The Walking Dead #97-99 Reprint Announced, New Cover Art Released

Image Comics and Skybound are obviously very happy with the sales figures for The Walking Dead #100, which sold over 380,000 copies earlier this month. A second printing of #100 was already announced, but it has just been revealed that issues 97,98, and 99 will all receive a second printing and new cover art as well.

All three covers were created by Charlie Adlard and combine to form a landscape image featuring Negan and Lucille. The reprints of The Walking Dead #97-99 are scheduled to be available starting on August 22nd. You can pre-order them now with the following Diamond codes: JUN128147 (#97), JUN128148 (#98), and JUN128149 (#99).

Details on The Walking Dead #100 Second Printing: Coming off a whirlwind release day the week of Comic-Con International and supported by special events at comic book stores around the country, THE WALKING DEAD #100 by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard will receive a second printing after selling out of its record-setting first printing. At 383,612 copies, the sales of THE WALKING DEAD #100 were the best initial orders for a single issue of a comic book since 1997.

A harrowing and heart-wrenching event in the lives of Rick Grimes and his band of survivors, THE WALKING DEAD #100 has been critically acclaimed for its examination of violence and mortality.

The second printing of the milestone issue will feature a new cover with art by Adlard. It is available for order now with the Diamond code JUN128066.