The Walking Dead Comic Retrospective

The Walking Dead Comic Retrospective | Volumes 1-4

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Күн бұрын

Welcome to my new rendition of Into the Walking Dead...Goth Zombie!
As a fan of The Walking Dead, I am endeavouring to analyse every comic, TV show, game or otherwise that belongs to this franchise - both for my own enjoyment and to give a positive voice to The Walking Dead community. To celebrate 20 years since its inception, a series of retrospectives focusing on Robert Kirkman's original graphic novel is where we begin our journey; detailing the trials and tribulations of the comic's production, as well as offering my own critical reading of the story itself.
I hope you enjoy!
Music: White Bat Audio
Artwork: Tony Moore, Charlie Adlard
Footage: Day of the Triffids (1962), Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), Day of the Dead (1985), They Live (1988), 28 Days Later (2002), Shaun of the Dead (2004), The Walking Dead (2010), Telltale's The Walking Dead (2012), The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead (2013), Fear the Walking Dead (2015), Exclusive interview with Robert Kirkman (WKYT - 2016)
Introduction -- 00:00
Chapter 0: Before the Dead -- 01:47
Chapter 1: Days Gone Bye -- 10:17
Chapter 2: Miles Behind Us -- 41:23
Chapter 3: Safety Behind Bars -- 01:06:37
Chapter 4: The Heart's Desire -- 01:42:22
Credits: 02:16:45

Пікірлер: 260

@chloemackinly6762 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the story of Kirkman just straight up lying about his story in order to get it published

@mosesmassaro2275 8 ай бұрын

@@vceisdeadI cant tell if your joking😂

@arkitekst 8 ай бұрын

we did kinda get that with Rick Grimes 2000@@vceisdead

@yearoldsinger 7 ай бұрын

@@vceisdeadLook up Rick Grimes 2000, you’re welcome

@yellow_jacket3260 Жыл бұрын

I admire the fact that Kirkman lied about the Space Extraterrestial stuff, so it can get greenlit, sometimes when the company is going to give you shit, you throw shit back at them

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah

@kikrinman1450 7 ай бұрын

It's like a suped up Kirkman version of the origin of Romero's zombies (highly implied in the first film to have been material from outer space). Kirkman has always been of the notion generally that there wasn't any big reason for the infection to have began. So him "jokingly" mentioning the cause to be a "space spore" fits well with the series' theme of just how wild and unpredicitable the world really is, while also paying homage to a horror legend.

@shenanigameshd9461 10 ай бұрын

I’d love an animated version of TWD that follows the comic storyline, like how Kirkman is doing with Invincible

@IronFreakV 6 ай бұрын

As long as AMC is not involved in any way and you let competent passionate people handle it (like with Invincible) that could be truly amazing

@funnywackysillyman7780 5 ай бұрын

You think it would be cooler with adlards art style or Moore's?

@joeysmoot7608 3 ай бұрын

@@funnywackysillyman7780charlie’s

@masterjackson536 Жыл бұрын

Man the first five issues were so beautiful

@ashathlok829 Жыл бұрын

You're so beautiful masterjackson ;o;

@bushrye8747 Жыл бұрын

Tony Moore art

@drbluejay858 11 ай бұрын

*7*

@Kim_YoJong 7 ай бұрын

Lets be honest. Twd had shit art

@carlemiljohansen486 6 ай бұрын

@@drbluejay858 6

@wallybonejengles5595 Жыл бұрын

It still breaks my heart a bit that its over. I always preferred Kirkman's original story. I will never get over the way he just came to work and said "its done." I see a lot of the same themes in Invincible. It seems like the rest of the franchise is in a sort of an MCU hell but I will always love this story.

@nicks288 3 ай бұрын

Oh my god please make more videos for the rest of the series. So good.

@PatentBoar 3 ай бұрын

I really love this video! Do you plan to do the rest at a point? I would love to see what you have to say!

@MemeNabber Жыл бұрын

This video deserves to blow up. Great job, hope it gets the attention it deserves

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! I really appreciate that!

@mfbobyle6771 10 күн бұрын

I met Kirkman in an Albuquerque comic book shop in 2008. I was in Albuquerque visiting my sick grandma who was in the hospital. I happened to see a comic book shop near by and went to pick up the latest volume of the walking dead. When I walked in I went straight for the the walking dead. I was flipping thru it when Kirkman tapped me on the shoulder and said “I wrote that”. It was surreal and he signed a few comics I picked up. Still have those comics. My grandma ended up recovering too. He was very nice

@gothzombie 9 күн бұрын

@@mfbobyle6771 that’s a great story all-round, dude! And certainly sounds surreal. I’m happy for you 🖤

@skiiledghost5242 Жыл бұрын

Watched a little bit last night. I’ve been reading the comics since I was young and have wanted for years some good videos on the comics and not the show. I’m shocked that you only have 180 subscribers and that this is your first video. I really hope to see more waking dead comic videos. They are really well done

@Mafetan Жыл бұрын

46:56 I've always interpreted this scene as just Rick trying to keep things light with Allen and joking around that clearing the barn is taking so long it FEELS like it will take years, but it will be done eventually. I feel this is further proven by ''years'' being in bold which is typically done in the comic to show emphasis on that word, also considering they didn't change it for the Deluxe version makes me think it wasn't a mistake. I could be wrong but I was never confused by the line. Amazing video though, I'm only halfway through and I love hearing facts about the series I thought I would have already known as a hardcore fan and your own interpretations, such as what Shane may have been thinking in his last moments. I can't wait to see you cover the rest of the Prison and onwards if you decide to do so!

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment dude! Your interpretation of Rick's "years" line definitely seems to be the most plausible reasoning behind it, especially considering Kirkman's tendency to have frequent humour layered in his dialogue. However, its execution still strikes me as odd given the rather grim scenario and Rick's expression remaining solemn. If there was a dedicated panel to them looking a little more humorous it could've come across better, but even still it feels strange that Rick would make such a joke not only after the barn massacre but also considering he gets the privilege of sleeping in the nice house while Allen is stuck in the miserable RV. Mixing a joke amidst his genuine support and pity for Allen just makes the line feel like it's at an inopportune time. I think it's one of those cases where Kirkman's humour was a little out of place and tonally muddled. At least it comes across that way for me. Anyway, I always enjoy getting to discuss these specific moments with other fellow fans and I'm glad to hear someone offer their own perspective on the matter! I'm really glad you are enjoying the video and I am in the process of writing the next one now! I hope to see you in the comment section again sometime.

@oldschool657 3 ай бұрын

This might be my favourite video about the comic books. Please continue this series. It has captured what I love about the graphic novel over the TV show with an immense amount of detail. I would love to see this series get to the final issue! Keep up the good work! Edit: I really wanna hear you talk about Issue 48. Not ever forgetting that one for as long as I live 😅😅

@ryman1933 7 ай бұрын

Loved the comics, sad the show went the route it did. How ironic that the walking dead franchise is barely still on TV, as a shambling hollow corpse of its former self, the walking dead franchise living longer than it should and refusing to die. Seriously, there is something poetic about that. Great video though man. I wish the comic was more talked about.

@rafaelmatos3957 Жыл бұрын

You gotta keep going with the next volumes, loved this video

@AbrasiousProductions Жыл бұрын

Day Of The Dead (1985) is my favorite dead film too! it's a lot bleaker than the two previous entries, I can definitely see how Kirkman drew so much inspiration from it

@Gaz_minis 11 ай бұрын

Over 2 hours of comic retrospective? Christmas has come early, great work.

@TheCompleteMental Жыл бұрын

Goddamn, I got lucky, this is some serious high quality

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@SidNYoly6438 Жыл бұрын

Love that i finally have something awesome to listen to as i do my mindless repetitive work, keep up the good work

@evanvdl1996 7 ай бұрын

I saw in another comment that you’re working on more parts. Very excited when that day comes. Great work!

@kikrinman1450 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, this has the making of some pretty kino stuff

@pupperjackcheese Жыл бұрын

Finally finished watching this, hope you continue this series! Such a good recap and analysis of the comics

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps dude! I'm in the process of writing the second video now!

@applehoneytea Жыл бұрын

Please keep this series going!! This is the best video I've watched discussing twd comics in a long time.

@Cichyhub Жыл бұрын

ONLY 2.8K VIEWS? This video is AMAZING. Keep it up dude. I and probably many more LOVE this video

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thank you dude! I really appreciate that!

@strannika4814 10 ай бұрын

Amazing video! I love the comics. Can't wait for the next volumes!

@calebanderson3048 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the next one !

@blazikenafonso2758 9 ай бұрын

Wow, this video is incredible, you have articulated my feelings on the comics almost perfectly, just wish there was more haha, thank you!

@richardlongd6244 4 ай бұрын

I can’t wait to watch more of your videos! I recently finished reading the comic myself, and your breakdowns of these first four volumes were excellent

@redsponge4 Ай бұрын

Brilliant retrospective on these comics, you really show a great understanding of the characters and the different themes. Looking forward to the part 2 of this series

@nicklewis9472 9 ай бұрын

Hey this is an awesome video and exactly the kind of deep dive I’ve been looking for for the walking dead comics. Thankyou kind one for feeding me.

@huejjee2077 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing video. I hope to see more!!!!

@gibatron8072 8 ай бұрын

This video is amazing and I hope you continue your series. The Walking Dead has always been one of my favorite stories since I was very young and picked up the prison volume at a bookstore. You have a great voice and your writing is really good as well. Good luck and thanks for the video.

@Thomus.i Жыл бұрын

Amazing video dude, can’t wait for the next part

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! That means a lot. I'm glad you think so!

@njultraflickshow3646 Жыл бұрын

Great video, man! Looking forward to the next one

@agustin12689 8 ай бұрын

One of the best videos I´ve ever seen. Please continue this series

@gothzombie 8 ай бұрын

You’re too kind! Thanks dude! I’ll definitely be continuing this series soon!

@ryanbetz1922 Жыл бұрын

This was so good!! Loved every second!

@DippedInInk Жыл бұрын

Very well narrated. Loving it.

@shvedmageddon Жыл бұрын

this is dope. cant wait for the next few parts 🙏🏻

@Bluerock121 Жыл бұрын

This video is phenomenal, great job! Really hope you continue

@echocraft5741 3 ай бұрын

Hope this guy comes back his vids are great

@joeysmoot7608 Ай бұрын

facts

@Naeten Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! great job. can't wait for the next part

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@TheDMsofDisability 9 ай бұрын

This was an amazing retrospective that covered so many unique perspectives. I love this series, and I wrote my thesis on the TWD comics. I learned things that i never considered during that time and I am excited to see the whole series be covered.

@corneliusbinklefredickbear9936 6 ай бұрын

Dude this is such a good video, you explained your points so well

@mrfish6399 10 ай бұрын

Been binging this for the past few days, this was a great watch! I'm definitely looking forward to the next videos.

@gothzombie 10 ай бұрын

Thanks dude! I appreciate it!

@gickrimes5451 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, please continue this 🙏🙏🙏

@dyanfisher 3 ай бұрын

Would love a continuation of this series! Great work

@angeldelgado2709 2 ай бұрын

Amazing retrospective, really detailed and well explained

@matthewpetersen3931 11 ай бұрын

Great video man, keep up the good work

@thehappy15a 11 ай бұрын

In defense of Shane. He HAD to think Rick was dead. Rick managed to 1 wake up from a coma 2 figure out what was going on and 3 find the group that’s like rolling 3 nat 20’s in a row!

@gothzombie 11 ай бұрын

That’s true - I’m sure Shane was certainly considering those things eventually. However, it’s worth noting that when he slept with Lori he did ask her if they are going to tell Rick about what happened. At that stage, at least, it seems Shane was still of the belief that Rick was alive (and everything was going to return to normal).

@user-kv4go3ip7y 10 ай бұрын

You deserve a Sub,Here you go bro,i love this kind of content from small channels who makes big efforts. Continue this path and make more volumes I really enjoyed this!

@gothzombie 10 ай бұрын

Thanks dude, I really appreciate that! I’ll definitely be making more!

@joshwa0443 Жыл бұрын

Love this! Great video bro

@dookieburrito9196 Жыл бұрын

Recommended to multiple friends! I hope you continue the series!!

@AwareWolfOnWheels Жыл бұрын

Subbed, cannot wait for more on this series.

@zSlicksco Жыл бұрын

Love this video! Good job! The walking dead is such a big part of my life, love the long form content and hope for more! Subscribing!

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thank you dude! Totally on the same page about TWD. I’m working on more videos now and I hope you enjoy them!

@WakeUpDonni333 Жыл бұрын

This is my hyper fixation I love this story soooo much! This video is amazing!!! I cant wait for more :)

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! I’m glad to have you watching! It totally is a timeless story!

@ethancowan3431 8 ай бұрын

Your editing is awesome already love this video and it just started. Made a easy subscriber of me

@superjumpchump7182 Жыл бұрын

Please keep making these, they’re fantastic! I hope your channel blows up soon as well, you deserve it :)

@boymike28 Жыл бұрын

Can we get a second one I love this so much please I stayed up from 3am-5am to watch this your voice is beautiful with the story of twd comics and if you do make a part 2 then I'll definitely come back for it please and thank you

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

You’re too kind! Thank you dude! I’m glad to have you watching. A second video is certainly on the way and I am aiming to cover the entire series.

@applesaurusrex8075 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE the Walking Dead comics. One of my favorite books ever period

@bobbywilliams9006 Жыл бұрын

I have literally read thousands of books. The Walking Dead is my absolute favorite fictional story.

@sheridandwyer Жыл бұрын

Ooooh I love me a good deep dive! I can't watch his until I read the comics myself, but I'm definitely keeping an eye on your content; especially once you get to the show.. No rush or anything of course! This will be great to come back to once I'm all current! Thanks for the effort and for sharing your hard work with us!

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thank you dude! I totally look forward to covering the show one day, whenever I may get there!

@thebest-ih4gb Жыл бұрын

Keep it up man this is amazing

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@AbrasiousProductions Жыл бұрын

May 11th 2023: here before this video blows up catapulting you to stardom! this will be a wonderful way for me to refresh myself on the comics, it's been a while, still need to finish the comics, stopped after Volume 30

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! And you totally should finish them some time; you stopped so close to the end!

@AbrasiousProductions Жыл бұрын

@@gothzombie I knoww man! I even heavily binged the comics

@voidlingexe Жыл бұрын

Need more or these videos ASAP. Superb job lad!

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I’m working on more as we speak!

@danieljoseph8158 5 ай бұрын

47:03 I’m pretty sure the whole “have the whole barn cleaned up in a few years” line is meant to be sarcasm. Besides that I really enjoyed this video and I hope you cover the rest of the volumes

@pytrcatdad Жыл бұрын

Amazing work. Can't wait for more TWD

@ganjagamer7441 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video thanks for the good watch very nice background for playing games, please make another video of the next volumes.

@mismisimognomo101 Ай бұрын

Subscribed and bell active. You got me right when i saw the name you gave to your channel and eventually stayed and paid attention, by the sheer quality you displayed in this one. Great insight, tons of stuff i didn't know and i greatly appreciate 🖤

@gothzombie 29 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you, that means a lot and I really appreciate it! I’m hoping to have the next video out soon 🖤

@devonadams7304 Жыл бұрын

This is your first video?! Dude sick, I love content like this

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! I appreciate that! I've definitely got more on the way.

@neen2660 Жыл бұрын

This was an amazing video. You’re brilliant. I’ll probably sleep to this over and over

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I can totally relate to that feeling of finding something helpful to sleep to so I’m happy to have done so for you haha. I hope you have many pleasant sleeps!

@neen2660 Жыл бұрын

@@gothzombie I really learned a lot too! And I’ve been watching just about everything on the walking dead on KZfaq since October, and read the comics myself since then as well. You’re very well versed on this, so I hope you keep sharing this information :) makes me want to re read it already when I thought it’d be a little longer before I wanted to revisit.

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

@@neen2660 thanks dude! I appreciate that and I’m glad you think so! I’m working on more now as we speak :)

@ElvenImmortal 7 ай бұрын

Great video man, this must've took a long time to make and edit. Hopefully you got more coming!

@israeldoesgames 8 ай бұрын

Great video, you should continue this series more, a shame that I couldn’t binge watch the others.

@lightningmonky7674 Жыл бұрын

Shane got caught simping smh 😤😤 couldn't be me!! In all seriousness this is a great video, love the editing and you've reminded me why I need to save up so I can finally read the original version of this story, same with invincible.

@huejjee2077 9 ай бұрын

I just found this video and listen to it fully through, and I thought it would’ve been a bigger channel so cool

@gothzombie 9 ай бұрын

Thanks dude! I’m glad to have you watching!

@jacobwiggers 7 ай бұрын

46:56 I think when Rick said "few years" he was implying that it'd take a long time or at least that's how I interpreted it.

@VkAvester 5 ай бұрын

Please post more videos your work is great

@shotmasta Жыл бұрын

Really like this video..great work. Thanks to this i started watching comic readings on toutube. Have my subscribe m8, and looking forward to the next one✌🏻😁

@TheThirdDaySH 9 ай бұрын

Subbed for future installments

@MichealWSmith 8 ай бұрын

This is great. Playing dead island whilst I listen

@MrSilvUr 9 ай бұрын

I think the barn taking years to clean is a joke on Rick's part. 'Cause it's so dirty.

@spidermcjones6371 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video and exactly the kind of retrospective that the comic deserves. I very much hope you continue to review and explore the rest of the series. Would be down to discuss it with you further

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much dude! I appreciate that you think so! I’m always down to discuss the series more. I’m currently writing the second video now - which may be even longer than the first one. The Governor alone is quite a talking point.

@spidermcjones6371 Жыл бұрын

@@gothzombie set up a discord or something maybe? I’m in Aus too so our times should match up pretty well, would love to talk to someone who loves the comics too!

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

@@spidermcjones6371 good idea! I’m pretty busy at the moment but I’ll get onto that when I have a chance dude!

@H845KAIZER Жыл бұрын

fire watch bro good shit🤝🏼

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@astro_infinite2275 Жыл бұрын

ive watched alot of people do retrospectives on these sets of comics but no one ever seems to finish them to the end i hope that youll be the one to finish them yk good work and keep on pushin

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! I appreciate it! I’m certainly going to try my hardest to reach the very end and cover everything I can.

@pitboy0978 Жыл бұрын

This video need more attention got me about to read the comics again

@josephmatthews7698 Жыл бұрын

The first few issues were so good, what made the tv show so amazing was their ability to improve upon an already amazing comic. Kirkman said himself he felt under too much pressure writing this part because he expected it to be canceled after any issue so he rushed the opening storyline to get it out there. The show didn't have those concerns so was able to expand on Rick and Shane's relationship which was without a doubt the best part of Kirkmans story and writing. Those close hard male relationships are right in Kirkmans wheelhouse. Brilliant stuff.

@twistedhalomusic4497 7 ай бұрын

I love your content

@dookieburrito9196 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video mate

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! I appreciate it!

@profrisky8929 Жыл бұрын

Dude, what the fuck. I exited full screen after the first hour to take a break and seen your sub-count, keep up the amazing work!

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thank you dude!

@lightningmonky7674 Жыл бұрын

I like that Rick got to actually speak his mind on him being cheated on in the comic, to get his perspective and anger

@StonedPeter Жыл бұрын

Rick saying it’s gonna take years to clean the barn up was him joking around

@kevinalford 10 ай бұрын

Damn fine video.

@Berxwedan. 2 ай бұрын

The best Emo Zombie channel ever ❤

@Matt-vd4sg 4 ай бұрын

robert kirkman giving both of his main characters a level of anger issues is very interesting and i like how it works. edit please make a part 2 i’d love to hear commentary on the second one

@mr.heguydudeman1649 Жыл бұрын

Man this video is good

@howlalongwithspot6785 6 ай бұрын

BTW the idea of a zombie plague being part of an alien invasion was explored in the first season reboot of doctor who "the unquiet dead"

@daytonna6971 11 ай бұрын

WE NEEDA PART 2

@stevematthews3713 Жыл бұрын

Loved it

@Thatguy27250 Жыл бұрын

This video is so well done,you've absolutely earned a subscriber, stay safe brother

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

Thank you my man! I appreciate it!

@Thatguy27250 Жыл бұрын

@@gothzombie of course!! Do you have a time frame of the next episode?

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

@@Thatguy27250 It's a lengthy process which isn't helped but my work and other projects, but I hope to have the next one finished within a month or two! Hopefully, as time goes on, I can speed up. Once I've released a couple more videos I'll kickstart a patreon in the off-chance anyone wants to support my efforts and make the process easier too.

@Thatguy27250 Жыл бұрын

@@gothzombie that's awesome man!! I love to see such high quality videos, i can tell how much passion you have for the comics and it oozes out of these videos!

@gothzombie Жыл бұрын

@@Thatguy27250 thanks so much man! That really means a lot! I can’t wait to make more and show them to all of you!

@mfbobyle6771 10 күн бұрын

I think the years line was supposed to be sarcastic, probably should have been written like “we will have this barn cleaned in a few… years…”