Walking Dead 13

"We're all tired, and half-starved. I think Dale, Carol, and Lori can sweep the fences just fine without me, and I think I could be of use in there."

- Andrea

Issue #13 of The Walking Dead is an untitled story from the series and is the first chapter in the "Safety Behind Bars" story-arc. It was written by Robert Kirkman with interior artwork by Charlie Adlard and grey-tone color highlights by Cliff Rathburn. The cover art illustration was provided by Tony Moore. The story was lettered by Robert Kirkman. The issue was published by Image Comics and shipped with an October, 2004 cover date. It carries a cover price of $2.95 per copy (US).

Plot
The survivors have found a prison near Hershel's farm and have decided that their best interests are in cleaning out the prison and living there. Rick Grimes, Tyreese, and Andrea clear out all of the zombies in the yard before another wave comes along. They manage to shoot down the remaining zombies before investigating the prison. Hoping to find some food, they look for the kitchen and find four prisoners offering them meatloaf.

Featured characters

 * Rick Grimes
 * Andrea
 * Carl Grimes
 * Lori Grimes

Supporting characters

 * Allen
 * Carol
 * Chris
 * Dale
 * Julie
 * Sophia
 * Tyreese

Antagonists

 * Walkers

Minor characters

 * Andrew
 * Axel
 * Ben
 * Billy
 * Dexter
 * Thomas Richards

Organizations

 * None

Races

 * Humans
 * Zombies

Locations

 * Georgia
 * The Prison

Items

 * Colt pistol
 * Colt Python


 * Hatchet

Vehicles

 * Dale's RV

Notes & Trivia

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


 * This issue is intended for mature readers and has a 17+ readership age rating.


 * This issue is reprinted in the Walking Dead, Volume 3: Safety Behind Bars trade paperback, the Walking Dead, Book Two hardcover collection, the Walking Dead Compendium, Volume 1 trade paperback collection, and the Walking Dead Omnibus, Volume 1 hardcover collection.


 * This is the first appearance of Andrew, who is an inmate at the prison.


 * This is the first appearance of Axel, who is an inmate at the prison.


 * This is the first appearance of Dexter, who is an inmate at the prison.


 * This is the first appearance of Thomas Richards, who is an inmate at the prison.