The Walking Dead
Image · 2006–2019 · 16 issues
About the series
Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead (2006–2019, Image) redefined the zombie genre in comics, following a group of survivors in a world overrun by the undead. With Charlie Adlard and Tony Moore providing the stark, visceral artwork, the series focused less on the monsters and more on the harrowing human drama of rebuilding civilization. Running for 16 issues, this landmark series proved that horror comics could sustain a long-form, character-driven epic, influencing a generation of storytelling across media.