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Cover: Charlie Adlard

The Walking Dead #5

Jan 2006 · Image · 12.99 USD
“The Best Defense”

In "The Best Defense," Rick, Michonne, and Glenn venture beyond the prison's walls after spotting a crashing helicopter, leading them to the unsettling town of Woodbury. There, they encounter a community under the control of a charismatic but dangerous leader known only as "The Governor." Cover by Charlie Adlard, this pivotal issue from Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard's early run delivers a tense, character-driven turn in the series, marking a significant shift in the group's journey.

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writer Robert Kirkman · artist, inker Charlie Adlard · colorist Cliff Rathburn · letterer Rus Wooton · cover Charlie Adlard

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Cast · 23 characters

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artist, inker Charlie Adlard
letterer Rus Wooton
cover pencils, inks Charlie Adlard

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When a helicopter is sighted crashing outside the prison, Rick, Michonne and Glenn travel to see if there are survivors. In the town of Woodbury they find more survivors, ruled by "The Govenor" who has become an evil leader.

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