SDCC 2012: Robert Kirkman On Why There Are No WALKING DEAD Spinoff Comics

SDCC 2012: Robert Kirkman On Why There Are No WALKING DEAD Spinoff Comics

There are more survivors out there, so why don't we have another series following other groups? Kirkman discusses this and more.

By MarkJulian - Jul 13, 2012 07:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Comic-Con
Source: CBR

Once you get past the early shenanigansin the interview below, writer Robert Kirkman and artist Charlie Adlard discuss why there aren't spinoff Walking Dead comics similar to Avengers, New Avengers, Secret Avengers, etc.---



I agree with Kirkman's statement but I feel like at some point this is inevitable in today's comic book world. And technically, there's the Michonne miniseries that ran in issues of Playboy and The Rise of the Governor novel, so the door is definitely open for a spinoff series.

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The Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic horror television series developed for television by Frank Darabont. It is based on the comic book series, The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard.

The series stars Andrew Lincoln as Sheriff's Deputy Rick Grimes who wakes up after being in a coma to find the world dominated by "walkers", resembling the zombies of George A. Romero's horror movies. He sets out to find his family and other survivors along the way.

The series premiered on October 31, 2010, and is broadcast on the cable television channel AMC in the United States. The first season premiered to wide acclaim and was nominated for several awards, including the Best Television Series Drama at the 68th Golden Globe Awards. Based on its reception, AMC renewed the series for a second season of 13 episodes which premiered on October 16, 2011. Two episodes into the second season, AMC announced that the show would return for a third season.

The first season of The Walking Dead was well received by critics, with a rating of 82 out of a 100 on Metacritic. The season one premiere was watched by over 5.3 million people. The season two premiere was watched by more than 7 million viewers. The Walking Dead also received many nominations, including a Writers Guild of America Award and a Golden Globe Award for a Best Television Series Drama.










Running Time: 60 minutes (45 min actual air time)
Release Date: February 12 (Season 2-midseason premiere)
TV Rating: TV-MA for sex & nudity, violence & gore, profanity, alchohol/drugs/smoking and frightening/intense scenes
Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal,Sarah Wayne Callies,Laurie Holden, Jeffrey DeMunn, Steven Yeun, Chandler Riggs, Norman Reedus
Creators: Frank Darabont (show) Robert Kirkman (comic)
Written by: Frank Darabont, Charles H. Eglee, Jack LoGiudice, Robert Kirkman, Glen Mazzara, Adam Fierro, Charlie Adlard, Tony Moore, Evan T. Reilly

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CrowPirate1
CrowPirate1 - 7/13/2012, 8:03 AM
I think there could be other survivors... and they could even meet up, fight and kill one group off or merge someday...

Who knows.. he IS the creator, so he could do whatever he wished.

[shrugs]

But I am glad he has done what he has.
CrowPirate1
CrowPirate1 - 7/13/2012, 8:03 AM
Woohoo.. 1st.
Talontd
Talontd - 7/13/2012, 8:30 AM
Any chance on getting this transcribed???
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 7/13/2012, 8:34 AM
Robert Kirkman is a very bad man. A Very, very bad man.
ManofSteel23
ManofSteel23 - 7/13/2012, 8:46 AM
Whats the point in having another group of survivors,it would only have the same problems the people have in the one we have already,just different people
CaptainObvious
CaptainObvious - 7/13/2012, 8:47 AM
@RorMachine- I know. Did you read issue 100? Holy crap...
thebamf
thebamf - 7/13/2012, 9:16 AM
Issue 100 was nuts!
Zoidberg
Zoidberg - 7/13/2012, 9:39 AM
@birdfists

Thank God I don't trade wait (like thousands of people do), because I would want to kill you right now.

Seriously, you must be a pretty miserable being if you enjoy going around spoiling things for others.
Cosmo
Cosmo - 7/13/2012, 11:46 AM
Yeah, thanks a lot Birdfists. Jerk.

Edit or delete your comment, before everybody turns to hating you.
marcuskiner
marcuskiner - 7/13/2012, 12:50 PM
I think it would be difficult to expand the universe, but a good business move as well, and pay off. I certainly think different angles would have to come into play though.
musashi
musashi - 7/13/2012, 1:02 PM
@birdfists that was a sucky move dude, you have to 'spoiler' that stuff. Lucky I read #100 before I read that. That was a HUGE part of the comic and a shock for any long time reader.
Clundgren
Clundgren - 7/13/2012, 1:27 PM
The first rule of CBM: DON'T SPOIL THE PLOT.
birdfists
birdfists - 7/15/2012, 2:12 PM
Shit I spologise.. I didn't realize that issue only came out like 5 days ago.. I didn't really think about it.

Is there a way to get notifications from people replying to me so I can no to remove my commets faster/if they need to be removed?
CrowPirate1
CrowPirate1 - 7/16/2012, 7:03 AM
it's okay. everyone makes a mistake or two. lesson learned.
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