The Walking Dead #112

The Walking Dead #112

Robert Kirkman: creator, writer
Charlie Adlard: penciller, inker, cover

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Review
Damn that was good.

It can be hard at times, especially in this issue, when Rick does something so stupid without any thought to the outcome.

That is a major downfall of his character - he is still living in the moment as opposed to looking at the larger plan. Sure, he had his big breakthrough a while back and thought more positively about things. He has even arranged a huge plan with other tribes to go after Negan. But what does he do when he thinks a chance to come up and kill him arises?

Negan was right this issue - Rick is one stupid fucker. But I'll be damned if there is anyone who quickly flipped through the two page spread of Rick looking like he pulled the trigger on Negan. The next page after that - that was a work of art. Seriously, the pacing for that moment is something that Adlard should be proud of. That was something that turned the tide for this issue, and the art beautifully sent it there.

Notice that the two page spreads in this issue were the moments when Rick and the crew really were put against a wall. Damn that art was gorgeous.

So how does one get out of this situation? It is like there is one big chess match going on between these people, and Rick is always the one quickest to move. Sadly, that means he doesn't have the right planning. In actuality, Negan is the master chess player here. I'm pretty sure we will see the day he goes away, but not before some serious, serious damage is done to the crew.

Grades
Words: 8/10
Pictures: 9/10
General Feeling After Reading: Wow, what a dumbass.
Buy Next Issue: Done.