The Walking Dead #189

The Walking Dead #189 sets the stage for a conflict with consequences unlike anything the series has seen before. With the lines already drawn, drastic measures seem imminent Read Full Review

#189 is a quick, well-written issue that proves Kirkman is at his best when Rick Grimes is the center of attention. Read Full Review

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May 18, 2019

The Walking Dead seems to have really turned it around in the past few months. Hopefully, it keeps the momentum going because this issue is pretty intense.  The comic follows the cliffhanger of the last issue with Eugene and _ attempting to escape a zombie horde. I haven't followed the Walking Dead comic as much as the AMC series but it's amazing to see Eugene's evolution from a coward into someone that can be counted on when the chips are down.  Following the comic's opening events the rest of the issue follows the conflict at The Commonwealth. Mercer escapes and the Coup begins. Rick is caught in the middle attempting to protect _ and keep the peace.  The plot is straight forward and linear but is exciting nevertheless and the ch aracter dynamics are strong. Rick is in an impossible position. Despite how The Commonwealth operates, the system works. Overthrowing makeshift government could destroy everything and probably the best evidence of hope we've seen within this setting.  What  I will mention is that these covers kinda suck and it's been that way for a while. There isn't much effort to see the comic to readers and that is a problem because with the lack of effort or energy you're not gonna appeal to new readers. I've decided to stop really mentioning art for The Walking Dead. Not because the linework is bad. Charlie Adlard is the model of consistency but none of his art really stands out. What you see is what you get. He's a solid artist. I don't want to slight him but I don't want to keep saying the same thing every review either.  The comic is a lot of fun and it's nice to see the story starting to come together. It took a long time to get to this point.  more

Psycamorean

Mar 09, 2019

Finally a good Walking Dead issue. This series needs a lot more of these.

Storm Winterfyre

Mar 15, 2020

Writing-C+ Art-C- Story-C Verdict-C