It may start a bit slow, but once the pace picks up, it does not let go until the very end, and then it leaves you in quite the cliffhanger. I won't spoil it, but I will say it goes back the author's ability to remind us that no one, no one at all, is safe in the world of the Walking Dead. For those of you keeping track, this volume covers issues 73 to 84. This is the continuation of the community arc storyline. We learn that living inside walls can be dangerous, at times, maybe even more so than outside, but the outside world is still out there. You really can't forget that and get complacent. And once again, it turns out the real monsters may well be other people. If you are a fan of the series, you will not be disappointed. I am certainly going to be waiting for the next volume.

And on a note, if you have seen the show, keep in mind the show is not really keeping close to the comic books. Personally, I am preferring the comics. I think Kirkman may have sold out a bit given some of the pretty major changes, which I guess are made to make a TV show more alluring to people not familiar with the source. Still, I prefer the books. ( )

Continues to be gripping. The evolution of the characters is fascinating. ( )

There are some new characters and new problems, but nothing that the gang isn't prepared to fix. Their new community is too promising to let anything get in the way of keeping it thriving so they are working together to try and keep it ship shape and free of zombies. As always, Rick is working on being the best leader he can be. He's already cracked a few times but I'm truly wondering how much longer he can hold on for.He has such a burden on his shoulders. Another great installment for the Walking Dead franchise. ( )

Zombies and more zombies. It makes me realize how poorly the television series captured these graphic novels. ( )

Rick and his little band adapt to the gated community they have lucked upon, but we soon see again that humanity is capable of more depredation than the walking dead they have walled themselves away from. Still, Rick seems to be establishing himself as the de facto leader of the community, when disaster strikes, with devastating consequences for the community, and Rick's son Carl. A gripping installment in one of the best open-ended graphic novels I have seen, and now there is the nearly as fine AMC TV series by the same name to enjoy. The vampire and zombie stories are way over-abundant these days, but this looks like the best of the bunch. ( )