When it
comes to comic books I don’t tend to buy monthly individual issues but rather
purchase the graphic novel compilation of story arcs that I want to read. For example with THE WALKING DEAD I’ve never
bought one of the comic’s serial issues, but rather purchased the two
compendiums to enjoy reading all at once
rather than wait to follow the story in monthly installments.
That has worked out well so far because all of the stories thus far have
been reprinted in graphic novels bundling together all the monthly issues of
the comic. That won’t be the case this month though as IMAGE COMICS is
releasing a special issue of THE WALKING DEAD comic book for FREE COMIC BOOK
DAY that won’t be reprinted in the graphic novel collections of the series.
The FREE
COMIC BOOK DAY issue will include an exclusive short story featuring the
character Tyreese – WARNING SPOILER - who was recently introduced to the AMC tv
show at about the same point in the comic book timeline that he was killed off. I think it’s great how the tv show
incorporates characters and elements from the comic books yet presents the show
in a different perspective so that you can enjoy both mediums together without either
necessarily spoiling the suspense or
drama of the other. Tyreese has been a fan favorite of the comic book crowd and
from his portrayal on the tv show I believe will become a central character for
that series too. The FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
issue should be both an interesting story to read and a nice collectible for
THE WALKING DEAD fans. Additionally, the
comic will also feature previously published short stories about Michonne,
Morgan and the Governor. I’ll definitely
be picking up a copy of this exclusive issue at the local comic book store on May 4 for myself.
THE WALKING
DEAD creator Robert Kirkman provided a nice interview on the FREE COMIC BOOK
DAY website about this special issue saying he wanted to “provide fans
something cool for free.” CLICK HERE to read the full Robert Kirkman interview
about FREE COMIC BOOK DAY.
While FREE
COMIC BOOK DAY will have a lot of nice issues to pick up for children, if you
haven’t read THE WALKING DEAD or watched the tv show please note this comic is absolutely
not for perusing by kids. Robert Kirkman
actually notes in his FREE COMIC BOOK DAY interview that its “a great time for
parents to bring their kids out to a comic store as a lot of the books (NOT The
Walking Dead) are geared towards younger readers.” CLICK HERE to read my
previous blog post on some of these
comic books that will be available geared towards a younger audience.
Not sure
where to go to pick up a FREE comic book for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY – just go to
the website www.freecomicbookday.com and enter your zip code. Their easy search feature will provide you
with the information on the closest comic book shop(s) participating in the
event.
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