Robert Kirkman Discusses The Walking Dead’s Unseen Prequel

The Road Not Taken: Shane, Lori, and Carl’s Untold Story Before The Walking Dead

Summary

– Robert Kirkman shares insights on a scrapped prequel idea for The Walking Dead, highlighting Shane, Lori, and Carl’s early apocalypse journey.

– Conceived alongside original series artist Tony Moore, this envisioned Volume 0 would have offered a closer look at the trio’s trek to Atlanta, but it never progressed beyond the initial scripting stages.

– Despite not returning to a full series, Kirkman hints at possible future one-shots or spin-offs within The Walking Dead universe, maintaining a sliver of hope for fans.

Robert Kirkman recently peeled the curtain to reveal a once-considered but never-realized prequel to The Walking Dead comic series. This prequel, intended as Volume 0, was to explore the difficult journey of Shane, Lori, and Carl as they navigated the nascent days of the zombie apocalypse, making their way to what they hoped would be the safety of Atlanta. The concept, created with Tony Moore, the series’ original artist, tantalized fans with the promise of delving deeper into the backstory of key characters before the commencement of “Days Gone Bye.”

Contained within the pages of The Walking Dead Deluxe #85, Kirkman’s revelation about this untold story adds a layer of mystique to the series’ rich lore. Despite the project’s eventual shelving, further exploring the characters’ early struggles and dynamics remains a compelling ‘what if’ scenario for the fanbase.

Kirkman’s forays into the prequel realm, notably with Here’s Negan and Negan Lives, demonstrate his willingness to expand the narrative universe of The Walking Dead beyond its original scope. Although these efforts don’t signal a full-scale series revival, they open the door for new stories through Kirkman’s pen or potentially that of another writer inspired by the vast, zombie-infested world he created.

The revelation of Volume 0 serves as a tantalizing glimpse into the paths not taken and a testament to the enduring fascination with The Walking Dead’s universe. It underscores the series’ capacity for growth and exploration, ensuring that even as the original saga has concluded, its devoted followers’ appetite for more stories from this universe persists.