Wow. I have not personally read much of this comic, but I lust after the trade paperbacks every time I’m near a bookstore. What’s fantastic about this is that a) it’s not a superhero comic and b) it’s a “grown up” book. This isn’t kids’ fare, nor do we need to worry about men in tights. AMC has a growing reputation as a serious creator of quality storytelling (see Mad Men and Breaking Bad for examples). Great work to everyone involved!

Says Variety:

“The Walking Dead” is based on the graphic novel series about survivors of a zombie apocalypse by Robert Kirkman. Frank Darabont penned the adaptation and is on board to direct. Gale Anne Hurd of Valhalla Motion Pictures and David Alpert of Circle of Confusion will exec produce with Darabont.

“Walking Dead” revolves around a group of survivors, led by a police officer, who travel the country in search of a safe home.

Working with people like Frank Darabont and Gale Anne Hurd is the right way in for us to deliver a project of distinction in this genre,” AMC prexy Charlie Collier said.

I hope this show gets made – the book looks fantastic, and has garnered praise from around the comic community.