The cover art The Walking Dead #157 gave readers their first glimpse at the biggest conflict for the Alexandrians since "All Out War", and on Twitter, artist Charlie Adlard teased Part 2 of the six-part "Whisperer War" story arc with the unveiling of issue #158's cover art, along with the cover reveals for the thirteenth hardcover book and the Rick Grimes Coloring Book.
Due out in September, The Walking Dead #158 features two key characters in a similar style as issue #157, which featured Alpha and Rick. This time around, it's Negan and Michonne who share the cover, with the latter's katana raised in a battle cry.
The Book Thirteen hardcover, which is scheduled to come out in October, fittingly depicts Whisperer leader Alpha surrounded by gray walkers. Perhaps the biggest surprise for fans is Adlard's reveal of the Rick Grimes Coloring Book that is also slated for an October release. Image Comics/Skybound previously released a Walking Dead Coloring Book in early May, and the latest one features "All Out War" cover art with Rick front and center and plenty of familiar faces in the background.
Below, you can view all three covers and their release details (courtesy of our friends at TheWalkingDead.com), and be sure to stay tuned to Daily Dead for additional details.
The Walking Dead #158:
"STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART: CHARLIE ADLARD, STEFANO GAUDIANO & CLIFF RATHBURN
COVER: CHARLIE ADLARD & DAVE STEWART
SEPTEMBER 7 | 32 PAGES | BLACK AND WHITE/ MATURE | $2.99
THE WHISPERER WAR PART 2
The war rages on."
The Walking Dead Book Thirteen Hardcover:
"STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART: CHARLIE ADLARD, STEFANO GAUDIANO & CLIFF RATHBURN
COVER: CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN
OCTOBER 5 | 296 PAGES | BLACK AND WHITE/ MATURE | $34.99
After a devastating encounter with the Whisperers, Rick must rally the communities to take action. But have they already reached their breaking point?
Collects issues 145 through 156."
The Walking Dead Rick Grimes Coloring Book:
"OCTOBER 5 | 96 PAGES | BLACK AND WHITE | MATURE | $14.99
This oversized adult coloring book features the most iconic images of Rick Grimes from the long-running comic book series. From police officer to leader of the Alexandria Safe Zone, Rick has faced down hordes of walkers and the worst humanity has to offer. Now it’s your turn, just make sure to stock up on plenty of red…"
Cover art via Charlie Adlard:
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