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# The Walking Dead Compendium Vol. 1

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The Walking Dead Compendium Vol. 1 - Kindle edition by Kirkman, Robert, Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn, Tony Moore, Adlard, Charlie, Rathburn, Cliff. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Walking Dead Compendium Vol. 1.

Review: If you only watch the TV show, your missing out on a TON - I am so glad I read the comics. I've watched the television series and although I like it a lot, but I have several issues with it. The best part about the comics is they tell the raw gritty story uncorrupted by TV writers. The television show is great but it also has far too many contrived TV plot devices. They add people who don't exist in the comics, subtract key people, give corny stereotypical names like "T-Dog" and "Vatos", and stray away from too many shocking situations and romantic relationships from the book that they feel aren't suitable or appealing enough for television. Two of my biggest gripes is what the TV writers did to both Andrea and Tyrese. (Spoiler alert if you haven't yet read the first 16 volumes of the comics or watched up to season 4 of the TV show) ************************************************************************************************** ************************************************************************************************** If they stayed even remotely faithful to the comics, both Tyrese and Andrea would have played much more important roles in the scheme of things. In fact, Tyrese would be the second most important player only to Rick up to the prison siege and Andrea would be more vital to the story than any of the other characters not named Rick or Carl. Instead, on the TV show, both Andrea and Tyrese are relegated mostly to a supporting cast role while Darryl was created out of the blue to basically play the bulk of the role that both played in the comics, right down to a hinted romance with Carol. Speaking of which, Carol, saw her bit role in the comic blow up into a leading role on the TV show. And poor Morgan just gets a cameo here and there instead of going the cast before they get to Alexandria. They're almost to the point where he would die anyhow, so what's the point of introducing him now? It's obvious the TV show is carefully crafting and changing things for ratings or to appeal to certain demographics. Darryl is cool and all but I definitely like Tyrese's story arc much better. Also, I don't care how many kids she kills or threatens, nor how many cookies she bakes, Carol is nowhere near as fun to follow or an relatable as Andrea is in the comics. The sharp-shooting take no stuff Andrea is far better than the cozying up to the Governor, reckless, short-lived Andrea of the TV show. Once again, it's like they took all of comic Andrea's toughness along with all of comic Carol's goofiness., recklessness and short life span and reversed them for the TV show. Now Carol is suddenly the tough as nails remorseless survivor who lives a long time while Andrea is the reckless needy doomed character who dies before they leave the prison. They changed too much in the interest of being "television friendly". Think about the Lizzy moment of the TV show and how shocking it was. It was probably the most shocking moment on the television show. The comics are filled with moments like that. No one is safe, no one is spared. It makes for a more gritty and gut wrenching experience. ************************************************************************************************** ************************************************************************************************** (End of spoilers) If you want the real undiluted walking dead story, I implore you to read the comics. Television may have the extra gore and filler dramatic moments but if you want the real story that's not afraid of offending anyone and free of corny plot devices and dumb stereotypes, read the books. I guarantee you'll see most of the characters in far different light than the TV show. I like the TV show but the original comic story is far and away better, at least to me. I find it much more enjoyable than the television show. You're missing a ton of the story if you rely exclusively on the television show for TWD experience. The TV show just makes too many compromises on the original story to make it more universally appealing and less offensive. Compendium three was announced for a fall 2015 release.
Review: Fun, interesting, dark, gritty. - I have never been a huge fan of graphic novels (with some exceptions), but being an avid fan of The Walking Dead, I just had to read the comics. Looks - to be clear, just because you like the show does NOT mean you will necessary like the graphic novels. They are totally different, and are an acquired taste. The characters for the most part look and act very different from their television counterparts, and things move at a very fast pace. It can also be very, very graphic. If you are into this style or are open-minded to it, you should love it. The pages are beautiful and glossy (remember: it's ALL in black and white), the artwork is nicely done, and it really keeps your attention. Story - like I said, the comics are very, very different from the show. Some story lines have been left out from the show or completely altered. The characters tend to act very different, and of course, exaggerated in the comics (they ARE comics). The show is great at turning these lively, fun and interesting caricatures into real people. It's a lot of fun to see where all of the stories from the show come from, and looking at the differences. The producers of the show have made it clear that they "switch things up" to keep viewers guessing, so reading this book does NOT mean you'll necessarily be spoiled. Although I will admit, most of the major plotlines still occur in the show. Characters - as said earlier, the characters are incredibly different, for the most part. It's a comic book, so it's obviously not paced in the same way as a show, so the characters will inevitable be very different. Some characters are left out of the show completely, and even vice versa. Daryl and Merle Dixon are the biggest examples of this, who are in the show but not in the comics. It's been rumored that Daryl will be translated into the comics, but nothing is confirmed about that. Also, some characters like Tyreese have not been on the show yet, although that's still possible in the future, I guess. Overall, this is a great and entertaining book. Moves as a super fast pace compared to the books, so you can get through it pretty quickly. But it's always advised to stop and admire the art, that's sort of the point. Anyway, while it won't be for everyone, and don't expect a replica of the show, it's a lot of fun and I definitely recommend it.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #72,403 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #6 in Zombie Graphic Novels (Kindle Store) #15 in Zombie Graphic Novels (Books) #70 in Media Tie-In & Adaptation Graphic Novels |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you only watch the TV show, your missing out on a TON
*by S***S on March 25, 2015*

I am so glad I read the comics. I've watched the television series and although I like it a lot, but I have several issues with it. The best part about the comics is they tell the raw gritty story uncorrupted by TV writers. The television show is great but it also has far too many contrived TV plot devices. They add people who don't exist in the comics, subtract key people, give corny stereotypical names like "T-Dog" and "Vatos", and stray away from too many shocking situations and romantic relationships from the book that they feel aren't suitable or appealing enough for television. Two of my biggest gripes is what the TV writers did to both Andrea and Tyrese. (Spoiler alert if you haven't yet read the first 16 volumes of the comics or watched up to season 4 of the TV show) ************************************************************************************************** ************************************************************************************************** If they stayed even remotely faithful to the comics, both Tyrese and Andrea would have played much more important roles in the scheme of things. In fact, Tyrese would be the second most important player only to Rick up to the prison siege and Andrea would be more vital to the story than any of the other characters not named Rick or Carl. Instead, on the TV show, both Andrea and Tyrese are relegated mostly to a supporting cast role while Darryl was created out of the blue to basically play the bulk of the role that both played in the comics, right down to a hinted romance with Carol. Speaking of which, Carol, saw her bit role in the comic blow up into a leading role on the TV show. And poor Morgan just gets a cameo here and there instead of going the cast before they get to Alexandria. They're almost to the point where he would die anyhow, so what's the point of introducing him now? It's obvious the TV show is carefully crafting and changing things for ratings or to appeal to certain demographics. Darryl is cool and all but I definitely like Tyrese's story arc much better. Also, I don't care how many kids she kills or threatens, nor how many cookies she bakes, Carol is nowhere near as fun to follow or an relatable as Andrea is in the comics. The sharp-shooting take no stuff Andrea is far better than the cozying up to the Governor, reckless, short-lived Andrea of the TV show. Once again, it's like they took all of comic Andrea's toughness along with all of comic Carol's goofiness., recklessness and short life span and reversed them for the TV show. Now Carol is suddenly the tough as nails remorseless survivor who lives a long time while Andrea is the reckless needy doomed character who dies before they leave the prison. They changed too much in the interest of being "television friendly". Think about the Lizzy moment of the TV show and how shocking it was. It was probably the most shocking moment on the television show. The comics are filled with moments like that. No one is safe, no one is spared. It makes for a more gritty and gut wrenching experience. ************************************************************************************************** ************************************************************************************************** (End of spoilers) If you want the real undiluted walking dead story, I implore you to read the comics. Television may have the extra gore and filler dramatic moments but if you want the real story that's not afraid of offending anyone and free of corny plot devices and dumb stereotypes, read the books. I guarantee you'll see most of the characters in far different light than the TV show. I like the TV show but the original comic story is far and away better, at least to me. I find it much more enjoyable than the television show. You're missing a ton of the story if you rely exclusively on the television show for TWD experience. The TV show just makes too many compromises on the original story to make it more universally appealing and less offensive. Compendium three was announced for a fall 2015 release.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun, interesting, dark, gritty.
*by D***S on November 1, 2012*

I have never been a huge fan of graphic novels (with some exceptions), but being an avid fan of The Walking Dead, I just had to read the comics. Looks - to be clear, just because you like the show does NOT mean you will necessary like the graphic novels. They are totally different, and are an acquired taste. The characters for the most part look and act very different from their television counterparts, and things move at a very fast pace. It can also be very, very graphic. If you are into this style or are open-minded to it, you should love it. The pages are beautiful and glossy (remember: it's ALL in black and white), the artwork is nicely done, and it really keeps your attention. Story - like I said, the comics are very, very different from the show. Some story lines have been left out from the show or completely altered. The characters tend to act very different, and of course, exaggerated in the comics (they ARE comics). The show is great at turning these lively, fun and interesting caricatures into real people. It's a lot of fun to see where all of the stories from the show come from, and looking at the differences. The producers of the show have made it clear that they "switch things up" to keep viewers guessing, so reading this book does NOT mean you'll necessarily be spoiled. Although I will admit, most of the major plotlines still occur in the show. Characters - as said earlier, the characters are incredibly different, for the most part. It's a comic book, so it's obviously not paced in the same way as a show, so the characters will inevitable be very different. Some characters are left out of the show completely, and even vice versa. Daryl and Merle Dixon are the biggest examples of this, who are in the show but not in the comics. It's been rumored that Daryl will be translated into the comics, but nothing is confirmed about that. Also, some characters like Tyreese have not been on the show yet, although that's still possible in the future, I guess. Overall, this is a great and entertaining book. Moves as a super fast pace compared to the books, so you can get through it pretty quickly. But it's always advised to stop and admire the art, that's sort of the point. Anyway, while it won't be for everyone, and don't expect a replica of the show, it's a lot of fun and I definitely recommend it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than the TV Series
*by S***E on October 10, 2012*

I was only marginally aware of the Walking Dead comic prior to the launch of the television series on AMC. While I enjoy the TV series it is a substantially inferior product compared to the graphic novels. The fact that The Walking Dead is labeled as a comic or even a graphic novel does this series a great disservice. The Walking Dead is an amazing apocalyptic epic that holds up a mirror to humanity and asks us to take a close look not only at the WAY we live buy WHY we live. There's a great blurb on the back cover that reads: "The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility." "In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally start living." This is the core of what The Walking Dead is and the execution is phenomenal. As the reader, you're challenged to confront your own ideas and opinion about how you would survive in this world ruled by the dead. You travel with these people and see the evolution of their character (for better and worse). The art and imagery is simple but powerful. You're pulled into the page and feel like a member of this group - trying to survive - and experiencing the horrors of the "reality" they are facing. If you've read Richard Matheson's "I Am Legend" (not the horrible Wil Smith film adaptation) it's worth mentioning that "The Walking Dead" carries with it much of the same power that Matheson's did in his original story. If you're a fan of Zombie fiction or Post-Apocalyptic/Speculative fiction you NEED to read this. For get the TV show and read the comics. If you're on the fence pick up Compendium 1. You can't beat the price and you'll be hooked before you reach the end of the first story arc. Regarding story arcs... something you may or may not know. The Walking Dead comic series is written in six-issue arcs. Each story arc is compiled as a volume and sold in Graphic Novel/Trade Paperback form - The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye - for example. Each story arc - or volume - is a self contained story that fits into the larger narrative. This is a great way for people who understand the premise but are unfamiliar with the story to jump in and get a feel for the characters and story without feeling lost in the history and backstory. However, considering the price-point of Compendium 1 it's a great value for what you're getting. Lastly, for the purposes of context, Compendium 1 contains Volumes 1-8 / Issues 1-48. each volume loosely translates into a single season of the current television series. The amount you spend on Compendium 1 is going to give you what amounts to 8 seasons of the Walking Dead - and if you pick up Compendium 2 you'll have another 8 seasons worth of material.

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