The Walking Dead #105 Review

Book of the month. I feel like ending my review right there. This book is amazing and is one of the best issues of TWD that I have ever read. Considering this is issue #105, that is pretty impressive. This book is nowhere near slowing down.

This issue focuses on pretty much just two characters; Carl and Negan. After the events of last issue that saw Carl gun down loads of Negan's men in his own backyard, we go into this issue wondering just how Negan will react. What was cool about #105 was how we got to see the way Negan runs his group of survivors. It is clear that they listen to him and respect him, but a lot of this seems to be out of fear. This is completely understandable though due to the fact that Negan most of the time acts like a complete freak. They way he spoke to one of his four wives ( yes, four ), sent a chill down my spine. The fear really jumped off the page, as we saw how Negan had ruined a relationship simply for his own gain.

Soon after this we see one of the most horrifying images of this series. Negan makes Carl do something which he did not wish to do, and the full page spread we are treated to actually made me wince. It is not a pretty sight. The way Negan reacted to this was also very strange. He laughed and made fun out of Carl like he was a child, which once again showed just how unstable and unpredictable this character is.

We also see how he treats members of his group who disobey the rules. Three words: hot, iron, face. It is not very pleasant. The book ends with Negan telling Carl that he still needs to decide how to punish him, which is extraordinary as Carl has been mentally broken down throughout the whole issue. You get the feeling that he thought he was big and tough, but after being in Negan's hands for a while, he has realised that he is only a boy and that he needs his dad.

I have read some theories that everything Carl is doing is part of Rick's grand plan to defeat Negan. I am not too sure, but I am willing to be we will find out next issue as we rejoin the group. This is a great series and you get the feeling that Kirkman is really stepping up his game. The Governor is currently the character dominating the TV series, but I really believe that Negan is more terrifying and much more of a threat. I am confident enough already to say that the next issue of this will no doubt be the book of the month.


Rating: 9.5 / 10