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The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor [Hardcover]

Robert Kirkman , Jay Bonansinga
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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Oct 11 2011
Winner of the 2011 Diamond Gem Award for Trade Book of the Year

In the Walking Dead universe, there is no greater villain than The Governor. The despot who runs the walled-off town of Woodbury, he has his own sick sense of justice: whether it’s forcing prisoners to battle zombies in an arena for the townspeople’s amusement, or chopping off the appendages of those who cross him. The Governor was voted “Villain of the Year” by Wizard magazine the year he debuted, and his story arc was the most controversial in the history of the Walking Dead comic book series. Now, for the first time, fans of The Walking Dead will discover how The Governor became the man he is, and what drove him to such extremes.

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Praise for The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor:

“An excellent companion to the The Walking Dead comic books. The story is enriched by the novel format, and the characterization of the series' most hated villain is something no fan will want to miss.”
Examiner.com

“This book stands alone and is a compelling read for fans of the series or just fans of zombies. Watch out though, because once you get a taste of the particular Kirkman brand of zombie mayhem, catching up on past issues is just around the corner.”
The Ossuary

“The story makes a great novel. You'll get sucked in and can easily visualize everything that is happening. It's simply a great read.”
Comicvine.com

“It takes great advantage of the literary medium in a way that most tie-in books would not.”
TVOverMind.com

“Not for the faint of heart, this book runs on pressure-cooker suspense, graphically described bloodshed, and dark acts of brutality...This riveting character study adds a new dimension to the oeuvre by fleshing out established characters and plot lines.”
School Library Journal

About the Author

Robert Kirkman is best known for his work on The Walking Dead and Invincible for Image Comics and SKYBOUND. He is one of the five partners of Image Comics and is an executive producer and writer on AMC’s critically acclaimed television series The Walking Dead.

Jay Bonansinga is a critically acclaimed horror novelist whose works include Perfect Victim, Shattered, Twisted, and Frozen. His debut novel, The Black Mariah, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker Award.


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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I was surprised how much I liked this Sep 8 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I kind of figured, being a fan of the show and the graphic novels, that this book would be a little redundant, but it wasn't. It gives a very interesting back story into one of the most interesting characters in the graphic novels. Really great read for any zombie fan, whether they like the series or not.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome April 11 2013
By Jason
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I enjoy the TV show and the comics as well. I'm not a fan of Spinoffs but I thought I'd give this a try. Starting with the Kindle sample, I was hooked and have to say when I got to the end, my jaw dropped and now I'm on a mission to convince my wife (A fan of the show) to read this as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Walking Dead Rise of the Governor Feb 27 2013
By Tess
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Excellent book for walking dead fans great spin off story to fill in the blanks!!! Recommend reading the graphic novels of the walking dead first before you read this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice to meet you Governor.
This book is a great introduction to the Governor, and a nice accompaniment to the Walking Dead. He wasn't always evil, but a zombie apocalypse can sure change a man.
Published 4 months ago by Rae
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
If you're going to or have already read the Walking Dead graphic novels, definitely pick this book up too. It's a terrific addition to the story. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars My daughter is enjoying the book
My daughter has been reading the Walking Dead graphic mags and following the TV series and so she has received this book as a gift. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sheila D. Manderson
5.0 out of 5 stars just buy it!!
Such a great insight into the governor, I went back and re-read some of the Walking Dead comics again, but with my new understanding and knowledge! Fast paced and a great read. Read more
Published 6 months ago by punkrockleiah
4.0 out of 5 stars Extending the Franchise
The Walking Dead franchise is taking off beyond the graphic novels and television show. There are talks of a theme park and a movie and now there is this full length novel. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jeffrey Swystun
1.0 out of 5 stars Not a good novel, ok pulp fiction
I'm a big fan of the comic and read it regularly. I think the comic is, for whatever reason, the ideal Walking Dead experience. Read more
Published 14 months ago by DTMF
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
If you like this genre, you will read this book in like 2 days. Killer. Literally. Bloody and unforgiving, tough to read in some sections (kinda like the show where I have to cover... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Comfort Driven
2.0 out of 5 stars I'm a fan of the graphic novels and tv series but not this book
Maybe I had high expectations, as I'm a huge fan of the genre and of Kirkman, but I found this book to be a bit of a disappointment. Read more
Published 17 months ago by BJD
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
Just one word : WOW. Personaly I don't like to read, but this book was so intense I was unable to stop reading it. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Gandhi
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Awesome
First off. I'm a huge fan of the grphic novel series, and a fan of the TV series. Now Kirkman has given us a novel about The Governor and how he became to be! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Yohan79
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