Walking Dead 131

"Marco, please. The dead don't talk. Calm down and tell us what really happened."

- Maggie Greene

"A Journey Begins" is the 132nd issue of The Walking Dead comic book series, published by Image Comics. It is the fifth chapter of the "A New Beginning" storyline. The story was written by Robert Kirkman with artwork by Charlie Adlard, inks by Stefano Gaudiano, and grey-tone coloring highlights by Cliff Rathburn. It was edited by Sean Mackiewicz. The issue was published with a September, 2014 cover date and carries a cover price of $2.99 per copy (US).

Appearances

 * Rick Grimes
 * Andrea
 * Carl Grimes
 * Eugene Porter
 * Maggie Greene


 * Alex
 * Dante
 * Earl Sutton
 * Harlan Carson
 * Marco


 * Brandon Rose
 * Connie
 * Kelly
 * Luke
 * Magna
 * Roamers
 * Yumiko


 * Brian
 * Doug
 * Larry
 * Louie
 * Michonne
 * Rosita Espinosa
 * Wes


 * Alexandrians
 * Hilltoppers
 * Whisperers undefined


 * Humans
 * Zombies


 * Virginia
 * Alexandria
 * Alexandria Safe-Zone
 * Hilltop Colony
 * Barrington House


 * None


 * None

Notes & Trivia

 * The Walking Dead was created by writer Robert Kirkman and artists Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard.


 * This series is rated M for Mature.


 * This issue shipped to retailers on September 10th, 2014.


 * This issue had an estimated sales rank of $69,810.


 * This issue is reprinted in the Walking Dead, Volume 22: A New Beginning trade paperback collection, as well as the Walking Dead Omnibus, Volume 6 hardcover collection, the Walking Dead, Book Eleven hardcover collection, and the Walking Dead Compendium, Volume 3 trade paperback collection.


 * This is the first appearance of Dante, who becomes a regular supporting character throughout the series, and future love interest for Maggie Greene.


 * This is the first appearance of Brian, who is the adolescent boy that Brandon Rose and Mister Harlan's son is bullying. To date, this is his only appearance.


 * This is the first appearance of Louie, who is seen showcasing a batch of wine to Dante.


 * This is the first appearance of Doug, who is one of the guards at Hilltop.


 * This is the first, and to date, only known appearance of Wes.


 * This is the first appearance of Brandon Rose and the unnamed teenage son of Mister and Mrs. Harlan. They are the bullies who antagonize Brian.