Heeeere's Negan! · Comic Books

riv6672 Senior Member

Ha, that was wicked. 👆

Galan007 |Quantum Observer|

Also note that Negan's above scrap left him with a pretty significant injury to his right flank:

So I'd guess that is how he got this scar:

*He did imply there was a good story behind it, after all, and certainly the first time he bashed a persons head in with Lucille would qualify... 😈

riv6672 Senior Member

Yes it would qualify!
I love when stories are layered like that.

Galan007 |Quantum Observer|

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Once the final part of Negan's backstory has been released(which *should* be next month), I will post the entire series sequentially in this thread. That way it can all be read from start to finish, in one post.

riv6672 Senior Member

Originally posted by One_Angry_Scot
A hardcover of Here's Negan is being released in October.
http://capelesscrusader.org/image-sets-october-release-heres-negan-hardcover/

^^^Sweet.

Nearly every volume of the primary series over the last five years has topped graphic novel charts on release. If Here’s Negan can do the same, it bodes well for the durability of The Walking Dead‘s brand beyond the core story.

I really dont see yhis NOT topping the charts.
This pretty much has 'win' written all over it.

One_Angry_Scot ----

Originally posted by riv6672
^^^Sweet.
[b]Nearly every volume of the primary series over the last five years has topped graphic novel charts on release. If Here’s Negan can do the same, it bodes well for the durability of The Walking Dead‘s brand beyond the core story.
I really dont see yhis NOT topping the charts.
This pretty much has 'win' written all over it. [/B]

Yep. In Negan Kirkman created a whole new "brand" to use that phrase and I don't think he ever planned for that either. Amazing how popular Negan has become. All the chars start from the same level of popularity yet Negan comes in many many issues in and takes everything by storm.

Luckily Amazon UK are actually stocking this on release so I can buy it. Was thinking I might have to pay the crazy import prices from the US to here.

riv6672 Senior Member

^^^I'm glad you arent paying through the nose for this!

Negan's popularity, well, i'm sure he was meant to BE popular, but the degree to which he's taken astranglehold on pop culture?
I cant see that being planned.
More like lightning in a bottle and good marketing.

Galan007 |Quantum Observer|

Here's Negan! (Chapter 15):

*The Lucille we all know and love is *officially* born.
*I also enjoy the humanity in Negan -- in his decision to do what he did, and bash that guy's f*cking skull in. He certainly didn't enjoy killing people(he's said as much in past issues), but he did it for the greater good...Or what he *thought* was the greater good, at least.

Pure excellence. 👆

Remember, the final issue/portion of the backstory should be released next month... It's been a fun ride! salute

riv6672 Senior Member

His first captive audience, too.
That must've been nerve wracking, having to watch him dress Lucille.

Galan007 |Quantum Observer|

Here's Negan! (Chapter 16) (FINALE):

*That was a fan-f*cking-tastic way to end the backstory/series!!
*I'll post the entire backstory sequentially(from start to finish) very soon, and will also get a mod to edit it into the OP so people don't have to page-hop to enjoy it.
*Been posting Negan's story for well over a year now... It's been a fun ride, and I hope you have all enjoyed it. salute

Galan007 |Quantum Observer|

*HERE'S NEGAN! - COMPLETE BACKSTORY*

riv6672 Senior Member

Good work. A labor of love. 👆

Galan007 |Quantum Observer|

*Negan Lives!*

*Added HD scans.

riv6672 Senior Member

This was a fun story, and a cool helpful thing for Kirkman to do.

Galan007 |Quantum Observer|

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For those who don't know: "Negan Lives!" is a comic shop exclusive -- so essentially all revenue generated from the issue went right back into the local comic book stores. Really was an awesome way for Kirkman to help out the industry.

Impediment Endless

I bought Negan Lives at my LCS and I enjoyed it.

Is this a one shot or will it be a mini series?

Galan007 |Quantum Observer|

It's a one-shot, sadly. 🙁

riv6672 Senior Member

Originally posted by Galan007
It's a one-shot, sadly. 🙁

^^^I thought the same thing when I found out it was a one shot.
A mini would have been great, an ongoing? Pretty awesome.

Read yesterday the series is going to be re-released in color...:

https://www.ign.com/articles/the-walking-dead-deluxe-comic-reprint-color-robert-kirkman-skybound

Issues will have creator commentary in a “cutting room floor” section according to the article. I almost wanna get it but, I dunno.

Galan007 |Quantum Observer|

Interesting.

I'll definitely check those out, but tbh, one of the things I have always really liked about TWD is the b&w format.