Image Comics originally set a March release date for The Walking Dead: The Governor Special, but it's now being released early to coincide with the return of The Walking Dead Season 3. This special issue reprints The Governor's first appearance in the comic book series, and also contains a rare origin story many haven't read.

"The second half of the Season 3 of AMC’s The Walking Dead begins on February 10, and Image Comics is helping you make the most of the excitement surrounding the event by shipping The Walking Dead: The Governor Special early.

Originally solicited to go on sale March 6, the Special will now be in stores on February 13."

The Walking Dead: The Governor Special- This special Walking Dead issue contains a reprint of THE WALKING DEAD 27, featuring the first appearance of The Governor, as well as the Governor origin story that first appeared in the CBLDF LIBERTY ANNUAL 2012. Find out the origins of the villain from THE WALKING DEAD SEASON 3!

(W) Robert Kirkman (A/CA) Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn

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We have a small version of the cover artwork below, but will have a high-resolution version of the final cover when it gets closer to release. Visit the following links to catch up on our recent coverage of The Walking Dead comic book series:

Source: CBR