The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman has teased the possible continuation of the popular post-apocalyptic comic book series past its previous conclusion in an issue of the Deluxe colorized reprint, which is an exciting prospect for fans to daydream over. The Walking Dead was first released in 2003 under Image Comics and ran for 193 issues before ending in 2019. The series published a handful of specials later on, and now colorist Dave McCaig is giving the once black-and-white story a whole-new look in the Deluxe run that began in 2020.
Despite being over 20 years since the comic book debuted (and over a decade since the TV show’s release), the fandom’s interest in the zombie franchise shows no signs of burning out. The community still discusses character arcs, significant plot points, and popular theories in 2025, including The Walking Dead fans’ current discovery of a possible connection between Lizzie and the Whisperers. Now, there’s a chance that a new arc could be released sometime in the future.
The Walking Dead Creator Robert Kirkman Teases the Series’ Continuation
TWD’s parent TV show may have ended in 2022, but several spin-offs have aired to give fans their fix. Rick and Michonne led The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, which supplied the long-awaited moment when the former sheriff loses his hand, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon followed the popular crossbow-wielding survivor combating the outbreak in Paris, and The Walking Dead: Dead City saw tensions rise when Maggie and Negan navigate Manhattan together. The Walking Dead actor Austin Amelio has even teased Dwight’s return in a possible spin-off, and the creators that expanded the adaptation thus far, including Frank Darabont, Scott M. Gimple, and Angela Kang, will surely sink their teeth into more content should Kirkman continue the Deluxe comic run in the future.
