As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for all things apocalyptic and undead, I’ve seen my fair share of zombie tales, but none have quite hit me like The Walking Dead comic series. Having lived through the black-and-white era and now witnessing the vibrant splash of color in The Walking Dead Deluxe #100, I can confidently say that this series has evolved with a ferocity reminiscent of the walkers themselves.
Initially, the comic book version of “The Walking Dead” was published in black and white for three primary reasons. Primarily, printing comics in monochrome tends to be more cost-effective than using color. Secondly, this choice paid tribute to the first George A. Romero zombie film, “Night of the Living Dead,” from 1968. Last but not least, the black and white format emphasized the graphic violence or “gore” that is a key element in the series.
In the debut issue of the revamped, colored version of The Walking Dead Deluxe, author Robert Kirkman warned readers, “This book is quite grisly and can be disturbingly graphic at times. Some people might find this unsettling, even though I may not fully comprehend it myself.” However, without the use of color, Kirkman added, “Such scenes become less startling and disturbing. Despite my fondness for gore, I’ve always aimed to ensure that emotion takes center stage over graphic violence. In black and white, I believe, this helps maintain a focus on the emotions and loss rather than being overwhelmed by all that vivid red.
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In The Walking Dead Deluxe #100, you’ll find a wealth of vibrant red elements and more, beautifully colored by Dave McCaig for the first time since 2012, alongside Charlie Adlard’s pencil work. This significant issue marks the debut of Negan and the full-color depiction of Glenn’s gruesome death, which Kirkman described in the Cutting Room Floor section as “striking” and “impactful.” A particularly memorable splash page shows Glenn’s remains, his skull and brains brutally crushed by Negan’s barbwire-wrapped baseball bat, Lucille. This image surpasses the shock value of Judith’s small hand emerging from beneath Lori’s dead body as the most arresting in the series so far.
Following the death of Abraham in issue #98, Rick Grimes led a small band of survivors to alert Jesus and the Hilltop about an impending attack from Negan. In this encounter, Rick, his son Carl, Michonne, Heath, Maggie, Glenn, and their adopted child Sophia were apprehended by the Saviors. Under duress, they were compelled to kneel before the menacing Negan, wielding a baseball bat.
In the heat of a virtual game of “eeny, meeny, miny, moe,” I found myself face to face with Negan, a ruthless character from the gaming version of The Walking Dead. As I drew my imaginary lineup, he swooped in and mercilessly picked Glenn. The ensuing scene was as gruesome as it gets on TV – Negan raised his bat, Lucille, and delivered a brutal beating to poor Glenn that left me reeling and my screen smeared with digital gore. (Warning: the following image is not for the squeamish.)
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Kirkman expressed his satisfaction in the shift from “Before Negan” to “After Negan” in The Walking Dead comic series. He found it challenging to maintain intrigue for 100 issues, but Negan brought a revitalizing energy to the story. This issue truly marks the beginning of a new phase, though it’s bittersweet. Reading it again, Kirkman admitted feeling emotional, particularly over Glenn’s character.
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2024-11-08 04:39