The Walking Dead #133 Review

How will Rick feel when he finally leaves Carl to live on his own? Read on to find out.

The official description from Image:

Impending Doom.

The return of AMC’s The Walking Dead may be the main talking point between fans of this zombie apocalyptic world, but I for one am always excited about the comics. One of the things I love most about the TV series returning is the chance to compare the different stages of the group, also speculating how current events in the comics may eventually affect the TV series.

The Walking Dead #133 may not give much in the way of excitement, distancing itself ever so slightly from the more intense development. Despite this Robert Kirkman still manages to give a very engaging tale, showing more of how the group is handling life after All Out War. It also gives a small look into the “talking zombies”, and though there’s a little mystery surrounding them, it’s not quite as thrilling now that we know they’re just human’s wearing zombie faces. Ultimately however the lack of energy, and excitement means that this chapter isn’t quite as enthralling as most, being more of a transitional look into the calmer side of the group.

Charlie Adlard‘s artwork once again impresses, as though the lack of excitement in the script means that there’s less room for him to produce the intense panels that we all love, the final product is still amazing. What especially impressed me in this issue was the character expressions, and how Carl in particular is looking much more mature. The mixture of despair and dread on Rick’s face also leaves a very emotional vibe, with our main character realising that his son will be on his own. Rounding things off we yet again get great inks from Stefano Gaudiano, and brilliant grey tones from Cliff Rathburn.

The Walking Dead #133 may be a more placid look into the group, but it still proves as engaging as ever. It also gives some great character developments, and despite lacking excitement it still sports some form of intensity and mystery. Recommended.