may give the comics a rest until the series returns...about 10 years from now. Why such a long wait in between!?? Gee Whiz..
Anyway, we are in Alexandria and things are not so lovely and sweet. It is like a tamer version of Woodbury. All the fake sweetness, and pretending like zombies aren't out to devour you... they live in a dream-state. Truly fantasy.
Dinner parties?? I don't think so. Our group likes the safety, but realize that they now have to protect these people who are almost clueless.
Even though I won't read ahead..i'm still purchasing the comics, though....you never know, I may change my mind.
Well, I am officially caught up with the tv series. I may give the comics a rest until the series returns...about 10 years from now. Why such a long wait in between!?? Gee Whiz..
Anyway, we are in Alexandria and things are not so lovely and sweet. It is like a tamer version of Woodbury. All the fake sweetness, and pretending like zombies aren't out to devour you... they live in a dream-state. Truly fantasy.
Dinner parties?? I don't think so. Our group likes the safety, but realize that they now have to protect these people who are almost clueless.
Even though I won't read ahead..i'm still purchasing the comics, though....you never know, I may change my mind.
October 31, 2016
A veeeery slooooooow volume — took me a while to get through this one. A couple of interesting things did happen, but not much of consequence. Still not convinced with the whole community storyline.
February 7, 2017
You can tell the action is going to start picking up now and that has me excited! Negan!
August 31, 2014
Bullet Review:
This series is very weird. I liken it to Anita Blake - I'm not exactly a fan, just on for the ride. That said, I have the complete opposite reaction to TWD that I do to AB: the first few volumes are pretty boring and pedestrian, the later volumes are much more interesting.
I really think the strength of this series is its spontaneity and ability to introduce new interesting characters just as the old ones "get dead". It's kinda like a train wreck - I can't help but watch what's going on, waiting for the next plot point, even as I'm rolling my eyes at how, once again, Marty Stu Rick Grimes is a Marty Stu.
Because I can't figure out how I feel about this, it gets 3 stars. Interesting, new developments, some of the same, some annoying characters (Glenn/Maggie), paranoid Rick Grimes is paranoid, but I can't stop reading yet.
This series is very weird. I liken it to Anita Blake - I'm not exactly a fan, just on for the ride. That said, I have the complete opposite reaction to TWD that I do to AB: the first few volumes are pretty boring and pedestrian, the later volumes are much more interesting.
I really think the strength of this series is its spontaneity and ability to introduce new interesting characters just as the old ones "get dead". It's kinda like a train wreck - I can't help but watch what's going on, waiting for the next plot point, even as I'm rolling my eyes at how, once again, Marty Stu Rick Grimes is a Marty Stu.
Because I can't figure out how I feel about this, it gets 3 stars. Interesting, new developments, some of the same, some annoying characters (Glenn/Maggie), paranoid Rick Grimes is paranoid, but I can't stop reading yet.
January 9, 2016
I've just recently finished season five of the excellent television adaptation, and I realized I needed to jump back into the comics. I've been away from them for long enough that I had to give myself a little refresher to keep the differences between the comics and the show straight. I'm so glad to be back to the source material.
As always, this volume was incredibly fast-paced and intense. I couldn't believe how quickly I sped through it! I just need to know what's going to happen. While I try to keep the comics and the show separate, I can't help but compare the two. I'm pleased to see that so many elements from this volume made it to the show.
As always, this volume was incredibly fast-paced and intense. I couldn't believe how quickly I sped through it! I just need to know what's going to happen. While I try to keep the comics and the show separate, I can't help but compare the two. I'm pleased to see that so many elements from this volume made it to the show.
February 5, 2017
Este volumen aunque más pausado ha ido estableciendo unas bases de las cuales imagino que veremos sus consecuencias en futuros números. En este caso, el volumen se asemeja bastante a la serie, a cuando todo el grupo llega a Alexandría y las diferencias con el cómic no son demasiado grandes aunque si ha habido una que me ha llamado la atención.
Con ganas del siguiente....que ya ando temblando pensando en que va tocando ya que aparezca Negan.
Con ganas del siguiente....que ya ando temblando pensando en que va tocando ya que aparezca Negan.
March 8, 2017
Michonne che colpisce in testa Rick a tradimento riassume in breve il mio stato d'animo ogni volta che prendo in mano e inizio a leggere un nuovo volume.
December 12, 2018
So Rick became the man he didn't want to be.... In all honesty I don't know anyone else who would do any different given the circumstances.
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