The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman has always liked to tease that the real cause of the zombie outbreak in his long-running comic series was extraterrestrial in nature. Back in January 2020, Kirkman responded to a question on Twitter as to the zombie outbreak’s origin with a simple “space spore.”
This was a joke, of course, but it was also a stealthy shout out to what The Walking Dead could have been.
Kirkman originally developed The Walking Dead as a Night of the Living Dead comic. But when Image Comics encouraged him to develop his own idea so that he could control the IP, Kirkman concocted a “Plan 9 From Outer Space-esque tale of how the zombies were actually animated by an alien race that was preparing to invade Earth by disrupting its infrastructure.”
That obviously never came to pass and The Walking Dead would go on to tell 193 issues of...
This was a joke, of course, but it was also a stealthy shout out to what The Walking Dead could have been.
Kirkman originally developed The Walking Dead as a Night of the Living Dead comic. But when Image Comics encouraged him to develop his own idea so that he could control the IP, Kirkman concocted a “Plan 9 From Outer Space-esque tale of how the zombies were actually animated by an alien race that was preparing to invade Earth by disrupting its infrastructure.”
That obviously never came to pass and The Walking Dead would go on to tell 193 issues of...
- 4/13/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Alec Bojalad Apr 1, 2019
The Walking Dead comic's current story arc could be the next step for The Walking Dead show.
The many eras of Robert Kirkman’s sprawling opus, The Walking Dead, have always been defined by two things: their antagonists and their settings. For over 185 issues, every time the story has moved onto a new major arc or era, that change has been accompanied by a new villain, a new setting, or both.
The story starts in rural Georgia with the closest analog to a villain being Rick’s best friend, Shane (issues 1 - 12). Then Rick’s crew moves on to a prison, where they are attacked and victimized by the overtly evil Brian Blake (a.k.a. The Governor) and his town of Woodbury (issues 13 - 48). The gang then hits the road for a bit and encounters minor villains like “The Hunters” before settling in the Alexandria Safe-Zone.
The Walking Dead comic's current story arc could be the next step for The Walking Dead show.
The many eras of Robert Kirkman’s sprawling opus, The Walking Dead, have always been defined by two things: their antagonists and their settings. For over 185 issues, every time the story has moved onto a new major arc or era, that change has been accompanied by a new villain, a new setting, or both.
The story starts in rural Georgia with the closest analog to a villain being Rick’s best friend, Shane (issues 1 - 12). Then Rick’s crew moves on to a prison, where they are attacked and victimized by the overtly evil Brian Blake (a.k.a. The Governor) and his town of Woodbury (issues 13 - 48). The gang then hits the road for a bit and encounters minor villains like “The Hunters” before settling in the Alexandria Safe-Zone.
- 3/13/2018
- Den of Geek
Jay Bonansinga is known by Walking Dead fans for his work on The Governor novels with Robert Kirkman. The Rise of The Governor and The Road to Woodbury have already been released, and The Fall of The Governor is expected later this year.
Matt had a chance to catch up with Jay Bonansinga, and we learned about his creative process with Robert Kirkman, what we can expect from the upcoming novel, the chances of us seeing more novels after The Fall of The Governor, and if Jay thinks he can survive in a zombie apocalypse:
What was it that made you want to jump into the world of The Walking Dead with Robert Kirkman?
Jay Bonansinga: I wish I had a cool answer for this, some kind of charming, roguish anecdote. Full disclosure… The job opening was made known to me by my manager, Andy Cohen, who is close...
Matt had a chance to catch up with Jay Bonansinga, and we learned about his creative process with Robert Kirkman, what we can expect from the upcoming novel, the chances of us seeing more novels after The Fall of The Governor, and if Jay thinks he can survive in a zombie apocalypse:
What was it that made you want to jump into the world of The Walking Dead with Robert Kirkman?
Jay Bonansinga: I wish I had a cool answer for this, some kind of charming, roguish anecdote. Full disclosure… The job opening was made known to me by my manager, Andy Cohen, who is close...
- 4/10/2013
- by Matt Boiselle
- DailyDead
Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, two brand new images have been revealed for the upcoming third season for AMC’s hit zombie series The Walking Dead. For those who tuned into the season two finale, you’re well aware that the pseudo-cliff-hanger strongly hinted that our gang of survivors are headed to the big house, which may not be as secure as they hoped.
The West Central Prison is a prominent fixture of The Walking Dead comic book and a favourite of fans since it was revealed in Issue 13. Along with the penitentiary itself, the ominous structure also brings with it the character of The Governor (who will be portrayed by David Morrissey in the show), the main antagonist of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln).
The Governor (a.k.a. Brian Blake) leads a group of survivors called the Woodbury and is described as having Grimes’ survival instinct but without the humanity.
The West Central Prison is a prominent fixture of The Walking Dead comic book and a favourite of fans since it was revealed in Issue 13. Along with the penitentiary itself, the ominous structure also brings with it the character of The Governor (who will be portrayed by David Morrissey in the show), the main antagonist of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln).
The Governor (a.k.a. Brian Blake) leads a group of survivors called the Woodbury and is described as having Grimes’ survival instinct but without the humanity.
- 7/2/2012
- by Simon Brookfield
- We Got This Covered
David Morrisey has landed a key role in the upcoming third season of AMC's "The Walking Dead", AMC has announced. He'll play The Governor, a character who made his debut in issue 27 of the original Image comic book series. His real name Brian Blake, The Governor is the leader of Woodbury, a small settlement of survivors. He becomes the chief antagonist for Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and his group. The Governor will appear in "The Walking Dead" season three, a 16-episode order from AMC, which begins production this spring in Atlanta. A BAFTA Award nominee, Morrissey has appeared in many acclaimed British series including "State of Play," "Meadowlands," "The Deal" and "Blackpool." Along with his work in television,...
- 2/24/2012
- Comingsoon.net
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