193 issues. The series that redefined what an independent comic could achieve.

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193issues (complete series)
2003first publication
2019series finale
The Walking Dead Collector's Challenge

Why collecting The Walking Dead is more complex than it looks

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193 issues without breaks — and many are missing

The Walking Dead is a complete series of 193 issues. Without a precise list, it's impossible to know which ones you're missing to have the full run. A gap in the Prison arc (#19-48) or All Out War (#115-126) and you're missing major story arcs.

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TWD #1 and the newsstand variants

Walking Dead #1 (2003, Kirkman/Tony Moore) is the most sought-after key issue. In standard Near Mint, it's worth between $1,000 and $3,000. The newsstand variant is even rarer. Without tracking, you don't know exactly what you own.

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Compendiums vs individual issues: do you have both?

Many collectors have Compendiums (which cover ~50 issues each) AND individual issues. Result: unintentional duplicates and a blurry picture of what's really missing.

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The TV series effect on prices

The AMC series caused certain key issues to explode in value. TWD #2 (Rick in the hospital), #19 (Prison), #53 (Woodbury)... These issues tripled or quadrupled in value after 2010. Do you know their current value?

The Solution

My Comics Collection: your TWD collection complete and valued

Without My Comics Collection
  • ✗A 193-issue spreadsheet to maintain manually
  • ✗Confusion between individual issues and compendiums
  • ✗Variants not identified
  • ✗Total value unknown
  • ✗Possible duplicate with every purchase
  • ✗Story arcs scattered
With My Comics Collection
  • ✓Complete series #1-193 imported via GCD
  • ✓Separate tracking for individual issues/formats
  • ✓Newsstand variant badges
  • ✓Valuation accounting for the TV series effect
  • ✓Duplicate scanner at conventions
  • ✓Arcs automatically grouped
Features

Everything to master your Walking Dead collection

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Complete series #1-193 imported

One series. 193 issues. All present in the GCD catalog. Import in one click, then check off what you own.

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Missing issues by arc

See exactly which issues from the Prison arc, All Out War, or the Whisperers you're missing. Shopping list ready for your next convention.

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Valuation with AMC effect

The TV series changed prices. Know the current value of every TWD issue in your collection.

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Key issues highlighted

#1 (series premiere), #19 (Prison), #53 (Governor), #100 (Glenn's death)... Automatically badged.

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Stats by story arc

Prison Arc, Woodbury, All Out War, New World Order... See your progress in every major arc.

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Duplicate scanner at conventions

TWD sells everywhere. Scan to instantly check if you already own an issue.

How It Works

3 steps to centralize your entire TWD collection

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Create your free account

2 minutes to sign up, 14 days of full access with no commitment. No credit card required.

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Import the Walking Dead series #1-193

Search "Walking Dead" in the GCD catalog. The complete series (193 issues) is imported in seconds with all arc labels.

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Check off your issues and discover your real collection

Issue by issue or by full arcs, check what you own. The app calculates your missing issues, your progress, and the total value of your TWD collection.

Your Key Issues in the App

The Walking Dead key issues to watch

These issues are automatically highlighted in My Comics Collection with their "Key Issue" badge and value estimate.

TWD #1
First appearance
Image Key
#19
Prison arc begins
Arc Key
#100
Death of Glenn
Story Key
#115
All Out War begins
Arc Key
#193
Series finale
Final Issue
Resources for Walking Dead Collectors

Our Walking Dead Guides

🔑 Key Issues

Top 10 Walking Dead Key Issues

TWD #1, #19, #100... The most sought-after Walking Dead issues and their current prices.

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📚 Guide

Managing Your Walking Dead Collection: The Complete Guide

TWD #1 through #193, story arcs, variants... Complete guide to collecting Walking Dead.

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Managing Your Image Comics Collection

Walking Dead, Saga, Spawn, Invincible... Complete guide for an Image Comics collection.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — Walking Dead Collection

Walking Dead #1 (October 2003, Robert Kirkman/Tony Moore) is the most sought-after key issue of the modern Image era. In Near Mint condition (9.4), it's worth between $1,500 and $4,000. In Very Fine (8.0), between $500 and $1,500. The newsstand version (limited print run, sold at newsstands) can reach $5,000–$10,000 in Near Mint. Since the series ended in 2019, prices have stabilized but remain high.
Walking Dead #100 (July 2012) marks the death of Glenn Rhee and the first appearance of Negan. It's the most important key issue of the series after #1. In Near Mint condition, the standard cover is worth between $20 and $60. The variants (there are 7 different covers for this issue) are worth between $30 and $200+ depending on rarity. The die-cut edition is the most sought after.
The Walking Dead is divided into major story arcs: Days Gone Bye (#1-6), Miles Behind Us (#7-12), Safety Behind Bars/Prison Arc (#19-48), The Heart's Desire, Here We Remain, What We Become, Fear The Hunters (#61-66), Life Among Them, Too Far Gone, No Way Out (#79-84), We Find Ourselves, A Larger World, Something To Fear (Glenn's death, #97-102), All Out War (#115-126), New World Order (Whisperers), The Whisper War, A New Beginning, Lines We Cross, and the conclusion (#193). My Comics Collection lets you track your progress in each arc.
My Comics Collection focuses on the individual issues of the series (Walking Dead #1-193) via the Grand Comics Database. Compendiums (collected volumes covering ~50 issues each) are not in the catalog as such, but you can record your ownership issue by issue. So if you own Compendium 1 (#1-48), you can check those 48 issues in the app and see your progress correctly.
Yes, Robert Kirkman ended the series surprisingly with issue #193 (July 2019), without any prior announcement. The series ends abruptly, which created strong demand for this final issue. TWD #193 in Near Mint is worth between $30 and $80. It's a complete series of 193 issues — a rarity for a creator-owned series of this length and popularity.
The AMC TV series (2010-2022) boosted several key issues. TWD #19 (first appearance of Governor Philip Blake, adapted in season 3) went from a few dollars to $50–$200+. TWD #53 (Woodbury) followed. TWD #2 (Rick in the hospital) is now worth $100–$500. Even standard issues tripled in value. My Comics Collection includes value estimates that account for this media effect.

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