So I guess, Alpha basically died this issue, I guess that was anti-climatic...

So I guess, Alpha basically died this issue, I guess that was anti-climatic, so who are Alexandria going to fight in The Whisperer War or will they even fight them at all now that she's dead? I guess Negan could go round two with Rick but you know what would be interesting to see? A Negan-Beta war over who will lead The Whisperers. That would be cool. I'm guessing that's the something different that Kirkman promises The Whisperer War will be over All Out War. If it is then I am going to love the next volume, I guess Negan could ask for Rick's help to overthrow Beta and his Whisperers dragging them into the battle.

Why is Butcher romancing Darth Sion?

No Walking Dead thread?

Why is Negan such a loveable bastard?

It was all part of his plan, Negan was basically trying to get into Alpha's pants but she refused any and all advances.

>No Walking Dead thread?
Give it time. Discussion start when the issue is storytimed.

Waiting for that... I feel like a pest

I haven't read the series since Rick got to the new village and Glenn died.

Who else was killed since then?

Michonne, Maggie, Rick and Carl are still alive. There's a shit load of new characters been introduced since #100 and a couple of them are pretty good.

Personally hoping Dante stays on long term and becomes a core main member of the group since he's quickly became one of my favourites.

Is Andrea dead too? She pretty much my only favorite character.

Oh, I forgot about Andrea, Kirkman keeps mentioning he's going to jokingly kill her off in #160 and Sophia is still alive too, she's done nothing lately.

Alright, thanks. I may have to pick up the series again.

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>Alpha basically died this issue, I guess that was anti-climatic
I'd rather have a anti-climatic then a fashionable and memorable death that Kirkman sometimes give to his characters. Alpha's death by Negan truly was a surprise because it weren't expected.
>so who are Alexandria going to fight in The Whisperer War
Beta and the Whisperers.
>or will they even fight them at all now that she's dead?
I'd love to see Kirkman write Negan in the upcoming war as powerless and depowered.

In that, the Whisperers War were propagated by the death of Alpha, not because of their prior affiliation with Alexandria.

Alpha motive for killing Ezekiel and the others were because Rick's comrades killed her own. It would be great to see Beta reasoning as revenge against Negan and he believe that Negan was a spy, thus making him aware of Alexandria and the Whisperers retaliate against them because of Negan's action.

I want Negan to realize "Oh, fuck! I brought this war unto us! Didn't I?" Moment when the war erupts and he had realize he underestimated Beta.

>I guess Negan could go round two with
Rick
I think a round two will happen in the form of an arguement not a fight.
>but you know what would be interesting to see? A Negan-Beta war over who will lead The Whisperers.
I wouldn't mind yet Negan need to take a back seat drive, he shouldn't ride shotgun and steal away the wheel from the others. I think he served his purpose this issue and in the war he'll get reduced to talking war tactics with Rick while caged in his cell again, unless he persuade Rick not to let him get caged in again i.e., "I killed Alpha for you, your biggest threat! I'm not the bad-fucking-guy anymore goddamnit I am on your fucking side".
>That would be cool. I'm guessing that's the something different that Kirkman promises The Whisperer War will be over All Out War.
I'd like to see Beta win. Next volume is a timeskip. And then, Whispers War part two, the current war is short and six issues.

so whos gonna post it

So is Beta new leader now? He technically didn't kill Alpha to usurp and win himself the position, I'm interested in what the group dynamic will be now that an outsider killed their leader. A schism of sorts would be interesting.

Do you think Lydia would be the type to seek vengeance against Negan for him killing her mother? This now gives both Carl and Lydia good reasons to want to kill him, remember at the end of #127 about how Carl still wants to kill him. I think Kirkman is leading up to this somehow.

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Great Negan issue. Kirkman realizes he's the best character this multimedia franchise had, has, or will ever have. Love the scene where he stops the rape and the final scene suggests to me that Negan will use Alpha's head as a bargaining chip or peace offering. He won't gain control over a massive group in one issue, though I think it will start a potential inner war for power. Negan's days are numbered though -- I'm convinced. Also, awesome look into Alpha's character this issue to send her off.

>Negan's days are numbered
I see him dying around October with series 7 returning, it would make sense and with him getting his backstory told revealing more of his past would make even more sense.

So since it's basically confirmed now Alpha is not Stephanie I'm looking forward to what the radio plotline will be even more now.

How will the citizens react to Alpha being decapitated? A lot of them were calling for her or Lydia's head and Negan basically gave them what they wanted. Also loved the irony behind her death.

Why would it make sense to kill Negan off? If the new season is gonna make him popular and attract new readers, killing him off would be the dumbest thing to do.

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Who do you reckon could play Beta in S10?

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I think we should enter Negan calling The Whisperers "Fucking weirdest weirdos ever", into the Sup Forums banner contest.

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>Do you think Lydia would be the type to seek vengeance against Negan for him killing her mother?
Maybe. Remember when Lydia left Alpha, in her mind, she have the notion Alpha never wanted her.

The only way Lydia would want vegeance against Negan is and when Rick decide to talk to her albiet one-on-one and tell Lydia that Alpha wept for her and all. Give Lydia the behind-the-scenes details she didn't get to see. Then, maybe that could provoke Lydia into action too.

Well, first, Rick should visit Hilltop and talk to both Carl and Lydia.

I'm guessing those Whispers in the background are going to be PISSED when they learn Negan killed Alpha there, I'd imagine he'd fight his way and kill a couple before fleeing back to Alexandria.

So how far along is "Here's Negan?"

I only remember someone scanning the first part a while back.

Just two in I think. I'd love to read the second but I don't think there see any scans out there

>Why would it make sense to kill Negan off?
Not that user, yet I don't think Kirkman'll let the popularity of the show affect the comic. If he won't die by October, then I could say by the end of 2016 or entering into 2017.

Only three issues so far, still don't understand why they couldn't have had it in the actual Walking Dead book, I understand advertising the other Image stuff but it would've been so much better to read the actual thing in TWD. How long is each preview in TWD? I think they could've had two Here's Negan issues at the end and still got away with it.

Also, speaking of previews could someone check their printed #154? I think the Jupiter's Legacy 2 preview in mine is upside down and in reverse, seems like a misprint.

Negan is magnificent.

>I can't wait to show my best bud Rick this new shit I got

>So is Beta new leader now?
I believe so. I think, although he didn't kill Alpha, take the helm of leadership and lead the Whispers into war.

>YFW the TV show pulled that goddamned nutless Negan Killed...LOL cliff hanger

>How will the citizens react to Alpha being decapitated?
Beta. I think he is the key to the war, I think Kirkman'll make Beta eulogize over Alpha and convince the Whispers she weren't a horrible leader. Give one of those "She did more for this group then anyone here" type speeches.

Beta is without a doubt going to help mend the relationship between The Whispers and the communities but since Eugine mentioned how they are crazy people to Stephanie she'll show up at the worst possible time and ruin everything for them just as they are coming to an official peace agreement.

Nah, it's going to turn out that Beta is fucking nuts and was only kept in check because he had a thing for alpha. With her gone, he's going to say this was their plan all along and start a war, while Negan watches the whole thing keking all the way. Maybe he'll even try to become general of the army since Rick is in no shape to lead a military outfit.

>I have sworn to never challenge you
With the death of Alpha, maybe now Kirkman can reveal why he is loyal to her and give him a backstory.

>Beat
>Peace agreement

Nah, he's going for blood. He's all about that honor shit and since Negan just slipped in and decapitated his waifu and leader, he's going to blame Rick and crew for it.

>I know I'll get one when it's time
Mfw Negan is sadistic enough to wear Alpha's skin. Adding more salt into Beta's wound he killed her.

He's in love with her and he wants to fuck her.

That's be hilarious but I don't see it happening

Thanks Kirkman, hopefully you can reveal something more meaningful beyond that.

Well, I'm sorry you've never been in love but it has been a big motivation for a lot of characters in comics and movies over the years.

So how would you rate Alpha as an antagonist overall now that she's over and done, as memorable as The Gov and Negan, how will comic readers and Walking Dead fans look back at her in the future?

>She let her kid get raped. I guess that was evil.

She has literally done nothing else except kill Eugenes babbu.

I don't mind Beta's love for Alpha being the motivator. I'd like to understand his reasoning is all beyond the usual "I wanted to fuck her." I don't expect an entire backstory issue, however, I do want him to make a nod of sorts to her because it is interesting, his love for Alpha. This seven foot tall character followed a five foot seven inches (?) women and didn't dethrown her during her leadership even though he could have, it would be interesting to explore their dynamic.

For an antagonistic character, I'd say Alpha was a realistic villian against characters like the Governor and Negan. Although, she may not get recognized as iconic as them.

And, her death, too is great. She didn't die in this glorious fashion or iconic way, she died very normally or how I would expect a character to die if it were in reality.

I wouldn't mind more of these anti-climatic deaths in upcoming issues.

Ok, but in my opinion it would be redundant and boring.

That was brilliant Negan, Alfa kills and back to Alexandria with his head, thus you should obtain the support of the people and divide the population into those who support Rick and those who support you.

Fucking brilliant

>You realize Beta is called Beta because he's a beta orbiter

What's your opinion on what Negan said this issue? Was it bullshit or was he honest?

That's why I said WITHOUT a backstory issue.

Example: All Negan said was he lost someone dear and it broke him. That's all. However, vague, it give contect to who he is.

Beta could easily summarized his relationship with Alpha in a single panel i.e., "She saved my life this one time..." so, I don't see how boring and redundant it will be to mention it in passing.

Honest. I think that is how he were able to make Alpha drop her defense and killed her, he spoke honestly.

Yeah, in the beginning is questionable and he likely waxed bullshit, however, I'd like to believe in the moments with Alpha he was honest.

I think a lot of it was honest, he brought up his wife (The person he said "fell apart" and he lost). Being honest was probably the best way to get into The Whisperers and close to Alpha. He just wasn't honest about his true intentions of joining them.

>redundant
>boring
How? Beta don't have to elaborately explain the relationship he had with Alpha. Only give context to make readers draw a conclusion of their relationship.

He'll likely mourn for her anyway and let slip how he viewed her and all next issue.

He lied to Alpha regarding his motivations to assimilate into their community, however, he was honest with Alpha when he opened up to her.

>reveal why he is loyal to her
like theres more than one reason for a situation like that

But you can already draw your conclusion based on this issue and the previous ones. Beta is in love with Alfa and that's why he doesn't kill her and take over. Like Negan said, Alfa realizes because of Beta no one fucks with her.

>Alfa
You stupid motherfucker.

>YFW the TV show pulled that goddamned nutless Negan Killed...LOL cliff hanger

Can you try that again? In English this time, Paco.

>It's another POV cliffhanger when Negan decapitates Alpha in the S10 finale

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I would love to see an episode with Negan and Alpha in a season finale, and Rick's group just not there at all.

Oh shit, absolutely yes.

I think it'd make a great 2 hour long season finale, no Rick, no Carl, no Alexandria bullshit, just Negan chilling with The Whispers then he decapitates Alpha in the last couple minutes either walks away nonchalantly while tossing Alpha's head in the air or prepping a skin suit.

Could we even get the size or dimension right, how would it look?

For one, I'm really happy that we got an entirely new kind of villain creatively conceived from the "walker blood is repellent" concept.

If we got any more evil dictators/violent communities or cannibals, my interest would have waned.

Also, I really like how the setting has changed.

No more cars or hunting for canned food. How long has it been in universe, five years? All of the canned food must have long since been picked clean, and I'm shit at science, but if it hasn't been looted already, gasoline evaporates, right? Plus, since most cars have been off for years, you can't just hop in one and take off like GTA, the battery would be dead and everything.

I'm happy to see the survivors move on to horse riding and hunting. I've always thought that because of the walker apocalypse, wild animals and fish would repopulate like crazy with no organized hunting, so why don't survivors take out a fishing pole instead of looking for that can of beans? No wonder most of the thriving survivors happen to be rednecks, it must be paradise for them.

Exactly what I thought.

How is he going to react when he learns Negan iced Alpha?

>REEEEEEEEE NEGANS GET OUT!!!!!!!!

We'll probably see it next issue, Negan will probably be chased all the way to Alexandria or Maggy might have one of her patrols capture her, he might even go willingly with them.

Do you think Beta will be as popular of a character Kirkman has claimed, how is his reception among Walking Dead fans so far? I did love his introduction and banter with Negan is pretty great. No idea if he'd live up to being on the same levels as Alpha but we'll see.

A POV decapitation scene from Alpha's view would be fucking awesome. Doubt they'd have the balls to pull it off.

Negan's slight honor is really odd sometimes.

Could someone redraw the Pepe image screaming that with Beta?