The Walking Dead (comic book)
The Walking Dead (comic book)
The Walking Dead is an American zombie apocalypse comic book series created by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Tony Moore) – who was the artist on the first six issues and cover artist for the first twenty-four – with art on the remainder of the series by Charlie Adlard. Beginning in 2003 and published by Image Comics, the series ran for 193 issues, with Kirkman unexpectedly ending the series in 2019. Apart from a few specials, the comic was published primarily in black and white. It began publishing colorized versions issue by issue, colored by Dave McCaig, starting in October 2020.
The Walking Dead (comic book)
The comic book series focuses on Rick Grimes, a Kentucky) deputy who is shot in the line of duty and awakens from a coma in a zombie apocalypse that has resulted in a state-wide quarantine. After joining with some other survivors, he gradually takes on the role of leader of a community as it struggles to survive the zombie apocalypse. The Walking Dead received the 2007 and 2010 Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series at San Diego Comic-Con.
Publication history
The Walking Dead debuted in 2003, published by Image Comics, with art by Tony Moore) for the first six issues and Cliff Rathburn shading the art after issue #5. Charlie Adlard took over as artist on issue #7, after he was approached by Kirkman due to Moore's difficulties with meeting deadlines. Moore also created the cover art for the first 24 issues and the first four trade paperbacks). The remainder were done by Adlard. Most issues of the comic featured "Letter Hacks", several pages at the end where Kirkman discussed the issue, oftentimes answering letters, mail, and emails sent by readers of the comic. Kirkman usually co-wrote the section with his editor, Sean Mackiewicz.
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