Writer: Robert Kirkman
Illustrator: Tony Moore
The Walking Dead is a series that I have recently decided to give a go, after getting addicted to the TV series. Although both are very similar there are mild differences between the two including some character additions as well as it’s ending. But, it must be said that the comic experience for this story is much more gratifying.
I decided to review trade by trade due to the fact its already quite a ways into the series and I had heard from a lot of people who currently buy the single issues that there are a lot of filler stories and massively boring down times. So, in hopes of experiencing the best this story has to offer trade by trade it is.
Kirkman’s story begins with Rick and his partner Shane caught in a gunfight. Rick is shot and goes into a coma. A mass amount of time quickly passes and Rick is awakens in the hospital to the undead.
Rick makes his way home in an attempt to find his wife and son. After realizing they are gone, a man named Morgan and his son find Rick. Morgan briefly explains to Rick whats going on and ensures him that the zombies really are dead and the only way to “kill” them is to destroy the brain.
Hoping to find his wife and child, Rick heads to Atlanta which the government deemed a safe haven. One small problem arises, however, Atlanta is overrun with zombies. After being attacked by a massive swarm of these undead he is found and aided by Glenn, an Asian man who is in town collecting some well needed supplies for his group of survivors. Following Glenn back to the camp, Rick is reunited with his wife Lori, son Carl, and partner Shane.
I was let down upon opening this series to discover it’s done in black and white – a style I am personally not fond of – But as I read through it seems that colour may have been too much for this series. The black white and grey tones add a kind of erie feel even in the most peaceful situations reminding you that these characters are never safe and always within deaths grasp
Kirkman’s writing has definitely excelled since his first works in Battle Pope. Although, the Walking Dead was only released three years later, you can really feel Kirkman’s progression as a writer through his unique ability to tear at your heart strings. After 7 years of writing this comic, in 2010, Kirkman finally won an Eisner award as the best continuing series.
This is definitely an excellent story with consistent and meaningful cliff hangers that drag you back for more. 5 out of 5 in my books, happy reading!
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