The Walking Dead Vol. 9

By Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn

In the last volume we learned that no one is safe. Now after the staggering losses they've sustained, Rick and Carl are left to pick up the pieces and carry on... knowing that they could join their fallen friends and family at any moment. Collects issues 49-54.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Image Comics, Inc.
• Release date: Dec 7, 2009
• ISBN: 9781607065418

Robert Kirkman

Robert Kirkman is an American comic book writer. His first creation was Battle Pope, which he co-wrote with Tony Moore, and in 2003 they began the comic book series The Walking Dead, set in a George A. Romero zombie movie-inspired world.

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Reviews for The Walking Dead Vol. 9

[booklover3258 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Eh this one was okay. They left the prison, holed up in a house and towards the end found Abraham, Eugene and Rosita. And of course Rick and Carl found the rest of the group as well. Nothing stood out for me in this volume, but I enjoyed it nonetheless especially seeing Eugene's mullet in comic format.

[norabelle414 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

In this volume we learn what happened in the aftermath of the attack on the prison. But really we only know who is for sure still alive, because no one actually saw anyone else die. And the gang decides how to proceed from here.As usual, the mayhem of last volume is balanced by a volume of quiet, introspective desperation. The next one will probably be crazy again.

[akmargie · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

So deceptive Kirkman, he throws in these quieter issues where not alot happens. Because that means the next volume all hell's breaking loose. Tricky.

[suzemo · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

So, I'm not saying the characters are overly multi-dimensional, because they're just not. But this volume is much more contemplative - less actiony - and it's not a bad thing.

There is still plenty of things going on. Carl and Rick have to make their way forward, and it's not easy. But decent stuff happens, the whole hordes/herds thing is explained a little bit, and there are new characters. I a cool with all of that. Except for the return of the damn farm, but luckily that doesn't seem to be something I have to worry too much about.

[5eva5 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Rick and Carl try to make their way alone, meet up with Michonne, are found by the group at Greene's farm, and follow a possibly mad scientist on his group's mission to DC. I appreciate the pacing in this installment - Rick clearly hasn't been able to recover from his wound, so it makes sense that his mind is playing tricks on him and that he finally decides to relinquish control. It fits with his character - he did, after all, start this saga as "a regular Barney Fife," not a superhero. It also fits the character, though, that he won't relinquish responsibility - his words to Carl are those of a leader, just of a smaller unit. I appreciated that Abraham admits to following Doctor Porter mainly because he needs a task - it would be a little too much with a whole group of potentially loony people. Looking forward to seeing how far "our group" gets with these new people.

[swampirish · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I like where the story is going, but there is absolutely no subtlety in the characters or writing. EVERYONE IS ALWAYS YELLING !!

[stephmo_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

After the heightened action of previous volumes, we finally get the chance to breathe and regroup. More importantly, we focus on Carl and Rick's relationship as it has changed. Watching Carl struggle as a man-child is all at once heartbreaking, frightening and tinged with moments of pride. Kirkman also takes time to show the obvious mental wear and tear that lead to certain, shall we say, cracks in those who have been surviving in a world where there's no rest for the undead. Of course, new developments promise that this breather was only temporary...

[simonlarsen_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Too much of a repeat of the previous story arcs. Not as tight in the storytelling as it used to be.One point worth mentioned is the subplot about Carl thinking his father is dead.