The Walking Dead #100

The Walking Dead (Single Issues)

by Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard (Penciler, Inker), Cliff Rathburn (Penciler, Inker)

This Issue has the most variant covers of any issue so far, with nine different covers by authors such as Todd McFarlane, Sean Phillips, Marc Silvestri, Bryan Hitch, Frank Quitely and Ryan Ottley.

Robert Kirkman has stated that "issue #100 is going to easily be the most gruesome, most violent, disturbing issue of "The Walking Dead" yet."

The Walking Dead #100 sold out of it’s initial 383,612 issue order, breaking the record for best-selling comic book in initial orders for any publisher since 1997.

Image Comics have released a teaser for Issue 100 that states, "Lucille Is Coming" with The Walking Dead logo beneath it. This was a hint to Negan's weapon of choice; his baseball bat with barbed wire around the end.
Since The Walking Dead #100 sold out of its initial issue order, it will go to a second printing. The second printing will include a new cover featuring Negan with his signature weapon, "Lucille".

Genres: Comics, Horror, Zombies, Graphic Novels, Comic Book, Fiction, Graphic Novels Comics

30 pages, Paperback

First published July 11, 2012

About the author

Robert 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.

Reviews

[Brian Clopper · Rating 5 out of 5]

For my younger visitors, the comic I'm about to review is not for you.

THE WALKING DEAD is a comic series I have followed monthly since it began. It has been the first read off the pile of comics I receive from Westfield every month for the past 100 issues. I absolutely love the series. It grew my interest in zombie culture to the point where I devour most zombie novels that shamble down the publishing lane. It also drove me to write my own zombie epic, TURNCOATS. Heck, it's even gotten me to involve my wife in my undead passion. She watches the TV show with me. Of course, she turns away when the gory bits come on screen.

Today, Kirkman and company got me to do another first – I bought my first digital comic. I couldn't wait until next week when my comic shipment would arrive. I had to read #100 now.

It's also forced me to achieve yet another first, this comic review. I'll attempt to be gentle and not have any spoilers, but I can't guarantee it. After all, I'm a bit new to reviewing.

Issue 100 is a landmark, both in the creative and business sense. At no time has an independent publisher hit the number one spot. I sincerely hope it will spark a change in the status quo and cause more creators to go out and try their own properties.

#100 delivers. It achieves so much with the characters. There's a turning point that is impactful and horrifying. Tragedy is brought to bear on our cast yet again. Only this time it feels so much more personal and harder to overcome. While I doubt the book will turn into a solemn exploration of subjugation, I wouldn't put it past Kirkman to go that route for an arc or two. Lucille's arrival is pivotal to the story. She delivers a message and is the perpetrator of an unspeakable act I don't want to say, because, you know, spoilers.

Negan's group is ruthless and without pity. They are takers and survivors. The issue brings up the question of just what it takes to survive in a world so wrong. I've always thought that after a disaster like a zombie infestation, only the strong would survive. That those already hardened in life could endure the sacrifices in ethics that would be a daily tribulation. Survivors wouldn't, couldn't, be golden boys and founts of virtue. Hands would have to get dirty and stay dirty for generations. The society that would be built would be brutal and have no place for the weak. Might would beat down any emotional ties, leaving the survivors lifeless and without remorse.

At the end of the issue, I have no idea what our cast will do. The hopeful side of me wants them to not take what happened lying down, to rise up and exact revenge. But my moral side knows that would strip them of even more of their humanity, and I wonder if that is still a story worth telling. I think it is. They have to learn how much of themselves they are willing to sacrifice in order to survive.

Once again, THE WALKING DEAD is about the humanity within all of us and just how much we choose to embrace or deny it. It's not just the zombies who are scarred and disfigured in Kirkman's and Adlard's world. While some belittle the series as descending into predictability and thematic repetition, I don't see it. I'm in this book for the long haul. It's a journey I'm willing to take for another hundred issues.

[MissAnnThrope · Rating 5 out of 5]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Damn you, rat bastard Negan! DAMN YOU!

I completely hold Rick responsible for the horrific events that take place. He needs to be removed as leader. Throw him to the flesh-eaters!

This issue was extremely difficult to read. It felt as if my heart were stuck in my throat killing off all air supply. This new rat bastard trumps the old governor, making him look like Santa Claus.

My dear sweet Glenn, you will be missed.

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls · Rating 5 out of 5]

Group, meet Negan...and Lucille.

[Liberty K · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are not in shock after reading this, I don't know what the fuck is wrong with you!

[Verónica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este tio es mucho peor que el gobernador... Y mataron a .... :(

[Kamy Baez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Estoy en shock... Maldito Negan.

[Josy · Rating 3 out of 5]

No puedo creer que la muerte de Glenn me haya dolido igual. Fue igual de espantosa que en la serie y eso duele.

[Artrix · Rating 5 out of 5]

BRUTAAAAAAL!!!!! DIOS MIRA QUE LO ODIO A MUERTE, PERO LA INTRODUCCIÓN DE NEGAN EN LOS CÓMICS ES HASTA MÁS BESTIA QUE EN LA SERIE

(en la serie apenas se ve lo que le ocurre a Gleen)

[Rowdy Scarlett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Walking Dead is getting a bit disappointing for me lately and this issue, is no exception.

SPOILERS-














So, for the big 100th issue Glen is killed. Yep, that's it. They meet the local thugs, get caught and he sends them a message by killing Glen. Now, the main bad guy kills Glen with a baseball bat wrapped in barn wire. Caves his head in. It's pretty violent and detailed. Eh, I expected more. Like Maybe Rick getting killed. Something to radically alter the book at this point. Again, very little action, lots of dialogue. Maybe it's me but it's starting to wear thin. This was the first single issue I've bought of the Walking Dead. I'll stick with the graphic novels from here on out.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

this edition of the walking dead . what can i say but HOLY BLEEP BLEEP BLEEP. wow i never thought that what happened would happen. It left me kinda sad and wanting revenge. I love the fact that it is getting darker and darker with each novel read . walking dead is actually the first graphic novel series i have read. from the very first page i was hooked . so if you are looking for a great dark series please read

[Jess the Shelf-Declared Bibliophile · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't know about you guys, but I was expecting a lot more than just the death of a character to celebrate issue #100. This issue was all about victimization. It was less about standing your ground & fighting to survive & maintain your sense of Humanity when the world has gone to crap.

Very sad. I was hoping for so much more after all the Lucille hype.

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

SPOILER ALERT

I will never read this comic again. That's not because the quality of the storytelling is gone but because he killed the only character that I really like. Now it's still that dumbass Rick still getting everybody killed. I just hate him.

[Michael Sorbello · Rating 5 out of 5]

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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[Bradley · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ending was one of those story changing events. And this dark story still finds ways to shock and shake me as far as storytelling goes.

[Michael Fleming · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm out.

[DRH · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have to give e this a three star because My favorite character. was killed. Noooooooo!!!!!

[Dannuel Delizo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Glenn, I knew it was coming. But seriously, that part maimed me!! You didn't deserve that.

[Geeta Sharma · Rating 4 out of 5]

GLENN RHEE DESERVED BETTER DAMN IT

[John Michael Martinez (Elio. Journal) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This issue marks a brutal, gut-wrenching moment in The Walking Dead, one of the most defining chapters in the series. The introduction of Negan and the impact of Glenn’s death were harrowing, and while I’ve seen this moment play out on TV, the comic’s presentation struck me differently. In particular, the pacing and execution felt much faster and less drawn-out than the tense, atmospheric build-up we got on television. There’s a surreal, emotional weight that comes with such a shocking and violent moment, and although the comics capture it in its raw form, the TV adaptation elevated it to another level with its tone, direction, and pacing. Still, the comic’s brutal simplicity is undeniable.

The story starts off with the looming threat of the Saviors and their plan to attack the Alexandria Safe-Zone. As we move through the issue, we get a glimpse of the characters in their various states of anxiety and reflection—Spencer awkwardly discussing Rick with Andrea, Eugene mourning Abraham’s loss, and Aaron taking inventory for what’s to come. This gives us a sense of the fragile calm before the storm, as the Saviors close in on Alexandria.

When Rick, Michonne, and the others stop for the night while en route to Hilltop Colony, we get an emotional moment between Rick and Michonne. It’s a reminder of their deep bond as they reflect on their journey and the impending challenges ahead. Rick’s vulnerability in these moments adds depth to his character—he’s not just the tough leader he’s often forced to be, but a person carrying an immense weight on his shoulders. It’s poignant, but what’s coming next will make everything else feel insignificant by comparison.

Then, the shock comes. Rick, while on top of the van, is captured by a man who he previously spared on the road. This is a pivotal moment—it shows the consequences of Rick’s previous decisions, even the ones made out of mercy. As the Saviors swarm in, we get our first full look at Negan, and the feeling of dread settles in. Negan’s personality is larger than life, his arrogance and glee as he stands in front of Rick’s group make him feel like an unstoppable force, and we know this is a turning point.

Negan’s introduction is iconic, and his brutal execution of Glenn is arguably one of the most defining moments in The Walking Dead universe. He doesn’t just kill Glenn—he makes a spectacle of it, playing a cruel game of "eeny, meeny, miny, moe" to decide who dies. The moment when Lucille first makes contact with Glenn’s skull is graphic, and the following blows are vicious, leaving a mass of broken bone, blood, and shattered brain matter. The horror of it all is intensified by the fact that Glenn’s final moments are filled with pain and fear, and Maggie’s helpless cries. It’s the loss of a beloved character, and it’s felt by every member of the group.

The aftermath is even more unsettling. Rick’s defiant cry that he will kill Negan one day rings hollow in the face of such overwhelming power. Negan’s threats—of killing anyone who dares resist and of taking half of everything Alexandria has—remind Rick that they’re no longer in control. They’re at the mercy of Negan and his men, and the Saviors have just set the stage for what will be a long, painful struggle.

In a way, this issue mirrors the feeling I had when I watched the pilot episode of The Walking Dead Season 7. The anticipation and the dread that the moment of Glenn’s death would come—but also the horror and finality when it does—really hit me hard. The thing about the comic versus the TV show is that in the comic, you feel the brutality of it all in a more raw way, whereas the TV show builds the tension around it with the suspenseful music and direction. I do feel that the TV adaptation does a better job of creating a surreal atmosphere around Negan’s introduction, whereas in the comic, it happens so quickly, almost too quickly.

And then there's the way Negan is portrayed. In the comics, Negan’s sadistic glee is incredibly chilling. His manipulation of the situation to make it feel like a game is what makes him such a terrifying antagonist. I personally despise him, but I do understand why some people find him fascinating. The actor’s portrayal in the TV series, however, made me hate him on a different level—his charisma just made the situation feel even more uncomfortable, like he’s having fun with the suffering of others. The TV version of Negan amplified that menace in a way the comic couldn’t entirely match.

The violence of Glenn’s death still shakes me. His character had been with us for so long, and his loss is a significant blow, not just to Rick’s group but to us as readers. The brutality of Negan’s act, paired with the helplessness of the group watching on, is heart-wrenching. The emotional impact of that death, especially considering the relationship between Glenn and Maggie, is one of the darkest moments in The Walking Dead’s history. And, of course, it raises the stakes significantly. Alexandria is no longer a safe haven. Negan is the new threat, and the world has just become even more dangerous.

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Small Bites Issue #30 provides a lighter, albeit darkly humorous take on the brutal death of Glenn from Issue #100. While the comic itself was a heart-wrenching, tense exploration of Negan’s introduction and the brutality of his reign, this "Small Bites" spin-off offers an almost comedic juxtaposition to the grim situation. It’s a humorous look at what was arguably one of the most traumatic events for fans of the series.

In this issue, the Saviors have the group held hostage, and Negan is addressing them in his typical larger-than-life manner. The story briefly revisits the situation just before Glenn’s death, where Negan shares his disdain for underestimating his group, a direct reference to Dwight’s traumatic injury at the hands of a former group member. Glenn, in his distress, calls out to Rick to do something, but Negan quickly turns his attention to him, mocking him and making a show of the impending death. The scene that follows—the brutal bashing of Glenn’s head with Lucille—is presented in a far more cartoonish, slapstick fashion in Small Bites. The gravity of the moment is undercut by the absurdity of the situation, giving readers a quick break from the emotional weight of the main series.

I’ll admit, the absurdity of Small Bites made me chuckle, especially considering how serious and intense the main Walking Dead series is. It’s almost jarring to see Glenn’s death turned into something comedic, but it’s also a smart way to offer a bit of relief from the heavy emotions the main storyline carries. In a way, this lighter take on a grim moment gives me a brief respite from the dread that The Walking Dead often evokes. It also provides an interesting contrast between the reality of death in the main series and how it’s viewed with dark humor in Small Bites. It’s a unique perspective on the characters’ struggles, though of course, it never diminishes the emotional impact of what Glenn’s death truly meant.

[Kelsie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did not realise how the TWD show basically went word for word with the comics when it comes to Negan because holy shit, that was awesome. Okay the show did take out all of the F bombs (although I believe they recorded one where Jeffrey Dean Morgan did in fact say all the F bombs) but it was still basically word for word.
I mean I wasn't on the edge of my seat with this issue because I've already seen the show & knew exactly who was going to meet Lucille on a personal level, but it was still pretty awesome and horrifying.
Yeah this was an intense issue, I felt the comics were pretty lacklustre without a good antagonist but with the arrival of Negan, it's gonna be good.
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[Ehab Fathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

the huge problem with Negan character it's Jeffrey Dean Morgan
that actor forced us to admair Negan Although it's Cruel and utilitarian character -but Jeffrey played the role brilliantly
And I think that it was one of the factors for the success of the series after ending the role of Rick - who, in my view, killed the series since the ninth season .
And also before I forget
Rest in peace, Glenn You were an hunest friend and delicate lover from season one until death

[Kissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable comic continuing the story of our beloved characters of the Walking Dead series. The introduction of Negan was suspenseful and keeps you on the edge as everything unfolds (even if you already know what happens from watching the TV series). If you're a Negan fan, this is a great comic to have in your collection.

[Isabelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nooooooooo *cries a river*

[Claro Díaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sólo diré esto: Maldito seas Negan.

[Agos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Negan es un personaje brutal, en todos los sentidos de la palabra. Tiene tanto carisma como habilidad para infundir temor, me fascina.

[Tosca Wijns-Van Eeden · Rating 4 out of 5]

That was fucking BRUTAL! And disgusting. And totally taken in the tv-show, which is awesome. Just like Lucille.

Enter Negan, the real bad guy.

[Kurtis Burkhardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was hooked the first couple pages, love the art and especially the zombies and the post apocalyptic setting 😻🤩🧟‍♂️🔥🔫

[Laina · Rating 5 out of 5]

These men that are in Negan's group talk a lot of shit for some people who have no idea what Rick and his group can do. So, they watched Alexandria a little bit. That doesn't mean anything.

I'm glad that Spencer was able to be nice to Andrea, though she could use a TON of work on her own manners. Every time Spencer even tries to talk to her, she acts like such a bitch.

Andrea, Andrea, don't say that. You WANT your rounds to be boring. If they weren't, that would mean that you and the rest of everyone in Alexandria is under attack by Negan's people, AGAIN.

Maggie needs to stop freaking out about every little thing. She's not doing herself or anyone else any good. All she's doing is scaring Sophia, which is the last thing that little girl needs.

I like that Michonne's making plans already. I also liked the conversation between her and Rick. I like that she's not afraid to speak her mind in front of Rick, which is good.

I like the bit of small talk about the baby and the Hiltop that Rick and Glenn had. Michonne never ceases to make me like her. Every time she kicks zombie ass, I always cheer her on.

Oh shit, it looks like those guys that were on the roof, ended up getting Rick. I hope the rest of his small group wake up and save him, and kill these fuckers from Negan's group.

HOLY FUCKING SHIT! Look at all the damn people Negan and the Saviors have! I really hate to say it, but Rick and his group don't stand a chance against Began and his crazy people.

Man, Negan has a damn mouth on him. It's like every other sentence has a profanity in it. Geez, it makes Negan sound like he's trying too hard like a kid trying to play grown-up.

Holy crap, Negan surely likes to talk a hell of a lot. I think he likes to hear himself talk, and he thinks that if he curses a lot and holds his bat up high, he'll appear more threatening.

The only thing that he has that's really threatening is the amount of people in his group. Other than that, I'd just be like, get this shit over already. Negan's more like a cartoon than any semblance of a real person.

As soon as Negan started saying that he's about to beat someone to death, I'd have closed my eyes and started praying or something. Anything to get it over with as soon as possible.

HELL NO! DON'T KILL GLENN YOU MOTHERFUCKERS! He's one of the few characters that's my favorite. YOU FUCKING ASSHOLES! Poor Glenn, poor Maggie, poor Sophia, and poor baby.

Oh, gross. I actually physically flinched when Negan told one of his men that if anyone moves, to cut out Carl's other eye and feed it to the girl. Ugh, that's just so damn gross.

Aw, God. Poor Glenn. Shit. This is one of the worst deaths so far for me, as Glenn's one of my favorite characters. Ugh, The scenes of Negan beating the shit out of Glenn are so gross.

It's even worse when Glenn's eye ends up popping out of his head. I usually don't have a problem with how gruesome the deaths in this series are, but I just can't stand the way they killed off Glenn.

So Negan's saying that he has pedophiles in his group? That's just so fucking disgusting, it makes me want to puke all over the place. This guy's seriously fucked up in the head.

Negan and his men are insane. I really want Rick's group, the people of Alexandria, and the people at Hiltop to band together with the other communities and form a huge ass group to take out Negan and group of asshole followers.

[Creature · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hello Fellow Bookworms:
Okay, so I saw the "Talking Dead" show last week which reminded me to go to a comic shop and pick up the much talked about issue number 100 of "The Walking Dead." So, I leave work and suddenly I was besieged by phone calls. Was it possible there was a Zombie uprising somewhere to the south of me and a warning was being sent so I would steer clear of the area. No such luck. It was my family bringing me back to earth in a borrowed Russian spacecraft. I was to meet them at the land of Giant Rats, a whole spaceships worth of gadgetry, and some...pizza. Yes, I'll step out of my world and into yours to tell you I went to Chuck E. Cheez for lunch with venerable grandson and PITA grand nephew (oh, he's really pretty good...on Thursday, but, this was Friday!!!). By the way, my sister and daughter where there with the little tykes.
Anyway, we meet and phenomenal 4 year old grandson gives me a huge hug. "The Zombies can wait a few minutes," I say to myself as i become immersed in the sights, sounds, and smells that Chuck E has offered (and I don't mean that foul mouthed little doll either).
What does all this have to do with WD #100??? Hang in there oh faithful ones, I'm getting there.
Okay, so after an hour I leave the lair of the Giant Rat and head east into the land of the undead. I fought my way, tooth and nail (read as bumper-to-bumper in your world), until I reached ground zero. Exiting my vehicle I fought through throngs of undead (well, they acted like it anyway, give a guy a break) until I made my way into my local purveyor of all things comic. Like a magnet I was drawn to my quarry...issue #100 of the "Walking Dead." I paid in blood and left the store, book in bag in hand. I made my way home to luckily find that children were napping. I relaxed popped a cold one (A Root Beer, hey, it's beer, ain't it???), and picked up my eagerly awaited WD #100. I opened it up and began to read.
Next week we'll see what it was all ab...just kidding. After reading the book I placed it on my ever so cool writing desk and thought..."Was it worthy of an issue #100??? After a few seconds I decided no...it was not. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't a bad book, just not worthy of such a seminal issue as #100. It felt more like a #86-87 but not a #100. Without destroying the book for those who haven't read it and might, I'll give a synopsis without the icing.
Rick and his crew are sleeping in their van and find themselves surrounded by a well organized gang led by a vicious thug named Negan. These guys are killers and are looking for vengeance for several of their members that were killed by Rick's group. Rick finds his group in extreme danger and their is little they can do about it. As if things aren't bad enough, Negan decides to line them up, and choose one of them to pay for killing his men.
The story keeps the intensity level up and makes the reader want to continue. There is very little down time and the ending has one of those jaw-dropping surprises that regular readers of the book have come to expect.
Overall I thought the book was pretty good but not worthy of being such a pivotal issue. Well, there's always #200 to look forward to. The countdown begins.
Have a Great Day!!!
The "Creature"