Compendium One

By Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard (Illustrator), Cliff Rathburn (Illustrator), Tony Moore (Illustrator)

Part of the The Walking Dead series

In a world overrun by the dead, survival becomes the ultimate challenge.

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1088 pages· 83,002 words· Est. 10.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Rick Grimes awakens in a desolate hospital to find the world overrun by the dead. As he searches for his family, he encounters new allies and dangerous foes, including the ruthless Governor. With society's collapse, survival demands new rules. Can Rick and his group find safety, or will the living prove more dangerous than the dead? Dive into this gripping saga of horror and humanity.

From the publisher

Introducing the first eight volumes of the fan-favorite, New York Times Best Seller series collected into one massive paperback collection! Collects The Walking Dead #1-48. This is the perfect collection for any fan of the Emmy Award-winning television series on AMC: over one thousand pages chronicling the beginning of Robert Kirkman’s Eisner Award-winning continuing story of survival horror- from Rick Grimes’ waking up alone in a hospital, to him and his family seeking solace on Hershel’s farm, and the controversial introduction of Woodbury despot: The Governor. In a world ruled by the dead, we are finally forced to finally start living.

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