The walking dead finale confirms the old man carl fan theory. The walking dead comic series has finished this month after 193 issues the end comes as a huge shock to fans, as no warning was given at all until the release of the 72page final issue. The walking dead, the postzombie apocalypse comic book series and source material for amcs blockbuster show, is ending abruptly with the 193rd installment of the morbid thriller. Jul 04, 2019 amc has assured fans that the abrupt and surprise ending of the walking dead comics, which served as an epilogue to the death of rick grimes in issue nos. What ended up happening with negan in the walking deads. Interestingly, the news of the walking deads end comes after several upcoming issues had already been promoted, complete with fake cover art from adlard, all in hopes of keeping this surprising finale a secret. Well see what happens, showrunner angela kang told insider of the mystery person. Obviously, spoilers ahead for the final few issues of the walking dead. Robert kirkman made it clear that his comic was the tale of rick grimes, and the final pages prove just how true that promise really was. How the walking dead finale played out in the comics mtv. Explaining the twist ending of ricks last walking dead episode.
The walking dead comic was a brilliant adventure story told both simply and capably. It seems only fitting that robert kirkman and charlie adlard saved. The walking dead has consistently delivered some of the most memorable and unexpected plot twists of any comic on the stands. The walking dead is an american postapocalyptic comic book series created by writer robert kirkman and artist tony moore who was the artist on the first 6 issues and cover artist for the first 24 with art on the remainder of the series by charlie adlard. The final issue of robert kirkmans the walking dead comic skipped ahead by several years. For the walking dead fans, this might be bitter sweet news in. The walking dead comic finally ends with spoiler screen. The walking dead shocked fans by ending the comic with no warning at all. The walking dead is an american postapocalyptic comic book series created by writer robert. The walking dead wont be able to lurch across the finish line with its 10th season just yet.
Walking dead comic book ending, explained hollywood reporter. However, deadline reports that the current covid19 pandemic. The walking dead comic ending with surprise finale. Robert kirkmans the walking dead comic ending with latest. As the walking dead winds down its whisperers story arc, the true ending of its source material is finally coming into view. Walking dead boss says how comic book ending will impact tv show.
Often described as the zombie movie that never ends, the walking dead has has finally defied its core premise by well, ending. He returns home to find his family, son carl and wife lori, gone. Jul 04, 2019 if i were grading the ending of the walking dead as a series finale, id probably give it a b or b. The walking dead comic finally ends with spoiler screen rant. Walking dead boss discusses how comic book ending will impact the tv show. It becomes a part of the story going forward in season 10. Walking dead comics source of multibilliondollar franchise ends with surprise finale. In order to disguise that the comic was coming to an end, kirkman and adlard arranged with walking dead publisher image comics to advertise.
Series creator robert kirkman admitted as much at the walking deads panel today at. Jul 03, 2019 the walking dead has consistently delivered some of the most memorable and unexpected plot twists of any comic on the stands. Apr 04, 2016 chris cabin suggests that the ending of the season 6 finale of the walking dead wasnt a copout at all, and let negans arrival speak for itself for now. Andrew lincoln might return for the walking dead series finale. Outside of a final farewell in the pages of the series finale, kirkman has kept a low profile regarding the ending of the comic book that launched a. Series creator robert kirkman admitted as much at the walking deads panel today at san diego comiccon, w. The walking deads robert kirkman reveals disturbing original. The walking dead comic will eventually end, says writer. Amc has assured fans that the abrupt and surprise ending of the walking dead comics, which served as an epilogue to the death of rick grimes in. The image comics and skybound entertainment comic book series. Though the walking dead comic book and tv show were largely on the same page with negans incarceration story through most of season 9, the amc drama went off. Fans and creators react to the finale of the walking dead. Follow along with our panel to screen comparisons all season. The walking dead comic ending revealed in robert kirkmans.
The walking dead comic read the walking dead comic online. The walking deads season 10 finale delayed, premiering late. Massive spoilers for the walking dead s final issue. Jul 02, 2019 the walking dead, the postzombie apocalypse comic book series and source material for amcs blockbuster show, is ending abruptly with the 193rd installment of the morbid thriller. Who was the voice on the radio in episode 16 and how does this set up season 10. The final issue of the walking dead has finally arrived, bringing the story of the grimes family, the walkers, and the fate of the world to an end. The walking dead comic is coming to a surprise end tomorrow. But with protagonist rick grimes dying last month how did the story end. Jul 03, 2019 the walking dead comic was a brilliant adventure story told both simply and capably. Walking dead fans distraught over sudden ending of comic. According to variety, the coronavirus pandemic has made it impossible for postproduction work to be completed on the season 10 finale, a certain doom, which means episode 16 wont make its scheduled air date of sunday, april 12. Jul 03, 2019 though the walking dead comic book and tv show were largely on the same page with negans incarceration story through most of season 9, the amc drama went off the grid with its snowcovered finale. The walking dead comic unexpectedly ending with latest issue. Robert kirkman and charlie adlards skybound series wrapped in a way the amc drama.
Walking dead comic book ending, explained hollywood. The walking dead will live on in the form of tv shows, spinoffs, and movies for a while yet, but robert kirkman and charlie adlards comic book that started it all has come to a dramatic. What does the walking dead comic ending mean for the tv. The final issue of the walking dead tackles many of those concepts, to the point where it appears old man carl was indeed the endgame. The walking dead lost its leading man when andrew lincoln bowed out. He meets his new neighbor, who points him towards atlanta. The walking dead comic ending revealed in robert kirkmans finale. What does the walking dead comic ending mean for the tv show. Heres how the walking dead comic series ended digital spy. Nov 12, 2019 the walking dead might actually be ending as a little radio call in season 10 put it on a path towards the grand finale in the comics. Its not particularly exciting, twisty, or shocking, but it does in many ways feel right.
Though this was a surprising twist at the end of an already surprising episode, it does draw inspiration from the comics. The walking dead is a monthly blackandwhite american comic that started in 2003, and was created and written by robert kirkman with artist tony moore. The walking dead set up a thrilling season 10 finale, whenever it happens. This weeks walking dead was supposed to be the big penultimate episode to build anticipation for the always explosive season finale. The walking dead comic book ending guarantees a very different finale when amcs tv series eventually wraps. The walking dead season four finale forced the man to fight for his sons life, in one of the most brutal displays of violence the show has ever seen. If i were grading the ending of the walking dead as a series finale, id probably give it a b or b. Chris cabin suggests that the ending of the season 6 finale of the walking dead wasnt a copout at all, and let negans arrival speak for itself for now. Robert kirkman and image comics shocked the world by abruptly ending the walking dead comic with no warning, even releasing fake solicitations for nonexistent future issues to keep the surprise intact. The end is apparently near for the walking dead, according to a stunning new report, which claims the upcoming tenth season will be the end. Honouring the aspects of the broader finale story without the death of rick grimes will be a challenge to our storytelling.
Comatose after being shot while on duty, rick finds the world abandoned of all things living and is faced with walking undead, who attack him on sight. Apr 02, 2019 the walking dead season 9 finale ending. The walking dead might actually be ending as a little radio call in season 10 put it on a path towards the grand finale in the comics. The walking dead comics are coming to a surprising ending this week, with the first issue in the aftermath of rick grimes being the last issue of the longrunning postapocalyptic zombie series. The walking dead fanbase shocked by an almost unbelievable. Writer robert kirkman has unexpectedly concluded his longrunning horror comic, the walking dead. In defense of the season 6 finale of the walking dead. Walking dead comic series ends with unannounced shock finale. Rick grimes, sheriff of a small town in kentucky awakes in a hospital. Heres how robert kirkmans the walking dead comics end. It started with rick and though it didnt seem like it at the time it ended with rick, too. Theres a time jump of at least a decade, during which society has begun to rebuild to roughly the equivalent of the 19thcentury american west.
Jul 02, 2019 the walking dead comic has finally reached its end. Robert kirkman has revealed his original ending for the comic version of the walking dead. Why the walking dead comics just suddenly came to an end. July 3rds issue of the walking dead will be the series last. The current artists for the series are charlie adlard, stefano gaudiano, cliff rathburn and dave stewart. Without warning, creator robert kirkman has abruptly concluded his longrunning comic series. Jul 02, 2019 the walking dead comics are coming to a surprising ending this week, with the first issue in the aftermath of rick grimes being the last issue of the longrunning postapocalyptic zombie series. The walking dead comic series walking dead wiki fandom.
Andrew lincoln could end up returning for a cameo in the walking dead series finale, which it is expected to reach in season 12. The walking dead might actually have an end in sight comic book. Also, the final pages of the issue are taken up by a long essay that kirkman wrote about the end of the series, in which he talks. Massive spoilers for the walking deads final issue. Jul 03, 2019 the walking dead comics have been the cornerstone of a multibilliondollar franchise that has gone to spawn five tv series, including aftershow talking dead, and sell 50 million issues worldwide. Fans and creators react to the finale of the walking dead comic series. Mar 24, 2020 the walking dead wont be able to lurch across the finish line with its 10th season just yet. Thats a question the walking dead seems intent on exploring now that negan and alpha have seemingly joined forces. Jul 21, 2017 the eisner awardwinning comic series the walking dead finally has an expiration date. Jul 02, 2019 why the walking dead comics just suddenly came to an end without warning, creator robert kirkman has abruptly concluded his longrunning comic series.
The writer also recounts his original planned ending for the walking dead and why that finale ultimately never came to pass. Apr 19, 2018 its the season 8 finale of the walking dead, and its source material. Why the walking dead comics just suddenly came to an end without warning, creator robert kirkman has abruptly concluded his longrunning comic series. Major spoilers for the walking dead season 9 finale below. The walking dead comic has finally reached its end. Feb 23, 2020 thats a question the walking dead seems intent on exploring now that negan and alpha have seemingly joined forces. Issue 193, which launched today july 3, marked the conclusion of robert kirkmans longrunning series.
Its the season 8 finale of the walking dead, and its source material. The walking dead gives fans a fun and intense finale nerdist. The walking dead comics have been the cornerstone of a multibilliondollar franchise that has gone to spawn five tv series, including aftershow talking dead, and sell 50. That said, amc is making lemonade out the sour situation by.
The events in the comics are at least two years ahead of. The walking dead comic series from robert kirkman has come to an unexpected end. The season nine finale of amcs the walking dead ended with a mysterious distress call over a radio. The eisner awardwinning comic series the walking dead finally has an expiration date. Massive spoilers for the walking dead s final issue the final issue of the walking dead has finally arrived, bringing the story of the grimes family, the walkers, and the fate of the world to an end. The walking dead might actually have an end in sight. Negan ending revealed in final issue news the walking dead comic has come to an end, revealing the fate of most of the remaining characters, including negan.