The Walking Dead
Creation & Design
The Walking Dead was created by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard, focusing on the human condition in a post-apocalyptic world.Early Years
The series began with Rick Grimes waking up from a coma to find a world overrun by zombies, leading to his journey of survival and leadership.Character Development
Throughout the series, characters evolve significantly, facing moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of survival in a world where humanity is often more dangerous than the undead.Cultural Reception
The Walking Dead received critical acclaim for its storytelling, character development, and exploration of human nature in extreme circumstances.Character Details
Real Name:
N/A
Aliases:
Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, Carl Grimes, Negan
Species:
Human
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
The Survivors, The Alexandria Safe-Zone, The Hilltop Colony, The Kingdom
Abilities:
Survival, Leadership, Combat Skills
Equipment:
Weapons, Survival Gear
Weight:
N/A
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A
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5-page preview of The Walking Dead
1st appearance of Machine Head
1st appearance of Kid Thor
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5-page preview of The Walking Dead
1st appearance of Machine Head
1st appearance of Kid Thor
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Preview of The Walking Dead
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Premiere issue of an ongoing series about survivors of a zombie outbreak from writer Robert Kirkman
Adapted by AMC for cable television
1st appearance of Rick Grimes
1st appearance of Shane Walsh
Print run: 7,266
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Premiere issue of an ongoing series about survivors of a zombie outbreak from writer Robert Kirkman
Adapted by AMC for cable television
1st appearance of Rick Grimes
1st appearance of Shane Walsh
Print run: 7,266
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1st appearance of Rick's wife Lori Grimes
1st appearance of Rick's son, Carl Grimes
1st appearance of Glenn
Print run: 6,067
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1st appearance of Rick's wife Lori Grimes
1st appearance of Rick's son, Carl Grimes
1st appearance of Glenn
Print run: 6,067
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1st appearance of Andrea
1st appearance of Carol
Print run: 6,992
[September 2020 - a Daryl & Carol series is scheduled to follow the final season of The Walking Dead]
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1st appearance of Andrea
1st appearance of Carol
Print run: 6,992
[September 2020 - a Daryl & Carol series is scheduled to follow the final season of The Walking Dead]
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Infiltration of Atlanta
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Death of Amy
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Death of Shane
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1st appearance of Tyreese
Charlie Adlard takes over interior art from original artist Tony Moore
In 2012, Moore filed a lawsuit that settled out of court alleging Kirkman convinced him into surrendering his rights to The Walking Dead comic and TV profits
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1st appearance of Tyreese
Charlie Adlard takes over interior art from original artist Tony Moore
In 2012, Moore filed a lawsuit that settled out of court alleging Kirkman convinced him into surrendering his rights to The Walking Dead comic and TV profits
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Death of Donna
1st appearance of Otis
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1st appearance of Hershel
1st appearance of Lacey
1st appearance of Maggie
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1st appearance of Hershel
1st appearance of Lacey
1st appearance of Maggie
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Death of Lacey and Arnold
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First reprint of The Walking Dead #1
Also reprinted: Girls #1, Sea of Red #1, Strange Girls #1
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First reprint of The Walking Dead #1
Also reprinted: Girls #1, Sea of Red #1, Strange Girls #1
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1st appearance of Michonne, one of the more resourceful survivors of the series
[SDCC 2022 - Rick and Michonne will be featured in a spin-off limited series]
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1st appearance of Michonne, one of the more resourceful survivors of the series
[SDCC 2022 - Rick and Michonne will be featured in a spin-off limited series]
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Allen gets bitten by a zombie
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Death of Allen
Rick vs. Tyresse
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1st appearance of The Governor
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Rare printing error exists where the second to last page is printed twice and the last page is missing
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Rare printing error exists where the second to last page is printed twice and the last page is missing
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Death of Tyreese
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Death of Lori
Death of The Governor
Death of Hershel and others
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Death of Lori
Death of The Governor
Death of Hershel and others
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Variant cover art by Erik Larsen
Wraparound cover depicts characters as cartoonish comic characters
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Variant cover art by Erik Larsen
Wraparound cover depicts characters as cartoonish comic characters
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1st appearance of Abraham
1st appearance of Rosita
1st appearance of Eugene
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1st appearance of Abraham
1st appearance of Rosita
1st appearance of Eugene
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Preview of Chew
1st appearance of Father Gabriel Stokes
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Preview of Chew
1st appearance of Father Gabriel Stokes
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1st appearance of Douglas Monroe
Death of Dale
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1st full appearance of Aaron, originally a citizen of the Alexandria Safe-Zone
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1st full appearance of Aaron, originally a citizen of the Alexandria Safe-Zone
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Preview of Fatale by Image Comics
1st appearance of Jesus
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Preview of Fatale by Image Comics
1st appearance of Jesus
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Death of Abraham
1st appearance of Dwight, lieutenant to Neegan
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Death of Abraham
1st appearance of Dwight, lieutenant to Neegan
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1st appearance of Negan
Death of Glenn
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First mention of Ezekiel
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1st appearance of Ezekiel, leader of a community known as The Kingdom
1st appearance of Shiva, Ezekiel's pet tiger
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1st appearance of Ezekiel, leader of a community known as The Kingdom
1st appearance of Shiva, Ezekiel's pet tiger
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New York Comic Con 2013 promotional giveaway with Hyundai
24-page hand-bound issue with felt tape binding, limited to 500 copies
Interior includes journal entries, field notes and illustrations from an anonymous engineer that exists in the world of The Walking Dead
Comic book is a supplement to a mobile app that allows users to customize a vehicle to withstand the zombie apocalypse
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New York Comic Con 2013 promotional giveaway with Hyundai
24-page hand-bound issue with felt tape binding, limited to 500 copies
Interior includes journal entries, field notes and illustrations from an anonymous engineer that exists in the world of The Walking Dead
Comic book is a supplement to a mobile app that allows users to customize a vehicle to withstand the zombie apocalypse
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1st appearance of Magna, a strong, female leader followed by a small group of survivors
Preview of Outcast, a Kirkman developed horror series about demonic possession
1st appearance of Connie
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1st appearance of Magna, a strong, female leader followed by a small group of survivors
Preview of Outcast, a Kirkman developed horror series about demonic possession
1st appearance of Connie
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1st cameo appearance of Alpha, the leader of a group of survivors called The Whisperers who wear the skin of the undead
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1st cameo appearance of Alpha, the leader of a group of survivors called The Whisperers who wear the skin of the undead
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1st appearance of Lydia
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1st full appearance of Alpha
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Death of Ezekiel and Rosita
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1st appearance of Beta
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1st appearance of the Princess of Pittsburgh
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1st full appearance of Stephanie
1st appearance of Pamela Milton, governor of the Commonwealth
1st appearance of Elodie, Michonne's daughter
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1st full appearance of Stephanie
1st appearance of Pamela Milton, governor of the Commonwealth
1st appearance of Elodie, Michonne's daughter
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Death of Dwight
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