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The Walking Dead #28
Things get worse.
32 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2006
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Robert Kirkman
2,737 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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February 29, 2024
Que ganas de verlo morir ya
February 18, 2016
Holy hell, Ricks hand!!!!
January 2, 2017
¡Oh, esto se está poniendo bueno!
November 28, 2017
I'm a deadhead. What can i say?
October 24, 2024
After the intense cliffhanger with the Governor from the previous issue, I couldn't wait to dive into this one to finally learn the full scope of his brutality. Right from the start, I was anxious to know if anything the Governor had hinted at was true and what fate awaited Rick, Michonne, and Glenn.
The issue opens with Rick, Michonne, and Glenn in a precarious situation—they’re sitting in the Governor’s office, where the atmosphere is tense, and fear hangs in the air. Gabriel Harris, the Governor’s loyal right-hand man, is holding them at gunpoint, ready to execute the Governor's orders. It quickly becomes evident that the Governor plans to feed Rick and his group to the zombies, just as he did with the helicopter crash survivors. It's a grotesque revelation, and Michonne's disgust is palpable as she calls the Governor "sick." The Governor responds coldly, shutting her down and letting them know that they have no chance of survival if they try to escape.
In an unsettling display of dominance, the Governor demands information from Rick and his group, particularly about where they’ve been staying and how they’ve managed to survive for so long. Rick, trying to protect the others back at the prison, lies and says they found the riot gear on corpses and that there’s no secure base where they’re living. The Governor, of course, doesn’t believe him, and his suspicion is swiftly followed by violence. Bruce Cooper, one of the Governor’s bodyguards, slams Rick’s head onto the desk, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. The Governor’s response to Rick's defiance is shocking and merciless—he takes out a knife and, without hesitation, slices off Rick’s hand. The brutality of the moment is gut-wrenching. You can almost feel Rick's pain as he struggles to process the sudden loss. His bloodied stump and his vow to kill the Governor before losing consciousness are haunting.
But Michonne isn’t one to sit quietly during such a scene. True to her fierce nature, she springs into action, attacking the Governor with everything she has. In a particularly savage move, she bites off his ear, a moment that feels like brief justice. But her moment of resistance is quickly snuffed out when Bruce restrains her. The Governor's cool, calculating response to the injury only deepens the sense of dread—he's not just violent, he's sadistic. Rather than letting Bruce break Michonne’s neck, the Governor decides to prolong her suffering. Rick, on the other hand, is sent off to Dr. Stevens to be patched up, all while the Governor mocks Stevens about his own injury as if it were just a minor inconvenience.
The Governor's sadistic nature is further highlighted later in the issue when he makes his way to Michonne’s cell. Bound and vulnerable, Michonne's situation quickly escalates into one of the most disturbing scenes in the series. The Governor casually walks in and, in one of the most chilling moments, instructs Bruce to strip her and tie her legs to the walls. The Governor, oozing with malice, promises Michonne that he’s going to rape her every day, as often as he can, until she finds a way to kill herself. His words are cruel and dehumanizing, revealing the depths of his perversion. It's clear that he enjoys breaking people both physically and psychologically. The tension is unbearable, and you can’t help but feel sick as you read on, knowing that Michonne is about to endure unspeakable horrors.
Meanwhile, back in the hospital, Rick wakes up to find himself bandaged, and the reality of his missing hand sinks in. It’s a brutal reminder of the Governor’s cruelty and Rick’s new, vulnerable state. He’s lost a crucial part of himself, both literally and metaphorically. This moment leaves Rick more physically vulnerable than ever, and you can feel the gravity of the situation settling in.
Issue #28 solidifies the Governor as one of the most menacing villains in The Walking Dead. He’s not just a leader; he’s a tyrant who thrives on control and violence. His enjoyment of the power he holds over others, coupled with his unpredictable sadism, makes him a terrifying antagonist. The scenes of him watching zombies devour human flesh without flinching and his casual remarks about Michonne’s impending daily torment show just how detached he is from humanity. He’s not only evil, but he’s a complex kind of evil—a man who manipulates, dominates, and revels in the destruction of others’ spirits. His perverse enjoyment of power and cruelty is a constant threat to everyone in Woodbury.
Rick’s role in this issue is heartbreaking. As the leader of his group, he’s always been the protector, the one who takes the brunt of the danger to shield his people. But here, we see him completely vulnerable, losing not only his hand but also his sense of invincibility. His interaction with the Governor shows that even Rick, who has survived so much, can be broken down physically and emotionally. His vow to kill the Governor, mumbled through pain and blood loss, is a testament to his unbreakable spirit, though it feels like a distant hope given the circumstances.
Michonne’s resilience shines through, even in the face of overwhelming violence. Her ferocious attack on the Governor, biting off his ear, is an iconic moment that demonstrates her refusal to be a passive victim. She’s a fighter to the end, and though her situation becomes incredibly grim, she still maintains a semblance of control by not allowing herself to be completely broken, at least mentally. The inner dialogue she has with herself when tied up suggests that she's holding onto her sanity and her strength, even as the Governor seeks to tear her apart.
Dr. Stevens is an interesting figure in this issue. Though he works for the Governor, there’s a sense of quiet resistance in his demeanor. He’s clearly uncomfortable with the Governor’s methods and seems to be following orders out of fear rather than loyalty. His inquiry about the Governor’s ear injury, and his concern for Rick's condition, suggest that he’s not fully on board with the violence and brutality happening in Woodbury. He might be a small flicker of hope in an otherwise grim place.
The Governor’s actions in this issue left me utterly speechless. The sheer brutality of cutting off Rick’s hand was shocking, but the worst moment for me was his plan for Michonne. The issue takes a dark turn that’s hard to read but, unfortunately, emphasizes the horror of this world. It’s not just about zombies anymore—it’s about the evil that humans can inflict on one another when society collapses. I appreciated Michonne’s relentless fight, even when things seemed hopeless. She’s quickly becoming one of my favorite characters, and her spirit in the face of such overwhelming darkness is inspiring.
Poor Glenn—he’s clearly traumatized by the events he’s witnessed. I couldn’t help but feel an urge to comfort him, even if it’s just a comic. Seeing such a lovable character be put through such emotional turmoil makes me want to shield him from further pain.
Dr. Stevens’ quiet rebellion felt like a small flicker of light in this dark issue. While he might not openly defy the Governor, I sense there’s more to him, and I hope he plays a role in undermining the Governor’s control in future issues.
The Governor isn’t just a sadistic leader—he’s a deeply disturbed individual, and his perverse nature only amplifies his villainy. His threat to Michonne was stomach-churning, and I think this issue solidified him as one of the most terrifying characters in The Walking Dead universe.
Issue #28 of The Walking Dead is a harrowing, intense read that pushes the boundaries of the series’ horror. The Governor’s actions cement him as a brutal and twisted villain, while Rick and Michonne’s suffering only makes me root for their eventual escape and revenge even more. It’s a dark, gritty issue that pulls no punches and leaves you emotionally drained but fully invested in what happens next.
The issue opens with Rick, Michonne, and Glenn in a precarious situation—they’re sitting in the Governor’s office, where the atmosphere is tense, and fear hangs in the air. Gabriel Harris, the Governor’s loyal right-hand man, is holding them at gunpoint, ready to execute the Governor's orders. It quickly becomes evident that the Governor plans to feed Rick and his group to the zombies, just as he did with the helicopter crash survivors. It's a grotesque revelation, and Michonne's disgust is palpable as she calls the Governor "sick." The Governor responds coldly, shutting her down and letting them know that they have no chance of survival if they try to escape.
In an unsettling display of dominance, the Governor demands information from Rick and his group, particularly about where they’ve been staying and how they’ve managed to survive for so long. Rick, trying to protect the others back at the prison, lies and says they found the riot gear on corpses and that there’s no secure base where they’re living. The Governor, of course, doesn’t believe him, and his suspicion is swiftly followed by violence. Bruce Cooper, one of the Governor’s bodyguards, slams Rick’s head onto the desk, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. The Governor’s response to Rick's defiance is shocking and merciless—he takes out a knife and, without hesitation, slices off Rick’s hand. The brutality of the moment is gut-wrenching. You can almost feel Rick's pain as he struggles to process the sudden loss. His bloodied stump and his vow to kill the Governor before losing consciousness are haunting.
But Michonne isn’t one to sit quietly during such a scene. True to her fierce nature, she springs into action, attacking the Governor with everything she has. In a particularly savage move, she bites off his ear, a moment that feels like brief justice. But her moment of resistance is quickly snuffed out when Bruce restrains her. The Governor's cool, calculating response to the injury only deepens the sense of dread—he's not just violent, he's sadistic. Rather than letting Bruce break Michonne’s neck, the Governor decides to prolong her suffering. Rick, on the other hand, is sent off to Dr. Stevens to be patched up, all while the Governor mocks Stevens about his own injury as if it were just a minor inconvenience.
The Governor's sadistic nature is further highlighted later in the issue when he makes his way to Michonne’s cell. Bound and vulnerable, Michonne's situation quickly escalates into one of the most disturbing scenes in the series. The Governor casually walks in and, in one of the most chilling moments, instructs Bruce to strip her and tie her legs to the walls. The Governor, oozing with malice, promises Michonne that he’s going to rape her every day, as often as he can, until she finds a way to kill herself. His words are cruel and dehumanizing, revealing the depths of his perversion. It's clear that he enjoys breaking people both physically and psychologically. The tension is unbearable, and you can’t help but feel sick as you read on, knowing that Michonne is about to endure unspeakable horrors.
Meanwhile, back in the hospital, Rick wakes up to find himself bandaged, and the reality of his missing hand sinks in. It’s a brutal reminder of the Governor’s cruelty and Rick’s new, vulnerable state. He’s lost a crucial part of himself, both literally and metaphorically. This moment leaves Rick more physically vulnerable than ever, and you can feel the gravity of the situation settling in.
Issue #28 solidifies the Governor as one of the most menacing villains in The Walking Dead. He’s not just a leader; he’s a tyrant who thrives on control and violence. His enjoyment of the power he holds over others, coupled with his unpredictable sadism, makes him a terrifying antagonist. The scenes of him watching zombies devour human flesh without flinching and his casual remarks about Michonne’s impending daily torment show just how detached he is from humanity. He’s not only evil, but he’s a complex kind of evil—a man who manipulates, dominates, and revels in the destruction of others’ spirits. His perverse enjoyment of power and cruelty is a constant threat to everyone in Woodbury.
Rick’s role in this issue is heartbreaking. As the leader of his group, he’s always been the protector, the one who takes the brunt of the danger to shield his people. But here, we see him completely vulnerable, losing not only his hand but also his sense of invincibility. His interaction with the Governor shows that even Rick, who has survived so much, can be broken down physically and emotionally. His vow to kill the Governor, mumbled through pain and blood loss, is a testament to his unbreakable spirit, though it feels like a distant hope given the circumstances.
Michonne’s resilience shines through, even in the face of overwhelming violence. Her ferocious attack on the Governor, biting off his ear, is an iconic moment that demonstrates her refusal to be a passive victim. She’s a fighter to the end, and though her situation becomes incredibly grim, she still maintains a semblance of control by not allowing herself to be completely broken, at least mentally. The inner dialogue she has with herself when tied up suggests that she's holding onto her sanity and her strength, even as the Governor seeks to tear her apart.
Dr. Stevens is an interesting figure in this issue. Though he works for the Governor, there’s a sense of quiet resistance in his demeanor. He’s clearly uncomfortable with the Governor’s methods and seems to be following orders out of fear rather than loyalty. His inquiry about the Governor’s ear injury, and his concern for Rick's condition, suggest that he’s not fully on board with the violence and brutality happening in Woodbury. He might be a small flicker of hope in an otherwise grim place.
The Governor’s actions in this issue left me utterly speechless. The sheer brutality of cutting off Rick’s hand was shocking, but the worst moment for me was his plan for Michonne. The issue takes a dark turn that’s hard to read but, unfortunately, emphasizes the horror of this world. It’s not just about zombies anymore—it’s about the evil that humans can inflict on one another when society collapses. I appreciated Michonne’s relentless fight, even when things seemed hopeless. She’s quickly becoming one of my favorite characters, and her spirit in the face of such overwhelming darkness is inspiring.
Poor Glenn—he’s clearly traumatized by the events he’s witnessed. I couldn’t help but feel an urge to comfort him, even if it’s just a comic. Seeing such a lovable character be put through such emotional turmoil makes me want to shield him from further pain.
Dr. Stevens’ quiet rebellion felt like a small flicker of light in this dark issue. While he might not openly defy the Governor, I sense there’s more to him, and I hope he plays a role in undermining the Governor’s control in future issues.
The Governor isn’t just a sadistic leader—he’s a deeply disturbed individual, and his perverse nature only amplifies his villainy. His threat to Michonne was stomach-churning, and I think this issue solidified him as one of the most terrifying characters in The Walking Dead universe.
Issue #28 of The Walking Dead is a harrowing, intense read that pushes the boundaries of the series’ horror. The Governor’s actions cement him as a brutal and twisted villain, while Rick and Michonne’s suffering only makes me root for their eventual escape and revenge even more. It’s a dark, gritty issue that pulls no punches and leaves you emotionally drained but fully invested in what happens next.
July 8, 2020
Being a huge fan of the show, I wanted to see how the original writing started and how the show writers followed and deviated from the comics. My dislikes were that the comics are much more crude, crass, and unnecessarily violent. I did like the change in relationships and how people worked together differently, and the comics have a different creepiness feel than you get watching it on TV. Overall, I prefer the show, and probably will not finish out the comic book series.
November 19, 2020
This is a review of the entire series.
Rick Grimes is a strong-willed deputy who missed the end of the world because he was in a coma for a month after getting shot in the line of duty. Shaken, starving and confused, Rick escapes the horror of the abandoned hospital only to be met with something far more terrible. Not only has the world ended, but the dead have learned to walk and to kill without mercy. After learning that his wife and son have fled to Atlanta from a single survivor and his son, Rick goes on a journey to reunite with his family and search for more survivors.
Rick quickly has to come to terms with the fact that the world has ended and only a select few survived. The dead have risen from their graves and they prey on the living. In a world where every minute feels like hours, where there's no such thing as law and order, where finding a small meal is a tremendous task, the walking dead are quite possibly the least threatening thing for the survivors to have on their breaking minds. Humanity is pushed to the brink of destruction, forcing them to embrace their cruel and primal nature in order to survive. Sometimes you have to be more concerned about who you let into your community so they don't kill you in your sleep and steal everything you once cared about. Rick has no choice but to abandon the ways of law and order that he's upheld as an officer for so long in order to protect the few loved ones he has left. He has to become a monster to protect his crew or risk being devoured by those who became more monstrous than him and even the walking dead.
Despite zombies running the world and having the series named after them, what really sets this series apart from the average zombie apocalypse tale is the focus on realism and the daily struggles, flaws and depth of the characters. There's plenty of badass zombie killing action, but the action often takes a back seat to give the characters plenty of times to share their extremely tragic yet endearing stories, grow through mutual suffering and learn to adapt to a world that has left them to die. Even after the world has ended, many people still can't see eye to eye. They turn on each other and kill each other when they should come together. Others form alliances in spite of their differences and try to rebuild over the corpse of everything that was lost. The daily human drama and conflict is more intense than any monster apocalypse could hope to be.
We watch Rick struggle to balance his old moral code with the many necessary evils he has to commit in order to survive and make the world a better place for the ones he holds close. We watch people like Glen, Dale and Maggie attempt to find love in spite of having every reason to be filled with fear, hate and self-loathing. Characters like Michonne have to learn how to forgive themselves and convince themselves they deserve to be loved despite all the blood on their hands. We watch the weak like Carl and Andrea become strong and sometimes the strong become evil like The Governor. Even monsters like the wicked yet oddly lovable Negan are given the chance to find new ways of redeeming themselves by struggling alongside the other survivors that have all been changed by the horrors of the fallen world.
The pacing is extremely slow and I can understand why that may be a turnoff for a lot of people, but I eventually learned to enjoy watching the characters grow, overcome their trauma, find meaning in life and learn to love again. The characters are forced to do many terrible things to survive and it haunts them every waking moment. The ways they overcome these regrets is very realistic, human and hopeful. The slow pacing really gives the feeling that we're living beside these people. The way every tiny detail of their lives and who they are is explored makes them feel very real and believable.
When I first started reading the series, I wasn't expecting it to have such an uplifting ending. It seemed so bleak and nihilistic for a long time and things would go horribly wrong even when they seemed to be going so well, but the finale channels all the pain, suffering and betrayal of the previous volumes and tops it off with a very touching and inspiring finish. This was never a story about hopelessness. It's about learning to appreciate the little things, learning to forgive yourself and learning to move on even when it's hard. When everything seems lost there's always more to be found, even when we believe otherwise because we convince ourselves that we don't deserve to be happy ever again. Instead of dwelling on what was lost, strive to try and make things better than they were before.
I've never been a huge fan of zombie apocalypse stories, but The Walking Dead had enough heart and strong social commentary to make me stick by the characters until the end and I enjoyed every moment of their long trial.
***
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Rick Grimes is a strong-willed deputy who missed the end of the world because he was in a coma for a month after getting shot in the line of duty. Shaken, starving and confused, Rick escapes the horror of the abandoned hospital only to be met with something far more terrible. Not only has the world ended, but the dead have learned to walk and to kill without mercy. After learning that his wife and son have fled to Atlanta from a single survivor and his son, Rick goes on a journey to reunite with his family and search for more survivors.
Rick quickly has to come to terms with the fact that the world has ended and only a select few survived. The dead have risen from their graves and they prey on the living. In a world where every minute feels like hours, where there's no such thing as law and order, where finding a small meal is a tremendous task, the walking dead are quite possibly the least threatening thing for the survivors to have on their breaking minds. Humanity is pushed to the brink of destruction, forcing them to embrace their cruel and primal nature in order to survive. Sometimes you have to be more concerned about who you let into your community so they don't kill you in your sleep and steal everything you once cared about. Rick has no choice but to abandon the ways of law and order that he's upheld as an officer for so long in order to protect the few loved ones he has left. He has to become a monster to protect his crew or risk being devoured by those who became more monstrous than him and even the walking dead.
Despite zombies running the world and having the series named after them, what really sets this series apart from the average zombie apocalypse tale is the focus on realism and the daily struggles, flaws and depth of the characters. There's plenty of badass zombie killing action, but the action often takes a back seat to give the characters plenty of times to share their extremely tragic yet endearing stories, grow through mutual suffering and learn to adapt to a world that has left them to die. Even after the world has ended, many people still can't see eye to eye. They turn on each other and kill each other when they should come together. Others form alliances in spite of their differences and try to rebuild over the corpse of everything that was lost. The daily human drama and conflict is more intense than any monster apocalypse could hope to be.
We watch Rick struggle to balance his old moral code with the many necessary evils he has to commit in order to survive and make the world a better place for the ones he holds close. We watch people like Glen, Dale and Maggie attempt to find love in spite of having every reason to be filled with fear, hate and self-loathing. Characters like Michonne have to learn how to forgive themselves and convince themselves they deserve to be loved despite all the blood on their hands. We watch the weak like Carl and Andrea become strong and sometimes the strong become evil like The Governor. Even monsters like the wicked yet oddly lovable Negan are given the chance to find new ways of redeeming themselves by struggling alongside the other survivors that have all been changed by the horrors of the fallen world.
The pacing is extremely slow and I can understand why that may be a turnoff for a lot of people, but I eventually learned to enjoy watching the characters grow, overcome their trauma, find meaning in life and learn to love again. The characters are forced to do many terrible things to survive and it haunts them every waking moment. The ways they overcome these regrets is very realistic, human and hopeful. The slow pacing really gives the feeling that we're living beside these people. The way every tiny detail of their lives and who they are is explored makes them feel very real and believable.
When I first started reading the series, I wasn't expecting it to have such an uplifting ending. It seemed so bleak and nihilistic for a long time and things would go horribly wrong even when they seemed to be going so well, but the finale channels all the pain, suffering and betrayal of the previous volumes and tops it off with a very touching and inspiring finish. This was never a story about hopelessness. It's about learning to appreciate the little things, learning to forgive yourself and learning to move on even when it's hard. When everything seems lost there's always more to be found, even when we believe otherwise because we convince ourselves that we don't deserve to be happy ever again. Instead of dwelling on what was lost, strive to try and make things better than they were before.
I've never been a huge fan of zombie apocalypse stories, but The Walking Dead had enough heart and strong social commentary to make me stick by the characters until the end and I enjoyed every moment of their long trial.
***
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June 3, 2017
Robert Kirkman does it again in issue three of his New York Times best selling graphic novel The Walking Dead. The story pics up where readers a left off and Rick, Glenn, and Michonne are on the brink of their escape from the last issue. They make an unlikely friend and even recruit some new members to the group. Everything is fine until there is a betrayal. Readers delve back into the universe created by Kirkman and this novel was a great read. I rate the novel 10/10
The first reason that I rate this issue of the graphic novel so highly is because of Kirkman's characterization of the various characters within the story. Without using spoilers certain events happen that make the characters, especially Rick who begins to blur the lines between good and evil. It's a big turning point for Rick as he admits that he would kill any one of the people in his group to protect his family. Readers will find that Rick makes it quite clear that he will do anything for his family. Like said before the heaviest characterization falls on Rick as he has to learn to tame the cruel world without his hand, and he also has to deal with the stress of a pregnant wife. Also Glenn and Maggie's relationship goes to a new level, and Michonne reaches her breaking point.
This issue was much needed to develop the characterization of the characters. Without this readers will not be able to connect to them, and would lose interest. This issue also shows readers that the characters that we love dont have a clear definition of good and evil. This is due to the circumstances and the adversaries that they face.
October 23, 2018
Oooof, this was a doozy.
We REALLY get to meet the Governor. TV Governor was basically a preppy f*ckboy to be honest, I actually felt nothing chilling about him (and actually found it one (of many) boring parts of the show) but comic Governor is horrid, now imagine how that would have translated to the screen? It would have been terrifying. Nothing is off limits to how he gets what he wants.
I'm starting to like Michonne now, she's maybe redeeming herself, I feel awful for what's about to happen to her.
Rick has lost his arm, kinda like Merle I guess. I'm sure he'll be fine *knows there's about a hundred million comics that he's in afterwards with just one hand*
Poor Glenn too, the bald bastard.
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We REALLY get to meet the Governor. TV Governor was basically a preppy f*ckboy to be honest, I actually felt nothing chilling about him (and actually found it one (of many) boring parts of the show) but comic Governor is horrid, now imagine how that would have translated to the screen? It would have been terrifying. Nothing is off limits to how he gets what he wants.
I'm starting to like Michonne now, she's maybe redeeming herself, I feel awful for what's about to happen to her.
Rick has lost his arm, kinda like Merle I guess. I'm sure he'll be fine *knows there's about a hundred million comics that he's in afterwards with just one hand*
Poor Glenn too, the bald bastard.
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February 1, 2019
This issue is all about Woodbury. Unlike in the TV series where we are lead to believe it is the perfect community led by The Governor, which is only a title by the way - we immediately are introduced to the horrors of it. I frankly like the tv version of Woodbury better. In both Michonne was not a fan of Woodbury. I wonder if the graphic novel carried over to her tv character.
February 16, 2025
The Walking Dead
Issue#28
Volume#05
Robert Kirkman
They are going to feed Rick and his scouting party from the prison to the zombies
Wanting to know the location of the prison The Governor says that he'll always get what he wants, and he cuts Rick's hand off with his knife.
Michonne jumps on the Governor. She bites off his ear
The Governor & Michonne
Issue#28
Volume#05
Robert Kirkman
They are going to feed Rick and his scouting party from the prison to the zombies
Wanting to know the location of the prison The Governor says that he'll always get what he wants, and he cuts Rick's hand off with his knife.
Michonne jumps on the Governor. She bites off his ear
The Governor & Michonne
June 19, 2017
Comic book Governor is even worse than TV show Governor.
March 12, 2018
¡PUTO PSICOPATA ENFERMO! ¿Como te has atrevido a mutilar a mi Rick y que carajos piensas hacer con Michonne?
En la serie me caes bien pero en el cómic te estoy odiando pero mucho.
En la serie me caes bien pero en el cómic te estoy odiando pero mucho.
March 28, 2018
Well, I got to say The Governor in the tv show is nothing compared to the comics. Poor Rick and Michonne...
October 5, 2019
The classic Disney moment: things get really bad
December 26, 2021
I was hooked the first couple pages, love the art and especially the zombies and the post apocalyptic setting 😻🤩🧟♂️🔥🔫
July 5, 2023
OMG Rick's hand. 😱
May 17, 2024
In contrast to the tv series, comic book Rick is a delusional d-bag who finally gets a bit of comeuppance in this issue. Loved it!
November 2, 2016
._. El Gobernador del cómic está más loco que el Gobernador de la serie
April 19, 2016
Rick should not be questioning the Governor about the things he does. There is a gun pointed at his head and both Michonne and Glenn are with him, which could get all of them in deep shit.
I agree with Michonne, but she should have kept her mouth shut. I have a feeling the Governor or one of his men are going to do something terrible to her, or to all three of them.
The Governor is an asshole, and Rick needs to stop talking, it is only making the guy more angry. The guy talks too much, too. It is irritating. I still do not agree that it is a good idea to keep the people in Woodbury entertained by fights between members of Woodbury and zombies. It is way too dangerous.
So basically what it all comes down to, is that the Governor can not get at the news station and possible supplies it might have had, so because of that, he killed the plane crash survivors and fed them to some zombies. What an asshole!
Why is Rick still being an idiot and pissing the Governor off? All he needs to do is stand or sit there and not say anything, which in itself says that he is not going to say anything.
I know that Michonne was pissed off when the Governor cut off Rick's hand, and that when she tried to attack him, it was as payback for Rick, but it was a stupid move on her part.
That was gross, when Michonne bit off the Governor's ear I wanted to puke. The images were great, but just thinking about what it would actually be like, made cringe and gag.
Ew, gross. So while Rick is getting looked after by Doc Stevens, the Governor just let the blood on what was left of his ear, dry up like it was no big deal. Yuck.
I agree with Doc Stevens, the Governor is a monster and I bet the asshole is just getting started. I am worried about what kind of crazy shit he is going to do next.
I do not like that the Governor keeps a bunch of zombies locked up in a room and just watches them go crazy eating and tearing people apart. It is disgusting and insane that he does this.
Michonne talking to herself makes me think she has either been alone too long, or she has gone crazy but is just really good at being able to hide it from everyone.
Also, the Governor is definitely an ass. Yuck, I know what he is about to do to Michonne and I am surprised that they actually show it and do not gloss over it.
I wonder how long Rick was unconscious for. Apparently he had forgotten about the Governor cutting off his hand. It would explain the surprised look on his face. Or maybe he is just surprised to still be alive.
I agree with Michonne, but she should have kept her mouth shut. I have a feeling the Governor or one of his men are going to do something terrible to her, or to all three of them.
The Governor is an asshole, and Rick needs to stop talking, it is only making the guy more angry. The guy talks too much, too. It is irritating. I still do not agree that it is a good idea to keep the people in Woodbury entertained by fights between members of Woodbury and zombies. It is way too dangerous.
So basically what it all comes down to, is that the Governor can not get at the news station and possible supplies it might have had, so because of that, he killed the plane crash survivors and fed them to some zombies. What an asshole!
Why is Rick still being an idiot and pissing the Governor off? All he needs to do is stand or sit there and not say anything, which in itself says that he is not going to say anything.
I know that Michonne was pissed off when the Governor cut off Rick's hand, and that when she tried to attack him, it was as payback for Rick, but it was a stupid move on her part.
That was gross, when Michonne bit off the Governor's ear I wanted to puke. The images were great, but just thinking about what it would actually be like, made cringe and gag.
Ew, gross. So while Rick is getting looked after by Doc Stevens, the Governor just let the blood on what was left of his ear, dry up like it was no big deal. Yuck.
I agree with Doc Stevens, the Governor is a monster and I bet the asshole is just getting started. I am worried about what kind of crazy shit he is going to do next.
I do not like that the Governor keeps a bunch of zombies locked up in a room and just watches them go crazy eating and tearing people apart. It is disgusting and insane that he does this.
Michonne talking to herself makes me think she has either been alone too long, or she has gone crazy but is just really good at being able to hide it from everyone.
Also, the Governor is definitely an ass. Yuck, I know what he is about to do to Michonne and I am surprised that they actually show it and do not gloss over it.
I wonder how long Rick was unconscious for. Apparently he had forgotten about the Governor cutting off his hand. It would explain the surprised look on his face. Or maybe he is just surprised to still be alive.
April 29, 2022
Lo que me gusta de la serie es que no desperdician elementos del comic. Lo de la mano se lo hicieron a Mirle en la serie, pero me gusto que se viera. Lo de la pelea, lo del gobernador abusando. Si bien en la serie cambiaron muchas cosas, los elementos siguen ahí. Demostrando que la esencia es la misma, aunque hayan cambios. Los comic me están gustando bastante.
April 10, 2015
If you wanted a proof that the real monsters are not the zombies but the human beings, here it is. Rick, Michonne and Glenn found out how viciously evil the Governor really is, they suffered mutilations, rapes and unluckily for them, the worst is yet to come.
The Best. I love how the conflict with Rick, Glenn and Michonne with the Governor is spliced in with the fight in the arena. As gross as it is the feeding room where they are keeping the walkers was an amazing spread of graphical work. The rich details give off just how disturbing the reality of what Rick, Glenn and Michonne have walked into by going into Woodbury. Michonne biting the Governors ear off.
The Worst. Rick gets his hand chopped off.... Is there really anything worse than that...? Oh wait, Glenn is locked away crying like a baby and Michonne seems to be tied up about to be rapped by the Governor. It seems to me, and I may be insensitive at this point, but Glenn is a pansy baby. I mean seriously!!!??? Your crying, but your not tied up, you have all you limbs and your not being fed to walkers AND you still have your riot suit....
The Differences. Well Rick doesn't get his hand cut off, Michonne doesn't get raped, but Glenn still cries because he things Maggie got raped and can't seem to bring himself to come right out and ask her.
Those Remembered: Rick's right hand, which I guess is kind of a good thing anyway since he busted it up when he beat up Thomas and then again with Tyreese.
Recommend. To the fans of The Walking Dead Universe, zombies, horror dramas, prisons and apocalypse style stories.
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The Best. I love how the conflict with Rick, Glenn and Michonne with the Governor is spliced in with the fight in the arena. As gross as it is the feeding room where they are keeping the walkers was an amazing spread of graphical work. The rich details give off just how disturbing the reality of what Rick, Glenn and Michonne have walked into by going into Woodbury. Michonne biting the Governors ear off.
The Worst. Rick gets his hand chopped off.... Is there really anything worse than that...? Oh wait, Glenn is locked away crying like a baby and Michonne seems to be tied up about to be rapped by the Governor. It seems to me, and I may be insensitive at this point, but Glenn is a pansy baby. I mean seriously!!!??? Your crying, but your not tied up, you have all you limbs and your not being fed to walkers AND you still have your riot suit....
The Differences. Well Rick doesn't get his hand cut off, Michonne doesn't get raped, but Glenn still cries because he things Maggie got raped and can't seem to bring himself to come right out and ask her.
Those Remembered: Rick's right hand, which I guess is kind of a good thing anyway since he busted it up when he beat up Thomas and then again with Tyreese.
Recommend. To the fans of The Walking Dead Universe, zombies, horror dramas, prisons and apocalypse style stories.
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April 13, 2016
I was disturbed by the issue, and not in a "bad" way. I wasn't as put off by the Governor's chauvinism, because it is definitely part of his character. He wasn't joking about the fight, and he's very extreme when it comes to getting what he wants. Rick is now less one hand. That surprised me. I can't say I feel bad for Rick though. It's kind of poetic justice for hacking off Allen's leg.
Michonne did a bit of asskickery that gave her a few points on my good list. And by "a bit," I mean she bit half of the Governor's ear off--go Michonne! Now, the Governor plans to rape and torture her from here unto eternity. I can't wait to see how she fucking kicks HIS ass. Oh, he makes me angry. But he makes me angry at HIM, not the writing/author. It's "good" grief, haha. I really hope she doesn't get raped at all. I hope she is able to kick his ass before he even gets to touch her once. I can't say that will be the case ... this comic has taken darker roads already. I don't think I'll like it if it happens (what's there to like about rape, really?--NOTHING).
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Michonne did a bit of asskickery that gave her a few points on my good list. And by "a bit," I mean she bit half of the Governor's ear off--go Michonne! Now, the Governor plans to rape and torture her from here unto eternity. I can't wait to see how she fucking kicks HIS ass. Oh, he makes me angry. But he makes me angry at HIM, not the writing/author. It's "good" grief, haha. I really hope she doesn't get raped at all. I hope she is able to kick his ass before he even gets to touch her once. I can't say that will be the case ... this comic has taken darker roads already. I don't think I'll like it if it happens (what's there to like about rape, really?--NOTHING).
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December 13, 2021
I like how this issue of The Walking Dead acts as a kind of alternative-universe Dawn of The Dead as the Governor explains that the helicopter that crashed came from a TV news station. At least that is my own personal head canon.
Anyway, we find out that Woodbury is shit show and that all comes from the Governor. Michonne gets to take her own piece.. not that it’s the last time.. It’s good reading this knowing that he eventually gets what he deserves.
I have no problem with the colorization however this is another issue I felt was more atmospheric in grey tones.
This was the heaviest issue of the run so far so it’s not surprising to hear that “writing this series actually kind of took a toll” on Kirkman in the cutting room notes.
Anyway, we find out that Woodbury is shit show and that all comes from the Governor. Michonne gets to take her own piece.. not that it’s the last time.. It’s good reading this knowing that he eventually gets what he deserves.
I have no problem with the colorization however this is another issue I felt was more atmospheric in grey tones.
This was the heaviest issue of the run so far so it’s not surprising to hear that “writing this series actually kind of took a toll” on Kirkman in the cutting room notes.
May 4, 2014
Issue #28 is one of those issues that's hard to say if it's good or not, because it really depends on what happens afterwards. I'm not particularly fond of rape as a theme, unless there's a real purpose for it. Since this is my reread, I can already say that I'm not particularly happy about where this went. Frankly, it felt like a cheap shot. I feel the same way about Rick's situation; cheap shock factor. Right now, the Governor is a bad guy because the author says so. It's too early to understand what his actual motivations are (again as a reread, yeah, not impressed with those motivations). But, the introduction of new characters and a new setting, will liven up the lull from the prison.
June 19, 2016
Esta cómic es precioso, su acción, su argumento, sus ilustraciones...¡son fantásticos! Esta vez los aventureros tendrán que intentar sobrevivir dentro de este nuevo sitio donde estas nuevas personas los han raptado para hacer algo muy malo con ellos pero...parece que no todo el mundo está en contra de los reciénllegados ¿sobrevivirán?
May 10, 2014
The Governor chops off Rick's hand.
Michonne bites off the Governor's ear.
The Governor has Michonne tied up and she's talking to herself again.
The Governor looks like he's going to rape Michonne.
Michonne bites off the Governor's ear.
The Governor has Michonne tied up and she's talking to herself again.
The Governor looks like he's going to rape Michonne.
November 8, 2012
I love the walking dead. It really shows that humans are the worst.
May 14, 2013
One of the best Walking Dead volumes!
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