Walking Dead Easter Eggs: Meet Front - The Nerdcore Zombie
The Walking Dead franchise is brimming with amazing details and incredible Walking Dead characters! Fans love discovering those awesome Walking Dead Easter eggs, some hiding in plain sight.
How Does "Front" Tie to The Walking Dead?
Fans who have watched The Walking Dead TV show or devoured the pages of The Walking Dead comic know those zombie details make a real impact. In a comic, there's one specific Walking Dead zombies that is more than just your average, shuffling zombie! "Front" has a name, a distinctive look, and a nerdy tie-in. Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore have some amazing details hidden within the story.
What Is Front's Background?
"Front," who was the first named zombie, has a fascinating background. While he is part of The Walking Dead universe and makes his home within the Walking Dead lore, he pays tribute to Nerdcore Hip Hop, a type of underground rap. He looks almost identical to MC Frontalot, a major name in Nerdcore Hip Hop, and often uses "Front" as a nickname. The visual details are even more interesting, he appears to have those classic glasses, shirt, and tie that MC Frontalot was known to wear!
How Does Tony Moore Tie to the Nerdcore Hip Hop Genre?
Moore, an Walking Dead creator and one of the main creative forces behind The Walking Dead comic, had ties to this scene! It turns out, Moore is an artist and musician! Not only was he a fan, but he was friends with MC Frontalot. That adds a bit of authenticity, and it even ties back to an album cover! He was the artist on one of MC Frontalot's album covers.
What Are The Origins Of the Easter Egg?
Most Walking Dead Easter eggs, including those within The Walking Dead on AMC or The Walking Dead on streaming services, are often very well-known, even tied to popular media. "Front," however, is very subtle, adding another dimension to the Walking Dead fandom! Moore included this character and its unique background without making it blatantly obvious that this is more than just a Walking Dead character!
What Makes this Easter Egg Special?
A good Easter egg has to stand the test of time! The best details, including "Front" have those perfect qualities - a fun element that will remain a talking point for years! They can be noticed by anyone who follows Walking Dead news or even visits those Walking Dead on Netflix pages to binge-watch the series!
Where Can I Find More Walking Dead Easter Eggs?
You can find lots of fun information about Easter eggs within the franchise and learn about many others in The Walking Dead universe. You might want to see if any information surfaces on The Walking Dead spinoffs too. Just keep looking at news sources, the Walking Dead community is always bubbling with excitement, or join in conversations with Walking Dead fans!
