A review by dingleton1332
The Walking Dead, Vol. 3: Safety Behind Bars by Robert Kirkman

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Quite an enjoyable read so far. It immediately picks up from Miles Behind Us (as it should) and the art is distinctly The Walking Dead. I watched a little of the show before I had read the comics and there are quite a few changes, most glaringly are the exclusion of Daryl/Merle, how quickly the farm arc happens and
how quickly Shane dies.


I felt the introduction to the prisoners was pretty surprising but not as gripping as the show, what with Herschel having to have his leg cut off and all. Although, I don't appreciate how Dexter is written, at least close to his introduction. I understand he's a side character but he feels a bit quippy.


I didn't care for Chris all too much but I thought Julie's sudden death was saddening, I took it as she had been coerced by Chris into taking both hers and his lives for the sake of being together forever. Still sad and even a little angering if you get absorbed into the story like I sometimes do.


Tyreese and the gym was tragic at first but eventually cathartic. Thomas's murdering of Herschel's daughters was horrific, same with his attempted murder of Andrea (although she's got a cool wound which will likely turn into a cool scar now). The beating of Thomas was almost worryingly enjoyable to watch, alongside his death at the hands of a grieving Maggie.


The end of this issue leaves you wanting more immediately, and I will be reading The Heart's Desire incredibly soon. An amazing series so far and I'm very glad I got into these.

Easily my favourite issue so far, but I feel like I'll be saying that for nearly every issue.
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