pich's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I’ve already watched a good portion of the show, but I wanted to see what the books are like. The art style is good, and while I like how fast paced it is. It’s very parallel to the changes of human behavior and patterns that they have to inevitably go through, which is interesting in and of itself. I would’ve liked there to be no mention of the word ‘zombies’ (since that kept an unsettling and uncomfortable air in the show), but that’s really it.
Spoiler
there are a few characters that don’t exist in the book that do exist in the show and vice versa, or the fact that Shane dies at the very end compared to around season 3,
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Blood, and Gore
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Vomit
emilaettereads's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Walking Dead is one of my favorite TV series. I have seen some of the seasons two or three times. It was time to read the original material.
While reading, I couldn't help but compare the graphic novel to the series. I knew some changes were made for TV, and I am glad for those. While the first volume itself is very entertaining, especially as a reader, the original material as it was presented wouldn't have worked for TV.
The main difference between these two is the characters. We all know that Daryl, as a character, is not in the comic books, so I kind of missed him. In the comics, the camp gang pretty much never goes to Atlanta except for Glenn, which is kind of crazy considering how they all just sent him, probably to his death, for toilet paper. Some secondary characters in the books are different from the series, but they all serve a similar purpose. Rick, Lori, and Carl are pretty much the same. I was surprised by how different Shane is in the books compared to his persona in the TV series. While on television, he was one of those characters who were made for this kind of world and knew how to survive. In the books, he strongly relied on the government and thought that the military would save him and the others. No wonder he met an early demise in the books (and I am glad that he lasted longer in the series, as well as I am glad that Carl only shot him as a walker). Dale, Andrea, and Amy are also pretty similar to the TV characters. However, it seems that Amy has a lot more character in the book, with some snarky remarks and attitude. Andrea is not as annoying as in the series, but it is only the first volume. Carol and Sophia exist in the books, but not their husband and father, who, I believe, provides great character development for Carol in the TV series. I guess I will see how it goes for her in the graphic novels since I really enjoyed her character.
Overall, I will continue reading the volumes, and I am exciting for Rick's journey in this world.
While reading, I couldn't help but compare the graphic novel to the series. I knew some changes were made for TV, and I am glad for those. While the first volume itself is very entertaining, especially as a reader, the original material as it was presented wouldn't have worked for TV.
The main difference between these two is the characters. We all know that Daryl, as a character, is not in the comic books, so I kind of missed him. In the comics, the camp gang pretty much never goes to Atlanta except for Glenn, which is kind of crazy considering how they all just sent him, probably to his death, for toilet paper. Some secondary characters in the books are different from the series, but they all serve a similar purpose. Rick, Lori, and Carl are pretty much the same. I was surprised by how different Shane is in the books compared to his persona in the TV series. While on television, he was one of those characters who were made for this kind of world and knew how to survive. In the books, he strongly relied on the government and thought that the military would save him and the others. No wonder he met an early demise in the books (and I am glad that he lasted longer in the series, as well as I am glad that Carl only shot him as a walker). Dale, Andrea, and Amy are also pretty similar to the TV characters. However, it seems that Amy has a lot more character in the book, with some snarky remarks and attitude. Andrea is not as annoying as in the series, but it is only the first volume. Carol and Sophia exist in the books, but not their husband and father, who, I believe, provides great character development for Carol in the TV series. I guess I will see how it goes for her in the graphic novels since I really enjoyed her character.
Overall, I will continue reading the volumes, and I am exciting for Rick's journey in this world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Blood
Moderate: Body horror and Violence
Minor: Animal death, Murder, and Vomit
itaby's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Gore
Moderate: Vomit, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Suicide
kryskross's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Death
lautreamont's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Death, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Suicide, Sexism, and Murder
Minor: Medical content
brookebatesratesbooks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Gore and Violence
Minor: Death
spurreys's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Spoiler
“Sabes… esa es una buena idea. Hablar del día más feliz de mi vida seguramente alejará mi mente de toda esta mierda demencial que vi recientemente.Acababa de ir al trabajo esa mañana. Estaba sentado en la estación bebiendo mi segunda taza de café del día. Gilroy estaba contándome del borracho que trajeron la noche anterior… entonces llegó la llamada. Era mi esposa, Lori, había roto bolsa a los diez minutos de que me fui, tomé mi abrigo y corrí a casa. Le dije a Gilroy que llame al doctor Stevens para que nos encuentre en el hospital. La llevé al hospital en tiempo récord. Una de las pocas veces que tuve que usar las sirenas de mi coche… Vivíamos en una pequeña ciudad.
Sostuve su mano todo el tiempo. Hubo algunas complicaciones… tuvieron que hacerle una cesárea. Yo estuve realmente preocupado… pero todo salió bien.
La primera vez que posé los ojos sobre mi pequeño Carl…
Yo…
…
¿Sabes…? Pensándolo bien… recordar los buenos tiempos hace parecer todo esto mucho peor.”
Mucho no tengo que decir, esta es una de las mejores historias que leí en su momento, y estoy decidida a terminarla ahora que puedo comprarme toda la colección. Siempre me gustó la idea de ver cómo sería un apocalipsis desde el punto de vista de las personas normales y en este cómic alcanza perfectamente ese sentimiento. Porque sí, una chica de trece años con hiperfijación en los muertos vivos también quería imaginar que podía ser la protagonista del fin del mundo sin tener que ser militar o experta en artes marciales.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Child death, and Gore
Minor: Infidelity and Blood
noellelovesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
3.0
Being a huge fan of the show I felt it was time to finally read the original source material...
I have to say this first volume gives us a lot about what's happening and who's all there but I didn't feel like I was able to form any emotional attachments within this volume. Really not even Rick, who I LOVE on the show, was someone I found myself actually caring about in this first volume. I'm glad that the show was able to dig a bit deeper and flesh the characters out more...so within the first few episodes of the show, I got those emotional attachments.
Still looking forward to reading the rest of the volumes and seeing what all is different between the comic and the show.
I have to say this first volume gives us a lot about what's happening and who's all there but I didn't feel like I was able to form any emotional attachments within this volume. Really not even Rick, who I LOVE on the show, was someone I found myself actually caring about in this first volume. I'm glad that the show was able to dig a bit deeper and flesh the characters out more...so within the first few episodes of the show, I got those emotional attachments.
Still looking forward to reading the rest of the volumes and seeing what all is different between the comic and the show.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Blood, Animal death, Violence, Gore, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity and Sexism
Minor: Fatphobia
kstericker's review
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Grief, Gore, Gun violence, Vomit, Blood, Violence, Body horror, and Death
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Infidelity
nodogsonthemoon's review
adventurous
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism, Death, Gun violence, Blood, Gore, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Vomit, War, and Infidelity