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The Walking Dead, Vol. 13: Too Far Gone (The Walking Dead #13)
For survivors of the zombie apocalypse, hopes are not lifting. As others try to keep their mind on practicalities, former policeman Rick Grimes seems increasingly on edge. As his behavior grows more and more conspicuously eccentric, other group members worry that he is putting them all in mortal danger.
Paperback, 136 pages
Published
November 23rd 2010
by Image Comics
(first published June 2010)
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Mar 22, 2013
Louise at Readers Confession
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4 of 5 stars
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This volume picks up where the previous left off. Rick and the gang are living within a community, quite peacefully it seems. They all have their roles to play to keep it running and safe. We learn more about Douglas and his mission and we learn about the secret involving Davidson. Douglas does seem controlling, but I believe he's a decent person.
Glenn and Maggie are having some relationship problems, which, eventually they work through. This volume focuses on relationships, Rick and Carl, Magg...more
Glenn and Maggie are having some relationship problems, which, eventually they work through. This volume focuses on relationships, Rick and Carl, Magg...more
Dec 23, 2012
Bruce M
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Well, it had to happen eventually. The 13th volume of Kirkman's "The Walking Dead" is, for me and what I've read, the least interesting of the bunch. The art is still top notch, and I still enjoy the dialogue. But like The Calm Before, it is a long setup of things to come. Rick's group all seem to adjust to their new life at the Alexandria compound differently.
The best thing about this volume is that it focuses on Glenn a bit more. We haven't seen this much of him since he'd rejoined the group....more
The best thing about this volume is that it focuses on Glenn a bit more. We haven't seen this much of him since he'd rejoined the group....more
I love The Walking Dead, but this volume of the long-running series is a bit underwhelming.
We've followed Rick Grimes and his companions for a few years now as they travel across a zombie-overrun United States, attempting to come to survive and develop a new life for themselves. The series has been fascinating for its psychological realism; Kirkman explores the limits of the human mind, just what people will do when their survival is on the line, and how they struggle to maintain some semblance...more
We've followed Rick Grimes and his companions for a few years now as they travel across a zombie-overrun United States, attempting to come to survive and develop a new life for themselves. The series has been fascinating for its psychological realism; Kirkman explores the limits of the human mind, just what people will do when their survival is on the line, and how they struggle to maintain some semblance...more
I have mixed feelings about Robert Kirkman. His work detailing the logistical tedium and ambivalence of superherodom in Invincible has been pretty good, but he resorted to paint-by-numbers plotting in The Astounding Wolfman.
In The Walking Dead, Kirkman set out to detail the inexorable psychological damage wrought by living in a post-zombie world, and he has accomplished that in spades. These books catalogue just about every shade of possible pathology experienced by the protagonists, as well as...more
In The Walking Dead, Kirkman set out to detail the inexorable psychological damage wrought by living in a post-zombie world, and he has accomplished that in spades. These books catalogue just about every shade of possible pathology experienced by the protagonists, as well as...more
After a long and arduous journey with these characters through these United States, I think it is really is finally time to throw in the towel.
There really isn't much to say about these books anymore. Where it was once the most brilliant piece of literature-as-graphic-novel, and I would have put the first few books right up there with the Watchmen, now, well, not so much. It feels old and run down. The characters feel worn out and ragged not because of their journey, but because Kirkman himself...more
There really isn't much to say about these books anymore. Where it was once the most brilliant piece of literature-as-graphic-novel, and I would have put the first few books right up there with the Watchmen, now, well, not so much. It feels old and run down. The characters feel worn out and ragged not because of their journey, but because Kirkman himself...more
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Too Far Gone is the thirteenth trade paperpack in the Walking Dead series. In continues on from the twelth book, Life Among Them, almost directly, with the survivors continuing to build their lives in the newly found civilisation.
The standout feature of this book is that it is clear the current story arc (i.e. the survivors adapting to being in this new town) is one that has deliberately lasted much longer than others. Almost every other book, perhaps with the slight exception of the prison arc...more
The standout feature of this book is that it is clear the current story arc (i.e. the survivors adapting to being in this new town) is one that has deliberately lasted much longer than others. Almost every other book, perhaps with the slight exception of the prison arc...more
At 75 issues of a fairly small group traveling against a zombie-torn southeast U.S., having a myriad of internal and external threats emerge, and with a turnover rate second only to the monarch butterfly, one could possibly assume that the character's antics in yet another makeshift township would be repetitive of the first incident and bring nothing knew to the table. One would be wrong. Continuing the Fido-esque ironic utopia tone of the previous arc, this set of issues allow things to take a...more
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...more
Rick and his crew have found a small community that has...more
I keep on being impressed by how long this series has remained engaging. The zombies have continued to fade into the background and the social dynamics of the post-apocalyptic world make up the majority of the plot in this. The other thing I've noticed, as my reading of volumes gets spread apart, is how little the characters address each other by name. This makes the speech far more natural, but can also cause me pains trying to remember who the newer characters are. If only everyone had garishl...more
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?...more
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?...more
The thirteenth volume of The Walking Dead includes issues 73-78 and shows that even after finding a secure refuge, the survivors of this zombie apocalypse still have much to fear.
Rick is pretty much a police officer again. When he notices domestic violence going on in one of the houses, he can't stop himself from doing something about it. Which includes reverting back to the out of control animal he became while trying to survive in the zombie wasteland. Not to mention that another pack of despe...more
Rick is pretty much a police officer again. When he notices domestic violence going on in one of the houses, he can't stop himself from doing something about it. Which includes reverting back to the out of control animal he became while trying to survive in the zombie wasteland. Not to mention that another pack of despe...more
It's funny how I never really give this book amazing reviews but always look forward to the next volume. I've been reading it for years and I'm never disappointed. The art is always dark, detailed, and moody. The writing is just as consistent and is always moving forward. I think that's the reason I never really rave about this comic. It's so consistent and always quality that I'm rarely knocked over by the story. I've come to expect good story. Kirkman tends to have to go crazy and kill forty c...more
This is a quiet chapter of Kirkman's ongoing post-zompocalypse epic, but it's frankly terrifying. Our plucky band of survivors found a bizarrely mundane suburban community in the last book, so this book is about settling into their new roles in this new life. Some make new friends, others make new enemies, and there are numerous philosophical challenges as to what kind of a leader is necessary in this new world. There are a few zombies around the edges, but most of the conflict here is among hum...more
Rick and his crew have made an uneasy peace staying in a walled community outside of D.C. Part of this peace includes the guns Rick has stolen from the armory, which he and a select few of his group will keep hidden in their homes.
As the community's new sheriff, Rick notices that a man named Pete might be abusing his wife and son. The community's leader, however, doesn't want Rick to take action against Pete, because Pete is a much-needed doctor. Meanwhile, when two of the crew are on a run to f...more
As the community's new sheriff, Rick notices that a man named Pete might be abusing his wife and son. The community's leader, however, doesn't want Rick to take action against Pete, because Pete is a much-needed doctor. Meanwhile, when two of the crew are on a run to f...more
[spoiler alert] So rick and company have settled into their new community and adjust to their new civilization with rick working as the new local sheriff. the only problem is that there are problems lurking beneath the surface. meanwhile in the outside world other groups are stirring alive and dead. As supplies get scarcer more groups are travelling around and it is just a matter of time before the community is discovered. To deal with any threats it becomes necessary to use guns, the only probl...more
Okay, I know The Walking Dead is all about the people, not the zombies, but an entire trade about domestic violence is weak. I think a grand total of three zombies were killed in this entire trade. The Walking Dead is wandering (dare I say shuffling?) down the worst possible road of sitcom-like story arcs. Each trade is formulaic: there's a minor conflict, zombies show up for a little bit to remind readers that this is indeed the zombie apocalypse, conflict resolved, everything is reset for the...more
'Too Far Gone', the 13th volume of The Walking Dead was a bit underwhelming for me; proving to be Kirkman's first misstep of the bunch. It wasn't bad, not by any means. But I found the action in this volume to be a bit rushed in multiple places, and I was bothered by Rick getting bailed out after taking things a bit too far in his confrontation against Peter.
By the volume's title and Rick's need to have control, I thought Kirkman might be bringing in an interesting character development w/ Rick...more
By the volume's title and Rick's need to have control, I thought Kirkman might be bringing in an interesting character development w/ Rick...more
*I love that this series is not about just shit going down, it's also about a journey with the characters. I like that the writers don't forget the trauma, moral distress and psychological hardship, and that's something that's heavily treated in this volume with our band of survivors adapting to living in a safe and new environment.
*I really liked one of Rick's speeches here, about who we are as people and how difficult situations change us (or bring out more of us), and that he keeps struggling...more
*I really liked one of Rick's speeches here, about who we are as people and how difficult situations change us (or bring out more of us), and that he keeps struggling...more
C'mon, you're either on board by this point or you aren't reading this review at all, so I don't need to say anything except this: How amazing is it that this is black and white and hasn't given in to the temptation to go full color? I mean, the ghouls who truly like gore/horror stuff would be all over it: sales would rise, profits would follow....
I wouldn't read this if it were in color--it would be far to gory for my squeamish tastes. The black and white drawings are not only great in and of t...more
I wouldn't read this if it were in color--it would be far to gory for my squeamish tastes. The black and white drawings are not only great in and of t...more
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Sep 22, 2012
Sara
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4 of 5 stars
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Hmm- this community is teetering on the brink of insanity. The one storyline that I enjoyed was Glenn and Maggie- I love how vulnerable they are to each other and how they love each other through good times and through bad. They are the last sliver of humanity left and I'm scared for their relationship. Nothing good ever survives this world and its a matter of time before Kirkman slaughters it. For some reason, with the pace that this story has maintained so far, I am finding these last few to b...more
Interesting commentary on the stress of leadership and the natural tendency people have to let power change them into tyrants. In truth it is never the "other" guy who is the tyrant, we each have that dark side in each of us. We never want to admit that normal human being are capable of atrocities so we comfort ourselves by saying it is only the sick, twisted and power hungry. The reality is quite the opposite, those demons are the demons of mankind not one person but all people. It takes a trem...more
Andrea: 7.
Michonne: 7.
Abraham: 7.
Carl: 7.
Maggie: una paja insoportable del terror.
Rick: que personaje más hijo de puta. En una página lo odias y quieres que Carl le pegue un tate y a la otra ya lo quieres de nuevo. Eso si, el resto de los personajes lo sobrevaloran a cagar.
Me gusta lo que esta pasando, pero volví a sentir que me están vendiendo una historia alargada, y que o ya me contaron lo que me querían contar, o se están demorando mucho en llegar al punto. Porque si es por eso, podemos leer...more
Michonne: 7.
Abraham: 7.
Carl: 7.
Maggie: una paja insoportable del terror.
Rick: que personaje más hijo de puta. En una página lo odias y quieres que Carl le pegue un tate y a la otra ya lo quieres de nuevo. Eso si, el resto de los personajes lo sobrevaloran a cagar.
Me gusta lo que esta pasando, pero volví a sentir que me están vendiendo una historia alargada, y que o ya me contaron lo que me querían contar, o se están demorando mucho en llegar al punto. Porque si es por eso, podemos leer...more
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Another great addition to the Walking Dead series. I love how Kirkman displays how difficult it is for so many of the characters we've come to know to settle back into a semi-normal life after seeing so many horrors. Rick's on the verge of another breakdown (when isn't he?) and it looks like his increasing instability in this installment could cost them the safety of their entire community. Judging from the last few panels of this volume, I'm guessing that Kirkman's got something terrible lined...more
this volume has little snippets of what i love about the series. but that's the part that scares me. my pessimistic self is wondering if they are pandering to new recruits garnered from the television series. they even mention Shane. when was the last time that happened? we see several of the characters challenged and come back to their strong place. other characters we barely see at all. like, when are we going to get to see Rosita do something? anything? i liked this volume quite a bit. it was...more
One of the things I really love about this series is that it focuses so much on how people break differently beneath the stress of this new world. The terror caused by the zombies is not nearly as terrifying as what the surviving humans are capable of toward one another. I think this volume does a good job of examining how the journey Rick and his group have been on have made them smart and capable, but also at times, more broken than those in the community.
I'm interested to see where this goes...more
I'm interested to see where this goes...more
Ah yes, much as I expected, things are starting to get interesting again... The Alexandria Safe Zone, a seemingly utopian community planned before the zombie crisis as a solar-powered mini-refuge, being filled as it was with those fallible humans, had some rifts and slime bubbling up under the surface. Naturally, our newly settled band of lovable survivors, particularly Rick, couldn't let things go unremarked (that's what we love about him!) and the big issues of justice, punishment, self-defens...more
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Another great "you think it's gonna go one way, but then it goes here, there & places you didn't expect" volume of The Walking Dead.
Our group of survivors have settled into what seems like a perfect, protected oasis. But now they can all relax...and think about what has gone before. Needless to say, navel gazing after all our crew has been through isn't gonna be rosy.
Plus, the dead are still out there....
A fantastic, multi-level cliffhanger at the end of the volume. Can't wait to get my h...more
Our group of survivors have settled into what seems like a perfect, protected oasis. But now they can all relax...and think about what has gone before. Needless to say, navel gazing after all our crew has been through isn't gonna be rosy.
Plus, the dead are still out there....
A fantastic, multi-level cliffhanger at the end of the volume. Can't wait to get my h...more
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Robert 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...more
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