Thread: Kirkmans The Walking Dead : Is It Really That Good?

Quote: Originally Posted by Justin I'm still loving TWD, i'm yet to read a single issue that hasnt left me chomping at the bit for the next and there are few titles that have done that over a 3 or 4 year period! Great sketches by the way Pip cheers Justin, Adlard doesn't live that far from me and he always appears at the local comic con, next year i'm gonna get a zombie wife and I, to go with the kids.

I really enjoy this book and it is definately up there with one of the few I still make sure I need to buy. I do however disagree that this book should not end. I feel that Kirkman continuing this book for too long could end up like a tv show that is past its prime. I am not saying end it now but at least I think there should be an end in the future like Y The last Man had __________________

I wouldn't say it's the best ever, but I can't fault the fans for liking it. A few months ago, I read the WD Compendium , which collects the first 48 issues. I loved the first 30 or so: very gripping, great pacing, and I actually feel that the slow parts are the best parts. Kirkman does a great job of building suspense, so when something finally does happen, it makes more of an impact. You never know who's going to go next,...

Look at the latest issue though, with conversation between Carl and his dad, the dialogue for Carl was not that of a child, it was just the same old dialogue every character spouts. Its too wordy at times, and there are several issues where nothing happens. I am a fan, I'm just putting my critical hat on for a second.

I've purchased every issue since #1. It's a good book but not the end all, be all like many cheer. Sometimes, I feel it sort of just meanders and plods it's way through 5 issues. I also feel the Kirkman likes to shock for shocks' sake and because he can (the violence depected against children at times, rubs me the wrong way). I like the empty world scenario very much but, like a lotta high-praised books where the writer is...

I just bought the first two Hardcovers on the recommendations from a few friends that are raving over it. I will let you guys know what I think when I delve into it! And reading these posts has only fueled the fire of wanting to read them even more now! We shall see! It will be some time though I am in the middle of a series of trades and have about 6 to go before I get to walking dead. Not enough time in the world to read everything. Must...

Not at all, Pip. But do check this week's Mighty Reviews as I have two Walking Dead trade reviews in there. Would be interested in your take on these stories. I'll admit that I'm a fan, but won't fall on my sword about this being the best comic out there. I don't think it is, but it's up there as one of the really good ones.

The Walking Dead is the best comic published today. The level and consistency of quality that the comic has maintained since the first issue is amazing, if not unprecedented.

I love it! That being said I don't think of it as the best comic ever, but it's different than 99% of what is out on the stands right now and I'm rarely disappointed with it. I might feel differently if I was reading the individual issues, but I've yet to be let down by reading the trades. Whenever I get a new trade it does tend to wind up at or near the top of the stack.

Both my girlfriend and I recently caught up to the single issues with TWD and I found it very predictable at times. I think the writing is what sustains it for us. The way each character does/says something. These are all people I could see doing exactly what you see in this book. I had a HUGE issue with the thunderdome...wait woodbury. Sorry I get the two mixed up since that cliche happens in every end of the world piece. I was also insanely...