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Academic Year 2020-2021

TERTIARY DEPARTMENT

BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAM MAJOR IN ENGLISH

ENG 205
CONTEMPORARY AND POPULAR EMERGENT OF LITERATURE
TOPIC: GENRE: COMIC/GRAPHIC NOVELS
MODULE for WEEK 3-A
September 7-11, 2020
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Print COMPLETE NAME
PART 1: PRELIMINARIES

OPENING PRAYER
Almighty Father, as we thank you for the blessings of the past 2 weeks, we humbly ask you to lead
us to added opportunities of learning this third week of our Modular Lessons. Grant us the Spirit of a
growing understanding and wisdom and lead us throughout the week with sustained inspiration. We
beg for continued healing and special blessing for all of us, our family members, our professors and
school community. Amen. Venerable Ignacia del Espiritu Santo - Pray for us.

INTRODUCTION
The Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic comic book series created by writer Robert Kirkman and
artist Tony Moore – who was the artist on the first six issues and cover artist for the first twenty-four – with art on the
remainder of the series by Charlie Adlard. It focuses on Rick Grimes, a Kentucky deputy who is shot in the line of duty and
awakens from a coma in a zombie apocalypse that has resulted in a state-wide quarantine. After joining with some other
survivors, he gradually takes on the role of leader of a community as it struggles to survive the zombie apocalypse.
Published beginning in 2003 by Image Comics, the series ran for 193 issues, with Kirkman unexpectedly ending the series
in 2019. The comic will be republished issue by issue in full colour, inked by Dave McCaig, starting in October 2020.
PART 2: LEARNING OUTCOMES
LO1. Explore the genre graphic novels and comics by using comparison table to show its diverse artistic
composition.
LO2. Discern the different functions of characters in the story of The Walking Dead using character analysis.
LO3. Integrate social values that are depicted in the story of the walking dead by providing a comprehensive essay
writing stating the gravity of these values in our society today through character analysis.
PART 3: LEARNING CONTENT
Activity: Look at the photo below, describe the characters, their stance in facing the atrocity and outrage in facing
the dead.

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PART 4: TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES (TLAs)
TLA 1: COMPARISON TABLE
Instruction: Compare the two genres by giving their characteristics and artistic composition.
Comparison Table Chart

GRAPHIC NOVEL
COMIC CHARACTERISTIC ARTISTIC COMPOSITION

FICTION

NON-FICTION

TLA 2: CHARACTER SILHOUETTES

Instruction: Choose a character to analyse. How and why your chosen character develop and interact over the
course of the event. Fill out the needed information in the silhouette worksheet below.

Influences of character Character’s thoughts

Character’s Trait

Character’s words

Character’s past Character’s future

Character’s feelings and emotions

Character’s Name:

TLA 3: PERSONAL CREST

Instruction: Create a crest for a character you have chosen from this novel. Select symbols and colours that
represent the character to decorate your crest and then write a short paragraph explaining your choice.

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PART 5: LEARNING ASSESSMENT
LA 1. CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Instruction: Follow the steps below for you to analyse your chosen character.

A. CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER. Make sure you only consider

characters who play a dynamic role in the story. Those characters
who appear flat (one dimensional - someone who is only good
or only bad and has no complex motivations to consider) are not
good choices for a character analysis.

YOUR ANSWER:

B. READ THE STORY WITH YOUR CHARACTER IN MIND.  Even if

you've read the story before, you need to read it again because
you'll notice new things now that you have a specific task in mind.
Notice every place that your character appears and consider the
following:

1. How does the author describe them?

 For the Huck Finn example, you might think about how
Huck is described as a backwoods boy, but he clearly
wrestles with larger issues that have complex social
implications - like slavery and religion.

2. What kinds of relationships does your character have with other characters?
 Think about how Huck relates to runaway slave Jim, both in the beginning of the novel and at the end. Think
about Huck's relationship with his drunk, abusive father and how it shaped his identity.
3. How do the actions of your character move the plot forward?
 Huck is the main character, so obviously his actions are important. But what, specifically, is special about the
way Huck acts? How does he make different decisions than someone else in the same situation might?
You could talk about how Huck decides to rescue Jim from the people who intend to return him to his
owner because he decides that slavery is wrong, even though this idea contradicts everything society has
taught him.
4. What struggles does your character encounter?
 Think about how Huck grows and learns throughout the story. In the beginning, he is more likely to get
caught up in schemes (like faking his own death); but later on, he avoids the trickery he observes (like
when he tries to ditch the deceptive duke and king).
YOUR ANSWERS. QUESTIONS 1 TO 4.

1. How does the author describe them?

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PART 6 : LEARNING INTEGRATION – EXCELLENCE: INTEGRITY

“Excellence is the result of habitual integrity”. Integrity comprehends the whole moral character, but has a
special reference to uprightness in mutual dealings, transfers of property, and agencies for others.
The moral grandeur of independent integrity is the sublimest thing in nature, before which the pomp of eastern
magnificence and the splendour of conquest are odious as well as perishable.

PART 7: LEARNING SUMMARY

In this module, we discussed about the characteristics and artistic composition of graphic novel/comics. We
consider having the novel entitled The Walking Dead for us to deeply understand its wide and broad theme.

CLOSING PRAYER
Dear God, we continue to count Your blessings with deep gratitude. Thank you so much for the valued
experience of our learning this week. Continue to bless, inspire and keep us in your loving care and protection
including our families, our school community, our country and the globe.
Venerable Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, pray for us.
Bless us, O Heavenly Father and give us the grace to seek and do your will in all things .

REFERENCES:
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Walking_Dead_(comic_book) exerpted 8/15/2020
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphic_novel exerpted 8/15/2020

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 APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
GENRE: COMICS/GRAPHIC NOVELS
The Walking Dead: Compendium One by Robert Kirkman

A graphic novel is a book made up of comics’ content. Although the word "novel" normally refers to long fictional
works, the term "graphic novel" is applied broadly and includes fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work. It is, at
least in the United States, distinguished from the term "comic book", which is generally used for
comics’ periodicals. 

Publication history
The original pitch by Kirkman and Moore was for a followup to George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead, with
the series taking place in the 1960s. Image Comics co-founder Jim Valentino suggested using an original concept
instead so the creators would own the property outright. The revised pitch became The Walking Dead.
The Walking Dead debuted in 2003, published by Image Comics, with art by Tony Moore for the first six issues
and Cliff Rathburn shading the art after issue #5. Charlie Adlard took over as artist on issue #7, after he was
approached by Kirkman. Moore also created the cover art for the first 24 issues and the first four trade paperbacks.
The remainder were done by Adlard.
When the television series premiered in October 2010, Image Comics announced The Walking Dead Weekly. The
first 52 issues of the series began to be reprinted on January 5, 2011, with one issue per week for a year.
The series is periodically re-published in trade paperbacks which contain six issues each, hardcover books with
twelve issues and occasional bonus material, omnibus editions of twenty-four issues, and compendium editions of
forty-eight issues.
In May 2018, Image Comics and its imprint Skybound Entertainment, the company that has driven development
of The Walking Dead comic series since 2010, jointly announced The Walking Dead Day. The fan-oriented event was
for October 13, 2018 and coincided with the release of a Walking Dead #1 15th Anniversary Variant Edition, with
cover art by Charlie Adlard. A select number of The Walking Dead Day participating local comic shops became part
of the comic's story line, with their own special edition of Adlard's anniversary cover, featuring the store's logo
incorporated into the cover art. The company also noted that additional limited edition collectibles and festivities
would be announced at a future date, prior to the October 2018 event.
On July 3, 2019, Kirkman confirmed through the "Letters Hacks" section of issue #193 that the issue would conclude
the series, with no previous announcements or warnings beforehand. Kirkman opted to end the comic on his own
terms; he stated in his letter in issue #193 that part of the reason to end was that he feared he lacked material to
continue the series for several more issues. He had envisioned the series to end around the time that Rick Grimes
and his allies reach the Commonwealth, a large human community protected from the walkers, as this would allow
him to give a complete arc. However, he found he got there too soon in terms of issues, with the Commonwealth
first appearing around issue #150, and Kirkman feared there was no way he could get to an issue #300 with what
ideas he had left. This ending came following the death of Rick Grimes, in issue #192. Kirkman kept the series' end a
secret as he worked with Adlard to create cover art and solicitation information for Diamond Comic Distributors for
non-existent issues through #196 that would have been released through October 2019, creating a storyline that
hinted at the death of Carl Grimes, Rick's son, in the wake of Rick's death. Kirkman said that The Walking
Dead comic was always built on surprise, and felt that it was necessary to surprise readers with the end of the
series after covering enough of the aftermath of Rick's death in issues #192 and #193.
Image Comics announced in July 2020 that it will be republishing the full run of The Walking Dead in full color, with
coloring by Dave McCaig. The first issue of the reprint is scheduled for release on October 7, 2020, with subsequent
comics to be released twice a month from November 2020 onward. There are no present plans to release these in
trade paperbacks.

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 APPENDIX B

Publication history
The original pitch by Kirkman and Moore was for a followup to George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead, with
the series taking place in the 1960s. Image Comics co-founder Jim Valentino suggested using an original concept
instead so the creators would own the property outright. The revised pitch became The Walking Dead.
The Walking Dead debuted in 2003, published by Image Comics, with art by Tony Moore for the first six issues
and Cliff Rathburn shading the art after issue #5. Charlie Adlard took over as artist on issue #7, after he was
approached by Kirkman. Moore also created the cover art for the first 24 issues and the first four trade paperbacks.
The remainder were done by Adlard.
When the television series premiered in October 2010, Image Comics announced The Walking Dead Weekly. The
first 52 issues of the series began to be reprinted on January 5, 2011, with one issue per week for a year.
The series is periodically re-published in trade paperbacks which contain six issues each, hardcover books with
twelve issues and occasional bonus material, omnibus editions of twenty-four issues, and compendium editions of
forty-eight issues.
In May 2018, Image Comics and its imprint Skybound Entertainment, the company that has driven development
of The Walking Dead comic series since 2010, jointly announced The Walking Dead Day. The fan-oriented event was
for October 13, 2018 and coincided with the release of a Walking Dead #1 15th Anniversary Variant Edition, with
cover art by Charlie Adlard. A select number of The Walking Dead Day participating local comic shops became part
of the comic's story line, with their own special edition of Adlard's anniversary cover, featuring the store's logo
incorporated into the cover art. The company also noted that additional limited edition collectibles and festivities
would be announced at a future date, prior to the October 2018 event.
On July 3, 2019, Kirkman confirmed through the "Letters Hacks" section of issue #193 that the issue would conclude
the series, with no previous announcements or warnings beforehand. Kirkman opted to end the comic on his own
terms; he stated in his letter in issue #193 that part of the reason to end was that he feared he lacked material to
continue the series for several more issues. He had envisioned the series to end around the time that Rick Grimes
and his allies reach the Commonwealth, a large human community protected from the walkers, as this would allow
him to give a complete arc. However, he found he got there too soon in terms of issues, with the Commonwealth
first appearing around issue #150, and Kirkman feared there was no way he could get to an issue #300 with what
ideas he had left. This ending came following the death of Rick Grimes, in issue #192. Kirkman kept the series' end a
secret as he worked with Adlard to create cover art and solicitation information for Diamond Comic Distributors for
non-existent issues through #196 that would have been released through October 2019, creating a storyline that
hinted at the death of Carl Grimes, Rick's son, in the wake of Rick's death. Kirkman said that The Walking
Dead comic was always built on surprise, and felt that it was necessary to surprise readers with the end of the
series after covering enough of the aftermath of Rick's death in issues #192 and #193.
Image Comics announced in July 2020 that it will be republishing the full run of The Walking Dead in full color, with
coloring by Dave McCaig. The first issue of the reprint is scheduled for release on October 7, 2020, with subsequent
comics to be released twice a month from November 2020 onward. There are no present plans to release these in
trade paperbacks.
APPENDIX C

Story arcs
Volume 1: Days Gone By (Issues 1–6)
Rick Grimes, a sheriff's deputy from Kentucky, is wounded in the line of duty and emerges from a coma to
find the world overrun by the un dead. He is then led in to a small camp of survivors; among them are Rick's
wife Lori, his son Carl, and his police partner Shane. Following a fatal zombie attack, Shane tries to murder
Rick, having had a one-night stand and become obsessed with Lori. Carl then shoots Shane to protect his
father.
Volume 2: Miles Behind Us (Issues 7–12)
Rick becomes the group's leader. The survivors leave Atlanta and travel across hostile territory in search of
a safer refuge, during which Lori is revealed to be pregnant. After a few failed attempts, the group finds
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Volume 3: Safety Behind Bars (Issues 13–18)
Inside the prison, the survivors meet a few inmates alive. Two of the group members commit suicide and
one of the inmates is executed after going on a killing spree.
Volume 4: The Heart's Desire (Issues 19–24)
The group manages to quell the inmates' attempted rebellion. A woman named Michonne arrives at the
prison seeking refuge and causes tension among the survivors. Rick's leadership is questioned, and the
survivors form a council with four co-leaders.
Volume 5: The Best Defense (Issues 25–30)
Rick, Michonne and Glenn find a small town called Woodbury, where a well-armed and organized group of
survivors has taken refuge. Woodbury's leader, the Governor, captures Rick's group, then interrogates and
tortures them.
Volume 6: This Sorrowful Life (Issues 31–36)
Rick and his group manage to escape from Woodbury with the help of other Woodburians. The Governor is
badly mutilated by Michonne. Rick informs his group of what took place in Woodbury and tells them to
prepare for battle.
Volume 7: The Calm Before (Issues 37–42)
The group continues their lives, and Lori's baby is born, until the Governor arrives at the prison, ready for a
battle.
Volume 8: Made to Suffer (Issues 43–48)
The Governor's army attacks the prison but retreats. A few of the survivors decide to flee the prison to
avoid the Governor's expected retaliation. The Governor attacks again, killing almost everyone inside. The
guilt-ridden soldier who killed Lori and her new-born daughter on the Governor's orders kills him. With the
prison burning and in shambles, Rick and Carl escape.
Volume 9: Here We Remain (Issues 49–54)
After the prison's destruction and his band is separated, Rick and Carl search for shelter. Rick's physical and
mental state begins to unravel, while Carl grows increasingly independent and apathetic. They eventually
reunite with their other survivors. Three strangers, Abraham, Rosita and Eugene, arrive and inform the
group that they are on a mission to Washington D.C. to cure the plague. Rick's band decides to join their
journey.
Volume 10: What We Become (Issues 55–60)
Rick, Abraham, and Carl head to Rick's hometown to find weapons. They discover Morgan, whom Rick met
when he woke up from his coma, and he joins Rick's survivors.
Volume 11: Fear the Hunters (Issues 61–66)
Rick and company continue their journey to Washington and begin to suspect they are being stalked by
someone in the woods. They meet a pastor, Gabriel, and join him at his church. Dale is kidnapped from the
church during the night by a band of cannibals. Dale is reunited with his friends before he dies. Rick's group,
enraged, hunt down the cannibals and torture them to death.

Volume 12: Life Among Them (Issues 67–72)

The group continue to Washington, during which they discover that Eugene was lying about having a cure
to stop the outbreak. They run across a friendly man named Aaron who claims he is trustworthy and can
escort them to a large, walled-off community of survivors called the Alexandria Safe-Zone, a walled
community led by a man named Douglas Monroe. Rick's weary band finds Alexandria's stability a welcome
change although they remain suspicious.
Volume 13: Too Far Gone (Issues 73–78)
Rick's group settles into the Alexandria Safe-Zone and take jobs in the community. Rick, as constable, tries
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 and threaten the community. Alexandria wins the battle but alert a massive herd of hundreds of zombies to
their presence. Rick takes command of the community.
Volume 14: No Way Out (Issues 79–84)
Rick and company become community leaders despite objections from some of its residents. Alexandria's
citizens discover they have bigger problems when they discover the zombie horde breaching Alexandria's
walls and overrunning the community. During the battle, Douglas is killed after accidentally shooting Carl in
the eye. Alexandria's residents face down the horde and save their town.
Volume 15: We Find Ourselves (Issues 85–90)
The Alexandria Safe-Zone recuperates from the horde's attack, and Rick makes decisions that will lead to
Alexandria's long-term sustainability. Carl is in a coma following his injury; his survival is unclear. Some
residents question the bold choices Rick makes for their community and attempt to seize control of
Alexandria. Rick quashes the rebellion. Carl awakens with amnesia.
Volume 16: A Larger World (Issues 91–96)
Alexandrians encounter a man named Paul Monroe while searching the wastes for supplies. Monroe claims
he is a recruiter for a nearby band of 200 or more people called the Hilltop Colony. Rick and others go to
the Hilltop Colony and find its appearance seems to be even safer than that of Alexandria, although it has a
dangerous enemy, The Saviors. The Saviors demand half of the colony's food and supplies, in exchange for
killing nearby walkers.
Volume 17: Something to Fear (Issues 97–102)
Rick and crew confront the Hilltop Colony's enemy, the Saviors, a brutal gang led by a man named Negan.
Rick underestimates the Saviors and dismisses their threat level until his best friends, including Glenn and
Abraham, are savagely killed. Alexandria is forced to begin paying tribute — half of their supplies — to the
Saviors. Enraged, Rick vows to kill Negan.
Volume 18: What Comes After (Issues 103–108)
Rick's band learns what living under Negan's rules really means. Rick devises a new strategy to deal with the
Saviors, but a member of his group disappears after the Saviors collect their payment from Alexandria. Rick
is forced to halt his plan. Paul takes Rick to request help from an exotic man named Ezekiel, leader of a
community called the Kingdom. The Kingdom is based in Washington, D.C., where one of the Saviors makes
an independent offer to help battle Negan.
Volume 19: March to War (Issues 109–114)
Rick, Paul, and Ezekiel decide to trust Dwight, a Saviour, and launch their attempt to end the Saviours’
reign. The three communities ally to formulate an assault, but Negan arrives early to collect his tribute from
Alexandria. The alliance seizes the opportunity to assassinate Negan, but Negan retreats and declares war.
Volume 20: All Out War (Part One) (Issues 115–120)
Rick leads his united army, with the Hilltop and the Kingdom, in an attack against the Sanctuary, the
Saviours’ base. Rick's forces seize an early advantage and trap Negan inside the Sanctuary, but their attack
on Negan's outposts falters as many of Rick's closest friends fall. They wonder if their initial victory was
simple luck. Negan mounts an eventual counterattack on Alexandria, and its situation goes from bad to
worse.
Volume 21: All Out War (Part Two) (Issues 121–126)
With the war at its peak, Negan attacks Alexandria and the Hilltop and destroys the former's defenses. On
the brink of defeat, Rick offers Negan a truce as a trap. Negan falls for Rick's ruse. Rick slashes Negan's
throat and demands that war cease. Negan survives the attack as Rick's prisoner.
Volume 22: A New Beginning (Issues 127–132)
Two years have passed since the war with Negan. Civilization has been rebuilt and the communities have
established a successful trade network. Carl moves to Hilltop. A new group arrives in Alexandria, and they
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Volume 23: Whispers Into Screams (Issues 133–138)
A new threat emerges as living people disguised as walkers attack, calling themselves The Whisperers,
whose leader is called Alpha. Tensions arise within Hilltop after Carl loses his temper. Some residents
question both him and their leader. Meanwhile, Paul captures a member of the Whisperers and discovers
the full implications of this new threat to Hilltop.
Volume 24: Life and Death (Issues 139–144)
Carl continues to learn more about The Whisperers, and a survivor's fate is decided while another steps
down. Blunders are made, and a deadly promise given that is all too real. Lines are crossed that will affect
everyone.
Volume 25: No Turning Back (Issues 145–150)
Rick reveals the survivors who died at the hands of Alpha and the Whisperers. Residents of the
communities demand retaliation, and some question Rick's leadership. Rick declares war on the Whisperers
and must use a former enemy as a last resort.
Volume 26: Call to Arms (Issues 151–156)
With the conflict against the Whisperers closing in, Rick must ensure the readiness of the community's
newly formed militia while also dealing with various conflicts within the walls of each community, including
the escape of a dangerous prisoner.
Volume 27: The Whisperer War (Issues 157–162)
The militia wars with the Whisperers; both sides suffer tremendous casualties. The Whisperers attack one
of the communities and destroy its defenses. With one last trump card, the Whisperers lead an ocean of
walkers towards Alexandria.
Volume 28: A Certain Doom (Issues 163–168)
The enormous horde of walkers reaches Alexandria so Rick and his community must survive while others
try to steer the horde to the sea. The opportunistic Saviors make their move on an overwhelmed
community.
Volume 29: Lines We Cross (Issues 169–174)
Recent events have thrown Alexandria into turmoil, and now Rick, Dwight, Eugene and Negan all have
something to prove.
Volume 30: New World Order (Issues 175–180)
Eugene leads a group on a new mission to Ohio, where they encounter a new community unlike
anything they have seen before.
Volume 31: The Rotten Core (Issues 181–186)
Rick leads the Commonwealth’s Governor, Pamela Milton, on a tour of the various communities aligned
with Alexandria. Terrible things begin to happen very quickly.
Volume 32: Rest in Peace (Issues 187–193)
Tensions erupt in the Commonwealth, almost breaking out into a major war. Rick stands in the middle
of a major conflict as he attempts to defuse it. Sebastian Milton, Pamela's arrogant son, murders Rick
and is imprisoned for life. Decades later, society has been restored, and the major portion of the
apocalypse, now known as "The Trials", has ended. Walkers are still around, but are few in numbers.
Carl lives a simple countryside life with his wife Sophia and daughter Andrea, to whom he tells the story
of his father. A large statue of Rick stands in front of the courthouse in Commonwealth One, located in
Ohio.

APPENDIX D

Specials
Michonne Special (March 16, 2012)
A story featuring Michonne in the early days of the outbreak, that also reveals the identity of her two pet
walkers.
The Governor Special (February 13, 2013)

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 A story featuring The Governor in his early days as the leader of Woodbury, as well as the fate of Scott
Moon.
Free Comic Book Day Special (May 4, 2013)
A collection of Morgan's, Michonne's, The Governor's and Tyreese's specials.
Morgan Special (May 5, 2013)
A short story consisting of six pages, featuring Morgan during the winter of the apocalypse.
Tyreese Special (October 9, 2013)
The story of Tyreese, along with his daughter, Julie and her boyfriend, Chris, in the early days of the
outbreak.
The Walking Dead: The Alien (April 20, 2016)
The Walking Dead: The Alien is a brief story consisting of 32 pages, featuring Jeffrey Grimes as he deals with
the outbreak in Barcelona, Spain
Here's Negan (April 27, 2016 – July 26, 2017, October 4, 2017 (Hardcover))
Here's Negan is a stand-alone volume of Image Comics' The Walking Dead, featuring the backstory of
Negan. The story was initially serialized in four-page installments within the first sixteen issues of Image's
monthly in-house magazine, Image+, published from April 2016 to July 2017. In November 2017, the story
was collected and published as a 72-page hardcover volume.
Negan Lives (July 1, 2020)
Negan Lives is a one-shot story of Image Comics' The Walking Dead consisting of 36 pages, featuring Negan
and following the character after Issue 174.
APPENDIX E

List of characters
Rick Grimes is the protagonist, a deputy who is comatose when the zombie apocalypse begins. With his
wife Lori and son Carl, he joins groups with other survivors. He is joined by former best friend Shane, who secretly
has a sexual relationship with Lori. The group consists of firm clerk and college graduate Andrea, her sister Amy, a
mechanic named Jim, pizza delivery boy Glenn, car salesman Dale, shoe salesman Allen and his wife, Donna as well
as their children, Ben and Billy. Lori and Carl form friendships with other survivors such as Carol and Sophia.
After leaving the camp, Rick gains a right-hand man and close friendship in Tyreese, who is accompanied by his
daughter and her boyfriend. They soon find a farm run by Hershel Greene. Among Hershel's seven children
is Maggie Greene, who forms a relationship with Glenn. As the group settle at a prison, they become conflicted with
a group of surviving prisoners. Otis meets a katana-wielding survivor named Michonne, who is brought into the
group, but struggles to acclimate, facing her own demons. Michonne, Rick and Glenn are later held in captivity
by The Governor, a leader of a town called Woodbury who plan to take over the prison. Other Woodbury residents
include Alice Warren, who changes sides to Rick's group and delivers Lori's baby, Bob Stookey, an army medic
responsible for saving The Governor's life and Lilly, one of The Governor's soldiers.
After the prison assault, the remaining survivors regroup at Hershel's farm, and meet Abraham Ford, Eugene
Porter and Rosita Espinosa. The group travel to Washington DC where they are hunted by Chris, encounter Gabriel
Stokes, a priest, and are then recruited by Aaron and Eric to join the Alexandria Safe-Zone, a city run by
congressman Douglas Monroe. Among the residents are Heath and Dr. Denise Cloyd, who quickly become close
allies to the core group, and eventually the conflicted Nicholas. Douglas's son, Spencer tries to form a relationship
with Andrea. Rick falls in love with Jessie Anderson, an abused wife. Abraham forms a relationship with Holly, a
member of the construction crew.
A group of men, known as The Scavengers, tries to conquer Alexandria; the fight attracts a pack of walkers that
invades the safe zone, which led to the death of many Alexandrians. After this, Rick and Andrea form a long-
standing relationship.
Later, the safe zone starts a trading network with the Hilltop Colony, with help from its scout Paul "Jesus" Monroe.
However, their safety is again threatened by the psychopathic Negan and his group known as The Saviors, who
reside in a factory. The Hilltop and Alexandria join with The Kingdom, which is run by King Ezekiel, in a war against
the Saviours. The war ends thanks to Dwight, a saviour who decided to betray Negan.

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After the war, newcomers such as Magna and Dante are introduced into the series. Another community
(Oceanside) out at sea is established, as well as safety perimeters across the DC area, which are violated by the
presence of the Whisperers, a tribe of people disguised as the dead who have rejected the notion of re-establishing
civilization. The leader, Alpha, antagonizes Rick as her daughter, Lydia, forms a sexual relationship with Carl. When
Alpha's second in command, Beta, takes leadership of the group, he declares war against the communities.
APPENDIX F
The undead/reanimated
Rick's group classifies the undead as either walkers, roamers or lurkers, the former being more likely to venture
toward a loud noise in search of human prey. Other names have been used by characters in the series, including
biters and stinkers. The undead follow and mimic each other, which can result in enormous hordes travelling
together, "walking nonstop, following a sound they've all forgotten," as Abraham puts it. When asked about the
origins of zombies, Kirkman claimed that there was an answer but that it was unimportant to the story-line. At the
same time, it was reported that when Kirkman pitched the series he had claimed that the virus was an
alien biological attack in preparation of a full-scale invasion but that he had no intention of following this idea. In
2020, after the end of the series, he confirmed over Twitter that the condition had been caused by a "space spore.

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