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| ISBN: | 1582406197 (ISBN13: 9781582406190) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Walking Dead (Hardcover Edition) #1 |
Robert Kirkman
Hardcover | Pages: 304 pages Rating: 4.35 | 35238 Users | 1404 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Walking Dead, Book One (The Walking Dead (Hardcover Edition) #1) |
| Author | : | Robert Kirkman |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 304 pages |
| Published | : | October 5th 2010 by Image Comics (first published September 2004) |
| Categories | : | Sequential Art. Graphic Novels. Comics. Horror. Zombies. Fiction. Graphic Novels Comics |
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Book One is apparently volumes 1 & 2, but even though I've already read and reviewed the first one, I still ended up reading most* of it again as a refresher.*In other words, I skimmed the first few pages, realized I'd forgotten all of the plot details, and started reading in earnest immediately.
Stop judging me, Rick!
Since I'm somewhat late to The Walking Dead phenomenon (Kelly has theorized that I'm some sort of
Planet Anne! I like the sound of that! It can be a safe haven for all the sad little geriatric aliens in the multiverse. You know, the ones who don't get pop culture references, and still need help figuring out the difference between Twitter and Tumbler. Wait. It's Tumblr?! So they spelled it wrong on purpose? Whyyyyyyyy?! Why do you people wanna screw with me like this?
I've only recently mastered the art of LOLing properly!
For years, I thought it was some odd sound people made when they laughed. Yes. Really. I mean, I have an obnoxious laugh, so I just assumed others did as well...
Whatever, I can now LOL at things just like the kids!
Unfortunately, I still can't Twit, and I have no idea how to Tumble.
Baby steps, baby steps...
Um, ok. What was my original point? Crap. No idea.
Oh, yes! The Walking Dead!
Now, I've mentioned this before, but I simply LOVE that the zombies in this series are of the shuffle-shuffle variety, and not the zoom-zoom class. You have to be totally surprised by one of these suckers in order for it to get it's undead jaws on you. All that's required of these characters to survive is to avoid dark alleys, creepy basements, thickly wooded areas, and nutters who keep pet zombies in their barns hoarder-style. I firmly believe that if the Zombie Apocalypse happens, and these are what I'm faced with, I could speed-walk my way to safety.
Me + Snazzy Shorts = Escaping Like A Boss!
The point is ( there really is a point this time!), the real monsters in The Walking Dead aren't the zombies. The surviving humans are far more monstrous than any of the rotting corpses. You would think that if humanity was on the brink of extinction, we'd all band together like extras in a Coca Cola commercial, right?
(view spoiler)[Of course, you do realize that pop-pop-fizz-fizz sound that it makes when you open it, is indicative to what it does to your insides...
Ahhhh! Refreshing!
(hide spoiler)]But instead of putting aside our difference to avoid being eaten, we'd probably act like the fools in this story. I guess that makes sense, because nice people will be all self-sacrificing, and then...dead. So, guess who inherits the earth? The rest of us greasy bastards!
Assholes, FTW!
I'm counting myself in that group, by the way. Along with my speed-walking skills, I'm also the bitch who'd trip a child, in order to give the zombies a snack-like distraction to chew on, while I made my fleet-footed escape.
Ok, ok! In all honesty, I'd never trip a kid.
(view spoiler)[I wouldn't need to. Their stride would be tiny compared to mine, and it I'd quickly outpace them without even resorting to trickery.
(hide spoiler)]
Back to the point. Did I have a point?
No, apparently not. I just scrolled up, and this review makes no sense whatsoever. Christ, do I really ramble like this? No wonder my husband's eyes glaze over when I start talking. Ugh. I should retype this.
Hell with it. I'm pressing onward!
After much deep pondering (view spoiler)[Hahahahahahaha! If you believe that, you haven't been paying attention to me at all! (hide spoiler)], my conclusion is that this is quite an interesting look at ethics vs survival. Except much cooler than your average book about humanity going to hell in a hand-basket.
Because 1) Zombies & 2) Comic Book.
And when you look at it like that, then you can puff out your chest and feel superior to your peers! Who needs to read artsy-fartsy novels with nothing but words? Not you! You can learn the same moral lessons, and look at pictures while you do it! It's a win-win situation any way you look at it.
So what did I learn?
1) If you have dirty hobo-sex on the side of the road with your comatose husband's BFF, it will result in illegitimate pregnancy.
Always.
2)If you have dirty hobo-sex on the side of the road with your comatose BFF's wife, it will result in death via BFF's legitimate child.
Always.
3) My husband deserves a medal for not suffocating me in my sleep, after all these years. After re-reading this again, I realize that listening to me must be akin to hearing a 4 year old ramble about their day.
Always.
Awww. But I'm sure he doesn't mind, because we've built such a beautiful life together! I'm irreplaceable to him!
Useful lessons for everyday life, people! Read this!
*drops mic*
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Ratings: 4.35 From 35238 Users | 1404 ReviewsWeigh Up Appertaining To Books The Walking Dead, Book One (The Walking Dead (Hardcover Edition) #1)
THE WALKING DEAD, Book One - the continuing story of survival horror was a partial repeat for me, but still enjoyable....and a great October read! The story of Officer Rick Grimes and cohorts moves forward through a world of devastation and zombies to include the horrific accident near the farm all the way through to finding the prison....and what's behind all the fences and corridors inside. Book One also includes a short special holiday story featuring Morgan and Duane, some great characterBook One is apparently volumes 1 & 2, but even though I've already read and reviewed the first one, I still ended up reading most* of it again as a refresher. *In other words, I skimmed the first few pages, realized I'd forgotten all of the plot details, and started reading in earnest immediately.Stop judging me, Rick!Since I'm somewhat late to The Walking Dead phenomenon (Kelly has theorized that I'm some sort of ALIEN goddess from the stars), I'm going to try not to spoil anything for the
Well written, solid art...I get why people like it. Just didn't quite click for me.
It's readable, but these zombie apocalypse stories are starting to feel a little redundant to me. There's certainly nothing new in this one, and the writing is decidedly sub-par. It really lost me at the sexism, though -- just like World War Z. I guess it's good to know that someone's going to be looking after the laundry when the world ends...? On the other hand, Kirkman's grasp of masculine behavior struck me as cartoonish and inauthentic as well. Does every man have a secret cowboy deep
If you're a Walking Dead viewer wondering if the comic is as good as the series -- the short answer is that they both excel in very different ways... I'd call it a draw, and there's absolutely no reason to take sides. Even more than Game of Thrones and ASOIAF, the show has transcended the source material by altering the plot and the fates of several major characters, adding entirely new faces like Daryl Dixon ( who has become a wild card for comic fans and a favorite for many). As someone who
I'm 99% percent certain I've never said this before, but I prefer the more layered story of the television show.My first official graphic novel--if one does not count the adventures of the Archie gang or Mad (magazine) at my cousin's house thirty years ago--and I find that like McDonald's, graphic novels work better for me as rare treat instead of steady diet. Still, its worth a try. I came to the comic via the television series, curious to see Kirkman's original vision. While it is interesting
This is the first graphic novel I have read, as an adult, and am very impressed with the introduction into the genre. This is a great story of horror that has the reader literally sitting on the edge of the seat. What I enjoy most about the Walking dead the most in the unpredictability of it. Characters can die at any given moment. This creates continued suspense throughout producing a real page turner.
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