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The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye

Tony Moore, Robert Kirkman
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The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Tony Moore, Robert Kirkman

The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye by Tony Moore and Robert Kirkman depicts a person named Rick Grimes waking from a coma to find the world overrun by zombies. He embarks on a journey to find his family and encounters other survivors. Themes of survival, humanity, and leadership are explored.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

240,721 ratings

82%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye by Tony Moore and Robert Kirkman This volume effectively sets up a gripping post-apocalyptic narrative, praised for its character development and emotional depth. The black-and-white artwork adds a stark, fitting tone, though some find the pacing uneven. Overall, the beginning of a compelling, suspenseful series. - Academic Web Editor

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Who Should Read The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye?

The ideal reader of The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye by Tony Moore and Robert Kirkman enjoys gripping, post-apocalyptic narratives with intense character development. Fans of Max Brooks' World War Z or Cormac McCarthy's The Road will find this graphic novel compelling, with its blend of survival horror and profound human emotion.

4.5

240,721 ratings

82%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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