The Walking Dead #12

In this pivotal issue of *The Walking Dead*, Rick and Carl grapple with the weight of Carl’s actions after killing Ben, their conversation layered with tension and grief. Meanwhile, the group’s trust shatters when they learn that Eugene—whom they’d believed to be a key scientist with vital knowledge—has been deceiving them about his credentials and his supposed connection to Washington D.C. Written by Robert Kirkman and brought to life with Charlie Adlard’s stark, expressive art and Cliff Rathburn’s evocative coloring, this issue deepens the series’ exploration of survival, truth, and the fragile bonds that hold the group together. The cover by Charlie Adlard captures the grim intensity of the moment.