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THE WALKING DEAD #163 the highest ordered comic in nearly two decades

Image Comics partner and pop culture phenomenon Robert Kirkman and artist Charlie Adlard’s THE WALKING DEAD #163 is the Direct Market’s highest ordered comic in nearly 20 years.

As final orders rolled in this week from Diamond Comic Distributors, THE WALKING DEAD #163 pre-orders exceeded 730,000 copies—without the aid of subscription box numbers to bolster the overall total—making the goal of expanding readership through a promotional 25¢ price point an overwhelming success.  Continue reading THE WALKING DEAD #163 the highest ordered comic in nearly two decades

IMAGE/SKYBOUND RELEASE THREE VARIANT COVERS TO CELEBRATE THE WALKING DEAD’S 150TH ISSUE

To commemorate the 150th issue of THE WALKING DEAD, Image/Skybound has enlisted the talents of veteran artists Jason Latour (SOUTHERN BASTARDS), Tony Moore (THE WALKING DEAD) and Ryan Ottley (INVINCIBLE) for three special variant covers in addition to the previously revealed Charlie Adlard cover and blank sketch variant. Additional credits for THE WALKING DEAD #150 include Stefano Gaudiano (inks), Cliff Rathburn (tones), and Rus Wooton (lettering). This special extra-sized anniversary issue will be available in stores on January 13th. Continue reading IMAGE/SKYBOUND RELEASE THREE VARIANT COVERS TO CELEBRATE THE WALKING DEAD’S 150TH ISSUE