In the ashes of The Whisperer War, a rebirth will take place in the world of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead comic book series, as evidenced by a hopeful cover for issue #172, which was unveiled alongside the artwork for the Book Fourteen hardcover highlighting Dwight taking aim among the living dead horde.

Created by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart, the cover art below is thanks to our friends at TheWalkingDead.com! Keep an eye out for issue #172 when it hits shelves on October 4th, followed by the October 11th release of The Walking Dead Book Fourteen hardcover.

In case you missed it, check out the cover art for The Walking Dead #171 and Volume 28, hitting shelves on September 6th and 27th, respectively.

"THE WALKING DEAD #172

STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART: CHARLIE ADLARD, STEFANO GAUDIANO & CLIFF RATHBURN
COVER: CHARLIE ADLARD & DAVE STEWART
OCTOBER 4
32 PAGES | Black & White | Mature | $2.99

“HILLTOP REBORN”
The Hilltop is rebuilt as other parts of the world are torn down."

THE WALKING DEAD Book 14

STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART: CHARLIE ADLARD, STEFANO GAUDIANO & CLIFF RATHBURN
COVER: CHARLIE ADLARD & DAVE STEWART
OCTOBER 11
296 PAGES | Black & White | Mature | $34.99

The Whisperer War begins! After Negan’s bold move against Alpha, Rick and his allies are drawn into conflict against their newest adversaries.

Collects THE WALKING DEAD #157-168."

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