Skybound and Image Comics have announced a lineup of The Walking Dead Deluxe #100 Variant Covers. The new artwork celebrates the landmark 100th issue of the iconic comic series and the 21st anniversary of the series’ launch.
The Walking Dead Deluxe #100 is presented in full color format for the first time by writer and creator Robert Kirkman, artist Charlie Adlard and colors by Dave McCaig. The issue also features a “Cutting Room Floor” segment featuring commentary by Kirkman that celebrates the legacy and secret history of the series. Skybound announced that in addition to the main cover and a wraparound variant, the new issue will be released with seven additional covers, including Skybound Store exclusives, which are available for preorder now. The Walking Dead Deluxe #100 will go on sale on Nov. 6.
THE WALKING DEAD DELUXE #100
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Art by CHARLIE ADLARD
Colors by DAVE MCCAIG
Cover A by DAVID FINCH
Cover B by CHARLIE ADLARD & DAVE MCCAIG
Cover C (Connecting) by MATTIA DE IULIS
Cover D by JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO
Cover E by ARTHUR ADAMS & DAVE MCCAIG
Cover F (Wraparound) by CHARLIE ADLARD & DAVE MCCAIG
Cover H by SIMON BISLEY
Cover I by DEREK HUNTER
Cover J (Blank Sketch Cover)
On sale Nov. 6
Skybound is also releasing an exclusive variant cover that is an homage to the original Bloody Lucille Skybound Exclusive by series artist Charlie Adlard originally released in 2012. The cover features a red spot foil logo and spot gloss on the bloodied Lucille. Preorders are limited to two per order on the Skybound Store. Fans can also preorder limited edition slab cards featuring one of the nine new The Walking Dead Deluxe #100 covers, with one in ten cards autographed by Adlard.
Kirkman Thanks Fans Ahead of The Walking Dead’s Landmark Issue
The Walking Dead #1 debuted in comic shops on Oct. 8, 2003, and now twenty-one years later, the series continues to be re-released in the new deluxe full-color format. Creator Robert Kirkman expressed his gratitude to fans for their support over the years in Skybound’s press release for The Walking Dead Deluxe #100. “How many comic book series have had the honor of reaching issue 100? Now tell me how many have had the fortune to do that twice!” Kirkman said.
“Holy moly, I’m just blown away by the level of support our fans have gifted us with year after year. What an incredible ride this continues to be. If you’re not experiencing this deluxe presentation of the series, featuring glorious color from the master Dave McCaig, you’re really missing out.”
The Walking Dead Deluxe #100 goes on sale Nov. 6 from Skybound and Image Comics.
