The Connecting Cover Series Includes a Cover for the Comic’s Landmark 100th Issue 

Today Skybound and Image Comics revealed a striking set of all-new The Walking Dead Deluxe connecting variantcovers from Mattia De Iulis (The Cull). This connecting series covers the “Something to Fear” arc of the landmark comic series, including the monumental 100th issue, and showcases the group’s confrontation with Negan and The Saviors.  

These all-new covers will appear as variants to The Walking Dead Deluxe #97-102, 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 #97 (SRP: $3.99) is available now at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.   

A full list of the connecting covers is below: 

  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #97 CVR C Mattia De Iulis (Lunar Code 0724IM430) –  available now  
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #98 CVR C Mattia De Iulis (Lunar Code 0824IM473) –  available October 2  
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #99 CVR C Mattia De Iulis (Lunar Code 0824IM476) –  available October 16 
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #100 CVR C Mattia De Iulis (Lunar Code 0924IM295) –  available November 6, Final Order Cutoff October 14 
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #101 CVR C Mattia De Iulis (Lunar Code 0924IM437) –  available November 20, Final Order Cutoff October 28 
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #102 CVR C Mattia De Iulis (Lunar Code Coming Soon) – available December 4, Final Order Cutoff November 11