The Walking Dead: Dead City at SDCC

 

So much happens at Comic-Con International. No one can hope to see it all. I didn't attend this panel, but I'm sorry I missed it!

 

 

AMC Networks’ The Walking Dead Universe returned to Comic-Con International’s Hall H with a star-studded panel for The Walking Dead: Dead City, moderated by Chris Hardwick. Executive Producer Eli Jorné, Executive Producers and Stars Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Cast Members Gaius Charles and Željko Ivanek surprised fans with an exclusive new teaser and casting announcements for season two, which returns to AMC and AMC+ next year. New images from the series were also released.

 

 

Season Two casting announcements include:  

Keir Gilchrist (Atypical, It Follows), in the role of “Benjamin Pierce” 

Dascha Polanco (Orange Is the New Black, Poker Face), in the role of “Major Lucia Narvaez” 

Jake Weary (Oh, Canada, How to Blow Up a Pipeline), in the role of “Christos” 

Pooya Mohseni (Law & Order: SVU, See You Then), in the role of “Roksana”

 

 

The Walking Dead: Dead City follows fan-favorite characters Maggie (Cohan) and Negan (Morgan) as they travel into a post-apocalyptic Manhattan, long ago cut off from the mainland. The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of anarchy, danger, beauty, and terror. In season two, in the growing war for control of Manhattan, Maggie and Negan find themselves trapped on opposite sides. As their paths intertwine, they come to see that the way out for both is more complicated and harrowing than they ever imagined.

 

 

For more series information, http://press.amcnetworks.com

Watch/share the teaser: HERE

Thanks to everyone at AMC Networks for sharing this announcement with us!

The Walking Dead Deluxe #68 Review

 

Writer: Robert Kirkman

Artists: Dave McCaig & Charlie Adlard

Letterer: Rus Wooten

Cover Artists: Dave McCaig & David Finch

Publisher: Image

Price: $3.99

Release Date: August 2, 2023

 

Rick and Abraham notice a stranger spying on the caravan. His name is Aaron. He says he's from a fortified community that needs workers. Should they accept his invitation? Let's stumble into The Walking Dead Deluxe #68 and find out!

 

Story

Whether or not Rick and Abraham can trust Aaron, the decision isn't up to them. The travelers are tired and hungry and yearn for the security their community offers. How long can they survive roaming the countryside in their vehicles?

 

There's a battle that'll please fans of zombie stories. But the heart of The Walking Dead Deluxe #68 involves how people react to strangers and how the entrance of a newcomer can change a group's dynamics. It's interesting to see how people make decisions regarding their future. As a Walking Dead newbie, I bonded with the characters and got what the group was going through. I enjoyed the mix of action and drama. It's relatable, involving, and doesn't need excessive gore or profanity to hook readers.

 

Art

The characters are realistic and sympathetic. Facial expression and stance differentiate the living from the zombies. The panels have a pleasing, hand-drawn appearance. Heavy inking doesn't obscure details. The art conveys motion well.

 

Night scenes show subdued colors: mostly blues, greens, and mauve. Zombies bleed green or brown. Daylight reveals lighter shades of the same. Despite being on the simpler side, I found the overall result pleasing.

 

The Walking Dead Deluxe #68 gives you a fair amount to read, and it all comes your way in white dialogue balloons. Black, uppercase letters are large, and the uniform size never shrinks. Inflection makes words bold. Shock momentarily increases text size and changes its color. Sound effects are vibrant and expressive.

 

Curious about The Walking Dead? Read the first issue at the Image website. It's free!

 

Final Thoughts

The Walking Dead Deluxe #68 is an attractive and appealing comic that's easy to follow and leaves you wanting more.

 

Rating 9.2/10

 

For more covers see my review at Comic Book Dispatch. 

Read The Walking Dead #1 free at the Image website.