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justcallmeemily's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Infidelity, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
heartsforhawkins's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
i got this book because i love the series and wanted to see how different it was.
i’m not one for reading comics but i did find this easier.
overall it’s pretty good but because it’s only the first one in the series i don’t want to make any assumptions
i’m not one for reading comics but i did find this easier.
overall it’s pretty good but because it’s only the first one in the series i don’t want to make any assumptions
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Infidelity, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
mo_i's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Shows how incredible of an adaptation the show is tbh
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
lali_002's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Pandemic/Epidemic
sarruuuss's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and War
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 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, 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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
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, Blood, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Body horror and Violence
Minor: Animal death, Vomit, and Murder
emmaopaline's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Murder
clarencedeattitude's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Toxic relationship
astrocorde'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
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: Child death, Death, Gore, and Violence
Minor: Infidelity and Blood