The Walking Dead is published by Image Comics. Current price per issue is $2.99.
Publication Dates
Last Issue
- The Walking Dead #172: 04 Oct 2017
Current Issue
- The Walking Dead #173: 01 Nov 2017
Next Issue
- The Walking Dead #174: 06 Dec 2017
Status
Ongoing series. Published monthly or twice-monthly.
Characters
Main Character
- Rick Grimes
Allies
- Lori Grimes
- Carl Grimes
- Judith Grimes
- Tyreese
- Andrea
- Glenn
- Michonne
- Maggie Greene
- Hershel Greene
- Billy Greene
- Heath
- Spencer Monroe
- Abraham Ford
- Eugene Porter
- Nicholas
- Allen
- Dale
- Morgan
- Jessie Anderson
- Paul (Jesus)
Enemies
- Shane Walsh
- Brian "The Governor" Blake
- Negan
- Dwight
- Chris (The Hunters)
- Walkers
Minor Characters
Allies
- Julie
- Chris
- Amy
- Jim
- Rachel Greene
- Susie Greene
- Arnold Greene
- Lacey Greene
- Donna
- Billy
- Axel
- Otis
- Patricia
- Rosita
- Aaron
- Eric
- Olivia
- St Gabriel Stokes
- Carol
- Sophia
- Andrew
- Denise
- Holly
- Tobin
- Bruce (Alexandria Safe Zone)
- Douglas Monroe
- Regina Monroe
- Ron Anderson
- Alice
- Dr. Stevens
Enemies
- Gabe
- Caesar Martinez
- Penny
- Bruce Cooper
- Ben
- Pete Anderson
- Derek
- Lilly
- Sam
- Theresa
- Albert
- David
- Greg
- Charlie
- Ethan
- Dexter
- Thomas
Places
- Atlanta
- Outskirts of Atlanta
- Georgia
- Wishire Estates
- Greene Farm
- West Centeral Prison
- Alexandria Safe Zone
- Hilltop Colleny
- Woodbury
Recent Storylines
The Walking Dead #173
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The Walking Dead #172
Collections
Trade Paperbacks
- The Walking Dead, vol. 1: Days Gone Bye - Collects #1-6 - WorldCat - ISBN 1582403589
- The Walking Dead, vol. 2: Miles Behind Us - Collects #7-12 - WorldCat - ISBN 15824041345
- The Walking Dead, vol. 3: Safety Behind Bars - Collects #13-18 - WorldCat - ISBN 1582404879
- The Walking Dead, vol. 4: The Heart's Desire - Collects #19-24 - WorldCat - ISBN 1582405301
- The Walking Dead, vol. 5: The Best Defense - Collects #25-30 - WorldCat - ISBN 158240612X
- The Walking Dead, vol. 6: This Sorrowful Life - Collects #31-36 - WorldCat - ISBN 1582406847
- The Walking Dead, vol. 7: The Calm Before - Collects #37-42 - WorldCat - ISBN 1582408289
- The Walking Dead, vol. 8: Made To Suffer - Collects #43-48 - WorldCat - ISBN 1582408831
- The Walking Dead, vol. 9: Here We Remain - Collects #49-54 - WorldCat - ISBN 1582403589
- The Walking Dead, vol. 10: What We Become - Collects #55-60 - WorldCat - ISBN 1607060752
- The Walking Dead, vol. 11: Fear the Hunters - Collects #61-66 - WorldCat - ISBN 1607061228
- The Walking Dead, vol. 12: Life Among Them - Collects #67-72 - WorldCat - ISBN 1607062542
- The Walking Dead, vol. 13: Too Far Gone - Collects #73-78 - WorldCat - ISBN 1607063298
- The Walking Dead, vol. 14: No Way Out - Collects #79-84 - WorldCat - ISBN 1607063921
- The Walking Dead, vol. 15: We Find Ourselves - Collects #85-90 - WorldCat - ISBN 1607064405
- The Walking Dead, vol. 16: A Larger World - Collects #91-96 - WorldCat - ISBN 1607065592
- The Walking Dead, vol. 17: Something to Fear - Collects #97-102 - WorldCat - ISBN 1607066157
- The Walking Dead, vol. 18: What Comes After - Collects #103-108 - WorldCat - ISBN 1607066874
- The Walking Dead, vol. 19: March to War - Collects #109-114. - WorldCat - ISBN 1607068184
- The Walking Dead, vol. 20: All Out War, Part One - Collects #115-120. - WorldCat - ISBN 1607068826
- The Walking Dead, vol. 21: All Out War, Part Two - Collects #121-126. - WorldCat - ISBN 1632150301
- The Walking Dead, vol. 22: A New Beginning - Collects #127-132. - WorldCat - ISBN 1632150417
- The Walking Dead, vol. 23: Whispers Into Screams - Collects #133-138. - WorldCat - ISBN 9781632152589
- The Walking Dead, vol. 24: Life and Death - Collects #139-144. - WorldCat - ISBN 9781632154026
- The Walking Dead, vol. 25: No Turning Back - Collects #145-150. - WorldCat - ISBN 9781632156594
- The Walking Dead, vol. 26: Call to Arms - Collects #151-156. - WorldCat - ISBN 9781632159175
- The Walking Dead, vol. 27: The Whisper War - Collects #157-162. - WorldCat - ISBN 9781534300521
- The Walking Dead, vol. 28: A Certain Doom - Collects #163-168. - WorldCat - ISBN 9781534302440
- The Walking Dead Compendium, vol. 1 - Collects #1-48. - WorldCat - ISBN 1607060760
- The Walking Dead Compendium, vol. 2 - Collects #49-96. - WorldCat - ISBN 1607065967
- The Walking Dead Compendium, vol. 3 - Collects #97-144. - WorldCat - ISBN 9781632154569
Hardcovers
- The Walking Dead, book 1 - Collects #1-12. - WorldCat - ISBN 1582406197
- The Walking Dead, book 2 - Collects #13-24. - WorldCat - ISBN 1582406987
- The Walking Dead, book 3 - Collects #25-36. - WorldCat - ISBN 1582408254
- The Walking Dead, book 4 - Collects #37-48. - WorldCat - ISBN 1607060000
- The Walking Dead, book 5 - Collects #49–60. - WorldCat - ISBN 1607061716
- The Walking Dead, book 6 - Collects #61–72. - WorldCat - ISBN 1607063271
- The Walking Dead, book 7 - Collects #73–84. - WorldCat - ISBN 1607064391
- The Walking Dead, book 8 - Collects #85-96. - WorldCat - ISBN 1607065932
- The Walking Dead, book 9 - Collects #97-108. - WorldCat - ISBN 1607067986
- The Walking Dead, book 10 - Collects #109-120. - WorldCat - ISBN 1632150344
- The Walking Dead, book 11 - Collects #121-132. - WorldCat - ISBN 9781632152718
- The Walking Dead, book 12 - Collects #133-144. - WorldCat - ISBN 9781632154514
- The Walking Dead, book 13 - Collects #145-156. - WorldCat - ISBN 9781632159168
- The Walking Dead, book 14 - Collects #157-168. - WorldCat - ISBN 9781534303294
Omnibus Deluxe Hardcovers
- The Walking Dead, vol. 1 Deluxe - Collects #1-24. - WorldCat - ISBN 1582405115
- The Walking Dead, vol. 2 Deluxe - Collects #25-48. - WorldCat - ISBN 1607060299
- The Walking Dead, vol. 3 Deluxe - Collects #49-72. - WorldCat - ISBN 1607063301
- The Walking Dead, vol. 4 Deluxe - Collects #73-96. - WorldCat - ISBN 1607066165
- The Walking Dead, vol. 5 Deluxe - Collects #97-120. - WorldCat - ISBN 1632150425
- The Walking Dead, vol. 6 Deluxe - Collects #121-144. - WorldCat - ISBN 9781632155214
History
Leftover Useful Information
Creative Team
Writer/Creator: Robert Kirkman. Artist/Covers: Charlie Adlard. Creator: Tony Moore.
Publishing History
First published in 2003.
Future Publication Dates
Dates subject to change at the whims of the publisher or distributor. Please see the Diamond Shipping Lists for current information.
- The Walking Dead #174: 06 Dec 2017
News & Features
- 30 Oct 2013 - The Walking Dead Creator Robert Kirkman on the Comic, the Show, & Why Character Rules
- 19 Oct 2012 - NYCC 2012: Kirkmania! Walking Dead, Invincible, More
- 12 Oct 2012 - NYCC 2012: Robert Kirkman Talks Walking Dead (video)
- 16 May 2012 - Kirkman Reveals The Early Days of The Walking Dead
- 31 Mar 2012 - ECCC12: Kirkman Keeps Walking Dead in Seattle
- 25 Feb 2012 - Image Expo: Robert Kirkman talks Image Expo, Walking Dead'
- 09 Feb 2012 - Kirkman Responds to Moore's Walking Dead Lawsuit
- 07 Oct 2011 - Dead & Loving It: Kirkman Talks Future of The Walking Dead