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The Walking Dead #9
With a roof over their heads and food in their bellies, Rick and crew seem to have finally gotten the opportunity to relax in this apocalyptic zombie hell-hole they call home. But now that their guard is down, disaster strikes, and Rick finds himself in a position no father or husband should be.
32 pages, Paperback
First published June 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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October 28, 2024
This issue was a gut punch - things fall apart so fast - really intense. I find myself thinking tactically when reading TWD: splitting up into 'teams' was a bad idea; Rick needs to focus on core competencies when they recon a new area. Members of the group should have been loading the RV up with some of the canned food they had found! Real shocker of an ending!
January 26, 2025
what a filthy feeling when anyone that you love face a hurt , especially if this one is your son .
February 22, 2021
"If you see anything, fire a shot, we'll be back here as soon as we can."
We moved on from Wiltshire Estate a bit quicker than I'd have liked, but we went from that disaster right into the lap of another....... how many bullets has that boy taken?
We moved on from Wiltshire Estate a bit quicker than I'd have liked, but we went from that disaster right into the lap of another....... how many bullets has that boy taken?
February 12, 2016
Um, whoa. That ending. Curious to see how it continues ...
August 12, 2024
After a safe and good nights sleep in issue #9 they spread out and search the other properties to see if there are any unwanted guests there. They also reflect on life, how Carl may not grow up to remember the world before the zombies, and also their unborn baby that will never know what it was like. Danger ensues🧟♂️💪🔫 As always, the comics are easy to read and the story is uncomplicated to follow✌️
Happy reading!♥️
Happy reading!♥️
May 13, 2018
I feel that if they've cared enough, they would have taken the town from zombies. Lock the gate and cut them down.
October 18, 2024
Issue #9 of The Walking Dead shifts from a brief moment of hope to absolute chaos, intensifying both the emotional drama and the survivalist action. The idea of Wiltshire Estates as a safe haven is immediately shattered when the group discovers the hidden truth about its dangers. This issue stands out for its mixture of tension and heartbreak, amplified by the sudden loss of Donna and the emotional toll it takes on Allen.
One of the most powerful and heart-wrenching moments in the issue is Allen's devastation after Donna's death. His desire to stay with her, despite knowing she's gone, showcases the weight of grief in this post-apocalyptic world. Rick's role here is also significant—he convinces Allen to focus on his kids, urging him to prioritize their survival even as he wrestles with his own loss. It's a poignant reminder of the relentless choices that survivors have to make in this new world.
The chaotic action scenes, particularly in Wiltshire Estates, highlight the raw danger that the group faces. The sheer pandemonium of fighting off walkers and trying to escape adds a layer of intensity to the issue. While the TV adaptation of *The Walking Dead* has its differences, I found the comic's portrayal of Otis accidentally shooting Carl more grounded in its simplicity. The comic version feels more realistic to me—Otis, in a moment of panic, mistakes Rick's group for walkers, a mistake that could easily happen in a world of constant fear. This version contrasts with the TV adaptation's scene where Otis accidentally shoots Carl through a deer. I appreciate the comic's focus on the grim, immediate reality, though I also liked the TV version for Carl's reflection on life.
The pace of this issue was relentless, and by the time Carl is shot, the emotional and physical exhaustion of the characters is palpable. Carl's injury, especially, takes the story to an even darker place, and Rick's reaction is a mix of horror and fury that resonates deeply. This is one of the first moments where Rick is pushed to the brink, showing just how fragile his sense of control can be in this world.
The issue opens on a quiet note, with Rick waking up in Wiltshire Estates. The group has taken refuge in this seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood, and for a brief moment, there’s hope. Lori and Rick discuss Carl, who has been deeply affected by the recent deaths of Amy, Shane, and Jim. Lori laments that their unborn child will never know the world as it once was, and she wonders if Carl will ever get to experience the normal milestones of life, like driving or going on a date. It’s a somber reflection on the future that seems impossible in their current world.
Meanwhile, there's a tender moment between Carol and Tyreese, hinting at the growing bond between the two. At the same time, Donna contemplates Dale and Andrea’s relationship, drawing a sense of hope from seeing them find comfort in each other, even in the face of loss.
However, the calm is short-lived. As the group prepares to search the homes for supplies, Rick stumbles upon a sign buried in the snow that reads: "ALL DEAD DO NOT ENTER." This warning comes too late, as Donna is attacked by a walker while exploring one of the houses. Her sudden and brutal death is a devastating blow, and it sends the group into chaos. Allen’s reaction is heart-wrenching as he begs the walkers to leave her alone, firing his gun in a futile attempt to save her. His raw grief is palpable, and Tyreese has to physically pull him away from the scene.
Rick quickly orders the group to retreat, but Allen is nearly broken by his loss and wants to stay with Donna’s body. In one of Rick's most emotional moments in the comic so far, he urges Allen to think of his children, pulling him back from the brink of giving up completely. It’s a tense and sorrowful exchange, highlighting the weight of responsibility that survivors like Rick and Allen bear.
As they make their escape, Rick and Tyreese face more danger. Tyreese discovers Julie and Chris in an intimate moment and orders them to get dressed as they prepare to flee the zombie-filled building. The group’s escape is thrilling, with Rick and the others leaping onto the RV as it plows through the undead. The sheer panic and adrenaline of the moment are palpable, making it one of the most intense sequences in the issue.
After their narrow escape, the group is left shaken, and Allen is inconsolable over the loss of Donna. The twins, Billy and Ben, ask about their mother, and Allen’s tearful confession that she’s gone is a painful moment that underscores the high emotional stakes of the series. Rick, ever the leader, tries to comfort him, but the enormity of Allen’s grief is too much for any words to truly soothe.
Later, Rick, Tyreese, and Glenn set out to search for food, but they come up empty-handed, further emphasizing the harshness of their reality. Meanwhile, Carl insists on joining the group in their hunt, showing the growth of his character as he becomes more involved in the group’s survival efforts. Rick, however, remains protective, reminding Carl not to shoot unless instructed.
Just when things seem to calm down, disaster strikes again. As they search the woods, Carl is shot. The shooter, Otis, appears horrified by what he’s done, claiming it was an accident. Rick’s response is one of pure anguish and rage—his immediate reaction is to point his gun at Otis, threatening to kill him. The issue ends on this emotionally charged cliffhanger, leaving readers desperate to know Carl’s fate.
Issue #9 perfectly balances emotional depth with heart-pounding action. The loss of Donna, the near-destruction of the group’s hope for safety, and the shocking injury to Carl create a gripping narrative that feels both tragic and relentless. Rick’s growing leadership is put to the test, and the toll of constant loss is clearly wearing on the group. This issue, in particular, serves as a reminder that no place is truly safe in this world, and that death can come at any moment. The combination of raw emotional moments and tense action makes this one of the standout issues of the series so far.
One of the most powerful and heart-wrenching moments in the issue is Allen's devastation after Donna's death. His desire to stay with her, despite knowing she's gone, showcases the weight of grief in this post-apocalyptic world. Rick's role here is also significant—he convinces Allen to focus on his kids, urging him to prioritize their survival even as he wrestles with his own loss. It's a poignant reminder of the relentless choices that survivors have to make in this new world.
The chaotic action scenes, particularly in Wiltshire Estates, highlight the raw danger that the group faces. The sheer pandemonium of fighting off walkers and trying to escape adds a layer of intensity to the issue. While the TV adaptation of *The Walking Dead* has its differences, I found the comic's portrayal of Otis accidentally shooting Carl more grounded in its simplicity. The comic version feels more realistic to me—Otis, in a moment of panic, mistakes Rick's group for walkers, a mistake that could easily happen in a world of constant fear. This version contrasts with the TV adaptation's scene where Otis accidentally shoots Carl through a deer. I appreciate the comic's focus on the grim, immediate reality, though I also liked the TV version for Carl's reflection on life.
The pace of this issue was relentless, and by the time Carl is shot, the emotional and physical exhaustion of the characters is palpable. Carl's injury, especially, takes the story to an even darker place, and Rick's reaction is a mix of horror and fury that resonates deeply. This is one of the first moments where Rick is pushed to the brink, showing just how fragile his sense of control can be in this world.
The issue opens on a quiet note, with Rick waking up in Wiltshire Estates. The group has taken refuge in this seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood, and for a brief moment, there’s hope. Lori and Rick discuss Carl, who has been deeply affected by the recent deaths of Amy, Shane, and Jim. Lori laments that their unborn child will never know the world as it once was, and she wonders if Carl will ever get to experience the normal milestones of life, like driving or going on a date. It’s a somber reflection on the future that seems impossible in their current world.
Meanwhile, there's a tender moment between Carol and Tyreese, hinting at the growing bond between the two. At the same time, Donna contemplates Dale and Andrea’s relationship, drawing a sense of hope from seeing them find comfort in each other, even in the face of loss.
However, the calm is short-lived. As the group prepares to search the homes for supplies, Rick stumbles upon a sign buried in the snow that reads: "ALL DEAD DO NOT ENTER." This warning comes too late, as Donna is attacked by a walker while exploring one of the houses. Her sudden and brutal death is a devastating blow, and it sends the group into chaos. Allen’s reaction is heart-wrenching as he begs the walkers to leave her alone, firing his gun in a futile attempt to save her. His raw grief is palpable, and Tyreese has to physically pull him away from the scene.
Rick quickly orders the group to retreat, but Allen is nearly broken by his loss and wants to stay with Donna’s body. In one of Rick's most emotional moments in the comic so far, he urges Allen to think of his children, pulling him back from the brink of giving up completely. It’s a tense and sorrowful exchange, highlighting the weight of responsibility that survivors like Rick and Allen bear.
As they make their escape, Rick and Tyreese face more danger. Tyreese discovers Julie and Chris in an intimate moment and orders them to get dressed as they prepare to flee the zombie-filled building. The group’s escape is thrilling, with Rick and the others leaping onto the RV as it plows through the undead. The sheer panic and adrenaline of the moment are palpable, making it one of the most intense sequences in the issue.
After their narrow escape, the group is left shaken, and Allen is inconsolable over the loss of Donna. The twins, Billy and Ben, ask about their mother, and Allen’s tearful confession that she’s gone is a painful moment that underscores the high emotional stakes of the series. Rick, ever the leader, tries to comfort him, but the enormity of Allen’s grief is too much for any words to truly soothe.
Later, Rick, Tyreese, and Glenn set out to search for food, but they come up empty-handed, further emphasizing the harshness of their reality. Meanwhile, Carl insists on joining the group in their hunt, showing the growth of his character as he becomes more involved in the group’s survival efforts. Rick, however, remains protective, reminding Carl not to shoot unless instructed.
Just when things seem to calm down, disaster strikes again. As they search the woods, Carl is shot. The shooter, Otis, appears horrified by what he’s done, claiming it was an accident. Rick’s response is one of pure anguish and rage—his immediate reaction is to point his gun at Otis, threatening to kill him. The issue ends on this emotionally charged cliffhanger, leaving readers desperate to know Carl’s fate.
Issue #9 perfectly balances emotional depth with heart-pounding action. The loss of Donna, the near-destruction of the group’s hope for safety, and the shocking injury to Carl create a gripping narrative that feels both tragic and relentless. Rick’s growing leadership is put to the test, and the toll of constant loss is clearly wearing on the group. This issue, in particular, serves as a reminder that no place is truly safe in this world, and that death can come at any moment. The combination of raw emotional moments and tense action makes this one of the standout issues of the series so far.
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 25, 2015
Given the cliffhanger last issue I thought I'd like this one better but I didn't. I think more people should have died than the character who did. Interested to see what happens now that Carl is shot and I liked how it was different than the tv show version of it.
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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July 24, 2015
This was one was good also. I really liked the cover on this comic. It was neat to see the housing development they went into was the same one that Phil and Brian left in the first Governor book.
June 11, 2016
Uh oh Carl
March 14, 2023
Tempat yang awalnya dirasa cocok untuk dijadikan pengungsian selanjutnya, ternyata tidak sesuai yang diharapkan. Ketika Rick sedang menjelajah untuk memeriksa keadaan, ia menemukan tulisan dilarang masuk karena ada banyak zombie di tempat itu. Namun, keadaan sudah terlambat ketika salah satu pengungsi tiba-tiba diserang oleh para zombie. Suara letusan tembakan yang diarahkan ke para zombie malah membuat makhluk tersebut semakin banyak. Dengan rasa panik, Rick dkk. masuk kembali ke dalam mobil van untuk kabur dari sana.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 17, 2024
Similar to Invincible’s pacing throughout, this issue moved at a brisk pace, and honestly it worked. Kirkman does this, move plot along rather quickly, but here it served the story well, whereas in Invincible, sometimes I felt like he could have taken his time.
I actually like that they moved on from Wilshire Estates rather fast. If this were the show, they’d have spent a whole season there and had various firefights with enemy factions.
Anyway, damn, how quickly things can fall apart in this universe. But hey, these are humans just trying to survive. And they’re far from perfect.
I actually like that they moved on from Wilshire Estates rather fast. If this were the show, they’d have spent a whole season there and had various firefights with enemy factions.
Anyway, damn, how quickly things can fall apart in this universe. But hey, these are humans just trying to survive. And they’re far from perfect.
March 11, 2018
Ya la cosa comienza a ponerse intensa a partir de este tomo. Realmente tenían razón cuando me dijeron que cada tomo es más intenso. Joder lo de la ciudad ha sido todo así de repente y rápido.
¡Pobre Allen!
¡Pobre Allen!
September 5, 2018
Well that 'safe haven' wasn't safe at all; zombies for daaaays.
Didn't really care for Donna so no loss for me.
Then boom! Carl got shot. Do I see Hershel's farm in the future? With Hershel's infinite ammo? I hope so.
Carol & Tyreese are my OTP now. Get it girl.
x
Didn't really care for Donna so no loss for me.
Then boom! Carl got shot. Do I see Hershel's farm in the future? With Hershel's infinite ammo? I hope so.
Carol & Tyreese are my OTP now. Get it girl.
x
January 15, 2019
I cannot find my old Shelfari review for Issue #9. I would not have skipped it. Seeing that Carl was shot I'm thinking it was very similar to the tv series, and enjoyed.
December 26, 2021
I was hooked the first couple pages, love the art and especially the zombies and the post apocalyptic setting 😻🤩🧟♂️🔥🔫
August 22, 2023
This series is costing me a lot of money, Totally worth it though 5 Stars!
September 16, 2024
Casi se me olvida, que leí esto en un ratillo que tenía así libre. A ver si lo retomo y le doy más continuidad. Vivan los zombies!
January 1, 2025
What do you means Rick’s son getting shot was his biggest blessing, crazy stuff.
February 16, 2025
The Walking Dead
Issue#09
Volume#02
Robert Kirkman
Clearing the estate from Zombies
"ALL DEAD DO NOT ENTER"
Donna gets bitten
Carl is shot
And we meet Otis for the first time.
Issue#09
Volume#02
Robert Kirkman
Clearing the estate from Zombies
"ALL DEAD DO NOT ENTER"
Donna gets bitten
Carl is shot
And we meet Otis for the first time.
December 23, 2016
CORAL gets shot
August 17, 2017
4.5*
Ne, ne, ne!
Ne, ne, ne!
March 10, 2015
With a roof over their heads and food in their bellies, Rick and crew seem to have finally gotten the opportunity to relax in this apocalyptic zombie hell-hole they call home. But now that their guard is down, disaster strikes, and Rick finds himself in a position no father or husband should be.
The Best. I know I'm a broken record but the artwork/graphics and attention to detail is really great! That snotty face of Allen's! All the walkers around the house and the RV when they go to leave was a massive horde. I love when you can tell the that there are massive numbers of them because they make each figure stand out clearly. Maybe not so clear in the facial features on every single one, but clear enough that you can tell they are decaying walkers. Also, I'd like to add when you see Dale's RV rip through the fence at the front of Wilshire Estates and there is a walker arm on the front grill!
The Best and The Worst: Rick losing it after Carl gets shot. Man, oh man, Rick really knows how to lose it. I think that gun disappears into the guys check. All new meaning to making someone eat lead.
The Worst. I don't know if its suppose to be Wilshire or Wiltshire. In issue 8 the sign reads Wiltshire, but when Dale's RV rams through the gate it clearly says Wilshire. Not a huge issue, but a part of those small details that make it to print that aren't caught. Of course Donna getting eaten by walkers and Allen losing it didn't help the situation that Rick realized they were about to be in. And just when you think having a father grieving over his wife just dying wasn't enough, then Carl gets shot while Tyreese and Rick were hunting with him.
The Differences. Well, like I said in issue 8 Wilshire/Wiltshire Estates didn't happen and Donna, Allen and their twin boys Ben and Billy aren't even in the TV series. Carl does get shot, but not because they were mistaken for walkers, but because the man that shot him was actually hunting himself and saw and deer. Shooting the deer straight through the neck, the bullet continued to travel and shot Carl. Of course, Tyreese wasn't the one hunting with Rick. Tyreese didn't come in until much later in the TV series, instead it was Shane, since Shane stayed around much longer than comic Shane managed too.
Those Remembered. Many, many Wilshire/Wiltshire Walkers, as well as the walker arm on Dale's grill.
Donna, mother to Ben and Billy, wife to Allen, got eaten by walkers while looking for a home to settle in. Completely died by the hands of walkers.
Recommend: To any fans of The Walking Dead Universe, zombies and drama horror.
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The Best. I know I'm a broken record but the artwork/graphics and attention to detail is really great! That snotty face of Allen's! All the walkers around the house and the RV when they go to leave was a massive horde. I love when you can tell the that there are massive numbers of them because they make each figure stand out clearly. Maybe not so clear in the facial features on every single one, but clear enough that you can tell they are decaying walkers. Also, I'd like to add when you see Dale's RV rip through the fence at the front of Wilshire Estates and there is a walker arm on the front grill!
The Best and The Worst: Rick losing it after Carl gets shot. Man, oh man, Rick really knows how to lose it. I think that gun disappears into the guys check. All new meaning to making someone eat lead.
The Worst. I don't know if its suppose to be Wilshire or Wiltshire. In issue 8 the sign reads Wiltshire, but when Dale's RV rams through the gate it clearly says Wilshire. Not a huge issue, but a part of those small details that make it to print that aren't caught. Of course Donna getting eaten by walkers and Allen losing it didn't help the situation that Rick realized they were about to be in. And just when you think having a father grieving over his wife just dying wasn't enough, then Carl gets shot while Tyreese and Rick were hunting with him.
The Differences. Well, like I said in issue 8 Wilshire/Wiltshire Estates didn't happen and Donna, Allen and their twin boys Ben and Billy aren't even in the TV series. Carl does get shot, but not because they were mistaken for walkers, but because the man that shot him was actually hunting himself and saw and deer. Shooting the deer straight through the neck, the bullet continued to travel and shot Carl. Of course, Tyreese wasn't the one hunting with Rick. Tyreese didn't come in until much later in the TV series, instead it was Shane, since Shane stayed around much longer than comic Shane managed too.
Those Remembered. Many, many Wilshire/Wiltshire Walkers, as well as the walker arm on Dale's grill.
Donna, mother to Ben and Billy, wife to Allen, got eaten by walkers while looking for a home to settle in. Completely died by the hands of walkers.
Recommend: To any fans of The Walking Dead Universe, zombies and drama horror.
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April 12, 2016
I love this series more and more.
I DO think that they should do some more exploring of the place before they start getting their hopes up and calling the place home.
You never know what's lurking behind the doors of those other houses. There could be a shit ton of zombies, or tons of hostile survivors that are willing to fight to keep the place for themselves.
I cracked up when Allen asked Donna if she wanted to have sex, and one of the twins said, 'What's segs?'
Okay, so when Rick said that they were going to split up into groups to start searching the houses, I thought that was stupid.
I think it would be a lot better and they would have a better chance of surviving if they went as one big group and checked each house out together.
Leave two or so extra people to look after the kids, and then the rest go all as one big group to search each house. That way if there are zombies, the group would have a better chance of taking them out and not losing a member of their group.
Seriously? Rick is JUST NOW, noticing the words on the wall that say, 'All Dead Do Not Enter'. I mean, he and the others must be blind. If you notice a word sticking out of a bit of snow, you wipe the snow off and see what it says. Any drama or deaths could have been avoided by being smart.
I know Allen was upset that Donna had gotten bitten, but he is an idiot for firing his gun after Rick JUST SAID not to do so. Now I bet a shit ton of zombies are gonna come out and attack because they heard the shot.
Aw damn, I was right. Look at all those damn zombies. The group better run their asses to the RV and zoom on out of there. If it were up to me, I would leave that fool Allen behind.
Okay, so I do not think it was wise of Rick and Tyreese to bring Carl hunting with them. They should have taken a group of four or five people (well, adults), and gone hunting.
Then Rick should give Carl some more training with his gun, so that if or when they have to leave him at the camp with the other kids and the mom's, then at least he would be able to use his gun and protect himself and some of the others.
Going out in a two man hunting crew and bringing a kid along, is not wise or safe. What if Carl were to see some zombies, starting screaming and then shooting at them? Rick and Tyreese and Carl would be in deep crap.
This issue was great, though Rick REALLY overreacted to Carl getting shot in the eye. Sure, I can understand him being upset and pissed off, but threatening to kill the guy, when he TOLD Rick and Tyreese that it was an accident? Rick needs to get a grip.
I DO think that they should do some more exploring of the place before they start getting their hopes up and calling the place home.
You never know what's lurking behind the doors of those other houses. There could be a shit ton of zombies, or tons of hostile survivors that are willing to fight to keep the place for themselves.
I cracked up when Allen asked Donna if she wanted to have sex, and one of the twins said, 'What's segs?'
Okay, so when Rick said that they were going to split up into groups to start searching the houses, I thought that was stupid.
I think it would be a lot better and they would have a better chance of surviving if they went as one big group and checked each house out together.
Leave two or so extra people to look after the kids, and then the rest go all as one big group to search each house. That way if there are zombies, the group would have a better chance of taking them out and not losing a member of their group.
Seriously? Rick is JUST NOW, noticing the words on the wall that say, 'All Dead Do Not Enter'. I mean, he and the others must be blind. If you notice a word sticking out of a bit of snow, you wipe the snow off and see what it says. Any drama or deaths could have been avoided by being smart.
I know Allen was upset that Donna had gotten bitten, but he is an idiot for firing his gun after Rick JUST SAID not to do so. Now I bet a shit ton of zombies are gonna come out and attack because they heard the shot.
Aw damn, I was right. Look at all those damn zombies. The group better run their asses to the RV and zoom on out of there. If it were up to me, I would leave that fool Allen behind.
Okay, so I do not think it was wise of Rick and Tyreese to bring Carl hunting with them. They should have taken a group of four or five people (well, adults), and gone hunting.
Then Rick should give Carl some more training with his gun, so that if or when they have to leave him at the camp with the other kids and the mom's, then at least he would be able to use his gun and protect himself and some of the others.
Going out in a two man hunting crew and bringing a kid along, is not wise or safe. What if Carl were to see some zombies, starting screaming and then shooting at them? Rick and Tyreese and Carl would be in deep crap.
This issue was great, though Rick REALLY overreacted to Carl getting shot in the eye. Sure, I can understand him being upset and pissed off, but threatening to kill the guy, when he TOLD Rick and Tyreese that it was an accident? Rick needs to get a grip.
December 25, 2010
So Dale and Andrea have hooked up, Lori is pregnant, Donna has thawed, the group found Wiltshire Estates, and hope flickers to back to life. Again, none of them are genre-savvy enough to think that as soon as one starts taking down one's defenses and lights up the torch of Hope, disaster comes back with a vengeance.
The sign has melted away, and Rick notices it just in time—or too late, depending on which glass you've taken (half-empty or half-full). I mean, who the fuck walks into an unknown place without looking first, huh, Donna? And who the fuck decides to have sex in a place where it isn't confirmed yet whether it's safe to take your clothes off or not? And who the fucks finds provisions and doesn't take the necessary steps to secure them while the rest of the party are searching the place? And who the fuck gets pregnant with another guy then asks her husband what they are going to do?
Allen using the gun brought about an OH SHIT situation but that thing happening with Carl? Certified OH SHIT OH FUCK OH FUCKSHIT territory.
/First read 23 December 2009.
The sign has melted away, and Rick notices it just in time—or too late, depending on which glass you've taken (half-empty or half-full). I mean, who the fuck walks into an unknown place without looking first, huh, Donna? And who the fuck decides to have sex in a place where it isn't confirmed yet whether it's safe to take your clothes off or not? And who the fucks finds provisions and doesn't take the necessary steps to secure them while the rest of the party are searching the place? And who the fuck gets pregnant with another guy then asks her husband what they are going to do?
Allen using the gun brought about an OH SHIT situation but that thing happening with Carl? Certified OH SHIT OH FUCK OH FUCKSHIT territory.
/First read 23 December 2009.
April 13, 2016
Fuck you ... Fuck You ... FUCK YOU! AAAAH! Major cliffhanger at the end of this one. Carl is shot. From the looks of it, it could be fatal. However, it could just be the angle, and maybe it went through a less lethal place. This is awesome ... and frustrating.
You know what else is frustrating? Donna (the woman's name I couldn't remember in the last issue), I was especially starting to like her in this issue when BOOM she's dead. Gah! I better not get too attached to any character (which is inevitable). I have a feeling I'll be losing many a favorite.
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You know what else is frustrating? Donna (the woman's name I couldn't remember in the last issue), I was especially starting to like her in this issue when BOOM she's dead. Gah! I better not get too attached to any character (which is inevitable). I have a feeling I'll be losing many a favorite.
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