ALL-STAR FRANCIS MANAPUL DEBUTS ADDITIONAL THE WALKING DEAD DELUXE CONNECTING VARIANT COVERS

LOS ANGELES 02/02/2023 – Today Skybound revealed the final set (issues #58-60) in a captivating series of all-new The Walking Dead Deluxe connecting variant covers from artist Francis Manapul (The Flash, Clear). In celebration of a pivotal arc of the landmark series, Manapul’s covers showcase iconic characters amidst a connecting foreground of Walkers as never before depicted.

Manapul’s full set of covers appear as variants to The Walking Dead Deluxe #55-60, with each issue presenting the series in full color format for the first time from creator Robert Kirkman, with art by Charlie Adlard and colors by Dave McCaig. Fans will also receive a new look at the worldwide pop culture phenomenon with exclusive “Cutting Room Floor” commentary, revelations, pinups and more from Kirkman celebrating the secret history of the series.

The Walking Dead Deluxe #58 will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

A full list of the connecting cover series is below:

  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #55 CVR C MANAPUL (NOV220291) - available now
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #56 CVR C MANAPUL (DEC220312) - available now
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #57 CVR C MANAPUL (DEC220315) - available February 15
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #58 CVR C MANAPUL (JAN230296) - available March 1, Final Order Cutoff February 6
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #59 CVR C MANAPUL (JAN230300) - available March 15, Final Order Cutoff February 20
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #60 CVR C MANAPUL (FEB230266) - available April 5, Final Order Cutoff March 13

For more info and updates, visit www.skybound.com.

ABOUT SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT

Established in 2010, Skybound is a multiplatform content company that works closely with creators and their intellectual properties to create cool stuff and deliver one-of-a-kind experiences to fans. Skybound extends their stories across platforms including comics, television, film, video games, tabletop, books, digital content, audio programming, and beyond. The company is home to critically-acclaimed global franchises including The Walking Dead, Invincible,Superfight, and hit new podcast series Impact Winter.

Led by Skybound Entertainment co-founder Robert Kirkman, Skybound Comics is an award-winning imprint of Image Comics and promotes a shared vision to collaborate with top and emerging talent across the comics industry. The Skybound publishing slate includes acclaimed series such as The Walking Dead, Invincible, Ultramega, Stillwater, Fire Power, and Excellence, while also delivering powerful licensed comics, including a partnership with LEGO Books. It is also home to Skybound Comet, a new original graphic novel imprint aimed at Young Adult and Middle Grade audiences, launching in June 2022 with Clementine Book One, by award-winning writer/artist Tillie Walden and set in the world of The Walking Dead. Skybound has seen numerous comics series adapted for the screen, including The Walking Dead, Invincible, Super Dinosaur and Outcast, with more projects in development.

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