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Yikes. It says something when an issue like this is met with a fizzle. 

And after reading it, yes I am curious what’s to come (that’s a win!), but wow - such disappointment, not from what occurred but from how the issue was written and the character moments. 

Eye opening really. 

I have a quick but fun observation from #143 and #144. Having fallen out of the conversation on the boards I can't say for certain this wasn't already brought up. I assume it has, but I didn't see it from my review of the last few pages of posts.

The last page of #143 and the first page of #144 connect to be a double page splash. Maybe obvious to most, but I didn't catch it initially. Hope this entertains someone out there.

Edit for message board etiquette: sorry if already mentioned!

TBP, it released at 12:30 am EST for me.

Wow. I have to hand it to Kirkman, 132 was awesome.

 

A quick read, but damn am I happy the direction the story is going in. Ironic that the title of the issue is "Happiness".

 

 

But seriously, I have a feeling we're going in a dark direction - one that the story needs and hasn't really dived into yet.

I agree. And I like how in the letter hacks Kirkman mentions that...

Which makes me feel silly for even considering that it was a possibility a few issues ago. Also:

So since 132 came out a week early does that mean 133 will be coming a week early as well? Fingers crossed.

WD 132 Preview. Gonna be a doozy. Love how they animated the cover!!

 

 

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Ah I didn't notice the animation on the cover when I first checked out the preview...that's cool.

Am I alone in thinking that #132 was coming out next week? The image site and google play show it as coming out tomorrow, 10/1 (though for some reason google play has it priced at $9.99).

The google play listing also has a short synopsis I hadn't seen before. Hiding it in spoilers but it's not really of any substance/surprise.

That listing is unbelievable.

FYI to anyone interested in the latest series of comic action figures (namely Rick, Andrea, and Dwight), they are now available on amazon for about $14 each with free shipping assuming you are a prime member. Quite a bit less than the premium I paid to get them a week or two early (sigh).

I was giving some thought to the various plot points/story threads that have been created over the past few issues and not yet resolved. I am enjoying the change of pace from the recurring "how will [Rick/Negan] get out of this bind next issue" plot that we were given through most of All Out War. Not that all of the points listed below are incredibly interesting, but I think it's great having so many questions that I care about finding the answers to again.

Edit: I'm putting the list in spoiler tags for anyone who isn't caught up.

What have I missed? Was there anything pre-#127 that was left unresolved?

Finally got these in! Man they took forever. I like the way they did Rick and Andrea. With that scar on her face, but her eyebrows are so big. Not a huge fan of broads with huge eyebrows, but in Andreas case I'll make an exception.

 

I picked up the Rick and Andrea models. They look great.

I'd say common look...but I can't wait to find out either way!

I thought those two riders were Ken and Marco until this latest issue. It still may be, but now I'm thinking not. Though One of the riders does appear to be injured.

Almost forgot, Bernie's back baby!

 

 

 

Haha I love it. Glad he gets a few more minutes in the Sun.

My take on the Talking Zombie thing. I think it was some people who were in the zombie horde covered in zombie muck like rick did before as a way to disguise.. they never saw them, only heard the talking.

I think you're right. Regardless, this is an interesting development made even moreso by the cover/teaser for #134. Unless it's talking walkers, in that case in not interested . I'll leave it up to RK to convince me.

The cover and tag line for #134 are interesting. I'm on my phone so linking is difficult, but they are up on the walking dead website.

"From whispers to screams."

Good observation Carl, I hadn't thought of that. Now I'm thinking there's a slight chance we have talking walkers again.

Cool page Carl. Are you going to call that a "zombie" page? looks like you've got a herd from the shins down in the bottom panel.

Agreed on all fronts retro. Though at least we don't have to repeat the 5 week wait for 130.

And the art is up on splash for those who might be interested

 

Giant panels for inks on this page;

 

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Agreed, I was giving that one some thought. Would be nice to display. I'll be holding out though, nothing from this issue is jumping out to me other than the page with the herd marching by.

And the art is up on splash for those who might be interested

I think you're right. And I think I jumped to conclusions because I was likewise dehydrated and exhausted when I read it last night (though I wouldn't go so far as to say I was delirious).

I don't know about the rest of you guys but I Believe In Harvey Dent.

In reading the issue I did have in the back of my mind a comment that the official walking dead Facebook account had said Monday night:

Though now I'm realizing that I shouldn't put any more credability into those teasers than any other teasers they put out. Is #131 here yet? Hah.

Thanks Rip! Much appreciated.

Were you guys also missing page 3 from the Google Play download?

No page 3 for me either. I have downloaded it on two devices and both just show a white page for #3. I expect it will come up fine if I load it on the computer (thanks Rip) but that will have to wait until tomorrow.

Uh, so any thoughts on the latest issue?

Just one more week!

 

 

 

I'm curious to see what Ken and Marco's (mis)adventures are leading up to. Also wondering what he "hears" though I'm imagining it's just a big herd that they are building up behind them.