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The Walking Dead #42
Carol's sense on loneliness finally breaks her and force her to commit suicide. Everyone is devastated by the loss but agree that life must go on and when things seemed to be working out, the people of Woodbury finally arrived. The time has come.
25 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2007
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Robert Kirkman
2,778 books6,966 followersRobert Kirkman is an American comic book writer best known for his work on The Walking Dead, Invincible for Image Comics, as well as Ultimate X-Men and Marvel Zombies for Marvel Comics. He has also collaborated with Image Comics co-founder Todd McFarlane on the series Haunt. He is one of the five partners of Image Comics, and the only one of the five who was not one of the original co-founders of that publisher.
Robert Kirkman's first comic books were self-published under his own Funk-o-Tron label. Along with childhood friend Tony Moore, Kirkman created Battle Pope which was published in late 2001. Battle Pope ran for over 2 years along with other Funk-o-Tron published books such as InkPunks and Double Take.
In July of 2002, Robert's first work for another company began, with a 4-part SuperPatriot series for Image, along with Battle Pope backup story artist Cory Walker. Robert's creator-owned projects followed shortly thereafter, including Tech Jacket, Invincible and Walking Dead.
Robert Kirkman's first comic books were self-published under his own Funk-o-Tron label. Along with childhood friend Tony Moore, Kirkman created Battle Pope which was published in late 2001. Battle Pope ran for over 2 years along with other Funk-o-Tron published books such as InkPunks and Double Take.
In July of 2002, Robert's first work for another company began, with a 4-part SuperPatriot series for Image, along with Battle Pope backup story artist Cory Walker. Robert's creator-owned projects followed shortly thereafter, including Tech Jacket, Invincible and Walking Dead.
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November 3, 2014
Well, I was about to say 'now it is going too slow, and feels like nothing is happening, despite Carol...' But ooooh shit!
May 4, 2016
Really Tyreese? Carol just fed herself to a zombie because she doesn't know how to handle being alone, and you started hanging all over Michonne and you've gotta ask why she killed herself? You're a moron.
I know that neither Carl or Sophia really understand just what Carol did when she fed herself to the zombie. But I think it was sweet of Carl to let Sophia know that he still liked her. He was trying to comfort her in his own way.
I agree with Dale. Andrea needs to be wearing a suit, it could and might just save her life one day. I'd rather be alive and sweating my ass off, than dead or a zombie.
When Andrea asked if the suit made her look fat, I wanted to smack her. Who the hell cares if the suit makes you look fat? You should be more concerned about whether or not the suit will save your life, you dumbass.
And there's Dale getting jealous again. It's really not a big deal that Andrea asked Tyreese for help. It's not like she blatantly flirting with him or flirting with him at all, really. Dale needs to calm the hell down.
I agree with Andrea once again. I don't understand how Carol could kill herself, and in front of her daughter, too. Sophia's already been through so much as it is, and now Carol did this stupid shit in front of her.
Love the shout out to Amy! I like that Andrea talked about Amy, even if it was just in passing to Tyreese, and to say that she had changed so much, she didn't think Amy would recognize her if she were still alive.
I think Tyreese's words are lies and that he's full of shit. I'm sure he's angry yes, that Carol killed herself. But I also think that he's sad that she's dead, but he doesn't know how to feel that, or the anger overshadows the grief he feels.
It was sweet of Andrea and Tyreese to make a 'peg leg' I'd guess you'd call it, for Dale. Now he can get around and walk a bit, with a lot less trouble than he had before.
Oh Dale, you stupid man. Now you've gone and ruined my kind feelings toward you. Put your stupid ego aside and realize that Andrea loves you and wants to be with only you.
I'm still laughing at Glenn and Maggie wanting and having sex all the time. Now they want to have a baby and I've got a feeling they'll be even more obsessed with sex from now on.
Man, Michonne's a bitch. Here Tyreese is being a nice guy and thanking her for helping him to deal with Carol's death, and she's being a bitch about it. Tyreese deserves better than that crap.
I think that Rick, Tyreese and the rest of the group shouldn't get too comfortable. Like Tyreese said, it's been almost two months since Rick and the other's got back from Woodbury. They should assume the Governor and his people are planning something.
The Governor doesn't seem to me like the type of person who gives up on what they want so easily. Besides, the guy was so damn crazy. For that reason alone, they should still be worried about an attack on the prison.
As for having the zombies at the gate as a deterrent from someone trying to attack them. Both Rick and Tyreese make a good point. The zombies ARE useful to help keep other people out, but Rick has a point in saying the zombies trap them in the prison, too.
Aww. I think it was cute when Carl kissed Sophia on the cheek. I definitely think if Sophia's around for a long time in the series, that Carl will end up being sweet on her.
I laughed out loud when Rick said that he could beat Tyreese at basketball with just one hand. I'm glad that he and Tyreese seem to be getting along once more. I prefer them as friends and not at each other's throat.
Rick and Hershel's conversation about tomatoes made things seem normal for a moment there and I like when that happens. There's not too many times when things seem normal for them.
Oh man, Rick didn't look happy at the end there. And then there's the Governor and his men. I had a feeling we would be seeing that psycho guy again soon. I feel like we're far from done with him.
Loved this issue and am so glad to be starting issue #43 soon.
I know that neither Carl or Sophia really understand just what Carol did when she fed herself to the zombie. But I think it was sweet of Carl to let Sophia know that he still liked her. He was trying to comfort her in his own way.
I agree with Dale. Andrea needs to be wearing a suit, it could and might just save her life one day. I'd rather be alive and sweating my ass off, than dead or a zombie.
When Andrea asked if the suit made her look fat, I wanted to smack her. Who the hell cares if the suit makes you look fat? You should be more concerned about whether or not the suit will save your life, you dumbass.
And there's Dale getting jealous again. It's really not a big deal that Andrea asked Tyreese for help. It's not like she blatantly flirting with him or flirting with him at all, really. Dale needs to calm the hell down.
I agree with Andrea once again. I don't understand how Carol could kill herself, and in front of her daughter, too. Sophia's already been through so much as it is, and now Carol did this stupid shit in front of her.
Love the shout out to Amy! I like that Andrea talked about Amy, even if it was just in passing to Tyreese, and to say that she had changed so much, she didn't think Amy would recognize her if she were still alive.
I think Tyreese's words are lies and that he's full of shit. I'm sure he's angry yes, that Carol killed herself. But I also think that he's sad that she's dead, but he doesn't know how to feel that, or the anger overshadows the grief he feels.
It was sweet of Andrea and Tyreese to make a 'peg leg' I'd guess you'd call it, for Dale. Now he can get around and walk a bit, with a lot less trouble than he had before.
Oh Dale, you stupid man. Now you've gone and ruined my kind feelings toward you. Put your stupid ego aside and realize that Andrea loves you and wants to be with only you.
I'm still laughing at Glenn and Maggie wanting and having sex all the time. Now they want to have a baby and I've got a feeling they'll be even more obsessed with sex from now on.
Man, Michonne's a bitch. Here Tyreese is being a nice guy and thanking her for helping him to deal with Carol's death, and she's being a bitch about it. Tyreese deserves better than that crap.
I think that Rick, Tyreese and the rest of the group shouldn't get too comfortable. Like Tyreese said, it's been almost two months since Rick and the other's got back from Woodbury. They should assume the Governor and his people are planning something.
The Governor doesn't seem to me like the type of person who gives up on what they want so easily. Besides, the guy was so damn crazy. For that reason alone, they should still be worried about an attack on the prison.
As for having the zombies at the gate as a deterrent from someone trying to attack them. Both Rick and Tyreese make a good point. The zombies ARE useful to help keep other people out, but Rick has a point in saying the zombies trap them in the prison, too.
Aww. I think it was cute when Carl kissed Sophia on the cheek. I definitely think if Sophia's around for a long time in the series, that Carl will end up being sweet on her.
I laughed out loud when Rick said that he could beat Tyreese at basketball with just one hand. I'm glad that he and Tyreese seem to be getting along once more. I prefer them as friends and not at each other's throat.
Rick and Hershel's conversation about tomatoes made things seem normal for a moment there and I like when that happens. There's not too many times when things seem normal for them.
Oh man, Rick didn't look happy at the end there. And then there's the Governor and his men. I had a feeling we would be seeing that psycho guy again soon. I feel like we're far from done with him.
Loved this issue and am so glad to be starting issue #43 soon.
October 26, 2024
Following the shocking events of the last issue, Issue #42 picks up with a solemn, haunting tone. Carol’s tragic end still resonates among the survivors, and the overall mood reflects the loss and vulnerability that weighs on the group. Unlike her stronger, resilient portrayal in the TV series, the comic book Carol emerges as fragile and haunted by inner turmoil, a characterization that reaches its breaking point in this issue. The storm of emotions set off in Issue #41 continues here, as everyone tries to pick up the pieces while unknowingly bracing for an even deadlier threat.
Carol’s tragic end begins the issue with a sense of despair, as she willingly lets herself get bitten by a zombie Alice had been keeping for research. The bite is a shocking, horrific choice on her part, but Carol remains eerily calm, almost relieved, as she succumbs to it. Andrea’s quick reaction takes out the zombie, but the toll of Carol’s decision weighs heavily on everyone. Tyreese, in particular, is heartbroken, caught between disbelief and devastation. It’s a haunting moment, especially with Tyreese questioning aloud why she would do this. Hershel confirms that she just stepped right into the zombie, a choice that seems to symbolize her utter disconnection from the group and herself.
After her death, Carol reanimates, and Andrea makes the hard call to put her down, honoring her friend’s final release by stopping her from becoming something she would never want to be. The group buries her next to Allen in a rain-soaked graveyard, a physical reminder of how much they've lost. Rick’s lament at her funeral—"we’ve lost too many"—is a heavy reminder of the toll this world has taken on all of them, with no end in sight.
Billy’s confession about his encounter with Carol to Hershel, Maggie, and Glenn adds a dark, tragic twist. The lingering effect of her actions on him shows how damaged her last interactions with the group were, especially for someone like Billy, who now carries that experience as another scar of this brutal world. Meanwhile, Carl tries to comfort Sophia, Carol’s daughter, who is too shell-shocked to respond. It’s both heartbreaking and awkward, as Carl, sensing her grief, tells her he still likes her, an innocent gesture in the middle of chaos.
After two weeks, some survivors are trying to regain a semblance of purpose. Andrea, still grieving Carol, reluctantly dons the riot suit for protection, instructed by Rick, Tyreese, and Dale on its importance. It’s a difficult moment for her; she realizes the suit is meant to guard her against death itself in this unyielding world. She contemplates that neither she nor Amy would recognize the people they’ve become since the apocalypse began.
A brief dialogue between Andrea and Tyreese touches on their mutual struggle with Carol’s suicide and how the apocalypse has hardened them. Their understanding of each other’s losses—Andrea with Amy, Tyreese with Carol and his past girlfriend—draws them closer, a bonding that subtly stirs Dale’s jealousy. The strain in Andrea and Dale’s relationship becomes apparent when Dale expresses his fear of losing her to Tyreese, feeling aged and insecure. But Andrea’s reassurance that she truly loves him hints at a deeper strength within their bond. For her, Dale remains a source of comfort and stability.
Meanwhile, Glenn and Maggie’s relationship flourishes, with Maggie expressing her desire for a baby. This is a stark contrast to the dark atmosphere surrounding the prison, and despite the danger, they hold onto hope for a better future, or at least the possibility of one. They share an intimate moment, a brief escape from the harrowing realities around them.
In the shadows, another relationship unfolds, but with a less tender edge. Tyreese and Michonne share a physical connection, one that seems more rooted in survival and the need for companionship than in love. It’s a complicated dynamic, especially given Tyreese’s recent grief for Carol and the role Michonne now plays in his life.
The group is unknowingly in a calm before the storm, bolstered by their preparations around the prison. Carl, in his innocent way, still tries to lift Sophia’s spirits, but her trauma over her mother’s death isolates her from him. Hershel’s garden serves as a quiet contrast to the bleakness around them, a place where Rick can still joke and marvel at Hershel’s “magic with vegetables.” But the fragile peace is shattered when they notice vehicles assembling outside the fence. The Governor’s ominous command—“Kill them all!”—signals the arrival of a nightmare they’re not prepared for.
Dale’s jealousy toward Tyreese shows an emotional depth to his character; he’s a man who’s lost much and now feels insecure watching Andrea, his connection to love and life, bond with someone else. It’s a subtle, tense moment that adds another layer to the group’s interpersonal dynamics.
Carol’s decision to let herself be bitten is perhaps the most tragic in the series so far. It feels haunting, especially knowing she had a daughter depending on her. Her fragility, her pain, and ultimately her fatal choice make her death disturbing yet poignant.
Glenn and Maggie’s decision to try for a baby is bittersweet. In a place filled with death and dread, their wish to bring new life shows incredible resilience and hope. It’s both an admirable and perhaps reckless choice, as they still face countless threats, and the safety of the prison is far from certain.
Finally, the Governor’s return is a terrifying turn, and the stakes have never been higher. With the defenses around the prison left somewhat exposed, the group faces an imminent, deadly threat from a merciless foe. Their lives, already scarred by loss and betrayal, are now on the line in a brutal, all-or-nothing battle for survival. Issue #42 brings the tension to a fever pitch, setting the stage for what promises to be a fierce clash in the coming issues.
Carol’s tragic end begins the issue with a sense of despair, as she willingly lets herself get bitten by a zombie Alice had been keeping for research. The bite is a shocking, horrific choice on her part, but Carol remains eerily calm, almost relieved, as she succumbs to it. Andrea’s quick reaction takes out the zombie, but the toll of Carol’s decision weighs heavily on everyone. Tyreese, in particular, is heartbroken, caught between disbelief and devastation. It’s a haunting moment, especially with Tyreese questioning aloud why she would do this. Hershel confirms that she just stepped right into the zombie, a choice that seems to symbolize her utter disconnection from the group and herself.
After her death, Carol reanimates, and Andrea makes the hard call to put her down, honoring her friend’s final release by stopping her from becoming something she would never want to be. The group buries her next to Allen in a rain-soaked graveyard, a physical reminder of how much they've lost. Rick’s lament at her funeral—"we’ve lost too many"—is a heavy reminder of the toll this world has taken on all of them, with no end in sight.
Billy’s confession about his encounter with Carol to Hershel, Maggie, and Glenn adds a dark, tragic twist. The lingering effect of her actions on him shows how damaged her last interactions with the group were, especially for someone like Billy, who now carries that experience as another scar of this brutal world. Meanwhile, Carl tries to comfort Sophia, Carol’s daughter, who is too shell-shocked to respond. It’s both heartbreaking and awkward, as Carl, sensing her grief, tells her he still likes her, an innocent gesture in the middle of chaos.
After two weeks, some survivors are trying to regain a semblance of purpose. Andrea, still grieving Carol, reluctantly dons the riot suit for protection, instructed by Rick, Tyreese, and Dale on its importance. It’s a difficult moment for her; she realizes the suit is meant to guard her against death itself in this unyielding world. She contemplates that neither she nor Amy would recognize the people they’ve become since the apocalypse began.
A brief dialogue between Andrea and Tyreese touches on their mutual struggle with Carol’s suicide and how the apocalypse has hardened them. Their understanding of each other’s losses—Andrea with Amy, Tyreese with Carol and his past girlfriend—draws them closer, a bonding that subtly stirs Dale’s jealousy. The strain in Andrea and Dale’s relationship becomes apparent when Dale expresses his fear of losing her to Tyreese, feeling aged and insecure. But Andrea’s reassurance that she truly loves him hints at a deeper strength within their bond. For her, Dale remains a source of comfort and stability.
Meanwhile, Glenn and Maggie’s relationship flourishes, with Maggie expressing her desire for a baby. This is a stark contrast to the dark atmosphere surrounding the prison, and despite the danger, they hold onto hope for a better future, or at least the possibility of one. They share an intimate moment, a brief escape from the harrowing realities around them.
In the shadows, another relationship unfolds, but with a less tender edge. Tyreese and Michonne share a physical connection, one that seems more rooted in survival and the need for companionship than in love. It’s a complicated dynamic, especially given Tyreese’s recent grief for Carol and the role Michonne now plays in his life.
The group is unknowingly in a calm before the storm, bolstered by their preparations around the prison. Carl, in his innocent way, still tries to lift Sophia’s spirits, but her trauma over her mother’s death isolates her from him. Hershel’s garden serves as a quiet contrast to the bleakness around them, a place where Rick can still joke and marvel at Hershel’s “magic with vegetables.” But the fragile peace is shattered when they notice vehicles assembling outside the fence. The Governor’s ominous command—“Kill them all!”—signals the arrival of a nightmare they’re not prepared for.
Dale’s jealousy toward Tyreese shows an emotional depth to his character; he’s a man who’s lost much and now feels insecure watching Andrea, his connection to love and life, bond with someone else. It’s a subtle, tense moment that adds another layer to the group’s interpersonal dynamics.
Carol’s decision to let herself be bitten is perhaps the most tragic in the series so far. It feels haunting, especially knowing she had a daughter depending on her. Her fragility, her pain, and ultimately her fatal choice make her death disturbing yet poignant.
Glenn and Maggie’s decision to try for a baby is bittersweet. In a place filled with death and dread, their wish to bring new life shows incredible resilience and hope. It’s both an admirable and perhaps reckless choice, as they still face countless threats, and the safety of the prison is far from certain.
Finally, the Governor’s return is a terrifying turn, and the stakes have never been higher. With the defenses around the prison left somewhat exposed, the group faces an imminent, deadly threat from a merciless foe. Their lives, already scarred by loss and betrayal, are now on the line in a brutal, all-or-nothing battle for survival. Issue #42 brings the tension to a fever pitch, setting the stage for what promises to be a fierce clash in the coming issues.
July 8, 2020
Being a huge fan of the show, I wanted to see how the original writing started and how the show writers followed and deviated from the comics. My dislikes were that the comics are much more crude, crass, and unnecessarily violent. I did like the change in relationships and how people worked together differently, and the comics have a different creepiness feel than you get watching it on TV. Overall, I prefer the show, and probably will not finish out the comic book series.
November 19, 2020
This is a review of the entire series.
Rick Grimes is a strong-willed deputy who missed the end of the world because he was in a coma for a month after getting shot in the line of duty. Shaken, starving and confused, Rick escapes the horror of the abandoned hospital only to be met with something far more terrible. Not only has the world ended, but the dead have learned to walk and to kill without mercy. After learning that his wife and son have fled to Atlanta from a single survivor and his son, Rick goes on a journey to reunite with his family and search for more survivors.
Rick quickly has to come to terms with the fact that the world has ended and only a select few survived. The dead have risen from their graves and they prey on the living. In a world where every minute feels like hours, where there's no such thing as law and order, where finding a small meal is a tremendous task, the walking dead are quite possibly the least threatening thing for the survivors to have on their breaking minds. Humanity is pushed to the brink of destruction, forcing them to embrace their cruel and primal nature in order to survive. Sometimes you have to be more concerned about who you let into your community so they don't kill you in your sleep and steal everything you once cared about. Rick has no choice but to abandon the ways of law and order that he's upheld as an officer for so long in order to protect the few loved ones he has left. He has to become a monster to protect his crew or risk being devoured by those who became more monstrous than him and even the walking dead.
Despite zombies running the world and having the series named after them, what really sets this series apart from the average zombie apocalypse tale is the focus on realism and the daily struggles, flaws and depth of the characters. There's plenty of badass zombie killing action, but the action often takes a back seat to give the characters plenty of times to share their extremely tragic yet endearing stories, grow through mutual suffering and learn to adapt to a world that has left them to die. Even after the world has ended, many people still can't see eye to eye. They turn on each other and kill each other when they should come together. Others form alliances in spite of their differences and try to rebuild over the corpse of everything that was lost. The daily human drama and conflict is more intense than any monster apocalypse could hope to be.
We watch Rick struggle to balance his old moral code with the many necessary evils he has to commit in order to survive and make the world a better place for the ones he holds close. We watch people like Glen, Dale and Maggie attempt to find love in spite of having every reason to be filled with fear, hate and self-loathing. Characters like Michonne have to learn how to forgive themselves and convince themselves they deserve to be loved despite all the blood on their hands. We watch the weak like Carl and Andrea become strong and sometimes the strong become evil like The Governor. Even monsters like the wicked yet oddly lovable Negan are given the chance to find new ways of redeeming themselves by struggling alongside the other survivors that have all been changed by the horrors of the fallen world.
The pacing is extremely slow and I can understand why that may be a turnoff for a lot of people, but I eventually learned to enjoy watching the characters grow, overcome their trauma, find meaning in life and learn to love again. The characters are forced to do many terrible things to survive and it haunts them every waking moment. The ways they overcome these regrets is very realistic, human and hopeful. The slow pacing really gives the feeling that we're living beside these people. The way every tiny detail of their lives and who they are is explored makes them feel very real and believable.
When I first started reading the series, I wasn't expecting it to have such an uplifting ending. It seemed so bleak and nihilistic for a long time and things would go horribly wrong even when they seemed to be going so well, but the finale channels all the pain, suffering and betrayal of the previous volumes and tops it off with a very touching and inspiring finish. This was never a story about hopelessness. It's about learning to appreciate the little things, learning to forgive yourself and learning to move on even when it's hard. When everything seems lost there's always more to be found, even when we believe otherwise because we convince ourselves that we don't deserve to be happy ever again. Instead of dwelling on what was lost, strive to try and make things better than they were before.
I've never been a huge fan of zombie apocalypse stories, but The Walking Dead had enough heart and strong social commentary to make me stick by the characters until the end and I enjoyed every moment of their long trial.
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Rick Grimes is a strong-willed deputy who missed the end of the world because he was in a coma for a month after getting shot in the line of duty. Shaken, starving and confused, Rick escapes the horror of the abandoned hospital only to be met with something far more terrible. Not only has the world ended, but the dead have learned to walk and to kill without mercy. After learning that his wife and son have fled to Atlanta from a single survivor and his son, Rick goes on a journey to reunite with his family and search for more survivors.
Rick quickly has to come to terms with the fact that the world has ended and only a select few survived. The dead have risen from their graves and they prey on the living. In a world where every minute feels like hours, where there's no such thing as law and order, where finding a small meal is a tremendous task, the walking dead are quite possibly the least threatening thing for the survivors to have on their breaking minds. Humanity is pushed to the brink of destruction, forcing them to embrace their cruel and primal nature in order to survive. Sometimes you have to be more concerned about who you let into your community so they don't kill you in your sleep and steal everything you once cared about. Rick has no choice but to abandon the ways of law and order that he's upheld as an officer for so long in order to protect the few loved ones he has left. He has to become a monster to protect his crew or risk being devoured by those who became more monstrous than him and even the walking dead.
Despite zombies running the world and having the series named after them, what really sets this series apart from the average zombie apocalypse tale is the focus on realism and the daily struggles, flaws and depth of the characters. There's plenty of badass zombie killing action, but the action often takes a back seat to give the characters plenty of times to share their extremely tragic yet endearing stories, grow through mutual suffering and learn to adapt to a world that has left them to die. Even after the world has ended, many people still can't see eye to eye. They turn on each other and kill each other when they should come together. Others form alliances in spite of their differences and try to rebuild over the corpse of everything that was lost. The daily human drama and conflict is more intense than any monster apocalypse could hope to be.
We watch Rick struggle to balance his old moral code with the many necessary evils he has to commit in order to survive and make the world a better place for the ones he holds close. We watch people like Glen, Dale and Maggie attempt to find love in spite of having every reason to be filled with fear, hate and self-loathing. Characters like Michonne have to learn how to forgive themselves and convince themselves they deserve to be loved despite all the blood on their hands. We watch the weak like Carl and Andrea become strong and sometimes the strong become evil like The Governor. Even monsters like the wicked yet oddly lovable Negan are given the chance to find new ways of redeeming themselves by struggling alongside the other survivors that have all been changed by the horrors of the fallen world.
The pacing is extremely slow and I can understand why that may be a turnoff for a lot of people, but I eventually learned to enjoy watching the characters grow, overcome their trauma, find meaning in life and learn to love again. The characters are forced to do many terrible things to survive and it haunts them every waking moment. The ways they overcome these regrets is very realistic, human and hopeful. The slow pacing really gives the feeling that we're living beside these people. The way every tiny detail of their lives and who they are is explored makes them feel very real and believable.
When I first started reading the series, I wasn't expecting it to have such an uplifting ending. It seemed so bleak and nihilistic for a long time and things would go horribly wrong even when they seemed to be going so well, but the finale channels all the pain, suffering and betrayal of the previous volumes and tops it off with a very touching and inspiring finish. This was never a story about hopelessness. It's about learning to appreciate the little things, learning to forgive yourself and learning to move on even when it's hard. When everything seems lost there's always more to be found, even when we believe otherwise because we convince ourselves that we don't deserve to be happy ever again. Instead of dwelling on what was lost, strive to try and make things better than they were before.
I've never been a huge fan of zombie apocalypse stories, but The Walking Dead had enough heart and strong social commentary to make me stick by the characters until the end and I enjoyed every moment of their long trial.
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June 15, 2016
KILL THEM ALL
March 23, 2019
Dayum Tyreese, you gotta be so cold about Carol? His attitude towards suicide is actually pretty terrible. It's funny, these comics can make you love/hate a lot of these characters pretty quickly, one issue they are nice/lovely then the next issue they are complete douche canoes.
Dale has a new leg, so that's good.
Maggie and Glenn are hoping for a baby, so that's not good. Seriously, I don't think I can take any more characters, I'm losing track of who's who, especially the kids, there's so many of them. Speaking of kids, poor Sophia, she's totally lost without her mother, well chin up kid, you'd be dead right now if you were in the show.
Ooph, that ending though. I mean I knew the Governor was coming back, that was obvious but like ooph, how many tanks and trucks are too many tanks and tanks?
KILL THEM ALL.
x
Dale has a new leg, so that's good.
Maggie and Glenn are hoping for a baby, so that's not good. Seriously, I don't think I can take any more characters, I'm losing track of who's who, especially the kids, there's so many of them. Speaking of kids, poor Sophia, she's totally lost without her mother, well chin up kid, you'd be dead right now if you were in the show.
Ooph, that ending though. I mean I knew the Governor was coming back, that was obvious but like ooph, how many tanks and trucks are too many tanks and tanks?
KILL THEM ALL.
x
August 20, 2019
Dealing with the aftermath of Carol's death made me realize I wasn't the only one that didn't understand it. Things are about to get more exciting with The Governor showing up with orders "To Kill Them All".
January 21, 2023
Carol è morta
Le vite dei nostri proseguono , nel bene o nel male con le coppie che si consolidano
Questo fa sparire la minaccia del governatore, che proprio quando meno ce lo aspettiamo compare dal nulla, minacciando morte a tutti
Le vite dei nostri proseguono , nel bene o nel male con le coppie che si consolidano
Questo fa sparire la minaccia del governatore, che proprio quando meno ce lo aspettiamo compare dal nulla, minacciando morte a tutti
February 16, 2025
The Walking Dead
Issue#42
Volume#07
Robert Kirkman
End of volume #07
Carol is gone
We made Dale a wooden leg
It has been 2 month since they escaped Woodbury
And we End with . The Governor comes out of a tank and yells: "Kill them all!"
Issue#42
Volume#07
Robert Kirkman
End of volume #07
Carol is gone
We made Dale a wooden leg
It has been 2 month since they escaped Woodbury
And we End with . The Governor comes out of a tank and yells: "Kill them all!"
March 23, 2018
¡Cagada la hemos ! ¿Adivinar quien ha vuelto para cobrarse venganza?
Michonne tendrías que haberlo matado desde el principio.
Michonne tendrías que haberlo matado desde el principio.
September 18, 2020
I'm a little obsessed... just a little... I think haha.
December 26, 2021
I was hooked the first couple pages, love the art and especially the zombies and the post apocalyptic setting 😻🤩🧟♂️🔥🔫
March 18, 2023
i'm really shocked ! Carol died!! one of the main character on the sereis . OMG
why i toock that dicsion to read TWD's comics
why i toock that dicsion to read TWD's comics
May 2, 2023
HES STILL ALIVE?!
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May 29, 2025
carol is so bonkers
August 19, 2025
nobody cares about carol death so go to hell carol, i really don't like carol in version comc She's week and stupid
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May 17, 2015
Volume: The Walking Dead
Title: The Calm Before, Pt. 6
Creator/Writer: Robert Kirkman
Artist: Charlie Adlard
Colorist: Cliff Rathburn
Cover: Charlie Adlard; Cliff Rathburn
Letterer: Rus Wooton
Publisher/Date: Image/ 9/12/2007
Length/Format: 36/ Digital Comic
Issue#: 42
Carol's sense on loneliness finally breaks her and forces her to commit suicide. Everyone is devastated by the loss but agree that life must go on and when things seemed to be working out, the people of Woodbury finally arrived. The time has come.
Previously. Andrea was asked by Alice to bring a zombie into the prison grounds for study. Alice wants to try and learn from it, to possibly even see if she could figure out the cause of everything. Rick protested, explaining how dangerous it was, but eventually gave in. Carol has been unstable for sometime. After talking to the zombie for a few minutes, she leaned in, allowing it to bite her... in an attempt to end her life.
The Best.
Although a sad moment, the artwork and full spread of the group with the graves is just amazing. The whole group is standing together, yet apart. Rick's family is together, Hershel's family is together, and everyone else is standing together. It seems that even in a group living situation, people will still stick with their "clicks" or true family within that group.
Dale finally talks to Andrea about Tyreese after they surprise him with a peg leg. Andrea really makes it clear that she is fully with and loves Dale.
Glenn and Maggie decide to have a baby, Michonne and Tyreese finally "hook up" fully.
Tyreese and Rick discuss the barrier of walkers around the fence line. It's both a barrier for the prison group to stay behind, but it may cause issues later down the line when they go to try and leave on runs or if the group becomes to large. Larger groups of walkers can just plow down things.
Carl is being kind and pecks Sophia on the check. Sophia has just gone through two major blows. The first time witnessing Carol slit her wrists and TRY to commit suicide and then the second time when Carol actually succeeds. Now she doesn't have any family left alive that she knows of and is left in the care of Rick and Lori, when they still have Carl, Judith and the prison to take care of.
The Worst.
Carl and Billy's total disregard to the factor Carol did this to herself, for her own reasons. Carl seems to want to let Sophia know he still likes her even if she doesn't talk. Seems that he is always trying to make it all about him when it comes to Sophia. They always seem to do what he wants to do and they can never agree about anything. Billy just can't get over that Carol slept with him right before she committed suicide.
The two week jump in a matter of a page turn.
Just when everyone starts to get comfortable, and starts to go about normally, the Woodbury people shows up, even after two months.
That last frame of the Governor. I really wanted to love that spread but didn't Michonne only cut off his arm to the elbow just like he almost did with Rick?
The Differences.
Carol doesn't kill herself, and Sophia isn't at the prison because she turned into a walker about the time the group was at Hershel's farm.
Michonne only hurt the Governor's eye. She never cut off anything of his.
Those Remembered. Carol, after committing suicide by chained up walker.
Recommend. To the fans of The Walking Dead Universe, Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn, Rus Wooton, zombies, horror dramas, and apocalypse stories.
originally posted: http://tiffanyfoxbooks.blogspot.com/2...
Title: The Calm Before, Pt. 6
Creator/Writer: Robert Kirkman
Artist: Charlie Adlard
Colorist: Cliff Rathburn
Cover: Charlie Adlard; Cliff Rathburn
Letterer: Rus Wooton
Publisher/Date: Image/ 9/12/2007
Length/Format: 36/ Digital Comic
Issue#: 42
Carol's sense on loneliness finally breaks her and forces her to commit suicide. Everyone is devastated by the loss but agree that life must go on and when things seemed to be working out, the people of Woodbury finally arrived. The time has come.
Previously. Andrea was asked by Alice to bring a zombie into the prison grounds for study. Alice wants to try and learn from it, to possibly even see if she could figure out the cause of everything. Rick protested, explaining how dangerous it was, but eventually gave in. Carol has been unstable for sometime. After talking to the zombie for a few minutes, she leaned in, allowing it to bite her... in an attempt to end her life.
The Best.
Although a sad moment, the artwork and full spread of the group with the graves is just amazing. The whole group is standing together, yet apart. Rick's family is together, Hershel's family is together, and everyone else is standing together. It seems that even in a group living situation, people will still stick with their "clicks" or true family within that group.
Dale finally talks to Andrea about Tyreese after they surprise him with a peg leg. Andrea really makes it clear that she is fully with and loves Dale.
Glenn and Maggie decide to have a baby, Michonne and Tyreese finally "hook up" fully.
Tyreese and Rick discuss the barrier of walkers around the fence line. It's both a barrier for the prison group to stay behind, but it may cause issues later down the line when they go to try and leave on runs or if the group becomes to large. Larger groups of walkers can just plow down things.
Carl is being kind and pecks Sophia on the check. Sophia has just gone through two major blows. The first time witnessing Carol slit her wrists and TRY to commit suicide and then the second time when Carol actually succeeds. Now she doesn't have any family left alive that she knows of and is left in the care of Rick and Lori, when they still have Carl, Judith and the prison to take care of.
The Worst.
Carl and Billy's total disregard to the factor Carol did this to herself, for her own reasons. Carl seems to want to let Sophia know he still likes her even if she doesn't talk. Seems that he is always trying to make it all about him when it comes to Sophia. They always seem to do what he wants to do and they can never agree about anything. Billy just can't get over that Carol slept with him right before she committed suicide.
The two week jump in a matter of a page turn.
Just when everyone starts to get comfortable, and starts to go about normally, the Woodbury people shows up, even after two months.
That last frame of the Governor. I really wanted to love that spread but didn't Michonne only cut off his arm to the elbow just like he almost did with Rick?
The Differences.
Carol doesn't kill herself, and Sophia isn't at the prison because she turned into a walker about the time the group was at Hershel's farm.
Michonne only hurt the Governor's eye. She never cut off anything of his.
Those Remembered. Carol, after committing suicide by chained up walker.
Recommend. To the fans of The Walking Dead Universe, Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn, Rus Wooton, zombies, horror dramas, and apocalypse stories.
originally posted: http://tiffanyfoxbooks.blogspot.com/2...
July 12, 2016
Carol se siente en la soledad i finalmente la rompe y la obligara a cometer suicidio. Todo el mundo está devastado por la pérdida, pero de acuerdo en que la vida debe continuar y cuando las cosas parecían estar funcionando, el pueblo de Woodbury finalmente llegó. El tiempo ha llegado. ¡La gran batalla!
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July 20, 2014
This was a pretty good issue, which a heartbreaking panel between 2 kids. Our characters have gotten way too complacent and it didn't seem like there was much, in the way of a plan, to protect their fortification. As we end on a cliffhanger, "Ish," was the correct response.
November 1, 2016
This concludes Chapter 7! Definitely the calm before the storm. It seems like some poop is really going to hit the fan in the next chapter. It was nice seeing the group living their lives. I was dissatisfied with the ending of a particular character. Other than that, a great chapter!
March 31, 2015
Seeing Dale and Andrea gives me the illusion of happiness.... But seeing the Governor? Yebo, hell must be real!!
December 6, 2015
Another great comic. I really enjoy seeing the differences between the comic and the show. I believe the comics are a must read for any fan of the show.
March 16, 2016
OMG!!
July 11, 2022
Solid, typical walking dead issue. Slice of life stuff with a wild cliffhanger
July 19, 2022
Just another quiet day... HOLY $%/$?&?&*!!!
August 22, 2014
El final...
May 24, 2017
El Gobernador ha llegado, y aquí es donde la cosa se pone pesada.
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