Walking Dead Book 9 - Hardcover

The Walking Dead Book 9 Hardcover Graphic Novel

The Walking Dead Book 9 continues the Eisner Award-winning survival horror series by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. This hardcover edition collects a pivotal arc in the ongoing saga, featuring Rick Grimes and his band of survivors as they face their most formidable threat yet.

Story Overview

In this volume of the New York Times bestselling series, Rick and his community work to build a larger network of thriving communities in the post-apocalyptic world. Their efforts are threatened by Negan and his Saviors, who prove to be a larger and more dangerous threat than they could have imagined. Crossing them will lead to The Walking Dead's most harrowing story since the Governor's reign of terror.

About the Creators

Robert Kirkman is the Eisner Award-winning creator whose groundbreaking comic series The Walking Dead was adapted into AMC's highest-rated basic cable drama of all time. As Chairman of Skybound Entertainment and an advocate for creator rights, Kirkman has also created Invincible, Outcast, Oblivion Song, and numerous other acclaimed titles. He serves as consulting producer on The Talking Dead and co-creator of Fear the Walking Dead.

Charlie Adlard is the Eisner Award-nominated artist and co-conspirator on The Walking Dead. With over twenty years in the industry, he has co-created Rock Bottom, Codeflesh, White Death, and the French album Breath Of The Wendigo. Adlard's distinctive black-and-white artwork has become synonymous with the series' gritty atmosphere.

Hardcover Collection Details

This premium hardcover edition features the complete storyline in a durable, collectible format. The oversized pages showcase Adlard's detailed artwork, making it the definitive way to experience this chapter of The Walking Dead saga. Published by Image Comics in September 2013, this volume is essential for fans of the series and newcomers looking to experience the story that spawned a worldwide phenomenon.

Why This Volume Matters

Book 9 introduces Negan, one of the most iconic antagonists in comic book history, and sets the stage for conflicts that would define the series for years to come. The storyline represents a turning point in Rick's journey and the evolution of the survivor communities. This arc has been adapted into some of the most-watched episodes of the television series, cementing its place as a cornerstone of The Walking Dead franchise.

• In this volume of the New York Times Bestselling survival horror, Rick and his band of survivors work to build a larger network of thriving communities. But Negan and his Saviors prove to be a larger threat than they could have imagined. Crossing them will lead to The Walking Dead's most harrowing story since the Governor's reign of terror!