The best budget entry points for The Walking Dead: #19 (first Michonne, €15-25), #27 (first Governor, €10-20), and issues #50-193 regularly found at €2-5 each. The complete series in 193 issues is a realistic goal for a moderate budget.
Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead is one of the few modern independent comics to achieve global cultural status through the television series. Published by Image Comics from 2003 to 2019, the title has exactly 193 issues — one finished run, which makes it a concrete and achievable collection goal.
If #1 (2003) exploded in value after the success of the TV series, the majority of the 193 issues remain very affordable. The end of the TV series even caused a slight drop in prices, creating a window of opportunity for patient collectors.
Affordable Walking Dead key issues
Walking Dead #1 (first printing) is worth thousands, but later reprints and key issues offer excellent entry points. The first appearances of popular characters from the TV series are the most sought after.
Key numbers under €25
- Walking Dead #19(first Michonne) — €15-25 in mid-grade
- Walking Dead #27(first Governor) — €10-20
- Walking Dead #53(first Abraham) — €8-15
- Walking Dead #61(first Gabriel) — €5-10
- Walking Dead #92(first Jesus) — €8-15
- Walking Dead #100(first Negan, death of Glenn) — €10-20
Check out ourcomplete guide to Walking Dead key issuesfor all the first appearances and pivotal moments of the series.
Underrated Runs to Grab
The second half of the series (#100-193) is significantly less expensive than the first. Circulations increased with TV popularity, making these issues very common in the secondary market.
Particularly accessible periods
- #50-99— quality pivotal period, €3-6 per issue
- #101-150— Negan arc and beyond, €2-4 per issue
- #151-193— last part, €2-3 per issue, often in batches
- Issues #1 (reprints)— multiple reissues are available at €5-15
Where to find Walking Dead cheap in France
Walking Dead was published in VF by Delcourt in albums, but the VO single issues are easily found in France thanks to the popularity of the franchise.
- eBay.com— lots of 20-50 VO numbers regularly under €60
- Comic conventions— specialized Image sellers with large stocks
- Leboncoin— complete or almost complete collections after the end of the TV series
- Facebook Groups— frequent post-TV series fan resales
Budget strategy for Walking Dead
The major advantage of Walking Dead is that the series is over. No number to watch for every month, no FOMO — you can build up the entire run at your own pace by watching for good deals.
Advice :Buy in batches first to cover common issues (#50-193), then complete key issues individually. A lot #100-193 often trades for under €100. The first issues (#2-18) are the most expensive individually — save them for last and watch for bargains at conventions.
Variants and special editions under €20
- Walking Dead #100 (Ottley variant)— €8-15 depending on the coverage
- Walking Dead #115 (multiple variants)— €3-6 each
- Walking Dead #127(beginning of “A New Beginning”) — €3-6
- Walking Dead #163(Michonne homage variant) — €4-8
- Walking Dead #193(last issue, surprise) — €5-12
#193 (last issue, announced without notice by Kirkman) is a natural collector's item which remains affordable thanks to the publisher's last minute printings.
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