The Walking Dead #7
This volume collects issues #37-42 of the ongoing series, picking up after the devastation of the prison. The survivors attempt to rebuild a semblance of normal life within the safe confines of a new community, but the fragile peace is threatened by the lingering shadow of the Governor and the ever-present danger of the walkers. Key character moments focus on Rick's struggle to maintain leadership, Carl's growing independence, and the group's attempts to heal from their trauma.
In this pivotal issue of The Walking Dead, tensions rise within the survivor community as Alice and Andrea bring a zombie into their midst for study, sparking a heated debate with Rick, who firmly opposes the move. Meanwhile, Carol's growing unease manifests in unexpected ways as she begins to form a troubling bond with the creature, hinting at deeper fractures in their fragile sense of safety. Written by Robert Kirkman and brought to life with gritty precision by Charlie Adlard on pencils and inks, and Cliff Rathburn’s stark colors, this issue deepens the psychological toll of survival. The cover, also by Adlard, captures the eerie intimacy of the moment.
In a tense moment of survival, Alice and Andrea bring a zombie into the community for study, defying Rick’s warnings. As Carol begins to form an unsettling bond with the creature, her behavior grows increasingly erratic, testing the group’s fragile trust.
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↩ Reprints The Walking Dead #37 (2007), The Walking Dead #38 (2007), The Walking Dead #39 (2007), The Walking Dead #40 (2007), The Walking Dead #41 (2007), The Walking Dead #42 (2007)
Reprinted in The Walking Dead #7 (2008), The Walking Dead #4 (2009), The Walking Dead Deluxe #65 (2023)
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