Today Skybound revealed a stunning set of all-new The Walking Dead Deluxe connecting variant covers from comics superstar Mateus Santolouco (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and colorist Marcelo Maiolo (Jean Grey). Covering the “No Way Out” arc of the landmark comic series, Santolouco’s covers showcase fan-favorite characters fighting a gruesome battle against walkers. 

These all-new covers will appear as variants to The Walking Dead Deluxe #79-84, with each issue presenting the series in full color format for the first time from writer/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 pinups and exclusive “Cutting Room Floor” commentary by Kirkman, celebrating the secret history of the series. 

The Walking Dead Deluxe #79 (Lunar codes listed below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  

For more information, visit skybound.com.  

A full list of the connecting covers is below: 

  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #79 CVR C Santolouco (Lunar Code 1023IM399) 
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #80 CVR C Santolouco (Lunar Code 1123IM353) 
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #81 CVR C Santolouco (Lunar Code 1123IM356) 
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #82 CVR C Santolouco (Lunar Code Coming Soon) 
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #83 CVR C Santolouco (Lunar Code Coming Soon) 

The Walking Dead Deluxe #84 CVR C Santolouco (Lunar Code Coming Soon)