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The Walking Dead #47
Mother and Child. No one is safe.
31 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2008
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Robert Kirkman
2,777 books6,963 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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June 5, 2020
Not as good as the last one
October 26, 2024
Coming off Tyreese’s shocking end in the previous issue, I was ready to see how Michonne’s reemergence would affect the power dynamics. After everything she’s survived, her return promises potential for revenge or salvation. This issue was packed with tactical moves, gut-wrenching moments, and an intense sense of survival that kept me on edge. With everyone’s survival on the line, every choice and every second counted.
The issue opens with Michonne pulling off one of the series' most satisfying moves: catching the Governor and his troops completely off guard. Her moment with the Governor is a perfect blend of grit and resolve, reminding us of her fierce determination. Despite being surrounded, Michonne taunts Gabe without a hint of fear, daring him to do something. When he tries to shoot, her riot suit deflects the bullet, causing her to miss the Governor, though she leaves him with a nasty cheek wound. Though her kill-shot misses, her quick grab for the katana and her swift attack on Raymond are some of the most intense moments. Michonne is barely human here, operating on pure survival instinct. And when Gabe’s efforts to protect the Governor end in him being scolded instead of thanked, the chaotic cracks in Woodbury’s unity are starting to show.
After the confrontation, the scene shifts back to the prison, where the group faces the brutal reality of Tyreese’s death. Rick’s struggle to inform everyone is evident—there’s a moment where he breaks the news to Lori, and her reaction is raw. Her anger, lashing out at Rick for “letting it happen,” speaks volumes about her pain but also brings out her sometimes frustrating habit of judging his actions without fully understanding the impossible position he’s in. In her own grief, she can’t see that Rick was left powerless. Judith’s cries echo Lori’s heartbreak as she storms off to take care of her, and the tension among everyone is palpable.
The shift to Rick and Carl’s conversation is heartbreaking in a different way. The idea of death and mortality has clearly settled into Carl’s mind in a way that’s beyond his years. When Rick questions him about Tyreese’s death, Carl’s response—that he expected Tyreese to die eventually because everyone will—shows a young mind hardened by trauma. Rick’s effort to provide Carl with a sense of control, giving him the backpack filled with essentials “just in case,” reflects his desperation to preserve his son’s innocence, yet he can’t ignore the brutal world Carl is growing up in.
The focus then returns to the prison’s defenses, where Rick and Hershel discuss the need to stay resilient in the face of Woodbury’s impending attack. Hershel, true to his character, attempts to find hope in their small numbers, hoping their unity will give them an edge against Woodbury’s disorganized force. This brief reprieve is shattered when Billy announces that the Woodbury soldiers are approaching, and what follows is nothing short of chaos.
The Governor’s thirst for revenge is evident in his approach. His impatience becomes his undoing as his soldiers face wave after wave of resistance from Rick’s group. Axel’s sudden death—shot straight through the head—feels like a brutal reminder that in war, there’s no mercy. Patricia’s reaction, holding Axel’s body, reflects the human cost of the Governor’s relentless pursuit. Rick’s orders to the group to fire from under the cars add a tactical layer to the chaos, as everyone scrambles to survive amidst bullets and screams.
The arrival of Andrea is the turning point that saves Rick’s group from certain defeat. Her presence up on the RV, sniping from above, gives them an unexpected advantage. Her return brings a wave of hope, even if it’s fleeting. But the Governor’s cruelty has no bounds, and he quickly orders Wes to ram Andrea with the car, leading to a horrific moment where Andrea, in a heartbreaking display of resilience, continues to fire even as the vehicle collides with the RV and throws her down. The Governor’s utter lack of empathy is staggering; he’s so obsessed with victory that even his own men seem increasingly uneasy.
In a final twist, the Governor commandeers the tank and orders it forward, crushing every obstacle in his path, including the prison’s fence. As the Woodbury forces enter, Rick is left with little choice but to flee. The sense of hope is slipping away fast, and his frantic attempt to reach Lori and Carl underscores his desperation.
The cliffhanger is as tense as it gets: Rick discovers someone holding Lori at gunpoint. This gut-punch moment makes me fear for Judith, who’s only an infant, and has to endure this brutal world from day one. There’s a raw, almost sickening worry that this might be the breaking point for the Grimes family, and the lack of resolution adds to the anguish.
This issue was a whirlwind of tension, shock, and heartbreak. Lori’s reaction to Tyreese’s death, although frustrating, highlights the pain and fractured morale within the group. She often acts emotionally, sometimes irrationally, but in a world this broken, her grief is understandable. Her insistence that Rick “should have done something” adds to the emotional weight, as Rick is constantly forced to shoulder responsibility for situations out of his control.
Carl’s acceptance of mortality at his age is gut-wrenching, and Rick’s attempt to protect him by teaching survival tactics speaks volumes about their tragic reality. The heartbreaking aspect is not just that Carl is exposed to death but that he’s internalized it as a norm. Rick’s confidence in Carl’s abilities, however, reflects the bittersweet bond they share.
Michonne’s bold move against the Governor adds a thrilling, almost triumphant, layer to this issue. I was rooting for her with every insult and every strike. She’s been through hell, and she’s not backing down. The Governor’s brutality, especially with his soldiers starting to question his motives, feels like it’s building to an inevitable breaking point. His manipulation and lack of empathy make him one of the most despicable villains, and I found myself hoping Michonne would get her vengeance.
In terms of action, this issue was relentless. The prison has never felt less like a safe haven and more like a war zone. Axel’s death, Billy’s bravery, and Andrea’s resilience all underscore the harrowing stakes. The moment with the tank bursting through the fence solidifies that there is no going back, and the final cliffhanger with Lori and Judith threatened is the most intense note yet.
In conclusion, Issue #47 captures the horrifying toll of survival, the complexity of relationships under pressure, and the sheer will of each character to keep fighting. The Governor’s rampage has stripped away nearly every last vestige of safety, leaving readers with a sense of dread, wondering if anyone will make it out alive. This issue not only raises the stakes but shatters any remaining sense of security, leaving the fate of the Grimes family in terrifying limbo.
The issue opens with Michonne pulling off one of the series' most satisfying moves: catching the Governor and his troops completely off guard. Her moment with the Governor is a perfect blend of grit and resolve, reminding us of her fierce determination. Despite being surrounded, Michonne taunts Gabe without a hint of fear, daring him to do something. When he tries to shoot, her riot suit deflects the bullet, causing her to miss the Governor, though she leaves him with a nasty cheek wound. Though her kill-shot misses, her quick grab for the katana and her swift attack on Raymond are some of the most intense moments. Michonne is barely human here, operating on pure survival instinct. And when Gabe’s efforts to protect the Governor end in him being scolded instead of thanked, the chaotic cracks in Woodbury’s unity are starting to show.
After the confrontation, the scene shifts back to the prison, where the group faces the brutal reality of Tyreese’s death. Rick’s struggle to inform everyone is evident—there’s a moment where he breaks the news to Lori, and her reaction is raw. Her anger, lashing out at Rick for “letting it happen,” speaks volumes about her pain but also brings out her sometimes frustrating habit of judging his actions without fully understanding the impossible position he’s in. In her own grief, she can’t see that Rick was left powerless. Judith’s cries echo Lori’s heartbreak as she storms off to take care of her, and the tension among everyone is palpable.
The shift to Rick and Carl’s conversation is heartbreaking in a different way. The idea of death and mortality has clearly settled into Carl’s mind in a way that’s beyond his years. When Rick questions him about Tyreese’s death, Carl’s response—that he expected Tyreese to die eventually because everyone will—shows a young mind hardened by trauma. Rick’s effort to provide Carl with a sense of control, giving him the backpack filled with essentials “just in case,” reflects his desperation to preserve his son’s innocence, yet he can’t ignore the brutal world Carl is growing up in.
The focus then returns to the prison’s defenses, where Rick and Hershel discuss the need to stay resilient in the face of Woodbury’s impending attack. Hershel, true to his character, attempts to find hope in their small numbers, hoping their unity will give them an edge against Woodbury’s disorganized force. This brief reprieve is shattered when Billy announces that the Woodbury soldiers are approaching, and what follows is nothing short of chaos.
The Governor’s thirst for revenge is evident in his approach. His impatience becomes his undoing as his soldiers face wave after wave of resistance from Rick’s group. Axel’s sudden death—shot straight through the head—feels like a brutal reminder that in war, there’s no mercy. Patricia’s reaction, holding Axel’s body, reflects the human cost of the Governor’s relentless pursuit. Rick’s orders to the group to fire from under the cars add a tactical layer to the chaos, as everyone scrambles to survive amidst bullets and screams.
The arrival of Andrea is the turning point that saves Rick’s group from certain defeat. Her presence up on the RV, sniping from above, gives them an unexpected advantage. Her return brings a wave of hope, even if it’s fleeting. But the Governor’s cruelty has no bounds, and he quickly orders Wes to ram Andrea with the car, leading to a horrific moment where Andrea, in a heartbreaking display of resilience, continues to fire even as the vehicle collides with the RV and throws her down. The Governor’s utter lack of empathy is staggering; he’s so obsessed with victory that even his own men seem increasingly uneasy.
In a final twist, the Governor commandeers the tank and orders it forward, crushing every obstacle in his path, including the prison’s fence. As the Woodbury forces enter, Rick is left with little choice but to flee. The sense of hope is slipping away fast, and his frantic attempt to reach Lori and Carl underscores his desperation.
The cliffhanger is as tense as it gets: Rick discovers someone holding Lori at gunpoint. This gut-punch moment makes me fear for Judith, who’s only an infant, and has to endure this brutal world from day one. There’s a raw, almost sickening worry that this might be the breaking point for the Grimes family, and the lack of resolution adds to the anguish.
This issue was a whirlwind of tension, shock, and heartbreak. Lori’s reaction to Tyreese’s death, although frustrating, highlights the pain and fractured morale within the group. She often acts emotionally, sometimes irrationally, but in a world this broken, her grief is understandable. Her insistence that Rick “should have done something” adds to the emotional weight, as Rick is constantly forced to shoulder responsibility for situations out of his control.
Carl’s acceptance of mortality at his age is gut-wrenching, and Rick’s attempt to protect him by teaching survival tactics speaks volumes about their tragic reality. The heartbreaking aspect is not just that Carl is exposed to death but that he’s internalized it as a norm. Rick’s confidence in Carl’s abilities, however, reflects the bittersweet bond they share.
Michonne’s bold move against the Governor adds a thrilling, almost triumphant, layer to this issue. I was rooting for her with every insult and every strike. She’s been through hell, and she’s not backing down. The Governor’s brutality, especially with his soldiers starting to question his motives, feels like it’s building to an inevitable breaking point. His manipulation and lack of empathy make him one of the most despicable villains, and I found myself hoping Michonne would get her vengeance.
In terms of action, this issue was relentless. The prison has never felt less like a safe haven and more like a war zone. Axel’s death, Billy’s bravery, and Andrea’s resilience all underscore the harrowing stakes. The moment with the tank bursting through the fence solidifies that there is no going back, and the final cliffhanger with Lori and Judith threatened is the most intense note yet.
In conclusion, Issue #47 captures the horrifying toll of survival, the complexity of relationships under pressure, and the sheer will of each character to keep fighting. The Governor’s rampage has stripped away nearly every last vestige of safety, leaving readers with a sense of dread, wondering if anyone will make it out alive. This issue not only raises the stakes but shatters any remaining sense of security, leaving the fate of the Grimes family in terrifying limbo.
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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April 3, 2015
The moment I saw Andrea firing, I was psyched!!!
June 27, 2016
Awesome showdown between the group and the Governor.
October 16, 2022
Love these frantic, action filled issues
March 24, 2019
Ooph, lots of shooting. And more shooting.
I didn't think it'd be exciting but it was.
When I saw my gurl, Andrea, come back, guns blazing, it actually felt iconic. Like shit gurl, you're the real hero of this story. Well not for Axel, Axel dead. Axel was a creepy bastard though so, eh. When's Patricia going to die though? Like she gives off creepy vibes too.
It ends with Lori cradling her baby & an unknown person with a gun behind her. I legit can't think who it'll be right now.
x
I didn't think it'd be exciting but it was.
When I saw my gurl, Andrea, come back, guns blazing, it actually felt iconic. Like shit gurl, you're the real hero of this story. Well not for Axel, Axel dead. Axel was a creepy bastard though so, eh. When's Patricia going to die though? Like she gives off creepy vibes too.
It ends with Lori cradling her baby & an unknown person with a gun behind her. I legit can't think who it'll be right now.
x
September 14, 2018
¡Andrea definitivamente es mi personaje favorito de esta historia junto a Rick! Lori por dios más tonta y estúpida y no naces , que pesada y desagradecida eres. Rick no te merece. Rick vete con Andrea!
Mierda mierda, las últimas páginas avecinan problemas pero muy muy gordos de verdad.
Mierda mierda, las últimas páginas avecinan problemas pero muy muy gordos de verdad.
June 7, 2019
Arguments and battle. I know the issue needs this and the battles are what many people look forward to with the series. At least both sides feel overwhelmed at times.
December 26, 2021
I was hooked the first couple pages, love the art and especially the zombies and the post apocalyptic setting 😻🤩🧟♂️🔥🔫
February 4, 2025
That cliffhanger. 🧟♀️🪦
May 18, 2015
Volume: The Walking Dead
Title: Made to Suffer, Pt. 5
Creator/Writer: Robert Kirkman
Artist: Charlie Adlard
Colorist: Cliff Rathburn
Cover: Charlie Adlard; Cliff Rathburn
Letterer: Rus Wooton
Publisher/Date: Image/ 3/12/2008
Length/Format: 36/ Digital Comic
Issue#: 47
Michonne has taken The Governor hostage and is threatening to shoot him. After an accident involving one of The Governor's men shooting Michonne's riot gear, she accidentally shoots The Governor in the face. After Michonne kills Mathew and escapes, The Governor then sends one of his henchmen to go after her. Meanwhile at the prison, Rick prepares his family and group to evacuate in case the Woodbury outsiders should attack. To Rick and the rest of the groups horror, the Woodbury outsides do in fact return, this time with a large tank and a small fleet led by The Governor himself. As soon as they pull up in front of the caged prison, the Woodbury outsiders open fire on Rick and the rest of the his group, shooting Axel in the head, killing him instantly. Fortunately for them, Andrea returns, giving them cover by firing back at the Woodbury army while perched on top of the RV. After she shoots Gabe in the head, who is The Governors must trusting goon, this sends The Governor over the edge. He orders one of his soldiers to ram the RV that Andrea is on top of and unfortunately for the survivors, it knocks her off injuring her and destroying all hope for cover against The Governor and the rest of the Woodbury outsiders. Things go from bad to worse as the outsiders run their tank through the prison's barricade, allowing zombies to roam free inside as well as the Woodbury soldiers. As this happens Rick and the rest of the survivors realize that things are looking very grim so they return to retrieve their families. When Rick returns to gather his wife Lori and newborn daughter Judith he finds Alice holding a shotgun to his wife's head.
Previously. Believing Michonne to be dead, the Woodbury people, led by the Governor had taken Tyreese captive. The Governor drove to the prison and threatened to kill Tyreese if Rick wouldn't open the gates and allow his people in. Rick, Hershel and the rest refused--so the Governor brutally murdered Tyreese before their eyes....before returning back to the Woodbury camp, to find Michonne, very much a live--and ready to kill!
The Best.
Governor gets shot in the face. Gabe just will never learn! Things just keep getting better and better for the Governor... Thinking that Michonne hasn't planned this attack on the Governor really well and so Gabe shoots her. The bullet then ricochets off of her riot gear and hits the Governor in his face.
Andrea comes back! Shoots Gabe in the head as he is talking to the Governor about their plan of attack.
The artwork is amazing again. Especially the full spread of the tank going over the fences.
The Worst.
Lori - Does this woman naturally stay pissed? I mean seriously can no one do anything right in her opinion? This time she is pissed because Rick and the others stood by and "let" Tyreese be killed. Strangely no one mentions the factor that Tyreese himself mentioned not to open the gates.
Governor is just plowing everything down and going head long into the prison with the vehicles. I think at this point the Governor sees things as if he can't have the prison, then no one will. He has come to the point of no return now with his people and those who go against him.
Axel takes a bullet in the head.
Someone has Lori on her knees holding Judith with a shotgun to her head.
The Differences.
Lori isn't alive at this point so no one can have her at gun point.
Tyreese isn't at the prison at this point so he doesn't die at this time.
When the Governor finally does come back and drive in with a tank, its with another group other than the Woodbury people. At that time they have taken Michonne and Hershel hostage and end up killing Hershel the way that they have killed Tyreese.
Those Remembered. Axel, who has been shot in the head by a bullet from the Woodbury people.
Recommend. To the fans of The Walking Dead Universe, Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn, Rus Wooton, zombies, horror dramas, and apocalypse stories.
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Title: Made to Suffer, Pt. 5
Creator/Writer: Robert Kirkman
Artist: Charlie Adlard
Colorist: Cliff Rathburn
Cover: Charlie Adlard; Cliff Rathburn
Letterer: Rus Wooton
Publisher/Date: Image/ 3/12/2008
Length/Format: 36/ Digital Comic
Issue#: 47
Michonne has taken The Governor hostage and is threatening to shoot him. After an accident involving one of The Governor's men shooting Michonne's riot gear, she accidentally shoots The Governor in the face. After Michonne kills Mathew and escapes, The Governor then sends one of his henchmen to go after her. Meanwhile at the prison, Rick prepares his family and group to evacuate in case the Woodbury outsiders should attack. To Rick and the rest of the groups horror, the Woodbury outsides do in fact return, this time with a large tank and a small fleet led by The Governor himself. As soon as they pull up in front of the caged prison, the Woodbury outsiders open fire on Rick and the rest of the his group, shooting Axel in the head, killing him instantly. Fortunately for them, Andrea returns, giving them cover by firing back at the Woodbury army while perched on top of the RV. After she shoots Gabe in the head, who is The Governors must trusting goon, this sends The Governor over the edge. He orders one of his soldiers to ram the RV that Andrea is on top of and unfortunately for the survivors, it knocks her off injuring her and destroying all hope for cover against The Governor and the rest of the Woodbury outsiders. Things go from bad to worse as the outsiders run their tank through the prison's barricade, allowing zombies to roam free inside as well as the Woodbury soldiers. As this happens Rick and the rest of the survivors realize that things are looking very grim so they return to retrieve their families. When Rick returns to gather his wife Lori and newborn daughter Judith he finds Alice holding a shotgun to his wife's head.
Previously. Believing Michonne to be dead, the Woodbury people, led by the Governor had taken Tyreese captive. The Governor drove to the prison and threatened to kill Tyreese if Rick wouldn't open the gates and allow his people in. Rick, Hershel and the rest refused--so the Governor brutally murdered Tyreese before their eyes....before returning back to the Woodbury camp, to find Michonne, very much a live--and ready to kill!
The Best.
Governor gets shot in the face. Gabe just will never learn! Things just keep getting better and better for the Governor... Thinking that Michonne hasn't planned this attack on the Governor really well and so Gabe shoots her. The bullet then ricochets off of her riot gear and hits the Governor in his face.
Andrea comes back! Shoots Gabe in the head as he is talking to the Governor about their plan of attack.
The artwork is amazing again. Especially the full spread of the tank going over the fences.
The Worst.
Lori - Does this woman naturally stay pissed? I mean seriously can no one do anything right in her opinion? This time she is pissed because Rick and the others stood by and "let" Tyreese be killed. Strangely no one mentions the factor that Tyreese himself mentioned not to open the gates.
Governor is just plowing everything down and going head long into the prison with the vehicles. I think at this point the Governor sees things as if he can't have the prison, then no one will. He has come to the point of no return now with his people and those who go against him.
Axel takes a bullet in the head.
Someone has Lori on her knees holding Judith with a shotgun to her head.
The Differences.
Lori isn't alive at this point so no one can have her at gun point.
Tyreese isn't at the prison at this point so he doesn't die at this time.
When the Governor finally does come back and drive in with a tank, its with another group other than the Woodbury people. At that time they have taken Michonne and Hershel hostage and end up killing Hershel the way that they have killed Tyreese.
Those Remembered. Axel, who has been shot in the head by a bullet from the Woodbury people.
Recommend. To the fans of The Walking Dead Universe, Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn, Rus Wooton, zombies, horror dramas, and apocalypse stories.
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May 11, 2016
Well, Michonne's kicking ass. Hopefully this will teach the Governor and his group not to screw with her or anyone else in her group from now on. Otherwise they'll be in deep shit.
I get that Lori's sad over Tyreese's death, I hate that he's dead, too. But she needs to once again, get a fucking grip and stop blaming Rick for everything. He didn't have a decent choice in the matter.
The conversation between Rick and Carl made me sad. The fact that Carl's been around so much death in his short life that he's already getting used to people dying, just makes me sad for him.
I'm glad that Rick's trusting Carl with a little bit more responsibility. First he gave Carl back his gun, now Rick's trusting Carl to look after a set of backup supplies if they need to leave the prison quickly. I like it.
I like that Rick refuses to give up, and that he keeps encouraging the others to do the same. That's something a good leader would do. Encourage his people to fight for their lives and for their home.
Holy crap. Look at that tank and all of those other vehicles. Where the hell do the Governor and his people find the gas to keep those vehicles running as much as they do?
Every single time the Governor opens his mouth, he reminds me more and more of why I hate him. He's rude to anyone and everyone and someone needs to kick his ass and then kill him.
Damn, Axel's dead. He was one of the only prison's that I had actually liked. And man, now Rick's group is down another member. Hope that doesn't mean they'll lose this fight.
Haha, the Governor and his people just had a grenade thrown at them. Good! I hope it blows up and kills all of their asses. That'd be one less thing for Rick's group to worry about.
Whoo! Andrea's back! That's right! Kill the Governor and his men! Take their asses out, Andrea! So glad that she's back and can kick ass and kill with the best of them.
I hope Andrea's okay after getting hit by that vehicle the Governor and his men used against her. Andrea's one of the best characters in the comic so far. I don't want her to die yet.
Good, the Governor finally realized what a pile of shit he stepped into. Maybe now he'll think twice before coming back again and starting more shit with Rick and his group.
Aw, shit. That huge ass tank broke one or some of the fences that surrounded the prison. That sucks, as it means one less piece of protection Rick and his group have.
Also, I feel like Rick should've had Lori, Carl and Judith a lot closer to him, so they could escape the prison easier. I mean, it's crazy that he's going back inside to get them, when they should've been close, and hauling ass away from the prison at this moment.
Is that Alice holding a gun to Lori's head?! What the fuck?! I thought Alice wanted to get AWAY from the Governor and was HAPPY to be with Rick's group!
Oh shit, man! What a way to end an issue! Can't wait to find out what happens next!
I get that Lori's sad over Tyreese's death, I hate that he's dead, too. But she needs to once again, get a fucking grip and stop blaming Rick for everything. He didn't have a decent choice in the matter.
The conversation between Rick and Carl made me sad. The fact that Carl's been around so much death in his short life that he's already getting used to people dying, just makes me sad for him.
I'm glad that Rick's trusting Carl with a little bit more responsibility. First he gave Carl back his gun, now Rick's trusting Carl to look after a set of backup supplies if they need to leave the prison quickly. I like it.
I like that Rick refuses to give up, and that he keeps encouraging the others to do the same. That's something a good leader would do. Encourage his people to fight for their lives and for their home.
Holy crap. Look at that tank and all of those other vehicles. Where the hell do the Governor and his people find the gas to keep those vehicles running as much as they do?
Every single time the Governor opens his mouth, he reminds me more and more of why I hate him. He's rude to anyone and everyone and someone needs to kick his ass and then kill him.
Damn, Axel's dead. He was one of the only prison's that I had actually liked. And man, now Rick's group is down another member. Hope that doesn't mean they'll lose this fight.
Haha, the Governor and his people just had a grenade thrown at them. Good! I hope it blows up and kills all of their asses. That'd be one less thing for Rick's group to worry about.
Whoo! Andrea's back! That's right! Kill the Governor and his men! Take their asses out, Andrea! So glad that she's back and can kick ass and kill with the best of them.
I hope Andrea's okay after getting hit by that vehicle the Governor and his men used against her. Andrea's one of the best characters in the comic so far. I don't want her to die yet.
Good, the Governor finally realized what a pile of shit he stepped into. Maybe now he'll think twice before coming back again and starting more shit with Rick and his group.
Aw, shit. That huge ass tank broke one or some of the fences that surrounded the prison. That sucks, as it means one less piece of protection Rick and his group have.
Also, I feel like Rick should've had Lori, Carl and Judith a lot closer to him, so they could escape the prison easier. I mean, it's crazy that he's going back inside to get them, when they should've been close, and hauling ass away from the prison at this moment.
Is that Alice holding a gun to Lori's head?! What the fuck?! I thought Alice wanted to get AWAY from the Governor and was HAPPY to be with Rick's group!
Oh shit, man! What a way to end an issue! Can't wait to find out what happens next!
August 1, 2014
Another action packed issue! Considering the world that these characters live in, it's not surprising that some of them are a little cray-cray, but the Governor takes the cake. He has turned this battle into a no win situation for anyone. Yet, at the same time, some of the characters look so defeated, you almost hope someone puts them out of their misery. A few characters got their moments to shine. And, yet another great cliffhanger. My utter dislike of Lori continues to grow.
December 10, 2015
Great! If you are enjoying these particular comics with the governor, I recommend reading the books, "The Walking Dead, The Governor Series". That series gives you much more background and depth into the governor and what goes on in Woodbury. Really enjoy seeing the differences between the show and the comics.
September 28, 2022
So much for that fence.
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