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The Walking Dead (Single Issues)
The Walking Dead #84
NO WAY OUT concludes. Could this be the end?
24 pages, Paperback
First published June 27, 2011
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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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March 31, 2017
The value of teamwork.
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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September 19, 2021
Rick tells Denise to not let Carl die. She needs to put the electricity on which will only attract more zombies. But Rick goes outside and essentially goes ape shit taking out zombies. He's a one man army.
Andrea and her group hear the shooting, which only confuses them as to why they'd be stupid enough to fire guns not knowing that it was ol' deceased Dougie being a dick.
Michonne helps Rick take care of the zombies. The rest of the main characters all come out of hiding and help Rick. They essentially thin the herd, hell even whimpy Gabe out here killing zombies. Andrea and her team can now finally get down to help since the herd has been thinned out so much.
Rick is talking to Carl (who's completely out of it) about how he's finally feeling hope for the first time. Unless Carl dies, then I imagine Rick will stop feeling that way.
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Andrea and her group hear the shooting, which only confuses them as to why they'd be stupid enough to fire guns not knowing that it was ol' deceased Dougie being a dick.
Michonne helps Rick take care of the zombies. The rest of the main characters all come out of hiding and help Rick. They essentially thin the herd, hell even whimpy Gabe out here killing zombies. Andrea and her team can now finally get down to help since the herd has been thinned out so much.
Rick is talking to Carl (who's completely out of it) about how he's finally feeling hope for the first time. Unless Carl dies, then I imagine Rick will stop feeling that way.
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November 30, 2024
After the chaos and emotional devastation of the previous issue, my anxiety for Carl’s fate was sky-high. Rick’s desperate, panicked plea for his son’s survival was seared into my mind. I remember feeling those same chills while watching the TV adaptation, but the raw emotion in the comic always hits differently. With everything hanging by a thread, I was eager—and nervous—to see how things would unfold.
The issue opens with Rick racing through the Safe-Zone, Carl cradled in his arms, blood dripping from the horrific gunshot wound to his eye. Rick’s anguish is palpable, crying out that Carl is all he has left. Dr. Denise Cloyd swiftly takes charge, instructing Rick to lay Carl on the bed. Despite knowing the noise and lights would attract the undead, she reassures Rick, promising to do everything she can to save Carl.
Rick’s response is immediate and instinctual: fight. With his axe in hand, he rushes outside to confront the walkers, driven by desperation and fury. Meanwhile, Andrea, Spencer, Glenn, and Heath work outside the walls, trying to divert the horde away. Their dialogue reveals the mounting tension. Andrea’s calm pragmatism contrasts with Spencer’s anxious uncertainty, while Glenn’s strategic thinking shines as he coordinates their efforts.
Inside, Denise works frantically on Carl, her hands trembling as she tries to stop the bleeding. She’s visibly shaken but resolute, and Rick’s final plea—"Don’t let him die"—echoes hauntingly.
Outside, Rick is almost overwhelmed but is saved by Michonne, who quickly asks about Carl’s condition. Rick’s simple reply—“He has to be okay”—is heart-wrenching. The pair are soon joined by Abraham and Rosita, who rally the residents to action. Abraham, ever the warrior, calls out to the undead, taunting them as he mows them down with brutal efficiency. Eugene, once timid and fearful, finally steps up, his resolve hardening as he forces even Gabriel to take part in the fight.
In one of the most triumphant sequences, the entire community bands together, hacking through the herd with a mix of determination and desperation. Rick’s exhaustion is evident, but so is his hope. He realizes they’ve stumbled upon a strategy that works: thinning the horde through sheer grit and unity. Abraham jokes about giving Eugene a break, but Eugene’s resolve is unwavering—he’s part of the fight now, fully transformed.
As the tide turns, Rick’s thoughts return to Carl. He reflects on his past mistakes, recognizing how his instinct to flee led to Jessie and Ron’s deaths. He resolves to rebuild—not just the physical walls, but the very spirit of the community. He imagines a new, fortified Safe-Zone with traps and better-trained fighters. But more than anything, he pleads with Carl to live, to see this new world he envisions. His monologue is both a confession and a promise, showing Rick’s evolution as a leader who no longer simply survives, but fights to thrive.
This issue was a perfect blend of action and emotion, with a heavy emphasis on personal growth. Rick’s transformation from a desperate survivor to a true leader willing to face the enemy head-on was moving. Denise’s frantic yet skilled efforts to save Carl added a layer of tension, making her one of the standout characters in this issue.
The battle against the walkers was both thrilling and exhausting to read. The sheer scale of it felt overwhelming, and I could almost feel the sweat, blood, and tears poured into every page. Abraham’s bravado brought some much-needed levity to the grim scenario, while Eugene’s newfound courage was inspiring.
Rick’s final plea to Carl—full of hope, regret, and determination—left a lasting impact. His willingness to admit past mistakes showed tremendous growth, and it gave me hope for the future of the Safe-Zone, even amidst the carnage.
This issue showcased the resilience of the human spirit in the face of despair, and it reminded me why The Walking Dead remains such a powerful story.
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After the intensity of Issue #84, Small Bites Issue #14 provided a refreshing mix of action and humor. The absurdity and over-the-top nature of these bonus issues make them a guilty pleasure, and I was excited to see what chaos would unfold this time.
Rick and Michonne tear through the walkers, their weapons slicing through the horde with relentless precision. Abraham soon joins the fray, effortlessly taking down multiple walkers in a single blow. His booming voice and infectious bravado rally the others, and he delivers the unforgettable line: “Onomatopoeia these f***ers into oblivion!” The others, understandably, are left confused but amused by his ridiculous battle cry.
The action sequences are heightened to absurd levels, with exaggerated sound effects accompanying every swing and stab. Abraham’s humor provides a stark contrast to the grim situation, and the playful tone gives the entire issue a comic-book feel reminiscent of classic pulp action.
Abraham stole the show in this issue, and I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at his antics. His larger-than-life personality added a layer of levity that felt much-needed after the emotional rollercoaster of Issue #84.
While Small Bites doesn’t carry the same emotional weight as the main series, it’s a fun, over-the-top addition that allows fans to enjoy the more playful side of The Walking Dead. This issue was a perfect palate cleanser, and I loved every hilarious, action-packed moment of it.
Overall, Epic action, raw emotion, and a sprinkle of humor—Issue #84 and Small Bites Issue #14 deliver a memorable and satisfying experience.
The issue opens with Rick racing through the Safe-Zone, Carl cradled in his arms, blood dripping from the horrific gunshot wound to his eye. Rick’s anguish is palpable, crying out that Carl is all he has left. Dr. Denise Cloyd swiftly takes charge, instructing Rick to lay Carl on the bed. Despite knowing the noise and lights would attract the undead, she reassures Rick, promising to do everything she can to save Carl.
Rick’s response is immediate and instinctual: fight. With his axe in hand, he rushes outside to confront the walkers, driven by desperation and fury. Meanwhile, Andrea, Spencer, Glenn, and Heath work outside the walls, trying to divert the horde away. Their dialogue reveals the mounting tension. Andrea’s calm pragmatism contrasts with Spencer’s anxious uncertainty, while Glenn’s strategic thinking shines as he coordinates their efforts.
Inside, Denise works frantically on Carl, her hands trembling as she tries to stop the bleeding. She’s visibly shaken but resolute, and Rick’s final plea—"Don’t let him die"—echoes hauntingly.
Outside, Rick is almost overwhelmed but is saved by Michonne, who quickly asks about Carl’s condition. Rick’s simple reply—“He has to be okay”—is heart-wrenching. The pair are soon joined by Abraham and Rosita, who rally the residents to action. Abraham, ever the warrior, calls out to the undead, taunting them as he mows them down with brutal efficiency. Eugene, once timid and fearful, finally steps up, his resolve hardening as he forces even Gabriel to take part in the fight.
In one of the most triumphant sequences, the entire community bands together, hacking through the herd with a mix of determination and desperation. Rick’s exhaustion is evident, but so is his hope. He realizes they’ve stumbled upon a strategy that works: thinning the horde through sheer grit and unity. Abraham jokes about giving Eugene a break, but Eugene’s resolve is unwavering—he’s part of the fight now, fully transformed.
As the tide turns, Rick’s thoughts return to Carl. He reflects on his past mistakes, recognizing how his instinct to flee led to Jessie and Ron’s deaths. He resolves to rebuild—not just the physical walls, but the very spirit of the community. He imagines a new, fortified Safe-Zone with traps and better-trained fighters. But more than anything, he pleads with Carl to live, to see this new world he envisions. His monologue is both a confession and a promise, showing Rick’s evolution as a leader who no longer simply survives, but fights to thrive.
This issue was a perfect blend of action and emotion, with a heavy emphasis on personal growth. Rick’s transformation from a desperate survivor to a true leader willing to face the enemy head-on was moving. Denise’s frantic yet skilled efforts to save Carl added a layer of tension, making her one of the standout characters in this issue.
The battle against the walkers was both thrilling and exhausting to read. The sheer scale of it felt overwhelming, and I could almost feel the sweat, blood, and tears poured into every page. Abraham’s bravado brought some much-needed levity to the grim scenario, while Eugene’s newfound courage was inspiring.
Rick’s final plea to Carl—full of hope, regret, and determination—left a lasting impact. His willingness to admit past mistakes showed tremendous growth, and it gave me hope for the future of the Safe-Zone, even amidst the carnage.
This issue showcased the resilience of the human spirit in the face of despair, and it reminded me why The Walking Dead remains such a powerful story.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
After the intensity of Issue #84, Small Bites Issue #14 provided a refreshing mix of action and humor. The absurdity and over-the-top nature of these bonus issues make them a guilty pleasure, and I was excited to see what chaos would unfold this time.
Rick and Michonne tear through the walkers, their weapons slicing through the horde with relentless precision. Abraham soon joins the fray, effortlessly taking down multiple walkers in a single blow. His booming voice and infectious bravado rally the others, and he delivers the unforgettable line: “Onomatopoeia these f***ers into oblivion!” The others, understandably, are left confused but amused by his ridiculous battle cry.
The action sequences are heightened to absurd levels, with exaggerated sound effects accompanying every swing and stab. Abraham’s humor provides a stark contrast to the grim situation, and the playful tone gives the entire issue a comic-book feel reminiscent of classic pulp action.
Abraham stole the show in this issue, and I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at his antics. His larger-than-life personality added a layer of levity that felt much-needed after the emotional rollercoaster of Issue #84.
While Small Bites doesn’t carry the same emotional weight as the main series, it’s a fun, over-the-top addition that allows fans to enjoy the more playful side of The Walking Dead. This issue was a perfect palate cleanser, and I loved every hilarious, action-packed moment of it.
Overall, Epic action, raw emotion, and a sprinkle of humor—Issue #84 and Small Bites Issue #14 deliver a memorable and satisfying experience.
September 12, 2017
SWING. STAB. CHOP. REPEAT.
October 16, 2019
I was certain a lot of people were going to die this issue. But fortunately not a lot. Yes, some died, read it if you want to know who.
December 28, 2021
I was hooked the first couple pages, love the art and especially the zombies and the post apocalyptic setting 😻🤩🧟♂️🔥🔫
May 18, 2016
Damn, Rick's going postal on those zombies. I hope he and the others end up taking out all the ones that got into Alexandria before anyone else gets bitten. I also hope that Carl ends up being okay.
I don't agree with Andrea telling Spencer to calm down. There's no way I'd calm down if I was out there surrounded by damn zombies. She needs to remember that not everyone's like her.
I think Rick, Michonne and Abraham make a damn good team of zombie killers and think they should go out and kill as a group more often. They're all pretty badass in their own right.
Yes! Aaron and Eric are joining Rick and Michonne. GOOD! Now they'll have more people to kill zombies and they'll stand a better chance of killing all of those damn things.
And YES!! Abraham is just fucking awesome. I dare ANYONE to not like him. I just find it physically impossible to not like Abraham. He's just that damn great a character.
Even Eugene's finally manning up! Whoop! Go Rosita and Gabriel! Holly's pretty awesome too. Nice teamwork, guys! I love seeing all of them kick some zombie ass, it's great!
So, instead of Andrea, Glenn, Heath and Spencer just standing there trying to watch, they should be trying to get back to Alexandria and trying to help Rick and the others.
YES!! I just love that all of them are working together to get rid of the zombies. It's about damn time, my friends. Awesome, I'm so glad that Glenn, Andrea, Heath and Spencer made it back to Alexandria okay.
Aww! I LOVED the whole speech that Rick said to Carl, all about training everyone to fight, rebuilding Alexandrians and making it even better than it was before. I love it! Now Carl's just gotta wake up!
I don't agree with Andrea telling Spencer to calm down. There's no way I'd calm down if I was out there surrounded by damn zombies. She needs to remember that not everyone's like her.
I think Rick, Michonne and Abraham make a damn good team of zombie killers and think they should go out and kill as a group more often. They're all pretty badass in their own right.
Yes! Aaron and Eric are joining Rick and Michonne. GOOD! Now they'll have more people to kill zombies and they'll stand a better chance of killing all of those damn things.
And YES!! Abraham is just fucking awesome. I dare ANYONE to not like him. I just find it physically impossible to not like Abraham. He's just that damn great a character.
Even Eugene's finally manning up! Whoop! Go Rosita and Gabriel! Holly's pretty awesome too. Nice teamwork, guys! I love seeing all of them kick some zombie ass, it's great!
So, instead of Andrea, Glenn, Heath and Spencer just standing there trying to watch, they should be trying to get back to Alexandria and trying to help Rick and the others.
YES!! I just love that all of them are working together to get rid of the zombies. It's about damn time, my friends. Awesome, I'm so glad that Glenn, Andrea, Heath and Spencer made it back to Alexandria okay.
Aww! I LOVED the whole speech that Rick said to Carl, all about training everyone to fight, rebuilding Alexandrians and making it even better than it was before. I love it! Now Carl's just gotta wake up!
April 6, 2015
Finally!! An issue full of hope.
January 12, 2017
good ending
January 7, 2016
Another Great Issue!
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