First published 2013
Philip Blake sits in his makeshift throne room in Woodbury, his grip on the small town tightening like a noose. The man who calls himself the Governor has built his settlement into a fortress against the zombie hordes, but his methods grow more violent and twisted each day. When Rick Grimes arrives with his group of survivors, including the katana-wielding Michonne and young Glenn, two worlds collide in explosive fashion. The Governor sees these newcomers as both threat and opportunity, while Rick recognizes the danger lurking behind Woodbury's protective walls. Old grudges between characters simmer toward a breaking point as battle lines form between the two groups. The Governor's descent into complete madness accelerates, putting everyone in mortal danger. This collision of survivors will determine who lives, who dies, and whether Woodbury can survive its own leader's brutality.
Genres: adventure, horror, action, apocalyptic
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, gritty
Setting: Woodbury
Period: 21st-century
256 pages · Hardcover · Thomas Dunne Books
Content warnings: graphic-violence, violence