The Walking Dead

[outforblood]

Anybody here reading this fine piece of zombie drama? I just picked up vol. 1-3 (trade paperback) and I cannot put it down. The great thing about this comic is that it's not all gore all the time, there's good character development with a good ongoing story. I hear vol. 8 is coming out soon too. here's the link to the publisher if anybody's interested:http://www.imagecomics.com/

[Ted_Danson]

This is an amazing series, everyone should pick these books up!

My only problem with it is that I didn't read it until 5 trade paperbacks were out, I read it all in under 30 hours, and just wanted more!

I'm waiting for the 8th volume right now.

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

This is an amazing series, everyone should pick these books up!

My only problem with it is that I didn't read it until 5 trade paperbacks were out, I read it all in under 30 hours, and just wanted more!

I'm waiting for the 8th volume right now.
Me too. I bought volumes 1-4 from Annerios and read them real-quick in two nights.
I need to go back and revisit them and acquire the other volumes.
Are they up to volume 8 now?!?

[outforblood]

Yeah, I'm a fan...:zombiesmile:
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[DarkBladeCB]

I have read all the TPBs in existence. If I didn't spend so much money on Heroscape these days, I'd be tempted to convert to the gorgeous hardcovers (I cannot resist the lure of the HC =( ). Great book. I love Robert Kirkman and company a lot.

[paradox22]

I've been on a Zombie kick lately (thanks to Last night on earth), so I just ordered vol.1-2. Thanks for the suggestion!;)

[ej]

Quite a journey. While reading an issue I find myself very immersed in the story.

[outforblood]

I've been on a Zombie kick lately (thanks to Last night on earth), so I just ordered vol.1-2. Thanks for the suggestion!;)
I just finished vol. 2, and man, I am hooked! You're in for heck of a ride!
:twisted:

[wdgrant]

This is a great series. I started with issue 1, and have them all. I have been tempted to sell the first few as their price creeps up and up. I have the first trade already, to loan to people and attempt to hook them, so I wouldn't be missing any of the story.

Those of you reading trades, I envy you. You have some story to catch up on, and I have nothing new until the next issue.

[sasukesilvia]

I read all 7 tpbs I get to pick up #8 on Friday right before HellBoy. Great reading I hope the walking dead keeps up for at least 5 more years.

[DarkBladeCB]

Man. I just picked up #8 like last week. I wanted to cry. WHY DO SUCH HORRIBLE THINGS KEEP HAPPENING IN THIS BOOK!?

[wdgrant]

Man. I just picked up #8 like last week. I wanted to cry. WHY DO SUCH HORRIBLE THINGS KEEP HAPPENING IN THIS BOOK!?

Which issue does #8 end with? I read monthly, so don't buy the trades, and was just wondering where you were at in the story.

[CupidsArt]

IMO, just stop at #48, #49 and #50, it will only make you sad. It's like they have a differnet direction, mood, writer, I don't know what. The story just isn't and hasn't been the same for the last few issues.

It's beginning to make me feel really sad, because 1-47 are some of the best comic readings I have ever experienced.

[DarkBladeCB]

Man. I just picked up #8 like last week. I wanted to cry. WHY DO SUCH HORRIBLE THINGS KEEP HAPPENING IN THIS BOOK!?

Which issue does #8 end with? I read monthly, so don't buy the trades, and was just wondering where you were at in the story.

It goes through #48. And I know what terrible things are about to happen in #49, too (which annoyed me... I didn't WANT to know).

[wdgrant]

IMO, just stop at #48, #49 and #50, it will only make you sad. It's like they have a differnet direction, mood, writer, I don't know what. The story just isn't and hasn't been the same for the last few issues.

It's beginning to make me feel really sad, because 1-47 are some of the best comic readings I have ever experienced.

I think you should give it more time. If you think 1-47 truly are great, then have little trust in Kirkman to continue. Even if you don't like it now, realize, this is likely a transition period. I like the fact that things are a little different. In real life, when bad things happen, people are changed. If everything just stayed the same, that would get boring and be very unrealistic to me.

Sorry if I sound preachy, or bossy. Do what you like, but I totally agree with you, and I'll give it some more time. I was very turned off when Tony Moore left for Charlie Adlard, but stuck it out, and now enjoy his art very much.

[serpentor]

I have Walking dead 1-4. I'm addicted to them, I just really wish my Mom would let me get a job(So I can buy the rest), she said she would get the rest of them for me for Christamas(which I am very thankful for), but I don't know if I can wait that long! I think it's very entertaining, sometimes, it legitly scares me, Robert Kirkman really captures your imagination with his writing, it's just so real. If there ever was a zombie apoclypse, this is exactly how I imagaine it...

[Richard]

I hear that those books are a good read, especially if you're into the whole zombie thing. Can I get them at any comic store, or is there a specific place I need to go get them.?

[serpentor]

They sell them at all three of the local comic stores in my area... I'm not sure about others though...

[outforblood]

I just finished #8(TPB) a couple days ago, and damn...the ending left me speechless. TWD is my favorite read out there.

[Ted_Danson]

I was able to talk to Kirkman this summer, and he said the book only gets more depressing. Vol 9 due out in January.

[Ugly-Caco]

My friend recommended this to me. I've read 2 issues so far. They weren't depressing yet. The starting was reminiscent of 28 Days Later but less depressing.

I'll read on.

[outforblood]

My friend recommended this to me. I've read 2 issues so far. They weren't depressing yet. The starting was reminiscent of 28 Days Later but less depressing.

I'll read on.
Are you reading the trades or single issues?

[Ugly-Caco]

My friend recommended this to me. I've read 2 issues so far. They weren't depressing yet. The starting was reminiscent of 28 Days Later but less depressing.

I'll read on.
Are you reading the trades or single issues?
I just finished reading all 50 issues. Man I had a bad week at work and on the weekend I read the last 10 issues...freakin depressing :cry:. Freakin living hell. #48 and #49 are just too damn sad. Are there more to come?

[Manatee]

Just throwing in a "me too."

I read TPB 1 today and am champing at the bit to get more in the series. The back cover copy and the introduction have me intrigued about one particular angle: both emphasize how the zombies can be taken as a metaphor for our materialism and mindless consumption; does that pop up more later in the series? (No details, please; just a "yes" or a "no" is fine with me).

[Manatee]

I figured if any thread can be necro'd, it's one about zombies....

I've gotten through the third TB and still don't see much pertaining to my question above. I asked about it because that was one of the things that intrigued me about Romero's Dawn of the Dead, so I was curious to know if TWD was going to touch on it.

[dra(gon)]

i did not like twd so much ;) there seems no hope :(, where is the guy who save the world from the zombies?
we follow a part of a group of ppl who are on their way to the hell .

in some pot user said the zombies are only a mark kirkman could use every thing aliens, killer piguins and what ever.

i was shocked after the story shows that normal dead persons could stand up.



i liked z-war for the message the humas will rise again. but twd is a hell trip even dead will not save you.

[RabSheila]

i did not like twd so much there seems no hope , where is the guy who save the world from the zombies?

He’s over in the other comic book. You know, the one that has that guy with the big red S on his chest. The Walking Dead is the comic that strives for realism in an impossible, horrific situation.

in some pot user said the zombies are only a mark kirkman could use every thing aliens, killer piguins and what ever.

Huh? I want to respond, but I’m not sure what you’re saying.

i was shocked after the story shows that normal dead persons could stand up.

You realize that The Walking Dead is about Zombies, right? Normal people coming back from the dead is pretty standard fare for Zombie fiction.

[Jormi_Boced]

http://www.allusgeeks.com/2012/03/23/episode-1-5/

In this special edition, spoiler filled, episode, Michael and Jeff are joined by guest host Jordan to talk about The Walking Dead. Along the way; Jordan confesses to enjoying a good nervous breakdown, Jeff defends Michael Keaton, and Michael goes uber-geek and sites the specific trade in which something happens that Jordan can’t remember. Oh, and we all forget “Sophia’s Mom’s” name (It’s Carol, by the way).



Note: This impromptu episode has some unfortunate audio issues throughout. But we decided that instead of re-recording, and losing some of the great organic conversation, we would post it anyway. Hopefully you can still enjoy the content within and we’ll continue to work on the issues we experience as we learn the crazy world of podcasting.