A landmark in serialized horror comics, The Walking Dead: Compendium One collects the first 48 issues of Robert Kirkman’s genre-defining series. Set in a world devastated by a zombie apocalypse, the story follows Rick Grimes and a group of survivors as they navigate shifting alliances, moral collapse, and relentless danger. With a stark black-and-white visual style and unflinching narrative momentum, this volume captures the emotional intensity and social commentary that helped turn The Walking Dead into a modern pop culture phenomenon.
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Robert Kirkman is a powerhouse writer and publisher best known for creating “The Walking Dead”, a zombie epic that redefined long-form serialized comics. He also co-created “Invincible”, “Outcast”, and founded Skybound Entertainment. Kirkman’s work combines genre mastery with sharp character arcs and moral complexity. His narratives often strip characters down to their psychological cores in apocalyptic settings. A key figure in creator-owned comics, Kirkman has helped elevate indie titles to mainstream phenomena.

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Robert Kirkman is a powerhouse writer and publisher best known for creating “The Walking Dead”, a zombie epic that redefined long-form serialized comics. He also co-created “Invincible”, “Outcast”, and founded Skybound Entertainment. Kirkman’s work combines genre mastery with sharp character arcs and moral complexity. His narratives often strip characters down to their psychological cores in apocalyptic settings. A key figure in creator-owned comics, Kirkman has helped elevate indie titles to mainstream phenomena.
A landmark in serialized horror comics, The Walking Dead: Compendium One collects the first 48 issues of Robert Kirkman’s genre-defining series. Set in a world devastated by a zombie apocalypse, the story follows Rick Grimes and a group of survivors as they navigate shifting alliances, moral collapse, and relentless danger. With a stark black-and-white visual style and unflinching narrative momentum, this volume captures the emotional intensity and social commentary that helped turn The Walking Dead into a modern pop culture phenomenon. Comic, Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, Charlie Adlard, Image, 2009 Image 978-1607060765 Robert Kirkman 2009