The Walking Dead #71

Written by Robert Kirkman
Art by Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn

After having spent months on the run, in constant danger, Rick and crew have now found a safe haven, a small community that is, for the most part, accepting them with open arms.  Kirkman uses this issue to examine how they are all reacting to the change.  Some people, like Maggie, are embracing normalcy - she's even happy to be washing dishes again.

Others, like Carl and Andrea, can't feel safe, and are wary of becoming weak when surrounded by so many comforts.  It's this level of realism in these characters that makes this such a great book.  Kirkman really knows these people inside and out, and as they have the chance to take on new roles or duties in this community, their different personalities are really coming to the fore.

Having read their stories for so long, I want this stuff to work out for them.  They deserve some peace and quiet, and the chance to be safe.  At the same time, that's not too dramatic, and as we learned when they were living in the prison, it's only a matter of time before something goes wrong.  Of course, as we learn on the last page, Rick is prepared for that...