I still have a hard time wrapping my head around the idea that this series is loaded with keys.
Most of the 1st apps that people are listing are, ultimately, 1st apps of people that are going to become zombie meat.
Besides #1 and #19, I don't really see any "big" keys in the series. I know some people will say #26 b/c of the Governor. He was a good character...for a story arc. He's not an "arch-nemesis" or "super-villian". Yeah, he gave Rick and his people alot of trouble. And then what? He becomes zombie food too.
Eventually, everyone is going to be zombie food.
issue #2 is the most underrated book in the run imo. smallest print run of any regular issue. as for the Governor, you're forgetting that while he didn't last too long, he made such an impact that he'll still be one of the best villains of the 00's 20 years from now.
I put him up there with the Joker as a iconic villian. The Governor is one bad arse.
I thought #27 was the Gov's 1st appearance?
He's in the last panel of issue #26, jumping out of the bushes to fight Wen-di-go.
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I still have a hard time wrapping my head around the idea that this series is loaded with keys.
Most of the 1st apps that people are listing are, ultimately, 1st apps of people that are going to become zombie meat.
Besides #1 and #19, I don't really see any "big" keys in the series. I know some people will say #26 b/c of the Governor. He was a good character...for a story arc. He's not an "arch-nemesis" or "super-villian". Yeah, he gave Rick and his people alot of trouble. And then what? He becomes zombie food too.
Eventually, everyone is going to be zombie food.
Well said, I agree completely. I can't wrap my brain around all these "1st app Abraham", "1st app Douglas" listings on ebay and elsewhere. It's not like it would make much sense to collect "just the keys" of the WD title... as opposed to keys like ASM #121-122, which are self-contained stories with key events that can stand on their own.
Good point. I think a problem with non-superhero books for years has been defining "key" issues. Walking Dead may again redefine what a "key" issue is. Overstreet has defined key issues in the other ages for years, but I think some of this is creating a false price point simply because the issue has a notation in Overstreet. Generally a character has to be popular for their first appearence to command a permium and this should be a requirement for an issue to be considered a "key" first appearence. 1, 2, 19, 27, probably 53 all introduced popular characters (I haven't read past 90). Other issues contained great moments in the story like issue 48. But, the first father Gabriel and first Douglas don't seem as key to me since those characters aren't very popular (maybe this will change in the future). I consider #63 a Chew key, not a Walking Dead key (and the same with the other flip books). In the end, the market will decide. Like Hulk 180 and 181, now it is clear that 181 that 181 is the key but I was looking through an Overstreet guide from the early 80's and one dealer had 180 marked at $12.50 and 181 at $3.50 or something like that. In the end, the market will rule, in the meantime, this is a fun discussion (when we can actually discuss the issue of the thread).
Good post mldynes.
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weird...there was no pic for awhile...and then there was.
GPA would be one way to go.
If only there was another option, huh...?!? Maybe someone should create some sort of online marketplace where we could buy and sell these sorts of items...and then look up recent sales history and such. That would be cool.
I still have a hard time wrapping my head around the idea that this series is loaded with keys.
Most of the 1st apps that people are listing are, ultimately, 1st apps of people that are going to become zombie meat.
Besides #1 and #19, I don't really see any "big" keys in the series. I know some people will say #26 b/c of the Governor. He was a good character...for a story arc. He's not an "arch-nemesis" or "super-villian". Yeah, he gave Rick and his people alot of trouble. And then what? He becomes zombie food too.
Eventually, everyone is going to be zombie food.
issue #2 is the most underrated book in the run imo. smallest print run of any regular issue. as for the Governor, you're forgetting that while he didn't last too long, he made such an impact that he'll still be one of the best villains of the 00's 20 years from now.
I put him up there with the Joker as a iconic villian. The Governor is one bad arse.
I thought #27 was the Gov's 1st appearance?
He's in the last panel of issue #26, jumping out of the bushes to fight Wen-di-go.
Yeah, I made an error in my original post. But you all get the point.
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