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The Walking Dead #5
It was only a matter of time before their camp was attacked... and that time has come. Rick Grimes and company find themselves surrounded by zombies. Who will die, who - if anyone - will survive? Who will be the next to join the walking dead?
32 pages
First published February 1, 2004
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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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January 3, 2020
So far the comics and show are similar.. and idk if i wanna continue with it.
I read few this morning..
I read few this morning..
January 24, 2020
*4.5 stars
OH MY GOD. So good!!
OH MY GOD. So good!!
January 17, 2021
"This, this's nothing... a scratch. Just a scratch."
Andrea's sharpshooter skills are first mentioned and as everyone shares their origin stories, cracks in the group appear, and as they enjoy dinner and a chat around the camp fire, the first victims card is punched....
Andrea's sharpshooter skills are first mentioned and as everyone shares their origin stories, cracks in the group appear, and as they enjoy dinner and a chat around the camp fire, the first victims card is punched....
June 7, 2024
In volume 5 the camp is learning how to defend themselves aka learning how to shoot a gun. But not everyone agrees when a certain someone is going to be carrying a gun… later on, they get to know each other better. Then something unexpected happens that turns their night around.
Continuing my TWD reading before bed✌️ So far so good!
Happy reading!♥️
Continuing my TWD reading before bed✌️ So far so good!
Happy reading!♥️
February 20, 2018
Definitivamente en este tomo las cosas se van complicando cada vez más y eso lo hace mucho mejor e interesante : una muerte con la que he llorado, Rick enseñando a manejar las armas y disparar( lo afirmo en serio amo este Rick , mucho más que al de la serie) y lo que le ha pasado a Jim ,madre mía cual sera su futuro.
Un 9,5 ,vamos subiendo de nivel. Y según muchos han dicho a partir de aquí las cosas en el comic mejoran.
Un 9,5 ,vamos subiendo de nivel. Y según muchos han dicho a partir de aquí las cosas en el comic mejoran.
April 26, 2023
I love this series so much
March 14, 2024
Bueno, sólo lo he leído porque me apetecía descansar muy poquito y esto se termina fácil.
Realmente estoy a punto de terminar Todo Arde y empezar juego de tronos. Esto no cuenta mucho.
Pero increíble, claro
Realmente estoy a punto de terminar Todo Arde y empezar juego de tronos. Esto no cuenta mucho.
Pero increíble, claro
October 17, 2024
This issue of The Walking Dead delivers an intense mix of action, emotion, and character development, which truly encapsulates what makes the series so compelling. One of the most significant aspects of this issue is the growing focus on Rick and Carl's father-son relationship. I loved how this dynamic was highlighted, as it feels like an honest and raw portrayal of what parenting would look like in such a brutal, apocalyptic world. Rick is clearly trying to do what’s best for Carl by teaching him how to survive, including how to handle a gun, which is undoubtedly a controversial decision considering Carl's young age. Lori, understandably, disagrees, arguing that a child should be holding a toy, not a weapon. Both perspectives are valid: Rick’s priority is Carl’s safety, and Lori longs for her son to have some semblance of innocence left in a world where that is increasingly impossible. The tension between them is palpable, and it adds a layer of emotional complexity that makes the reader feel torn between both sides.
Another highlight of the issue is the simmering conflict between Rick and Shane. Their disagreement over whether or not to move the camp continues to build, with Shane refusing to consider Rick’s proposal. This tension, though somewhat muted on the surface, hints at something deeper—Shane’s emotional turmoil and perhaps his lingering feelings for Lori. The campfire conversations give the characters depth and insight into their lives before the outbreak, offering a rare glimpse into their backstories, which makes them more relatable and human.
It’s a relief that Ed, Carol’s abusive husband from the TV adaptation, is not present in the comic version, sparing us from his toxic presence. The attack by walkers towards the end of the issue is chilling, and the way Carl steps up to protect his mother shows just how quickly he is being forced to grow up. Watching Carl handle a gun and shoot to protect Lori is both heartbreaking and awe-inspiring. It’s a moment that signifies the loss of his childhood and the onset of his role as a survivor.
The bite scenes, particularly with Jim and Amy, are devastating. Jim’s bite is especially painful because of his already tragic backstory—the only survivor of his family, now bitten himself. His fate feels like a cruel twist of fate, and it’s hard not to feel gutted by the unfairness of it all.
The issue begins three weeks after Rick and Glenn’s dangerous mission to secure guns in Atlanta. Rick and Shane have taken on the task of teaching the entire group how to shoot. Rick compliments Donna on her progress, and although she’s still not as good as Andrea, it’s clear that everyone is improving. Andrea’s marksmanship, in particular, is impressive, to the point where even Rick and Shane are in awe. There’s a moment of levity as Rick jokes about his wife, Lori, not being as easily convinced that shooting is simple.
The heart of the issue revolves around Rick's relationship with Carl. During a shooting practice session, Carl eagerly joins his father in target practice, much to Lori's displeasure. Carl proves to be a natural, hitting his targets with surprising accuracy for a seven-year-old. When Carl asks if he can now carry a gun like everyone else, Rick hesitates but ultimately agrees, believing it’s necessary for his son’s survival. Lori, however, is furious and storms off after a heated argument with Rick. Her frustration stems from feeling powerless in the parenting decisions in this post-apocalyptic world, which Rick tries to justify as necessary.
The group heads back to camp, where tensions continue to simmer. Donna, who is judgmental and vocal about others’ personal lives, criticizes Andrea and Amy for sharing the camper with Dale, calling it “unchristian.” Lori, fed up with Donna’s self-righteousness, points out that being judgmental isn’t Christian behavior either, causing Donna to storm off.
Later, Rick, Shane, and Dale gather firewood, and Rick jokes about Donna’s comments. Dale reassures them that nothing romantic is happening between him and the sisters, explaining that they keep things clean for him and provide comfort since his wife’s death. Rick lightens the mood by saying Dale deserves their company after saving their lives. However, the mood quickly shifts when Shane snaps at Rick about his insistence on moving the camp, refusing to even consider it despite the growing danger. This outburst is one of the clearest signs yet of Shane’s deteriorating mental state, as his frustration with Rick and the situation begins to boil over.
That night, the group gathers around the campfire for a meal and begins to share stories of their lives before the outbreak. This part of the issue provides some much-needed character development. Dale shares that he was a salesman for forty years and spent the last two years traveling with his wife before she passed away. He found Andrea and Amy after their car broke down and offered them a ride to Atlanta. Glenn reveals that he was a pizza delivery boy and was in a terrible financial situation before everything collapsed. Although those problems no longer matter, he would trade them in a heartbeat to have the world return to normal. Carol talks about her past, revealing that her husband committed suicide after watching his parents die in the outbreak.
As they’re talking, Amy leaves the group to use the bathroom in the RV, only to be attacked by a walker. The scene is chaotic and tragic—before anyone can react, Amy is bitten on the neck by a zombified Reggie, who snuck up behind her. Rick and Shane manage to take down the walkers, but it’s too late for Amy, who dies in her sister Andrea’s arms. The horror doesn’t end there. The group soon realizes that more zombies are attacking the camp, and the survivors are forced to fight for their lives. Rick orders Lori to hide in one of the cars with the children, but things quickly take a turn for the worse when Lori drops her gun in a panic. Just as a walker is about to kill her, Carl steps up and shoots the zombie in the head, saving his mother’s life. It’s a powerful moment that shows Carl’s resilience and strength, but it’s also heartbreaking to see a child thrust into such a violent and dangerous situation.
The issue ends on a somber note as the group mourns Amy’s death. Andrea tearfully shoots her sister in the head to prevent her from turning into a zombie, while Lori apologizes to Rick for doubting him. However, their relief is short-lived when they notice that Jim has been bitten during the attack, though he tries to brush it off as "just a scratch."
Issue #5 is a gripping installment that expertly balances emotional depth with heart-pounding action. The growing tension between Rick and Shane is reaching a boiling point, and the tragedy of Amy’s death adds an extra layer of heartbreak to the story. Carl’s moment of bravery in protecting Lori is a standout scene that highlights just how much the apocalypse has forced these characters to adapt, even the youngest among them. This issue also serves as a reminder of how fragile life has become, with any moment of peace or normalcy shattered by the looming threat of the undead. It’s an excellent continuation of the series, setting the stage for even more conflict, grief, and survival in the issues to come.
Another highlight of the issue is the simmering conflict between Rick and Shane. Their disagreement over whether or not to move the camp continues to build, with Shane refusing to consider Rick’s proposal. This tension, though somewhat muted on the surface, hints at something deeper—Shane’s emotional turmoil and perhaps his lingering feelings for Lori. The campfire conversations give the characters depth and insight into their lives before the outbreak, offering a rare glimpse into their backstories, which makes them more relatable and human.
It’s a relief that Ed, Carol’s abusive husband from the TV adaptation, is not present in the comic version, sparing us from his toxic presence. The attack by walkers towards the end of the issue is chilling, and the way Carl steps up to protect his mother shows just how quickly he is being forced to grow up. Watching Carl handle a gun and shoot to protect Lori is both heartbreaking and awe-inspiring. It’s a moment that signifies the loss of his childhood and the onset of his role as a survivor.
The bite scenes, particularly with Jim and Amy, are devastating. Jim’s bite is especially painful because of his already tragic backstory—the only survivor of his family, now bitten himself. His fate feels like a cruel twist of fate, and it’s hard not to feel gutted by the unfairness of it all.
The issue begins three weeks after Rick and Glenn’s dangerous mission to secure guns in Atlanta. Rick and Shane have taken on the task of teaching the entire group how to shoot. Rick compliments Donna on her progress, and although she’s still not as good as Andrea, it’s clear that everyone is improving. Andrea’s marksmanship, in particular, is impressive, to the point where even Rick and Shane are in awe. There’s a moment of levity as Rick jokes about his wife, Lori, not being as easily convinced that shooting is simple.
The heart of the issue revolves around Rick's relationship with Carl. During a shooting practice session, Carl eagerly joins his father in target practice, much to Lori's displeasure. Carl proves to be a natural, hitting his targets with surprising accuracy for a seven-year-old. When Carl asks if he can now carry a gun like everyone else, Rick hesitates but ultimately agrees, believing it’s necessary for his son’s survival. Lori, however, is furious and storms off after a heated argument with Rick. Her frustration stems from feeling powerless in the parenting decisions in this post-apocalyptic world, which Rick tries to justify as necessary.
The group heads back to camp, where tensions continue to simmer. Donna, who is judgmental and vocal about others’ personal lives, criticizes Andrea and Amy for sharing the camper with Dale, calling it “unchristian.” Lori, fed up with Donna’s self-righteousness, points out that being judgmental isn’t Christian behavior either, causing Donna to storm off.
Later, Rick, Shane, and Dale gather firewood, and Rick jokes about Donna’s comments. Dale reassures them that nothing romantic is happening between him and the sisters, explaining that they keep things clean for him and provide comfort since his wife’s death. Rick lightens the mood by saying Dale deserves their company after saving their lives. However, the mood quickly shifts when Shane snaps at Rick about his insistence on moving the camp, refusing to even consider it despite the growing danger. This outburst is one of the clearest signs yet of Shane’s deteriorating mental state, as his frustration with Rick and the situation begins to boil over.
That night, the group gathers around the campfire for a meal and begins to share stories of their lives before the outbreak. This part of the issue provides some much-needed character development. Dale shares that he was a salesman for forty years and spent the last two years traveling with his wife before she passed away. He found Andrea and Amy after their car broke down and offered them a ride to Atlanta. Glenn reveals that he was a pizza delivery boy and was in a terrible financial situation before everything collapsed. Although those problems no longer matter, he would trade them in a heartbeat to have the world return to normal. Carol talks about her past, revealing that her husband committed suicide after watching his parents die in the outbreak.
As they’re talking, Amy leaves the group to use the bathroom in the RV, only to be attacked by a walker. The scene is chaotic and tragic—before anyone can react, Amy is bitten on the neck by a zombified Reggie, who snuck up behind her. Rick and Shane manage to take down the walkers, but it’s too late for Amy, who dies in her sister Andrea’s arms. The horror doesn’t end there. The group soon realizes that more zombies are attacking the camp, and the survivors are forced to fight for their lives. Rick orders Lori to hide in one of the cars with the children, but things quickly take a turn for the worse when Lori drops her gun in a panic. Just as a walker is about to kill her, Carl steps up and shoots the zombie in the head, saving his mother’s life. It’s a powerful moment that shows Carl’s resilience and strength, but it’s also heartbreaking to see a child thrust into such a violent and dangerous situation.
The issue ends on a somber note as the group mourns Amy’s death. Andrea tearfully shoots her sister in the head to prevent her from turning into a zombie, while Lori apologizes to Rick for doubting him. However, their relief is short-lived when they notice that Jim has been bitten during the attack, though he tries to brush it off as "just a scratch."
Issue #5 is a gripping installment that expertly balances emotional depth with heart-pounding action. The growing tension between Rick and Shane is reaching a boiling point, and the tragedy of Amy’s death adds an extra layer of heartbreak to the story. Carl’s moment of bravery in protecting Lori is a standout scene that highlights just how much the apocalypse has forced these characters to adapt, even the youngest among them. This issue also serves as a reminder of how fragile life has become, with any moment of peace or normalcy shattered by the looming threat of the undead. It’s an excellent continuation of the series, setting the stage for even more conflict, grief, and survival in the issues to come.
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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December 16, 2020
I dig Moore's art, I really do, but I honestly can't wait to get to the Adlard stuff in colour to check out how that looks. In re-reading this many, many years on the first arc really does stands up as some quality graphic story telling.
August 25, 2014
Nota real: 4.5
Ya empieza lo bueno!!
Ya empieza lo bueno!!
November 24, 2015
Compared to issue 4 this was kind of meh and I think again I preferred the tv version of the herd invading the camp.
November 21, 2016
very nice issue , but it saddened me , the zombies start bite
March 14, 2023
Setelah Rick mendapatkan cukup banyak peluru dan senjata api, ia pun memerintahkan supaya para pengungsi di sana berlatih menembak. Hal itu bertujuan agar mereka bisa melindungi diri sendiri jika ada zombie yang tiba-tiba muncul. Namun, ide tersebut ditolak oleh Lori karena merasa Carl masih terlalu kecil untuk memegang senjata. Pikiran tersebut berubah 180 derajat, ketika para zombie tiba-tiba muncul ke pengungsian mereka dan Lori diselamatkan oleh Carl yang langsung menembak zombie yang menyerang.
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February 26, 2015
Rick starts to teach the people in the camp how to use the guns. Andrea stands out as the fastest learner. Carl is allowed to carry a gun much to his mother's displeasure.
Donna expresses her disgust that Dale, the elder man, is living in the same camper as the young sisters, Andrea and Amy.
Rick, Shane and Dale go to chop wood for the fire and they both tell Dale they have no problem with him and the girls living together, Dale tells them there is nothing going on and he just likes having a female to clean up and be around the RV. Shane and Rick also get into an argument after Rick says they need more fire wood because of the cold. Shane takes this as another attempt to move the camp.
Everyone at the camp gathers around the fire at night to eat a freshly cooked meal and get to know each other more.
Dale tells everyone that he was a salesman for almost forty years and after he retired him and his wife traveled in his camper, they had been attacked and his wife killed. After he put his wife to rest he headed to Atlanta to meet some cousins and he heard on the radio that it was the safest place to be. Dale met Andrea and Amy on the road at Atlanta and picked them up. Andrea took time off her job as a clerk for a law firm to drive her sister Amy back to collage when there car broke down and Dale picked them up.
Glenn told everyone he was a delivery boy for a pizza place, he was deep in debt and was about to move back with his estranged parents.
Allen was a show salesman and had taken his wife Donna and twin boys Billy and Ben from Gainesville to Atlanta where they found Dale and the sisters had setup a campsite.
Jim told them all he was a mechanic but that's all he had to say about his life.
Carol said that her husband was the breadwinner and she had taken care of her daughter Sophia and did some Tupperware selling, her husband was a car salesman and could talk anyone into anything including talking Carol info marrying him. Her husband has watched his parents die right after the dead started to rise and he never got over it. Losing her husband she took Sophia to her sisters in Atlanta but never made it and ended up at the camp.
Once everyone had shared, Amy got up to use the restroom but as she entered the RV she was attacked and bitten. Zombies had lumbered into the camp and when the shots stop they had killed all the undead. Amy was dead and Jim had gotten bitten on the arm.
As tension between couples rise, the group begins to get to know one another better. You can tell that time is passing again, even though there isn't a "the next day" or "a week/month later". The men's breads have grown in more and the atmosphere is getting colder. We keep seeing more and more snow in the frames.
Robert Kirkman does an excellent job with the storyline. You get to know background on each of the group without having to see massive amounts of flashbacks or taking up a whole issue. You find out the basics but you get a feel for each person with how Kirkman makes the characters talk and interact. Tony Moore sets the mood with their expressions and body language.
I both love and hated this issue. It goes back to gray tones again. I love the use of them for a most part with shadows and stark features and details that are more noticeable because you aren't lost with all the colors and normalcy of it to over look them. However, when it comes to gray tones and its a night scene, I kind of get so muddled in the darkness of the frames that I have a hard time focusing on the details or movements of the individuals. I know their aren't many like this and I'm grateful for it, but with such an important part of this issue being the conversations of getting to know each other it just seemed a bit over the top to have something like a walker attack happen with so much darkness around it. I say this because within the next few pages after the initial attack with Amy, the frames lighten and you can see the full detail of Jim's deranged features. Hence, I loved it and hated it.
The differences between the comic and the series are only a few again. Seems to be a pattern so far. The major difference I would say is that when the camp gets attacked by walkers this time Rick and Glenn are at the camp already. In the series this walker attack doesn't occur until Rick, Glenn, T-Dog and Daryl are coming back from getting Rick's gun bag and trying to find Daryl's brother Merle. Of course this isn't from the comic since Daryl, Merle and T-Dog aren't in the story line at this point (if ever). Amy does get attacked in both but the way Andrea handles it in the series is a bit more emotional. She actually lets Amy come back as a walker before she shots her in the head. In the series several of the group are killed at this point as well. Several of the off hand members, Carol's husband Ed, Amy and Jim is bitten and like in the comic, tries to hide it.
Even with the love/hate relationship I have with this issue, I still recommend it as always to fandom of The Walking Dead Universe, dystopian, zombie and apocalypse genres.
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Donna expresses her disgust that Dale, the elder man, is living in the same camper as the young sisters, Andrea and Amy.
Rick, Shane and Dale go to chop wood for the fire and they both tell Dale they have no problem with him and the girls living together, Dale tells them there is nothing going on and he just likes having a female to clean up and be around the RV. Shane and Rick also get into an argument after Rick says they need more fire wood because of the cold. Shane takes this as another attempt to move the camp.
Everyone at the camp gathers around the fire at night to eat a freshly cooked meal and get to know each other more.
Dale tells everyone that he was a salesman for almost forty years and after he retired him and his wife traveled in his camper, they had been attacked and his wife killed. After he put his wife to rest he headed to Atlanta to meet some cousins and he heard on the radio that it was the safest place to be. Dale met Andrea and Amy on the road at Atlanta and picked them up. Andrea took time off her job as a clerk for a law firm to drive her sister Amy back to collage when there car broke down and Dale picked them up.
Glenn told everyone he was a delivery boy for a pizza place, he was deep in debt and was about to move back with his estranged parents.
Allen was a show salesman and had taken his wife Donna and twin boys Billy and Ben from Gainesville to Atlanta where they found Dale and the sisters had setup a campsite.
Jim told them all he was a mechanic but that's all he had to say about his life.
Carol said that her husband was the breadwinner and she had taken care of her daughter Sophia and did some Tupperware selling, her husband was a car salesman and could talk anyone into anything including talking Carol info marrying him. Her husband has watched his parents die right after the dead started to rise and he never got over it. Losing her husband she took Sophia to her sisters in Atlanta but never made it and ended up at the camp.
Once everyone had shared, Amy got up to use the restroom but as she entered the RV she was attacked and bitten. Zombies had lumbered into the camp and when the shots stop they had killed all the undead. Amy was dead and Jim had gotten bitten on the arm.
As tension between couples rise, the group begins to get to know one another better. You can tell that time is passing again, even though there isn't a "the next day" or "a week/month later". The men's breads have grown in more and the atmosphere is getting colder. We keep seeing more and more snow in the frames.
Robert Kirkman does an excellent job with the storyline. You get to know background on each of the group without having to see massive amounts of flashbacks or taking up a whole issue. You find out the basics but you get a feel for each person with how Kirkman makes the characters talk and interact. Tony Moore sets the mood with their expressions and body language.
I both love and hated this issue. It goes back to gray tones again. I love the use of them for a most part with shadows and stark features and details that are more noticeable because you aren't lost with all the colors and normalcy of it to over look them. However, when it comes to gray tones and its a night scene, I kind of get so muddled in the darkness of the frames that I have a hard time focusing on the details or movements of the individuals. I know their aren't many like this and I'm grateful for it, but with such an important part of this issue being the conversations of getting to know each other it just seemed a bit over the top to have something like a walker attack happen with so much darkness around it. I say this because within the next few pages after the initial attack with Amy, the frames lighten and you can see the full detail of Jim's deranged features. Hence, I loved it and hated it.
The differences between the comic and the series are only a few again. Seems to be a pattern so far. The major difference I would say is that when the camp gets attacked by walkers this time Rick and Glenn are at the camp already. In the series this walker attack doesn't occur until Rick, Glenn, T-Dog and Daryl are coming back from getting Rick's gun bag and trying to find Daryl's brother Merle. Of course this isn't from the comic since Daryl, Merle and T-Dog aren't in the story line at this point (if ever). Amy does get attacked in both but the way Andrea handles it in the series is a bit more emotional. She actually lets Amy come back as a walker before she shots her in the head. In the series several of the group are killed at this point as well. Several of the off hand members, Carol's husband Ed, Amy and Jim is bitten and like in the comic, tries to hide it.
Even with the love/hate relationship I have with this issue, I still recommend it as always to fandom of The Walking Dead Universe, dystopian, zombie and apocalypse genres.
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September 2, 2018
I liked the tension building up between Rick and Shane, just waiting for that to explode now. More action with the zombies, which I like because the art style is truly amazing. A character dies and another gets bit.
Exciting stuff.
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Exciting stuff.
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January 15, 2019
This is a powerful graphic novel. We learn that Rick is a good firearms teacher, and will even defy his wife. We also get to know the back stories of the characters. With all this good there must be the balance of bad...
October 1, 2019
Fun to see some differences they have edited in the show. First watched the show before I read thexe comics, no problem at all! :)
Also love how creepy the zombies are without all the coloured gore. Funny to also see those flies around them in the comics!
Also love how creepy the zombies are without all the coloured gore. Funny to also see those flies around them in the comics!
February 16, 2025
The Walking Dead
Issue#05
Volume#01
Robert Kirkman
Gun practice
Shane starting to Snap
We get to know more about the group and what they were before the collapse
And we get our first Zombie attack on the camp to take one of the group and another bitten.
Issue#05
Volume#01
Robert Kirkman
Gun practice
Shane starting to Snap
We get to know more about the group and what they were before the collapse
And we get our first Zombie attack on the camp to take one of the group and another bitten.
June 1, 2018
PURE boredom
May 4, 2020
I think I'm going a little insane here, but so far I love it.
June 15, 2021
I was hooked the first couple pages, love the art and especially the zombies and the post apocalyptic setting 😻🤩🧟♂️🔥🔫
May 7, 2023
me encantó, carl chiquito es maravilloso y saber el origen del grupo de Atlanta es genial ❤️🩹
June 29, 2023
Un rasguño dice...
February 19, 2024
Brutal, aunque es raro saber que Daryl aquí no existe
December 31, 2024
Lori is so dumb. Can’t wait for Shane to get shot in the head. None of them understand society as they know it is gone. RIP Jim you deserved so much more.
April 14, 2025
daryl😨
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