The first issue of The Walking Dead is published by Image Comics in 2003. The iconic zombie apocalypse comic series created by Robert Kirkman and artist Tony Moore is unusual for its use of black and white illustrations and a continuing story of survival. The hit comic would run 193 issues over 16 years and lead to a hit TV franchise, eight webisode series, video games, board games, and other related publications.
This Day in Halloween: The first issue of the iconic zombie apocalypse comic series "The Walking Dead" is published by Image Comics in 2003. / Illustration by Brooke Ramirez