We previously gave readers an early look at the cover for The Walking Dead #109 and have now received the official cover art from Image Comics. This particular issue will also be available with a blank sketch variant cover.

The Walking Dead #109 kicks off the latest story arc and, as the cover suggests, spends quite a bit of time focusing on Maggie. We've read the issue and will provide impressions, along with a full set of preview pages early next week. It's possible we'll have a handful of preview pages over the weekend, so check back on Saturday to get an early preview.

If you want an idea of where the story is headed, take a look at the early cover art for The Walking Dead #110 and #110. We also recently posted the cover art and release details for Volume 18, for those that have been waiting to read the new issues until the latest volume was released. Catch up on our coverage of The Walking Dead comic book series by visiting the following links:

THE WALKING DEAD #109
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art / cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN
APRIL 10
32 PAGES / BW / M
$2.99

Maggie and Sophia pick up the pieces and continue their lives at the Hilltop.