| The Walking Dead | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:WalkingDead1.jpg) Cover of The Walking Dead #1 by Tony Moore | |
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| Publisher | Image Comics |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Ongoing series |
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| Publication date | October 2003 – July 2019 |
| No. of issues | 193 |
| Creative team | |
| Created by | Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore |
| Written by | Robert Kirkman |
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The Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic 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[1] – with art on the remainder of the series by Charlie Adlard.[2][3] 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.[4][5]
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.
The AMC television series The Walking Dead (2010–2022) loosely follows the storyline of the comic book. The Walking Dead franchise has also spawned multiple additional media properties, including four companion television series (the first two of which were Fear the Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: World Beyond), eight webisode series, video games (starting with The Walking Dead: The Game), and various additional publications, including novels (starting with The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor).
- ^ Jackson, Matthew (December 17, 2012). "Walking Dead co-creators settle that royalty lawsuit. So who won?". SYFY WIRE. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ Giddings, Andy (August 12, 2019). "Why Walking Dead artist is done with drawing zombies". BBC News. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
- ^ Sullivan, Michael Patrick. WEEK OF THE DEAD II: Charlie Adlard, Comic Book Resources, May 20, 2008
- ^ "The Walking Dead Comics To Be Released In Color For First Time This October". Skybound Entertainment. July 18, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ Acuna, Kirsten. "'The Walking Dead' comics are going to be released in color for the first time starting in October". Insider. Retrieved March 17, 2021.