Walking Dead 39

"The Calm Before" is the title to the thirty-ninth issue of the survival horror comic book series The Walking Dead published by Image Comics. It is the third chapter in the six-part "The Calm Before" storyline. The story was written by Robert Kirkman with artwork and inks by Charlie Adlard. Adlard also rendered the cover art illustration to this issue. The story is in black and white with grey tone coloring highlights by Cliff Rathburn. It was lettered by Rus Wooton. This issue was published with a July, 2007 cover date and carries a cover price of $2.99 per copy (US).

Featured characters

 * Rick Grimes
 * Andrea
 * Glenn
 * Lori Grimes

Supporting characters

 * Alice Warren
 * Dale
 * Maggie Greene
 * Hershel Greene
 * Michonne
 * Tyreese

Antagonists

 * Bruce Allan Cooper
 * Sam

Minor characters

 * Axel
 * Billy Greene
 * Dale
 * Judith Grimes

Races

 * Humans
 * Zombies

Locations

 * Georgia
 * West Georgia Correctional Facility

Items

 * Katana
 * Revolver

Vehicles

 * Dale's RV