The Walking Dead, Issue #1 by Robert Kirkman

In the gripping opening issue, readers are introduced to Rick Grimes, a small-town sheriff's deputy who awakens from a coma to find the world overrun by zombies. As he navigates the desolate and chaotic landscape, Rick is driven by a desperate need to find his family, encountering both the horrors of the undead and the complexities of human survival. This initial chapter sets the stage for a harrowing journey of resilience, hope, and the struggle to maintain humanity in a world where the living can be just as dangerous as the dead.