Why the walking dead chose that ending for negan in season. Walking dead not close to the finish line despite end of. Check out what the showrunner told us about it, as well as what the comics can reveal. It 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 statewide quarantine. Spoilers ahead for the the walking dead comics the comic series of the walking dead has officially ended, fulfilling the original intentions of creator, robert kirkman. I started reading the walking dead in the summer of 2016 because i wanted to experience a story that would never end. Issue 193, which launched today july 3, marked the. This interview contains spoilers for the walking dead season 8 finale, titled wrath. The following contains spoilers for the walking dead comic. Why the walking dead comics just suddenly came to an end. Following the news of the walking dead comic coming to a shocking, abrupt end this week, the network which has adapted to the popular zombie series into a hit tv show has released a statement. The walking dead chose to end season 8 with mercy prevailing over wrath, as rick cut negans throat but still. The walking dead comic ending explained walking dead comic.
The ending came as a surprise not because of its plot, but because image comics solicited future issues with. It has been published in a variety of different formats, consisting of monthly issues, trade paperbacks, and compendiums. Heres how robert kirkmans the walking dead comics end. Robert kirkman played the fans one last time by killing off the. We may finally have an explanation for the walking dead s zombie apocalypse robert kirkman, the creator of the comics upon. Amc comments on robert kirkman ending the walking dead. After 16 years and 193 issues, robert kirkmans the walking dead comics the foundation for nine seasons of amcs television series. Without warning, creator robert kirkman has abruptly concluded his longrunning comic series. It seems only fitting that robert kirkman and charlie adlard saved. The whisperers comic series walking dead wiki fandom. Kirkman kept the series end a secret as he worked with adlard to create cover art and. This article contains spoilers for the walking dead issue 193. Rick grimes exit from the the walking dead, explained. Walking dead season 9 finale radio voice, explained.
The walking dead season 8 finale brought closure to the big conflicts, but still left a lot of zombie threads hanging for season 9. The walking dead comics are coming to a surprising ending this week, with the first issue in the aftermath of rick grimes being the last issue of the longrunning postapocalyptic zombie series. The walking dead officially ending after final issue this week. The walking dead is a monthly blackandwhite american comic that started in 2003, and was created and written by robert kirkman with artist tony moore. While amcs the walking dead tv series will continue without. It feels like the end of an era, and if the episode had ended with rick dying in the explosion, i think it would have been a. The walking dead ending leaves a major question unanswered. The walking deads comic ending brings the series full circle. Robert kirkman and charlie adlards skybound series wrapped in a way the amc drama. Issues are generally released monthly and contain about.
How the walking dead will probably end cinemablend. The walking dead s final moments are given to aj, as he walks down ericsons halls to his room. The series features a large ensemble cast as survivors of a zombie apocalypse, trying to stay alive under nearconstant threat of attacks from the mindless zombies, colloquially. We end the series with him reading walking dead to his daughter. Developer signatures light up the walls, a reminder of the people who brought this story to an end. In the comics, alpha, the leader of the whisperers, was a cold, cruel woman who took pride in.
Dead is going to end just like robert kirkmans longrunning comic book of the same name recently did. The walking dead comic series from robert kirkman has come to an unexpected end. The walking dead comic book ending guarantees a very different finale when amcs tv series eventually wraps. The end is apparently near for the walking dead, according to a stunning new report, which claims the upcoming tenth season will be the end. The walking dead comic series walking dead wiki fandom. Rick grimes exit from the the walking dead explained.
None of this sopranosstyle sudden cut stuff, and no quantum leap things. The walking dead creator reveals what caused the zombie. I started reading the walking dead in the summer of 2016 because i wanted to. The walking dead is an american postapocalyptic horror television series for amc based on the comic book series by robert kirkman, tony moore, and charlie adlard. The walking dead ending leaves a major question unanswered the walking dead s angela kang on season 10 finale, maggies return, and new characters. Often described as the zombie movie that never ends, the walking dead has has finally defied its core premise by well, ending. After 16 years and 193 issues, robert kirkmans the walking dead comics the foundation for nine seasons of amcs television series have concluded their run with an issue that was. Rick and the gang are on the verge of being surrounded by 5000 walkers and no way to defend themselves, when all of a sudden a few apache helicopters fly up over the tree tops and begin firing missiles and guns at the horde of walkers and shortly.
For a series as openended as the walking dead, we really need a definitive ending in order to properly wrap up the story. Walking dead comic book ending, explained hollywood reporter. Its absence will mean a considerable drop in revenue for image comics, comic book stores and bookstores. The comic of the walking dead has officially ended and robert kirkman has written an explanation to fans, which includes his original ending. Walking dead comic book ending, explained hollywood. The walking dead creator robert kirkman seems to have just revealed the cause of the mysterious virus responsible for the zombie plague. Theres plenty cool 1liners and plot changers, but treating the closing of a giant series like. The comic is published by image comics and skybound entertainment. The walking dead season 8 finale ending explained screen. The walking dead springs a surprise end on readers today. After joining with some other survivors, he gradually takes on the role of. The current artists for the series are charlie adlard, stefano gaudiano, cliff rathburn and dave stewart. Other comic books traffic in the illusion of change, but robert and his collaborators embraced actual change, so its only fitting that the walking dead end by.
While amcs the walking dead tv series will continue without interruption, kirkmans contribution is over, and he. We compared all the ways the walking dead season 10 episode 5 borrowed from robert kirkmans comics. Like the tv series, the walking dead comic book isnt quite as good as it once was, and the series latest death is bound to lead to a lot of readers calling it quits. The walking dead gets the ending it deserves the walking. Walking dead boss says how comic book ending will impact tv show. The walking dead is a graphic novel, or comic, written by robert kirkman, illustrated by charlie adlard and cliff rathburn, and published by skybound comics. The walking dead and fear the walking dead crossover. Heres how the walking dead comic series ended digital spy. Walking dead boss breaks down the end of season 10 for now. The walking dead s ninth season came together with a fantastic pair of closing episodes that left fans stunned and eager for more. When you look back at how many positively awful things have happened to the characters on the walking dead over the years, you wouldnt be insane to think that the end of the series would be as.
The walking dead creator reveals the origin of the. This story contains spoilers from the season nine finale of amcs the walking dead, the storm, as well as major spoilers from the walking dead comic books on which the show is. The walking dead has consistently delivered some of the most memorable and unexpected plot twists of any comic on the stands. Walking dead boss discusses how comic book ending will impact the tv. The walking dead faces two losses as it heads into its 10th season this fall.
Other comic books traffic in the illusion of change, but robert and his collaborators embraced actual change, so its only fitting that the walking dead end. Its a fitting end for the longrunning comic series. The whisperers resemble the dead because they dress like the dead. Heres how the walking dead s zombie apocalypse started. They served as the primary antagonistic group of the series from volume 22. Without further ado, lets break down the end of season 9, see. The walking dead tv show is currently in the thrall of the comic series most terrifying group of villains. The whisperers are a mysterious group of survivors who disguise themselves with roamer skin to blend in with them and not get noticed. Robert kirkmans the walking dead accounts for 28 of the top 100 bestselling graphic novels of the last decade. This month, the walking dead comic ended without warning in issue 192. The walking dead is an american postapocalyptic comic book series created by writer robert kirkman. This is indeed spoiler filled but with comic books spiking we are not.
The walking dead and fear the walking dead crossover timeline, explained. But with protagonist rick grimes dying last month how did the story end. The walking dead s final episode is a satisfying ending. As it turns out, it is the end and an end which creator robert. The walking dead s scott gimple attempts to explain the choice behind killing off chandler riggs carl grimes, who is still alive and well in the comic book series a choice that is a highly. Bleeding cool is reporting some major news from the walking dead comic book world concerning this. Join us as we explore how the walking dead might end.