The Walking Dead #3
In "Safety Behind Bars," Rick Grimes and the survivors believe they’ve found sanctuary in an abandoned prison—only to discover it’s overrun with zombies and four other survivors who were inmates. Tensions rise when Rachel and Susie Greene are killed, and suspicion quickly turns to the newcomers. Written by Robert Kirkman and illustrated with gritty precision by Charlie Adlard, with colors by Cliff Rathburn, this pivotal issue marks a turning point in the group’s search for safety. The cover, by Tony Moore, captures the uneasy tension of the moment.
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Rick Grimes and the other survivors find a prison that they believe will be a good place to live. Inside they find lots of Zombies and 4 more survivors who were inmates in the prison. When Rachel and Susie Greene are killed, suspicion automatically falls on the 4 inmates.
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