THE WALKING DEAD VOLUME 17:
SOMETHING TO FEAR TRADE PAPERBACK
The
hundredth issue of the Walking Dead hits after nine years and two season of the
hit series on AMC. The issue changes the status quo for the foreseeable future
as survivors do not only have to worry about the walkers around them however
also the people living in the communities around them as well. A core member of
the group meets his end after nearly 100 issues. Robert Kirkman teased the
introduction of Lucille and the leader Negan finally makes his appearance
making the Governor look like Mickey Mouse. A violently graphic and intense
issue which sets the stage for what’s coming up.
This
story arc begins the third compendium edition of The Walking Dead which collects the next 48 issues of the series.
Rick is taking over the protection of the Hilltop from Negan and the Saviors.
After taking out a few of Negan’s men, Rick offers them the same protection
deal he offered the Hilltop.
Maggie
reveals she is pregnant to Glenn and Rick announces to the community his
intentions of taking care of the Saviors in exchange for supplies from the
Hilltop. Abraham and Eugene go out to find ways to build more ammunition
however they are followed.
Abraham
is shot through the eye and dies as the Saviors find out the location of
community. After a short battle with Eugene
Rick
prepares to travel to the Hilltop to get reinforcements while Glenn, Maggie,
and Sophie permanently move there. As Rick and his small group travel out
leaving Andrea to defend the community, three scouts watch as they inform Negan
to attack the community at dawn. Negan and his Saviors ambush Rick and his group on the
road. Negan has a bat with barb wire around it called “Lucille” and beats Glenn
to death.
SERIES HIGHLIGHTS
- Rick leaves both Maggie and Sophie at the Hilltop and
heads back to the community
- Rick discovers the community was under attack by the
Saviors
- Andrea and the others hold the Saviors back and captures
one of them
- Rick
convinces the community to let him go back to the Saviors
- However
Rick had a hidden plan involving Jesus who follows the captured Savior back to
camp
This
Trade Paperback Collects
The
Walking Dead #97 – 102
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – 5 OUT OF 5
