Walking Dead 130

"A New Beginning" is the 130th issue of The Walking Dead comic book series, published by Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment. It is the fourth chapter in the "A New Beginning" storyline. The story was written by Robert Kirkman with artwork by Charlie Adlard, inks by Stefano Gaudiano, and grey-tone coloring highlights by Cliff Rathburn. The issue was published with an August, 2014 cover date and carries a cover price of $2.99 per copy (US).

Featured characters

 * Rick Grimes
 * Carl Grimes
 * Harlan Carson
 * Magna
 * Maggie Greene

Supporting characters

 * Earl Sutton
 * Ken
 * Marco
 * Negan

Antagonists

 * Roamers

Minor characters

 * Hershel Greene II
 * Kelly
 * Luke
 * Rolland

Organizations

 * Alexandrians
 * Hilltoppers
 * Whisperers

Races

 * Humans
 * Zombies
 * Horses

Locations

 * Virginia
 * Alexandria
 * Alexandria Safe-Zone
 * Hilltop Colony

Items

 * None

Vehicles

 * None

Notes & Trivia

 * The Walking Dead was created by writer Robert Kirkman and artists Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard.


 * This series is rated M for Mature.


 * This issue shipped to retailers on August 13th, 2014.


 * UPC barcode: 709853000730 13011.


 * This issue had an estimated sales rank of $71,885.


 * This issue is reprinted in the Walking Dead, Volume 22: A New Beginning trade paperback collection, as well as the Walking Dead Omnibus, Volume 6 hardcover collection, the Walking Dead: Book Eleven hardcover collection, and the Walking Dead Compendium, Volume 3 trade paperback collection.


 * It's a boy! This issue introduces the character of Hershel Greene II. He is the son of Maggie Greene and her late husband, Glenn.


 * This is the first appearance of the Whisperers. They will become major antagonists in the series in upcoming storylines.


 * This is the first appearance of Rolland, who is a member of the Hilltop Colony, and an apprentice to Earl Sutton.


 * This is the third appearance of Marco.


 * This is the third appearance of Ken.


 * This is one of the few issues of the series that Andrea does not make an appearance in.