The Rise of the Governor, Part 1 by Robert Kirkman, Jay Bonansinga... "In the Walking Dead universe, no character has ever been more horrific than The Governor, who ran the town of Woodbury using his own sick notions of justice to enforce them. He would force prisoners to fight zombies in the ring, or would dismember anyone who tried to overstep his authority in the town. The Governor was named Wizard Magazine's "Villain of the Year" and his story is one of the most controversial in the history of The Walking Dead. Now, for the first time, you will discover The Governor's history and why he became a misjudged justice! The novel that tells the story of the rise of one of the most iconic characters from The Walking Dead, which Entertainment Weekly called "the best new show on television." In the Walking Dead universe, no character has ever been more horrific than The Governor, who ran the town of Woodbury using his own sick notions of justice to enforce them. He would force prisoners to fight zombies in Arena, or dismembers anyone who tries to overstep his authority in the city. The character "The Governor" was named "Villain of the Year" by Wizard Magazine, and his story is considered the most controversial in the history of the Walking Dead stories. Now, for the first time, you will discover in this novel the history of "The Governor" and why he became a wrongdoer in justice! The novel that tells the story of the rise of one of the most famous characters in the Walking Dead series, which Entertainment Weekly magazine called "the best new series on television."

The Road to Woodbury

"The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor" was the beginning of a series exploring the terrifying world of the walking dead, and its events will continue in "The Walking Dead: The Road to Woodbury." It's been months since Philip Blake, aka "The Governor," set up shop in Woodbury, but newcomer Lily Cole will walk right into the beast's belly, where a zombie siege will be the least of her worries! "This two-volume book is a chance for fans of the series to discover the truth behind the legend of the town and its people." Entertainment Weekly "This novel tells its story in sequences that give depth to the events, and for comic book fans, this is a top recommendation. It's full of action and surprises. The Road to Woodbury is a must-read for Walking Dead fans." Examiner.com "Not for the faint of heart, the gore and character exploration add dimension to the characters." "And the events." School Library Journal This is a unique book for fans of the TV series or zombie aficionados. Beware, past events may come back too trivial to review after you've tasted the horror with Kirkman's pen. "The novel is clearer and more fleshed out... It brings together the backstories and connects them, giving depth to characters who have largely remained mysteries in the comics. For comic book readers, the novel is full of Easter eggs and surprising connections, making it not only entertaining but essential for filling in the gaps left by the comic books."