The Walking Dead Comic book series was a huge hit, with some pretty iconic, gut-wrenching moments and unexpected endings, especially with deaths.
Robert Kirkman and His Favorite Death
Robert Kirkman was the creator of the original Walking Dead series, and it was in a recent interview where he explained which one of his creative decisions stood out!
With all those memorable moments from the series, his favorite Death is surprising!
Death of Abraham-
What shocked everyone? His pick was the demise of Abraham. Fans who've read this comic may recall what happened. Abraham had an interesting ending, when he was shot by an arrow. In this bonus part of The Walking Dead Deluxe #98, Kirkman shared this special story of why Abraham's ending was so unforgettable.
Fans of the show might recall the very scene! Abraham had had his fair share of rough moments! Abraham really found his true identity through the characters on-screen. If anything, the writers really had some of the biggest creative choices and Kirkman brought to light a shocking moment as he said, "Abraham's death might be my favorite death of the series”.
Death by Arrow
The character Abraham got an incredibly hard-to-watch demise. What might have made it even more memorable for Kirkman is how it all played out. While Abraham was explaining his feelings, there was an arrow in his skull, really giving those readers who were flipping through this series a shock! What was also worth noting that Kirkman mentioned how difficult it really was for him to kill any of his characters, especially Abraham who had an amazing role in the show! He's not only a master storyteller but one of those creators who are full of respect for their creations. That makes things like deaths that much harder!
But it's a fact of storytelling and if you want fans to be glued to your stories there has to be more than just smiles. For a story about the Walking Dead you know you need those really gripping, terrifying moments!
Fans are left in shock as there was even an interview that Kirkman had with a special "Cutting Room" floor as the comic was in production, Kirkman was being completely transparent in sharing some insight that really helps fans appreciate the creative decisions. He went on to discuss his plans, as Abraham's ending wasn't expected! He didn't want this to happen, and yet he had a creative instinct about it!
The Walking Dead And Its Spin-Offs:
You can imagine the success of a television show and how fans feel connected. What’s most incredible about "The Walking Dead," is that it turned into a huge franchise and had even more success on AMC in 2010. Since then it spawned web series, games, movies and so much more. It shows just how far this universe of zombies really resonated! The creator went on to write his epic tale! A story about a world where the Zombie Apocalypse happens, making Rick Grimes and his crew face down the ultimate test, to make it out of this wild, horrific, world!
You see, "The Walking Dead", wasn't always going to follow this creative trajectory.
- "The Walking Dead" didn't really take its most creative moments for Abraham's end, which gave fans another shocking ending that happened when Abraham was killed by Negan with a bat!
- In fact, what happens with "Abraham" shows us how different the comic books and TV shows can be. You won't always be able to predict the ending in these shows, giving it an amazing sense of unpredictability!
- While the shows have different endings and characters. It's so easy to get invested in the lives and adventures!
It makes "The Walking Dead" an even more impressive creation. These are not only gripping but a reminder of how iconic and enduring this universe truly is!
If you have yet to see The Walking Dead Deluxe #98, the comic offers an unforgettable way to see how Kirkman came to this really important moment in "The Walking Dead" universe.
Get ready for another exciting time! As "The Walking Dead" continues, fans of this iconic show are going to continue being glued to their screens with exciting adventures!
