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The Walking Dead #63
THE HUNT CONTINUES! Who will be the next to fall? - Includes Chew: Issue #1 !
24 pages, Paperback
First published July 15, 2009
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Robert Kirkman
2,778 books6,965 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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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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October 29, 2024
With Dale’s abrupt disappearance, tensions were high as I dove into this issue, gripped by the question: where was he, and what kind of horrors was he enduring? This chapter was suspenseful, dripping with paranoia, and laced with disturbing reveals that unraveled not only new terrors but also chilling character insights.
The issue opens with the entire group reeling from Dale’s absence. Rick, ever the leader, immediately takes charge of the situation, asking Andrea if she saw or heard anything overnight. Frustrated and frantic, the group quickly mobilizes to search for him. Rick sends Michonne back to camp to alert Carl and ensure the area stays secure, especially for Maggie and Glenn, who are caring for Sophia.
Andrea, torn with desperation, rushes into the forest, shouting for Dale. Rick attempts to restrain her, but she breaks free, her cries echoing through the wilderness. Her despair reveals how the ever-mounting losses have weighed heavily on her spirit. Despite Rick’s comforting presence, she falls apart, showing how the apocalypse has taken an emotional toll even on the strongest among them. Abraham grows increasingly anxious, warning Rosita that Andrea’s yelling might attract danger. Rosita, torn between sympathy and practicality, tries to calm Abraham, but he becomes more irritable, pushing Rick to abandon the search if nothing turns up soon.
In the midst of their discussion, a rustle emerges from the bushes, and for a moment, they think they’ve found Dale—but it’s only a lone “roamer” stumbling out. Abraham tenses but realizes the threat was a false alarm. Still on edge, he reluctantly agrees to search a bit longer. Michonne’s frustration boils over, and she destroys the roamer with fierce resolve, another sign of her weariness with this world’s cruelty. With no leads, Rick suggests calling off the search for the night, proposing they take refuge in Gabriel’s church—a plan he hopes will grant them some safety and rest.
As they load up the truck, Rick reassures Andrea they’ll keep looking for Dale, but she’s doubtful. She begins to feel paranoid, questioning the coincidence of Gabriel’s appearance just before Dale’s disappearance. Rick, who’s grown suspicious as well, doesn’t dismiss her concern. The group presses onward, hoping Gabriel’s church might offer some security from the dangers lurking outside.
Upon arrival, Abraham takes charge, instructing everyone to bring their gear inside. Andrea, struggling with the uncertainty of Dale’s fate, steps out for air. As she scans the surroundings, a strange noise catches her attention. Calling out, she suspects they’re being watched. Her growing fear fuels her distrust of Gabriel, and she confronts him, pressing him with sharp questions. Rick steps in, demanding Gabriel answer honestly.
Cornered, Gabriel finally breaks. His voice trembling with remorse, he recounts his story, confessing that he locked his congregation outside to protect his own life and food supplies. As families and children sought refuge, he abandoned them to the zombies, too afraid to face the possibility of running out of food. His selfish actions reveal the darker side of survival and the soul-crushing guilt that has haunted him since. Overcome with shame, he says he deserves to die, believing he has no right to forgiveness. Rick, convinced by Gabriel’s grief and regret, lets him go. But the group remains shaken, now painfully aware of how far desperation can drive someone—even a man of faith.
As they settle into the church, Rick and Michonne discuss the dangers awaiting them. Michonne tries to lift their spirits by noting that they now have a roof over their heads, but Rick is more cautious, admitting that they still don’t know who—or what—they’re up against.
Meanwhile, the perspective shifts to a dark, secluded area, where a group, referred to as the Hunters, is gathered. The Hunters’ leader, Chris, is discussing "statistics" with another member, Charlie. The scene is eerie, with an unsettling vibe hanging over them. Suddenly, Dale regains consciousness, only to be greeted by Chris. Dale, disoriented, realizes something is horribly wrong. When Chris reveals that he and the others are eating Dale’s leg, Dale’s horror is mirrored by the shock of this issue’s chilling twist: the Hunters are cannibals, preying upon their fellow survivors.
Andrea’s desperation and paranoia reflect just how close the group is to breaking under the weight of their fears and losses. Her suspicion of Gabriel speaks volumes, a testament to the way trust has become a rare commodity in this world. Gabriel’s confession of abandoning his congregation was a disturbing revelation, showing how even a person of faith can fall prey to self-preservation at the cost of his humanity. The story, now laced with even darker undertones, paints a bleak portrait of the human psyche under extreme pressure.
The reveal of the Hunters as cannibals was utterly jarring. I was both horrified and morbidly fascinated by their twisted pragmatism, especially the cold way Chris speaks to Dale, who is suddenly thrust into unimaginable horror. The thought of cannibalism as a means of survival adds a grotesque new layer to the challenges Rick and his group face. There’s no telling how far they’ll have to go to protect themselves from these new predators—humans who have abandoned every shred of morality to stay alive.
This issue has left me more unsettled than ever. The line between humanity and monstrosity has never been thinner, and I can’t shake the gnawing dread of what horrors might lie ahead.
The issue opens with the entire group reeling from Dale’s absence. Rick, ever the leader, immediately takes charge of the situation, asking Andrea if she saw or heard anything overnight. Frustrated and frantic, the group quickly mobilizes to search for him. Rick sends Michonne back to camp to alert Carl and ensure the area stays secure, especially for Maggie and Glenn, who are caring for Sophia.
Andrea, torn with desperation, rushes into the forest, shouting for Dale. Rick attempts to restrain her, but she breaks free, her cries echoing through the wilderness. Her despair reveals how the ever-mounting losses have weighed heavily on her spirit. Despite Rick’s comforting presence, she falls apart, showing how the apocalypse has taken an emotional toll even on the strongest among them. Abraham grows increasingly anxious, warning Rosita that Andrea’s yelling might attract danger. Rosita, torn between sympathy and practicality, tries to calm Abraham, but he becomes more irritable, pushing Rick to abandon the search if nothing turns up soon.
In the midst of their discussion, a rustle emerges from the bushes, and for a moment, they think they’ve found Dale—but it’s only a lone “roamer” stumbling out. Abraham tenses but realizes the threat was a false alarm. Still on edge, he reluctantly agrees to search a bit longer. Michonne’s frustration boils over, and she destroys the roamer with fierce resolve, another sign of her weariness with this world’s cruelty. With no leads, Rick suggests calling off the search for the night, proposing they take refuge in Gabriel’s church—a plan he hopes will grant them some safety and rest.
As they load up the truck, Rick reassures Andrea they’ll keep looking for Dale, but she’s doubtful. She begins to feel paranoid, questioning the coincidence of Gabriel’s appearance just before Dale’s disappearance. Rick, who’s grown suspicious as well, doesn’t dismiss her concern. The group presses onward, hoping Gabriel’s church might offer some security from the dangers lurking outside.
Upon arrival, Abraham takes charge, instructing everyone to bring their gear inside. Andrea, struggling with the uncertainty of Dale’s fate, steps out for air. As she scans the surroundings, a strange noise catches her attention. Calling out, she suspects they’re being watched. Her growing fear fuels her distrust of Gabriel, and she confronts him, pressing him with sharp questions. Rick steps in, demanding Gabriel answer honestly.
Cornered, Gabriel finally breaks. His voice trembling with remorse, he recounts his story, confessing that he locked his congregation outside to protect his own life and food supplies. As families and children sought refuge, he abandoned them to the zombies, too afraid to face the possibility of running out of food. His selfish actions reveal the darker side of survival and the soul-crushing guilt that has haunted him since. Overcome with shame, he says he deserves to die, believing he has no right to forgiveness. Rick, convinced by Gabriel’s grief and regret, lets him go. But the group remains shaken, now painfully aware of how far desperation can drive someone—even a man of faith.
As they settle into the church, Rick and Michonne discuss the dangers awaiting them. Michonne tries to lift their spirits by noting that they now have a roof over their heads, but Rick is more cautious, admitting that they still don’t know who—or what—they’re up against.
Meanwhile, the perspective shifts to a dark, secluded area, where a group, referred to as the Hunters, is gathered. The Hunters’ leader, Chris, is discussing "statistics" with another member, Charlie. The scene is eerie, with an unsettling vibe hanging over them. Suddenly, Dale regains consciousness, only to be greeted by Chris. Dale, disoriented, realizes something is horribly wrong. When Chris reveals that he and the others are eating Dale’s leg, Dale’s horror is mirrored by the shock of this issue’s chilling twist: the Hunters are cannibals, preying upon their fellow survivors.
Andrea’s desperation and paranoia reflect just how close the group is to breaking under the weight of their fears and losses. Her suspicion of Gabriel speaks volumes, a testament to the way trust has become a rare commodity in this world. Gabriel’s confession of abandoning his congregation was a disturbing revelation, showing how even a person of faith can fall prey to self-preservation at the cost of his humanity. The story, now laced with even darker undertones, paints a bleak portrait of the human psyche under extreme pressure.
The reveal of the Hunters as cannibals was utterly jarring. I was both horrified and morbidly fascinated by their twisted pragmatism, especially the cold way Chris speaks to Dale, who is suddenly thrust into unimaginable horror. The thought of cannibalism as a means of survival adds a grotesque new layer to the challenges Rick and his group face. There’s no telling how far they’ll have to go to protect themselves from these new predators—humans who have abandoned every shred of morality to stay alive.
This issue has left me more unsettled than ever. The line between humanity and monstrosity has never been thinner, and I can’t shake the gnawing dread of what horrors might lie ahead.
January 2, 2024
I was simply shocked by the ending. I shouldn't have been, because it's plausible, but it still gives you that scare. Very good construction!
Eu fiquei simplesmente chocada com o final. Nem deveria pois é algo plausível porém ainda assim dá aquele susto. Muito boa a construção!
Eu fiquei simplesmente chocada com o final. Nem deveria pois é algo plausível porém ainda assim dá aquele susto. Muito boa a construção!
February 1, 2019
This issue has all sorts of mixed emotions from frustration to humor.
October 11, 2019
That ending! So suspenceful!
December 26, 2021
I was hooked the first couple pages, love the art and especially the zombies and the post apocalyptic setting 😻🤩🧟♂️🔥🔫
May 13, 2016
Andrea's acting dumb as shit right now. I know that she's upset about Dale being missing, but for her to go charging off after him and the men who took him, that's stupid as hell.
The conversation between Eugene and Father Gabriel is not one I'd ever want to have. Especially with a religious figure. I'd be too concerned with saying or doing something that would offend them.
Andrea yelling out for Dale like that, is one of the dumbest things she's done yet. I know that she's worried and wants him to hear her if he's out there, but she's just attracting attention to them, which they don't want.
I agree with Rich and Abraham. They searched for a bit, and now they need to go to the church and stay there for the night, maybe more than one. Then take a few people out tomorrow and search a bit more.
Oh, that's true. Father Gabriel hasn't even been with them for very long yet, and now Dale's missing. That does make me suspicious, now that I give it some thought.
Andrea needs to quit being emotional over Dale and be practical. They can't stay at the church for more than a night or two. They'd be leaving themselves open to danger they don't need.
Gabriel's sob story doesn't make me sad, at least, not for him. It just makes me want to punch him, for him leaving all those people to die out there. It makes him a sucky religious person, and a sucky person in general.
What a whacko. Who in the world tells another person to kill them? Father Gabriel has lost his damn mind. I'm really liking Abraham's kick ass attitude. Glad to know he's not gonna turn into a chicken any time soon.
Oh, gross! Look at these crazy ass fuckers! Gross! They just ate part of Dale's fucking leg! Man, that's so fucking disgusting! Why can't they eat something else? Some damn cannibals, yuck!
The conversation between Eugene and Father Gabriel is not one I'd ever want to have. Especially with a religious figure. I'd be too concerned with saying or doing something that would offend them.
Andrea yelling out for Dale like that, is one of the dumbest things she's done yet. I know that she's worried and wants him to hear her if he's out there, but she's just attracting attention to them, which they don't want.
I agree with Rich and Abraham. They searched for a bit, and now they need to go to the church and stay there for the night, maybe more than one. Then take a few people out tomorrow and search a bit more.
Oh, that's true. Father Gabriel hasn't even been with them for very long yet, and now Dale's missing. That does make me suspicious, now that I give it some thought.
Andrea needs to quit being emotional over Dale and be practical. They can't stay at the church for more than a night or two. They'd be leaving themselves open to danger they don't need.
Gabriel's sob story doesn't make me sad, at least, not for him. It just makes me want to punch him, for him leaving all those people to die out there. It makes him a sucky religious person, and a sucky person in general.
What a whacko. Who in the world tells another person to kill them? Father Gabriel has lost his damn mind. I'm really liking Abraham's kick ass attitude. Glad to know he's not gonna turn into a chicken any time soon.
Oh, gross! Look at these crazy ass fuckers! Gross! They just ate part of Dale's fucking leg! Man, that's so fucking disgusting! Why can't they eat something else? Some damn cannibals, yuck!
April 8, 2020
This was a pretty good issue.
The group go off to find a missing Dale, only for Andrea to start acting dumb, like I know he's your Suger(less) Daddy but you don't start running off into the woods screaming his name, we've zombies and unknown groups out there, keep your head on straight, Andrea.
I liked the conversation between Eugene and Gabriel, I thought it was pretty interesting.
The group come up short when trying to find Dale so Gabriel takes them to his church where he confesses his major sin to Rick. Andrea hears someone lurking about in the surrounding woods, for us only to find out this group are the ones that have Dale and they apparently took Silence Of Lambs as a 'how to' guide when it comes to people being food.
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The group go off to find a missing Dale, only for Andrea to start acting dumb, like I know he's your Suger(less) Daddy but you don't start running off into the woods screaming his name, we've zombies and unknown groups out there, keep your head on straight, Andrea.
I liked the conversation between Eugene and Gabriel, I thought it was pretty interesting.
The group come up short when trying to find Dale so Gabriel takes them to his church where he confesses his major sin to Rick. Andrea hears someone lurking about in the surrounding woods, for us only to find out this group are the ones that have Dale and they apparently took Silence Of Lambs as a 'how to' guide when it comes to people being food.
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December 18, 2015
Great! I am really enjoying TWD comics. All the comics in this series are really good but I think they have gotten so much better since issue 50. I also love seeing the differences between the comic and the TV show.
March 31, 2017
Second issue in the Fear the Hunters arc. Hey...where's Dale?
January 4, 2017
what happened to bob in the show happens to dale in the comics. sheeeeeee we got cannibals yall
July 1, 2021
still one of my all time favourites in the walking dead series, the entire "fear the hunters" series
May 24, 2023
They were just pulling his leg!
March 13, 2015
wow dale gotten into some serious trouble
April 3, 2015
Knew it! The cannibals are here!!
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