The Walking Dead

[CofyCrakCocaine]

It's an ongoing series of graphic novels written by Robert Kirkman. It's about a group of people in the South trying to survive in the midst of a zombie apocalypse (the premise by itself had me sold). Heavily influenced by all the major zombie movies (Romero's flicks, 28 days later, etc), but the characters are much more likable and detailed. I think the art's very good and the story's really quite good, much better than I thought Image could achieve. What do people think of it?

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[CofyCrakCocaine]

hah. i suck at starting threads.

bump

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[cougarjake13]

ill check it out

looks interesting enough

[Tenbatsuzen]

What type of zombies are these? Viral infected zombies?

I just hate zombies. Marvel Zombies freaked me out.

[TheMojoPin]

What type of zombies are these? Viral infected zombies?

I just hate zombies. Marvel Zombies freaked me out.

Nobody knows why the zombies showed up, and the creator has basically said that we'll never find out. The series is unique because it focuses solely on the survivors and their day to day lives in this new world as opposed to some kind of action movie-type "I'm just a regular dude but I'm gonna find out what happened and fix it" sort of gimme.

[patsopinion]

sounds like the next lost series
how great would that be if this came to tv?

guns, zombies, intricate story lines
sounds like a hit to me

[Yuppie_Scum]

I think those zombies should go see a doctor because they don't look too good. Definitely iron deficient or something like that.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

bump...keepin this bitch alive. sorta.


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[MrPink]

I just got the urge to watch Dawn of the Dead '78.

[OneEyeJack]

were can these novels be purchased?

[JustJon]

were can these novels be purchased?

Amazon.com or your favorite local comic book dealer

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Any local comic shop will likely have one or two trade paperback editions at their place, along with the actual monthly comic itself. Trade paperbacks consist of about 6 issues per volume. There's currently 5 trade paperback editions, and a 6th is coming out in a month or so.

Barnes and Noble occasionally has a copy of the trade paperbacks, as does Borders. Or you could always search for them on amazon. Just key in 'The Walking Dead' and you'll find all the T.Paperback editions on sale. Here's a link where you can preview six pages of the 1st volume. Just click on the right edge of the image to "flip" the pages.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1582406723/ref=sib_dp_pt/002-8726331-4214456#reader-link

[PhishHead]

I just bought #1-3 trade paperbacks from Borders, if they suck...CCC owes me $36

[Mike Teacher]

OK I have most zombie movies and read The Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z and I Am Legend so more recommendations please for novels, graphic novels, movies, or actually real-life experiences with zombies.

[JustJon]

OK I have most zombie movies and read The Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z and I Am Legend so more recommendations please for novels, graphic novels, movies, or actually real-life experiences with zombies.

Marvel Zombies was entertaining
Resident Evil are entertaining games, the movies less so
The past week's South Park was a great zombie satire
And then there was the time I was hanging at the Winchester with my best mate and my girl...

[CofyCrakCocaine]

I just bought #1-3 trade paperbacks from Borders, if they suck...CCC owes me $36

Or a free ride to bar9 and back :laugh:

[MadMatt]

For those of you who are lazy, cheap, impatient, or otherwise too curious to let this pass, there is a REALLY good synopsis of the series on wikipedia. Here is the link. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Walking_Dead) Careful - Spoilers galore.

It sounds like a really interesting series so far, and I think I will break my comics fast and pick up a couple of the collections.

However, it bugs me a little that they haven't tried harder to determine WHY the zombies exist. That would be one of the FIRST things I would want to know in their situation - of course I am an incredibly curious individual.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

For those of you who are lazy, cheap, impatient, or otherwise too curious to let this pass, there is a REALLY good synopsis of the series on wikipedia. Here is the link. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Walking_Dead) Careful - Spoilers galore.

It sounds like a really interesting series so far, and I think I will break my comics fast and pick up a couple of the collections.



Yeah, that link is gonna spoil alot of the story for you if you haven't read it- it basically has a big roster of all the characters in the series, and basically tells you who's been killed and who's still alive so far- it's kind of like if you checked out a list to see which characters in the Sopranos gets whacked. But it is a great synopsis...and is constantly updated when the next issue comes out. Me personally? I found myself re-reading the whole damn thing last week. When I first saw the series at B&N, I rushed through the pages just to see who died and who didn't. Didn't ruin the story at all for me.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

However, it bugs me a little that they haven't tried harder to determine WHY the zombies exist. That would be one of the FIRST things I would want to know in their situation - of course I am an incredibly curious individual.

Hah... I think we're all curious. That's part of what makes the story so fun- knowing so little, being in the dark about the zombies...discovering new things about them as time goes by. All the survivors know is that it's a zombie plague...and that the government and media have likely been destroyed, and all the major cities where they told the people to go to for protection have been overrun. There's a nice scene where you see an overrun tank rife with zombies in wife-beaters and riot gear. The detail is part of what makes it so enjoyable to re-read.

The whole sense of survival and how they all cope with this new world is quite fascinating. One of my biggest gripes with zombie movies is that the living characters tend to be idiotic douchebags who deserve a good devouring. Not so with this storyline... most of them aren't idiots, and you find yourself caring about the characters as time goes on. Their development is damn good, and nothing has been over-the-top ridiculous so far.

I keep thinking about what I'd do in this situation...anyone with enough wits about him can kill a slow-ass zombie or two with a household object (one character gets by with just a hammer). I think how I would try to clear out a whole town if I had the right weapon. I'm thinking a sword would really go a long way. No other graphic novel has me thinking this way, where I could imagine myself in that situation.

[PhishHead]

Or a free ride to bar9 and back :laugh:

yea that works too lol

[TheMojoPin]

However, it bugs me a little that they haven't tried harder to determine WHY the zombies exist. That would be one of the FIRST things I would want to know in their situation - of course I am an incredibly curious individual.

If you're just random Joe Shmoe, how would you even go about doing that? No TV, no radio, no phones, little electricity, apparently little to no internet connection...the zombie "issue" seems to be at least continent-wide, if not more...in those kind of conditions, just surviving is going to be 99% of your concern. Running off trying to find the cause or a cure is ultimately superfluous.

[Fat_Sunny]

If you're just random Joe Shmoe, how would you even go about doing that? No TV, no radio, no phones, little electricity, apparently little to no internet connection...the zombie "issue" seems to be at least continent-wide, if not more...in those kind of conditions, just surviving is going to be 99% of your concern. Running off trying to find the cause or a cure is ultimately superfluous.

Unlike Responding To His Post?

[TheMojoPin]

If you're just random Joe Shmoe, how would you even go about doing that? No TV, no radio, no phones, little electricity, apparently little to no internet connection...the zombie "issue" seems to be at least continent-wide, if not more...in those kind of conditions, just surviving is going to be 99% of your concern. Running off trying to find the cause or a cure is ultimately superfluous.

Unlike Responding To His Post?

What?

[CofyCrakCocaine]

OK I have most zombie movies and read The Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z and I Am Legend so more recommendations please for novels, graphic novels, movies, or actually real-life experiences with zombies.

I've heard of Reign of the Dead, by Len Barnhart, Rising by Brian Keene, and so on. Never read them, don't know if they're any good- Reign of the Dead has influenced Walking Dead, so it's probably good. I think they're just novels... I don't know of any other graphic novel about zombies, but I'm sure they're out there.

As for great zombie games, I'd recommend (if your PC is able to handle games from 2004) to play Half-Life 2. It's more of a George Orwell 1984-type scenario where you battle a trans-human/alien occupation force called the Combine, but you come across head-crab zombies throughout the game...disobedient citizens who were punished by the new government. The sixth level (or chapter?) has plenty of great references to zombie movies, while you battle legions of them in an abandoned mining town.

Here's a couple images of the zombies...not your traditional zombies per say, but still plenty of gore, moaning, groaning, headshots, and decomposition.

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[CofyCrakCocaine]

In a zombie apocalypse, Fat_Sunny would be one of the first to go. :tongue:

[Fat_Sunny]

In a zombie apocalypse, Fat_Sunny would be one of the first to go. :tongue:


You Got That Right! Zombies Always Go For The Tastiest Meat First!

[Angelfuck]

I cant get enough of this fuckin series
marvel zombies kicked ass too

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Another picture for you folks.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u46/CofyCrakCocaine/wd_11_cov.jpg

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Hah, the new issue comes out today. This'll be the first time in a good 12 years I've gone off to the comic joint to grab something that's newly arrived.

[PhishHead]

I read the 3 i bought yesterday last night, CCC is off the hook, they are awesome.

[MadMatt]

If you're just random Joe Shmoe, how would you even go about doing that? No TV, no radio, no phones, little electricity, apparently little to no internet connection...the zombie "issue" seems to be at least continent-wide, if not more...in those kind of conditions, just surviving is going to be 99% of your concern. Running off trying to find the cause or a cure is ultimately superfluous.

I'm not saying they should wander the world looking for answers like David Carradine, but knowing everything they possibly can about their enemy should be a priority. To be fair, they may be doing this already - my only exposure is through this thread and the synopsis on Wikipedia.

They do mention a Doctror that has his barn filled with zombies that hopes to find a cure. I would think that is the way to go, as well as sending out recon parties to do "studies" of the zombies.

I have been thinking A LOT about this storyline/scenario since I started reading this thread. I am going to HAVE to start reading the books now. Damnit!

EDIT: Oooooooohhhhhh! New anti-spoiler tool!

[RADIO-SHARK]

I cant get enough of this fuckin series
marvel zombies kicked ass too

[B]if I was a zombie, I,d want to eat Angelfuck...

[MadMatt]

Another picture for you folks.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u46/CofyCrakCocaine/wd_11_cov.jpg

This pic just chills me to the core! Thinking you are safe then you and your family being vulnerable is a horrible thought/feeling to me.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

I read the 3 i bought yesterday last night, CCC is off the hook, they are awesome.

Well ain't that a relief!

[Angelfuck]

I'm not saying they should wander the world looking for answers like David Carradine, but knowing everything they possibly can about their enemy should be a priority. To be fair, they may be doing this already - my only exposure is through this thread and the synopsis on Wikipedia.

its more about trying to find a safe place to sleep and a steady source of food before anything. there's so much more to the story than just zombies though. definitely read the books

[BalzacWB]

This is my favorite ongoing series right now.

The only thing that sucks is the constant delays, I don't buy issues only trades so I've been waiting for volume 6 for a long fucking time.

Anyone interested in this should pick up the trades, they change artists between trade 1 and 2 so you migh be thrown at first but the other trades are just as good as the first (even though I really liked the art in the first 6-7 issues)
Also it's all black and white, didnt see that mentioned anywhere here

[Servo]

I never heard of this before - not really a comic book guy, but after reading this thread I was intrigued, so I bought hardcover books 1 and 2. Very cool! Great story, very unique, and sick artwork. Definitely going to continue reading...

[ChimneyFish]

I thought this was going to be another thread about Lindsay Lohan.

[GameRelatedSig]

Been buying the comics since it came out, one of the best things to read you can find right now.

[BalzacWB]

SOOooooOOo after five fucking months of delays trade 6 is finally out, I believe it is issues # 31 to 36.


Money is a little tight right now for me to go and place my 120 amazon order (5 or 6 civil war trades and now this)

Any one read these issues yet, should I run out to Jim Hanleys and buy this tomorrow or should I wait and just place my order in a week or two?

[CofyCrakCocaine]

I went ahead and got the comics covered in #6 a few weeks ago after reading trade #5. I can say that I think it's worth it, but not something you necessarily have to bust your bank account over. If you need money for other things, I'd say just wait a couple weeks. Whenever you get trade #6, enjoy it. :)

[patsopinion]

when ever i click on this thread i secretly hope the zombie invasion is neigh
man i wanna kill some zombies

[furie]

oh, sorry. i thought this was going to be a thread about tina yothers......

zombies always freaked me out. many times i'll find myself making escape plans for when i'm in my office. So that when the zombie apocalypse happens i can either build a shelter or escape.

[BalzacWB]

I went ahead and got the comics covered in #6 a few weeks ago after reading trade #5. I can say that I think it's worth it, but not something you necessarily have to bust your bank account over. If you need money for other things, I'd say just wait a couple weeks. Whenever you get trade #6, enjoy it. :)

So after reading your port yesterday I went and bought volume 6.


i read a few reviews on amazon and people werent happy with it... I fucking loved it!

I wont post any spoilers but I thought it was very brutal and now the only thing that sux is now I have to wait till SEPTEMBER for volume 7

[rooter]

I've read trades #1-#3. They were great. I'll pick up the rest eventually. Other cool zombie things:


comic: Marvel Zombies. Totally different, kind of silly
game: Dead Rising. Good enough to make the xbox 360 popular in Japan.
movie: Dead Alive (aka Brain Dead). A cult classic directed by Peter Jackson.

[badmonkey]

I've read trades #1-#3. They were great. I'll pick up the rest eventually. Other cool zombie things:


comic: Marvel Zombies. Totally different, kind of silly
game: Dead Rising. Good enough to make the xbox 360 popular in Japan.
movie: Dead Alive (aka Brain Dead). A cult classic directed by Peter Jackson.

There is also a Marvel Zombies crossover with Army of Darkness that I'm interested in but have missed the first couple issues. Maybe they'll have the ones I missed at the local shop. I did read the Marvel Zombies Dead Days one-shot and it was pretty funny.

Badmonkey

[TheMojoPin]

I've read trades #1-#3. They were great. I'll pick up the rest eventually. Other cool zombie things:


comic: Marvel Zombies. Totally different, kind of silly

Also by the same writer as The Walking Dead.

Is Dead Rising ever coming out for anything other than XBox?

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Bump x2.

Still waiting on Issue 38 to come out. Here's a pic to tide you all over some.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u46/CofyCrakCocaine/wd_13_cov.jpg

[weekapaugjz]

this looks great. i wish i would have seen this thread before i went to borders today. im still working through y - the last man, but as soon as i am done, i will definitely check this series out. im glad i got back into comics a few weeks ago. thanks for the tip CCC.

[BalzacWB]

this looks great. i wish i would have seen this thread before i went to borders today. im still working through y - the last man, but as soon as i am done, i will definitely check this series out. im glad i got back into comics a few weeks ago. thanks for the tip CCC.

check out amazon

The Walking Dead - Hardcover 1 (vol 1 &2) (http://www.amazon.com/Walking-Dead-Book/dp/1582406197/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/103-1279879-7572660?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182237784&sr=8-2)

The Walking Dead - Hardcover 2 (vol 3 & 4) (http://www.amazon.com/Walking-Dead-Book-Nos-13-24/dp/1582406987/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/103-1279879-7572660?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182237951&sr=8-3)

Free shipping and 10 bucks off each one... cant beat that

[CofyCrakCocaine]

It's been nearly 2 months since the last issue came out. I know his artist Charlie Adlard does all his work in the U.K. then ships it overseas, so there's certainly a delay there. I also know he's busy with more than one comic publication, and generally he's having to draft up a brand new framework for the Walking Dead storyline. On top of that, the 6th TP volume was released and probably the 3rd hardcover is coming out soon. So he's got a very busy schedule. But 2 months still drives me nuts!

I for one am still gladly waiting for the next issue, and don't think for one second the man is slacking off. I'm just greedy for more :D

You know... the last issue came out April 25th... Fezzie kinda went under a couple weeks later. Coincidence?

[Dougie Brootal]

zombie literature threads are soooooooooooooooo 3 weeks ago.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

zombie literature threads are soooooooooooooooo 3 weeks ago.

At least, until the next issue comes out :tongue:

And it's more like 8 weeks ago

Radio Shark reminded me about it at the party and now I'm focused on the whole thing again

[weekapaugjz]

just picked up vol. 1 & 2. hope to get into them tonight after my hockey game. just flippin through the pages at the store, the art looks great.

[BalzacWB]

found some of these. enjoy



http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/majthestampede/twdwallpaper1.jpg
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http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/majthestampede/twdwallpaper8.jpg

found this one somewhere else... I think its gonna be my new WP
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j99/vaderisn/wd01_color_1024.jpg

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Well looks like the comic is back to its normal delivery schedule again. #38 shipped two months after #37 came out... but #39 and #40 have been on time- honkey dorey. #40 just arrived today.

Story's still strong. God I love this series.

[BalzacWB]

ok this is for CCC mainly :) but anyone who loves this series needs to check out this interview.

BE WARNED, THIS INTERVIEW CONTAINS ALOT OF SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!

IGN interviews Robert Kirkman (http://comics.ign.com/articles/819/819361p1.html)

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Allz I can say is... Nice.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Anybody still reading this series? I took a break for a few months and finally caught up. Holy shit.

[MadMatt]

Anybody still reading this series? I took a break for a few months and finally caught up. Holy shit.

Is issue 49 out yet?

I recently caught up on the series and was completely blown away. I am actually surprised that the series didn't end at #48 (hell of an issue, huh?).

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Is issue 49 out yet?

I recently caught up on the series and was completely blown away. I am actually surprised that the series didn't end at #48 (hell of an issue, huh?).

I Really Really miss Tony Moore's art... I can't imagine how it all woulda looked if he was doing the art for these issues.

[weekapaugjz]

Anybody still reading this series? I took a break for a few months and finally caught up. Holy shit.

im still waiting for #8 to come out in trade. it was supposed to come out in the middle of april but still isn't out. i cant fucking wait to get my hand on it.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Oh yeah, #49 is out. Looking forward to #50. Dunno how it's gonna be amazingly pace-changing since I think the pace has changed already.

[MadMatt]

I Really Really miss Tony Moore's art... I can't imagine how it all woulda looked if he was doing the art for these issues.

Oh yeah, #49 is out. Looking forward to #50. Dunno how it's gonna be amazingly pace-changing since I think the pace has changed already.

I'm completely with you RE: Tony Moore - I haven't been terribly happy with the art since he left (very early :down:). It isn't horrible, but just not of the same caliber/quality as Moore.

I'm going to have to find #49. I have no idea where they are going to go from where they left off in #48.

[Aqualad]

Wow, apparently I missed a lot of important shit in the last couple issues!

[MadMatt]

Wow, apparently I missed a lot of important shit in the last couple issues!

That's an understatement... :lol:

[Chigworthy]

You guys have piqued my interest. I haven't read comics or graphic novels since I worked at Eclipse 16 years ago, but I might check this out when I'm at my home away from home, Border's, next.

[Mike Kingston]

This book has practically redefined "turning the status quo on its head" in regards to comics....the last few issues have been real jaw droppers. I love this book and I think it would make an awesome HBO style series..

I'm not a huge fan of some of RK's other stuff (although I haven't read Invincible) I hated his Ultimate X-Men run after the first Sinister arc...

[BalzacWB]

still waiting for trade 8 :(

[TheMojoPin]

I worked at Eclipse 16 years ago

I'm sorry.

[TheMojoPin]

This book has practically redefined "turning the status quo on its head" in regards to comics....the last few issues have been real jaw droppers. I love this book and I think it would make an awesome HBO style series..

I'm not a huge fan of some of RK's other stuff (although I haven't read Invincible) I hated his Ultimate X-Men run after the first Sinister arc...

It's rarely fair to judge a writer by their run on the X-Messes. They're in the process of beating up both Mike Carey and Ed Brubaker, two of the best writers in the biz. Those characters and titles are often just hopeless and impervious to quality.

Definitely give Invincible a shot. It's by far my favorite superhero title running right now.

[Chigworthy]

I'm sorry.

Why? It was a cool place to work. All kinds of free comics and graphic novels for a 14 year old dork. Meeting Clive Barker's boyfriend (allegedly). Hearing the sordid sexual adventures that happened at the San Diego comic convention (seriously, inkers got laid back then). Getting a personally autographed copy of Batman & Me. Finding rare B&W editions of 3D comics in the comp box. Learning the exciting world of the postal meter, and reveling in knowlege of UPS shipping zones. I got my friend a job there and we were stacking boxes of books in the warehouse. He had some loose pants on and stacked an 80 pound box right on his dick. That was something to see. Plus a hefty $4.25/hour. Is eclipse considered douchy in the comic world?

Anyway, I checked out the Walking Dead books at Border's. I read 'em in the aisle for a while, but 10 bucks a piece? I could read one of them in about 1/2 hour. I understand the collecting thing as I used to do it, but damn, too pricey for me.

[BalzacWB]

Trade 8 just came out and WHAT THE FUCK DID I JUST READ?!?!?!


im in fucking shock right now.... this may be the best ongoing series EVER

[weekapaugjz]

Vol. 9 came out a few weeks ago and I picked it up at one of the local stores last night. When I remembered that it had come out I almost pushed my chick to the floor getting to it I was so excited.

I really liked this volume. I was interested to see what was going to happen with Rick and Carl after the chain of events at the prison. A little bit of a slower pace than previous volumes but the writing was great. I loved the scene was telling his dad that he wasn't a kid and wasn't scared anymore.

This has got to be my favorite series going right now. I think I may have to start picking up the monthlies because I probably won't be able to hold out for the next volume.

[dryerdoor]

Trade book 8 hurt.

[JustJon]

Trade book 8 hurt.

Did weekapaugjz hit you with it out of excitement?

[weekapaugjz]

Did weekapaugjz hit you with it out of excitement?

:lol:

[dryerdoor]

Did weekapaugjz hit you with it out of excitement?

:)

Not only that, but that last chapter was incredibly sad.

[instrument]

Sad? Or moved the story along nicely....

[dryerdoor]

Sad? Or moved the story along nicely....

Of course it moved the story along nicely. But one of the last few panels primarily Lori dying with Judith in her arms was brutal.

[instrument]

If you're enjoying walking dead you should try crossed. I think it only going to be 9-10 issues, and right now it up to 3 0-3

[weekapaugjz]

For those unaware, volume 10 is out. I just picked it up and can't wait to get home and read it. This just made my day.

[hatemeimirish]

for any one who cares The Walking Dead is going to be made into a T.V. show:clap:

[weekapaugjz]

for any one who cares The Walking Dead is going to be made into a T.V. show:clap:

What network is making it?

Any links?

[hatemeimirish]

AMC will be making it.Here is a link to a news article
http://ie.tv.ign.com/articles/101/1013195p1.html

[CofyCrakCocaine]

I had to stop reading WD for a few months after trade 8. Actually am waiting a little while longer so I can have lots to read up on. It's brutal reading this thing in monthly iterations- too little to read in a month! I'd rather get 3 or 4 trades in one go so I have something to read for a couple days (I deliberately drag out my reading to better enjoy the storyline's atmosphere- maybe it's just me).

And that's awesome that they're making a show out of this. Though I suspect censorship would potentially ruin this particular show, and I'm rarely someone who thinks that gore breasts and language make a difference in a show's quality, but it's so ingrained into Kirkman's world that characters would say 'fuck' instead of 'fudge', that it'd kind of ruin the whole believability to have a zombie apocalypse AND a non-swearing universe.

[TheMojoPin]

I had to stop reading WD for a few months after trade 8. Actually am waiting a little while longer so I can have lots to read up on. It's brutal reading this thing in monthly iterations- too little to read in a month! I'd rather get 3 or 4 trades in one go so I have something to read for a couple days (I deliberately drag out my reading to better enjoy the storyline's atmosphere- maybe it's just me).

Yeah, I had to step back from the series after reading the 8th book. It was just so intense and gut-wrenching. I finally read books 9 and 10 this week and while they weren't nearly as tough to take I definitely felt "exhausted" after reading them. It's like you're always on edge reading them.

[weekapaugjz]

i thought book 10 was great. the conversion about what living in a world like that does to them as humans and what they have to do was great. also, i really have like seeing what kind of impact it is having on the development of the young characters in the story.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

i thought book 10 was great. the conversion about what living in a world like that does to them as humans and what they have to do was great. also, i really have like seeing what kind of impact it is having on the development of the young characters in the story.

Great. Guess who's getting the car keys and turning the ignition to head to Barnes and Noble right this instant...

[weekapaugjz]

Great. Guess who's getting the car keys and turning the ignition to head to Barnes and Noble right this instant...

glad i could help you make that decision.

this is by far my favorite ongoing series right now. i wish kirkman could put out a trade of every month. after book 8 i tried to pick up the monthlies but it was too frustrating only being able to read 22 pages at a time. had to go back to picking up the trades.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

glad i could help you make that decision.

this is by far my favorite ongoing series right now. i wish kirkman could put out a trade of every month. after book 8 i tried to pick up the monthlies but it was too frustrating only being able to read 22 pages at a time. had to go back to picking up the trades.

That and the clutter of having individual issues is untenable after awhile.

Alright. Blasting off for the store now. I'm so impressionable!

[TheMojoPin]

i thought book 10 was great. the conversion about what living in a world like that does to them as humans and what they have to do was great. also, i really have like seeing what kind of impact it is having on the development of the young characters in the story.

Yeah, I thought the introduction of the military guy was gearing up to be a giant cliche but he turned out to be a fantastic character. His backstory is just heartbreaking.

[weekapaugjz]

Yeah, I thought the introduction of the military guy was gearing up to be a giant cliche but he turned out to be a fantastic character. His backstory is just heartbreaking.

my exact thoughts on that character.

another thing i loved from vol. 10 was when the one woman said something about why such knowledgeable scientist would have a mullet.

[TheMojoPin]

my exact thoughts on that character.

another thing i loved from vol. 10 was when the one woman said something about why such knowledgeable scientist would have a mullet.

Yeah, that dude creeps me out. He definitely seems to know his shit, but he just seems to be giving off this "OMG, I'M FUCKING INSANE" vibe.

And man, a herd is terrifying.

[weekapaugjz]

Yeah, that dude creeps me out. He definitely seems to know his shit, but he just seems to be giving off this "OMG, I'M FUCKING INSANE" vibe.

And man, a herd is terrifying.

totally forgot about the herd. so much going on in each book, it's hard to keep everything straight. i think someday soon i am going to have to sit down and read all ten volumes in a row.

[TheMojoPin]

totally forgot about the herd. so much going on in each book, it's hard to keep everything straight. i think someday soon i am going to have to sit down and read all ten volumes in a row.

I'm fully expecting that the reason for going to DC is going to amount to jack shit. Kirkman has been very clear that this book is not about the usual "we need to know what caused this" mentality you see in almost every zombie movie/story. If they actually end up finding the cause then this is basically just becoming a variation of Y: The Last Man. That wouldn't necessarily make it bad, but one of the things that's made this series so special is that it's just about day to day survival and how that changes people, not bigger stories about finding a "cure."

[SHANEFROMGA]

the ups guy who picks up from where i work started reading walking dead recently, the farther he gets in the series the more its disturbing him. i told him if tpb 1-3 messed you up, then you may not want to get any farther in.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

the ups guy who picks up from where i work started reading walking dead recently, the farther he gets in the series the more its disturbing him. i told him if tpb 1-3 messed you up, then you may not want to get any farther in.

You and Rick Delgado have been talking about how to market? ;) L.L.

Read up on volumes 9 and 10 after all this time... now I'm invested all over again. Damn this storyline for being so good.

And yeah, herds look pretty horrifying.

[JustJon]

So I picked up the Walking Dead Compendium (softcover with the first 48 issues), and I'm really enjoying it. I'm not a huge zombie guy, but this is an interesting series. They don't separate by issues, but I'm in the middle of the prison storyline and the bit was the girls was shocking as fuck.

[bigtobacco]

My kid likes zombies movies, but I haven't able to get him into comic books yet. So Santa Claus bought him volume one of The Walking Dead this year. Of course, Santa also read it before Christmas. I didn't know too much about the book, having separated myself somewhat from the comic world since the local shop went out of business a few years ago.

Anyway, my kid loved it and I've been thinking about the series off an on since then. For the past two weeks I've been out of town with work and the hotel is adjacent to a mall. Long story short, I picked up volume three to take back home. Now a few nights later, I've gone back to the mall every night and just finished reading volume ten.

Holy shit am I hooked on this series! It's probably the best ongoing I have read since... Sandman, maybe. My kid's going to shit when I get home with 9 more books (ordered 2 and 4 off ebay - looking forward to them when I get back). I'll probably read the whole thing again in sequence before I give them up.

Volume eight was insane. Shook the series up in a way I didn't expect. My favorite oddball character has been goofy old Axel with his "you follow me?" at the end of each statement. In fact, I'm shocked by the depth of character in these stories and the scenarios they are blending together.

Dale's getting my vote for new most annoying character. Every moment of the past few volumes has been, "Hey, I have an idea, let's run away from the group!" or "Hey, I have an idea, we can live here and pretend the zombies don't exist!"

I can't wait for the next volume...

[WampusCrandle]

just picked up volume 1 at my library. i'm a happy boy!

[weekapaugjz]

walking dead pilot approved by AMC. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=24502)

if done right, this could be the greatest thing ever.

[WampusCrandle]

i finished the entire series, in two days. I can't wait for the fucking show to be done right.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Finished off TPB #11, IT'S NOT GETTING LESS AWESOME YET.

[weekapaugjz]

Finished off TPB #11, IT'S NOT GETTING LESS AWESOME YET.

oh man. can't wait to pick it up. must have just come out cause i didn't see it at borders when i was there early last week.

[angrymissy]

Just finished 11 too and it was awesome.

Still don't know if AMC will have the balls to follow the storyline exactly.

[weekapaugjz]

Still don't know if AMC will have the balls to follow the storyline exactly.

i'm remaining skeptical, but am still looking forward to it.

[weekapaugjz]

if rick hasn't been proven to be bad ass enough throughout this story so far, vol. 11 cements that fact. loved this arc with the hunters. hate the fact we have to wait until june for the next volume to come out.

[weekapaugjz]

first production shot released:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/assets/images/articles/1276636174.jpg

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i'm glad it's on amc, they'll have different ratings expectations then a major network...and this show might stand a chance.

[weekapaugjz]

http://www.spinoffonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/walking-dead-set1-570x380.jpg

[Servo]

http://blogs.amctv.com/the-walking-dead/TWD-Episode101-Zombie-Grass-WM-560.jpg

Looking good!

[weekapaugjz]

link to 4 minute trailer at AMC (http://www.amctv.com/originals/The-Walking-Dead/video?bcpid=86227333001&bclid=88963904001&bctid=593569611001)

looks fucking awesome.

[weekapaugjz]

http://media.amctv.com/photo-gallery/The-Walking-Dead-Character-Gallery/Zombie-2-350.jpg

http://media.amctv.com/photo-gallery/The-Walking-Dead-Character-Gallery/Zombie-1-350.jpg

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wtf was lazlo talking about on air? he said the preview was painful? wtf dude your video games are painful and repetitive! F YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU MANNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[angrymissy]

there were a few things about the preview that seemed a bit off for me, especially the beginning shots. I do love me some Lennie James though. I love this series, so I will definitely be giving it a shot, I just have my reservations about whether or not they will stay true to the books.

[joeyballsack]

there were a few things about the preview that seemed a bit off for me, especially the beginning shots. I do love me some Lennie James though. I love this series, so I will definitely be giving it a shot, I just have my reservations about whether or not they will stay true to the books.

They have already said that they will be veering off of Kirkmans storyline and they have his blessing for that.

[aceofspades7]

I haven't looked forward to a new show like this in forever! Can't wait!

[angrymissy]

They have already said that they will be veering off of Kirkmans storyline and they have his blessing for that.

I can handle veering off the storyline, but the thing I respected and liked about the books is the non happy ending aspect of it... I mean on a TV Show, would they have the balls to kill almost EVERYONE off

[Furtherman]

We've seen the first two episodes of AMC's Walking Dead series, and here's a spoiler-free description of our gut reaction. (http://io9.com/5667199/spoiler+free-review-of-the-first-two-episodes-of-the-walking-dead)

First and foremost, let's talk about the blood.

You cannot make a television show about zombies without images of blood, rotting flesh and newly ripped-apart flesh. The show is centered around Rick Grimes, a police officer that wakes up from a coma to find his whole world has gone to zombie hell. So how can someone make Walking Dead without the very real, very oppressive feeling of dead meat that lingers on each page of the comic-book source material like flies? It's what makes the undead seem so very real, and the decaying world seem so lost. Let me put your minds at ease, and tell you that this show does not blush at the sight of gore.

[Furtherman]

Awesome Google maps guide to EVERYTHING in The Walking Dead (http://blastr.com/2010/11/awesome-google-maps-guide-to-everything-in-the-walking-dead.php)