The Walking Dead Thread (Spoilers Ahead)

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

so what's the verdict on this season so far?  ya diggin it?  thoughts?

I know where sophia is.   been reading the comics and must say they are absolutely insane and from what I hear they're going be following the basic story fairly closely with new things mixed around. 

here they are if you want to read them (issue 69 is missing, it's a duplicate of 70, I'll upload #69, and 87-91 when I get some time.

the comics:

Walking Dead 1-30:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XZOCDUSA

31-60:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PPB7JCR0

61-86:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LCMEKZ01

Comic Reader:
http://comical.sourceforge.net/

whose read these already?  if I start talking about it I'll feel guilty if only a couple people have. 

[johnnYYac]

I have a theory on what the scentist whispered to Rick.  I bet he said "your wife's pregnant".

Well done, Maggie!

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

I have a theory on what the scentist whispered to Rick.  I bet he said "your wife's pregnant".

Well done, Maggie!

Jenner didn't tell rick that lori is prego.  he told rick something else...

[johnnYYac]

I have a theory on what the scentist whispered to Rick.  I bet he said "your wife's pregnant".

Well done, Maggie!

Jenner didn't tell rick that lori is prego.  he told rick something else...

Yeah, I know we still don't know for sure what was whispered to Rick ('least I don't), but she still made a solid prediction. 

I have the WD graphic novel (thanks to Sticky) but fear getting ahead of the story.  I made sure to read Watchmen before the film, but I'm having trouble doing the same with WD, perhaps because the graphic novel is around 1600 pages!

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

I have a theory on what the scentist whispered to Rick.  I bet he said "your wife's pregnant".

Well done, Maggie!

Jenner didn't tell rick that lori is prego.  he told rick something else...

Yeah, I know we still don't know for sure what was whispered to Rick ('least I don't), but she still made a solid prediction. 

I have the WD graphic novel (thanks to Sticky) but fear getting ahead of the story.  I made sure to read Watchmen before the film, but I'm having trouble doing the same with WD, perhaps because the graphic novel is around 1600 pages!

it definitely was a good guess, guessing lori's prego.   I still don't know "for sure" what jenner said to rick because jenner and the CDC stuff isn't in the comic but I THINK I know what he told him. 

the comics are a really easy read.  they're only up to about issue 9 or 10 and things are already quite a bit different than the comic.  some characters were replaced by people who aren't in the comics.  certain parts of the story has changed a lot.  Otis plays a bigger role in the comic for example.   Daryl isn't in the comic and is one of the coolest characters on the show imo.  Kirkman said the tv show's story will be slightly different than the comic.  the show is almost an expanded version of the comic.   reading the comic has enhanced the experience for me.  I'm up to about #73.  only been reading them a couple weeks, it's a quick read. 

issue #27-50 are fucking nuts.  it's kind of cool to read it and wonder how they're going to pull half the shit off.  it's some of the most fucked up shit I've ever read.   at least as far as fiction goes. 

I'd redownload those files I think that other 1-77 rar file had corrupt files.  what I posted is a new source, more reliable download.   I'm not a big reader but after it gets into the high 20's it's hard to stop reading. 

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

comic book update:

in the previous upload I noticed #69 was missing so it's in this file with issues 87-91 as well as the walking dead survivors guide:

#69, #87-91, +Survival Guide
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ID0C9W16

[el_chode]

This season has sucked so hard I almost don't feel like watching it.

A show about zombies that has only one zombie and zero plot advancement is neither a show nor about zombies.

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

This season has sucked so hard I almost don't feel like watching it.

A show about zombies that has only one zombie and zero plot advancement is neither a show nor about zombies.

been hearing this complaint a lot.  people say it's moving too slow.  all I know is the farm is the safest/most boring part of the graphic novel.  after they peace out of that bitch shit's going to hit the fan.

[johnnYYac]

comic book update:

in the previous upload I noticed #69 was missing so it's in this file with issues 87-91 as well as the walking dead survivors guide:

#69, #87-91, +Survival Guide
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ID0C9W16

"Beggars can't be choosers" but the "Survival Guide" folder was empty.  I took your advise and dl'd these 4 files as backup.  The version I originally dl'd was 2 massive files and I believe I noted some glitches.  I may dig into these some tonight. 

As far as criticism of the show goes, I remember Breaking Bad going through some lulls but made up for it.  Its reward for the full-time viewers and mirrors life, where the intense and heavy shit is balanced by the mellow and mundane.  A bad episode of Walking Dead is probably a lot more watchable than Glee or Two and a Half Men.  The great thing about TV.  Just change the channel...

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

are you sure it was empty?  they're jpgs, same with issue #69.  not sure why they're not in the cbr format or whatever it is.  keep me posted and I'll re-upload them separately.

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

here is what the mid season finale is (major spoilers, it's basically everything that happens in the entire episode so DO NOT CLICK if you don't want to know what happens):

http://dancil.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/spoilers-for-the-walking-dead-episode-6-and-7/

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

whoops forgot to include issue #87: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FYFZD1VJ

[el_chode]

This season has sucked so hard I almost don't feel like watching it.

A show about zombies that has only one zombie and zero plot advancement is neither a show nor about zombies.

been hearing this complaint a lot.  people say it's moving too slow.  all I know is the farm is the safest/most boring part of the graphic novel.  after they peace out of that bitch shit's going to hit the fan.

It's not the farm per se, I'm fine with that. It's that the plot barely advances every episode. They keep reiterating shit we know - dale loves the blonde, she's arrogant, etc. Not enough was made of important points - the little girl, the redneck's adventures, Shane's descent in to darkness. For most of this season, we open and close each episode without any actual change in plot or character development.

Two weeks ago was an exception.

[Jaimoe]

The show really needs Frank Darabont back ASAP. I'd be happy if the zombies ate most of the cast; it would make the show at least less of a chore to watch.

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

This season has sucked so hard I almost don't feel like watching it.

A show about zombies that has only one zombie and zero plot advancement is neither a show nor about zombies.

been hearing this complaint a lot.  people say it's moving too slow.  all I know is the farm is the safest/most boring part of the graphic novel.  after they peace out of that bitch shit's going to hit the fan.

It's not the farm per se, I'm fine with that. It's that the plot barely advances every episode. They keep reiterating shit we know - dale loves the blonde, she's arrogant, etc. Not enough was made of important points - the little girl, the redneck's adventures, Shane's descent in to darkness. For most of this season, we open and close each episode without any actual change in plot or character development.

Two weeks ago was an exception.

are you talking about that daryl episode?  that ep was dope as shit yo.  merle manifesting himself as daryl's subconscious was smart and I dug how they pulled that off for sure.  do you post over at PT at all?  there's a dude there who works on the show, he's a lighting engineer or something but says that things are going to get insane. 

some interviews with kirkman:
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2011/11/the-walking-deads-robert-kirkman-more-new-characters-including-michonne-in-the-works.html

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=35446

shane (jon bernthal) interview on Jimmy:
part 1:
Jon Bernthal on Jimmy Kimmel Live PART 1
part 2:
Jon Bernthal on Jimmy Kimmel Live PART 2

the whole cast is suppose to be nice as balls. 

back to the dude who works on the show, this is what he said about the pace:

me: "shits going to be balls to the wall by season 3. but I have a feeling seasons 4 and 5 will be what people consider the "ultimate". have no real idea tho with them doing the new stuff they're doing, new characters, etc. it's an enjoyable adventure."

LPC(dude who works on show): "You make some great points. This season is all about a false sense of security, but after this, shit is fucked. Those that understand the epic and long term scale that this show is trying to establish will hang on and be rewarded for it. Its not about individual episodes, it's about the story at large.

I can remember being on set while making the pilot and hearing people talk about season 3 and 4 and long term storylines..... The cast and crew is totally on board with this type of long term play and they've gone to great lengths to keep our very tight unit together. This is a show where patience will pay off in a big way.
Its not a normal show where we're patiently waiting for approval to keep going, based on our ratings since the beginning we know it's going on for a while. AMC's announcements of season renewals for us are largely to create publicity. That attitide may influence the pace, im not sure really.We all know it's going on for quite some time.... "

seems like they're going the lost approach. 

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

The show really needs Frank Darabont back ASAP. I'd be happy if the zombies ate most of the cast; it would make the show at least less of a chore to watch.

I thought what they did with Jim's character in the first season was perfection.  for such a small role they really gave jim some added depth compared to the comic.   I've gotta stay optimistic, a zombie apocalypse completes me.

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

what did you guys think of the mid-season finale?

[johnnYYac]

what did you guys think of the mid-season finale?

I'll have to let you know tomorrow.  I was unable to watch Sunday and tonight was Boardwalk Empire.  Forgot this was a mid-season finale. 

What is that, exactly?  This is only the second time I've ever heard of a mid-season finale, the first being that stupid vampire show MMJ was in last month. 

[ophidiophobia]

what did you guys think of the mid-season finale?

Just got done watching it! That last scene was one of the best scenes in the series so far. Pissed it's going to be 3 months before new episodes come back on.

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

what did you guys think of the mid-season finale?

I'll have to let you know tomorrow.  I was unable to watch Sunday and tonight was Boardwalk Empire.  Forgot this was a mid-season finale. 

What is that, exactly?  This is only the second time I've ever heard of a mid-season finale, the first being that stupid vampire show MMJ was in last month.

it's going to be a break until feb. 12th or 21st or something then there is 6 more episodes.   can only assume it's because of the holidays, football, people not being around in general, etc.