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fan of bothThe Walking Deadcomic and TV serial publication know how pivotal the Commonwealth was to the latter stages of the story – though according to Robert Kirkman , the interconnected community almost had a very different name , " the internet,“which ultimately could have changed its overall role in the series if Kirkman had stuck with it .

The walk Dead Deluxe#92 – written by Robert Kirkman , with fine art by Charlie Adlard – feature annotations from the writer , as he looks back on the behind - the - scenes creative process of the series , offering worthful sixth sense into the evolution of his idea on an event - by - government issue basis .

As Robert Kirkman briefly bring up in the latestDeluxe , his initial design for what became the Commonwealth was originally " the web , " though as his idea for the serial grew more concrete , that name was eventually supersede by the one fans are intimate with .

Featured Image: Rick Grimes holding a telephone to his ear in front of a window that looks like cell bars.

As much as Walking Dead is recognise for its gory violence & grotesque zombi , its most intense scene come down to a man sitting alone in a room .

The Commonwealth Was Initially Going To Be Called “The Network”

The Walking Dead Deluxe#92 – Written By Robert Kirkman; Art By Charlie Adlard; Color By Dave McCaig; Lettering By Rus Wooten

The term " Commonwealth " likely proved to be more appropriate because it drew a connection back to pre - zombie outbreak order , the kind that most survivors would be desperate for .

As readersre - experienceThe walk Deadthrough theDeluxefull - color reprint of the serial , they might be surprised to realize that even with the imminent approach ofThe Walking Dead#100 – featuring the infamousintroduction of Negan and end of Glenn – creatorRobert Kirkman was already set the groundworkfor stories beyond the conflict with the Saviors . Notably , inThe Walking Dead Deluxe#92 , Kirkman shout out out a moment that served as anearly hint at the existence of " the connection " – which would afterward become the Commonwealth .

Kirkman wrote :

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I believe this was suppose to be ANOTHER guy showing up to inclose them to " The connection , " a name I did n’t actually terminate up using , but it was meant to be the linked communities we eventually meet .

While " the internet " is a cool name , it seems as though Robert Kirkman realise that it did n’t exactly befit the reconstructed civilisation that he image . The condition " Commonwealth " likely proved to be more appropriate because it draw a link back to pre - zombie outbreak society , the kind that most survivors would be heroic for . While " the internet " has an air travel of secret to it , the Commonwealth imply exactly what its father and leader intended for the settlement – however it finally turned out .

“The Network” Might Have Taken The Walking Dead In A Different Direction

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reader can expect that as [ The Walking Dead Deluxe ] reissue marches along , more info about the original idea for " the internet , " and how it became the Commonwealth , will be revealed .

Though fans ofThe Walking Deaddidn’t realize it at the sentence , the intro of the Commonwealth signalise the truebeginning of the end for the serial publication , as it begin to point its end game into place . Based on the name alone , it is potential to surmise that " the internet " could have been something very unlike from how the Commonwealth was ultimately portrayed , and might have fit into earlierplans Robert Kirkman had for the series , which shift as the story changed its trajectory .

By far , Robert Kirkman ’s tone on the series have been chief among the joys ofThe walk Dead Deluxe ; reader can carry that as the reissue exhibit along , more information about the original melodic theme for " the web , " and how it became the Commonwealth , will be break . For fans of the series , gaining more of a clear picture of how the series evolved over time makes each way out ofThe Walking Deadeven more exciting , and the initial concept for the Commonwealth makes it clear there is a lot more to learn about the comic .

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The walk deadened Deluxe#92is available now from Image Comics .

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Live action version of Commonwealth soldiers, from the Walking Dead TV series.

The Walking Dead #176, the Commonwealth’s leader explains their community.

Based on one of the most successful and popular comic books of all time, AMC’s The Walking Dead captures the ongoing human drama following a zombie apocalypse. The series, developed for television by Frank Darabont, follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), who are traveling in search of a safe and secure home. However, instead of the zombies, it is the living who remain that truly become the walking dead. The Walking Dead lasted for eleven seasons and spawned several spinoff shows, such as Fear the Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: World Beyond.

The Walking Dead #176 cover, leader of the Commonwealth behind her desk, flanked by two heavily armored guards

The Walking Dead #176, the Commonwealth’s public market.

The Walking Dead Deluxe #92 cover, featuring Rick and Michonne atop a pile of zombie bodies

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Based on one of the most successful and popular comic books of all time, AMC’s The Walking Dead captures the ongoing human drama following a zombie apocalypse. The series, developed for television by Frank Darabont, follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), who are traveling in search of a safe and secure home. However, instead of the zombies, it is the living who remain that truly become the walking dead. The Walking Dead lasted for eleven seasons and spawned several spinoff shows, such as Fear the Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: World Beyond.

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