Until now, I’d forgotten how the days leading up to Glenn’s death made Walking Dead’s most heartbreaking moment so much worse

Like most fans who come back The walking dead Issue after issue, followed by the Deluxe After rebooting the series, I both expected and feared the approach of the pivot point Walking dead #100 and the death of Glenn – but What I didn’t realize was that the tragedy of the character’s exit from the series would come much sooner in this reading.

The Walking Dead Deluxe #96 – written by Robert Kirkman, with art by Charlie Adlard – depicts the beginning of Glenn’s final day, and what legitimately broke my heart was how unexpectedly hopeful the issue makes him feel, as he explores the potential of joining the Hilltop community accepts.

In his comments on the subject, Kirkman himself pointed out how Glenn “loves this place.“Of course, this was a deliberate character choice designed to make Glenn’s impending death even more brutal, and in retrospect it’s incredibly effective.”

Looking back now, I can see where Rober Kirkman laid the groundwork for Glenn’s devastating death

The Walking Dead Deluxe #96 – Written by Robert Kirkman; Art by Charlie Adlard; color by Dave McCaig; Lettering by Rus Wooten

When I first read The walking dead #96, at the time of publication in 2012, I of course didn’t know that as Glenn stands watching the sunrise over the Hilltop walls, a blanket around his shoulders and a hot cup of coffee in his hands, it would be his last alive be tomorrow. Partly because I know what’s coming for the character, and honestly, partly because I’m older and more aware of my mortality now, this moment struck me as particularly powerful storytelling.

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In addition, the full color reproduction of the panel is part of the Deluxe This edition also helps to make this moment particularly impactful for me as a reader. As much as I appreciate it The walking dead in its original black and white form, The use of color gives certain scenes a whole new meaning, and Glenn’s final sunrise is the perfect example of this. Glenn and Rick’s subtle facial expressions are also strikingly enhanced by the additional color when they are interrupted by Andrea – perhaps as close as either has come to a moment of peace in the series.

Glenn’s death scene is unforgettable – but looking back, I think his last day is the truly heartbreaking part

It’s brutal how hopeful he is

I admit, in anticipation The Walking Dead Deluxe For #100, I was initially tempted to re-read Glenn’s death scene before the full-color version was released – but in the end I’m glad I didn’t. Read the series one at a time, as each Deluxe After the issue came out, I paid more attention to the issues leading up to the milestone. I’m grateful for that because it gave me a new, more detailed understanding of the circumstances that led to Glenn’s death becoming such a turning point for the series.

As you might expect, the events of these issues aren’t as burned into my brain as Negan’s arrival in issue #100 and his murder of Glenn, but As I read knowing what is coming, they are actually the most devastating part. As readers, we tend to equate the impact of Glenn’s loss with his longevity when he first appeared The walking dead #2. But it’s more than that – the tragedy of Glenn’s death depends on where he ends up, not where he started.

After replaying his last day, I’m not sure I’m ready to relive Glenn’s final moments vividly

The Walking Dead Deluxe #100 – Published November 6th by Image Comics

The publication of The Walking Dead Deluxe #100 is coming up and I’m fixated on Glenn’s sunrise scene The Walking Dead Deluxe #96, thinking about the character’s death scene. As hard as the blood of Glenn’s violent end will be to see in full color, It will be much worse when compared to the image of him peacefully watching the sunrise and contemplating the possibilities of a new life – one that would be taken away from him of well the Walking Dead biggest villain.

As an author, Robert Kirkman did everything as carefully as possible when crafting The walking deadand that included his decision to give Glenn a moment of satisfaction before killing him. In a sense, Glenn’s arc ends at Hilltop, at this moment in which he feels a long-dormant sense of optimism; everything else he does beforehand The walking dead #100 is imbued with the tragic irony of his fate, which is undoubtedly one of the most dramatic moments in history Walking dead Story.

The Walking Dead Deluxe #96 is available now from Image Comics.

The walking dead

The walking dead is a massive multimedia franchise that began with a comic series by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. With the launch of the television series, the franchise gained huge popularity The walking dead in 2010 on AMC, which chronicles the lives of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies called “walkers.” The success of the original series has led to numerous spin-offs, web series, video games, novels and other media. The franchise explores themes of survival, human nature and the collapse of society in the face of an existential threat, making it one of the most successful and influential horror series of the 21st century.