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:
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Hair Color:
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Agents, The #6
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2003
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Vol. 1
Preview of The Walking Dead
Capes #1
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2003
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Vol. 1
5-page preview of The Walking Dead
1st appearance of Machine Head
1st appearance of Kid Thor
5-page preview of The Walking Dead
1st appearance of Machine Head
1st appearance of Kid Thor
The Walking Dead #1
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2003
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Vol. 1
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
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
The Walking Dead #2
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2003
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Rick's wife Lori Grimes
1st appearance of Rick's son, Carl Grimes
1st appearance of Glenn
Print run: 6,067
1st appearance of Rick's wife Lori Grimes
1st appearance of Rick's son, Carl Grimes
1st appearance of Glenn
Print run: 6,067
The Walking Dead #3
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2003
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Vol. 1
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]
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]
The Walking Dead #4
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2004
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Vol. 1
Infiltration of Atlanta
The Walking Dead #5
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2004
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Vol. 1
Death of Amy
The Walking Dead #6
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2004
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Vol. 1
Death of Shane
The Walking Dead #7
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2004
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Vol. 1
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
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
The Walking Dead #9
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2004
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Vol. 1
Death of Donna
1st appearance of Otis
The Walking Dead #10
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2004
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Hershel
1st appearance of Lacey
1st appearance of Maggie
1st appearance of Hershel
1st appearance of Lacey
1st appearance of Maggie
The Walking Dead #11
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2004
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Vol. 1
Death of Lacey and Arnold
Image First #1
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2005
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Vol. 1
First reprint of The Walking Dead #1
Also reprinted: Girls #1, Sea of Red #1, Strange Girls #1
First reprint of The Walking Dead #1
Also reprinted: Girls #1, Sea of Red #1, Strange Girls #1
The Walking Dead #19
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2005
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Vol. 1
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]
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]
The Walking Dead #20
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2005
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Vol. 1
Allen gets bitten by a zombie
The Walking Dead #23
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2005
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Vol. 1
Death of Allen
Rick vs. Tyresse
The Walking Dead #27
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2006
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of The Governor
Rare printing error exists where the second to last page is printed twice and the last page is missing
Rare printing error exists where the second to last page is printed twice and the last page is missing
The Walking Dead #46
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2008
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Vol. 1
Death of Tyreese
The Walking Dead #48
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2008
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Vol. 1
Death of Lori
Death of The Governor
Death of Hershel and others
Variant cover art by Erik Larsen
Wraparound cover depicts characters as cartoonish comic characters
Variant cover art by Erik Larsen
Wraparound cover depicts characters as cartoonish comic characters
The Walking Dead #53
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2008
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Abraham
1st appearance of Rosita
1st appearance of Eugene
1st appearance of Abraham
1st appearance of Rosita
1st appearance of Eugene
The Walking Dead #61
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2009
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Vol. 1
Preview of Chew
1st appearance of Father Gabriel Stokes
The Walking Dead #66
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2009
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Douglas Monroe
Death of Dale
The Walking Dead #68
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2009
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Aaron, originally a citizen of the Alexandria Safe-Zone
1st full appearance of Aaron, originally a citizen of the Alexandria Safe-Zone
The Walking Dead #92
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2011
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Vol. 1
Preview of Fatale by Image Comics
1st appearance of Jesus
The Walking Dead #98
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2012
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Vol. 1
Death of Abraham
1st appearance of Dwight, lieutenant to Neegan
The Walking Dead #100
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2012
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Negan
Death of Glenn
The Walking Dead #107
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2013
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Vol. 1
First mention of Ezekiel
The Walking Dead #108
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2013
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Ezekiel, leader of a community known as The Kingdom
1st appearance of Shiva, Ezekiel's pet tiger
1st appearance of Ezekiel, leader of a community known as The Kingdom
1st appearance of Shiva, Ezekiel's pet tiger
New York Comic Con 2013 promotional giveaway with Hyundai
24-page hand-bound issue with felt tape binding
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
New York Comic Con 2013 promotional giveaway with Hyundai
24-page hand-bound issue with felt tape binding
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
The Walking Dead #127
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2014
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Vol. 1
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
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
The Walking Dead #132
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2014
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Alpha, the leader of a group of survivors called The Whisperers who wear the skin of the undead
1st cameo appearance of Alpha, the leader of a group of survivors called The Whisperers who wear the skin of the undead
The Walking Dead #135
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2014
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Lydia
The Walking Dead #138
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2015
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Alpha
The Walking Dead #144
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2015
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Vol. 1
Death of Ezekiel and Rosita
The Walking Dead #154
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2016
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Beta
The Walking Dead #171
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2017
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Princess of Pittsburgh
The Walking Dead #176
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Stephanie
1st appearance of Pamela Milton, governor of the Commonwealth
1st appearance of Elodie, Michonne's daughter
1st full appearance of Stephanie
1st appearance of Pamela Milton, governor of the Commonwealth
1st appearance of Elodie, Michonne's daughter
The Walking Dead #186
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2018
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Vol. 1
Death of Dwight
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