The governor real name philip blake in the tv series, and brian blake in the comics and novels is a fictional character and central antagonist from the walking dead comic book and television series. What was wrong with the governor in the walking dead. Rise of the governor is a postapocalyptic horror novel written by robert kirkman and jay bonansinga and released october 11, 2011. As the series is adapted across platforms, from comic book to television to videogames, this particular franchise is running strong. The novel is a spinoff of kirkmans series of graphic novels and explores the backstory of one of the series most infamous characters, the governor. Stream the first eight episodes of season 10 now on ios, apple tv, android, windows, fire tablets, roku, xbox one and. From coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner awardwinning comic as well as executive producer of amcs. After a devastating act by alpha and the whisperers, rick must decide his next move as residents of the communities demand retaliation and some even begin to question his leadership. Kids today never say, man, im really into remotecontrolled steamboats. This life, which had been the tomb of his virtue and of his honour, is but a walking shadow. The return of the governor showed a nicer side to the oncewoodbury leader, before rapidly turning him back into a madman. The walking dead tv series exists in a universe apart and separate from the comic book. Its the origin story of the governor aka one of the most evil comic book villains ever. Too far gone is the eighth episode and midseason finale of the fourth season of the postapocalyptic horror television series the walking dead, which aired on amc on december 1, 20.
The plot is divided into three parts with several chapters each. The walking dead continues to ratchet up the tension as rick and the governor come face to face for the first time. Nov 26, 2012 the walking dead tv series exists in a universe apart and separate from the comic book. The fourth book and epic finale to robert kirkman and jay bonansingas new york times bestselling series. Aside from simply the governor, the characters name appeared to be philip blake. The walking dead is an american postapocalyptic comic book series created by writer robert kirkman and artist tony moore who was the artist on the first 6 issues and cover artist for the first 24 with art on the remainder of the series by charlie adlard. The show may be on its third showrunner in four seasons, but its more popular than ever, and arguably at its creative peak next years continuation of season four will pick up where the midseason finale.
Now, for the first time, fans of the walking dead will discover the governor s origins and just how he became the man he is, and what drove him to such extremes. Publisher thomas dunne books revealed that the walking dead. Watch episodes on demand through your local cable provider. The governor was voted villain of the year by wizard magazine the year he debuted, and his story arc was the most controversial in the history of the walking dead comic book series.
Nov 18, 20 instead, viewers got to catch up with the man before the governor appeared at the prison in the walking dead season 4 episode 5. If i could be a good book blogger and just say that i would, but i cant so i suppose i must attempt to put my love for this book into words. Brian blake, better known as philip blake or by his epithet the governor, is a main character and an antagonist first encountered in issue 27 of image comics the walking dead as well as the protagonist of the governor special. The walking dead kills the governor business insider. See the complete the walking dead novels series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Season threes storyline with the governor has reinforced this fact. Instead, viewers got to catch up with the man before the governor appeared at the prison in the walking dead season 4 episode 5. The walking dead, based on the comic book series written by robert kirkman and published by image comics, tells the story of the months and years that follow after a zombie apocalypse. With susan sarandon, sean penn, robert prosky, raymond j. From the mind of robert kirkman, the legendary comic book auteur and creator of the walking dead, comes the complete. Nov 18, 20 joel keller is one of the cofounders of the site antenna free tv and cohosts the weekly aft podcast.
Second walking dead novel release date set hollywood. Apr 16, 20 rise of the governor is the first in a planned trilogy of novels from the creative genius behind the walking dead comic book series, robert kirkman, and cowritten by jay bonansinga. Rise of the governor, it was revealed that his actual name was brian blake, and philip was revealed to be his deceased brother. This is actually two very different answers depending on if it is the governor from the comics or the show. The third book in robert kirkmans new york times bestselling series. He was the kind of person who just cares about himself and may be a few people he truly loves. Frank ockenfels 3amc the walking dead is back and season 10 is just as gripping and gory as ever. Joel keller is one of the cofounders of the site antenna free tv and cohosts the weekly aft podcast. From the mind of robert kirkman, the legendary comic book auteur and creator of the walking dead, comes. It follows a group of survivors, led by police officer rick grimes, who travel in search of a safe and secure home.
Dec 02, 20 the governor death scene in the walking dead season 4 episode 8 too far gone mid season finale. From the mind of robert kirkman, the legendary comic book auteur and creator of the walking dead, comes a new series of alloriginal novels steeped in the terrifying mythos of the eisner award winning comic. Now, for the first time, fans of the walking dead will discover the governors origins and just how he became the man he is, and what drove him to such extremes. The governor made a short appearance at the end of last weeks the walking dead, and from what anyone could tell, he was either ready to stage another allout assault on the prison, or he was just walking by, remembering the good times and the bad that he and his. The first book in robert kirkmans new york times bestselling series. It is full of memorable characters, some of them extremely evil. Rise of the governor by robert kirkman overdrive rakuten. Watch the walking dead season 10 new episodes from amc. The walking dead books are set in the same postapocalyptic. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As the series is adapted across platforms, from comicbook to television to videogames, this particular franchise is running strong. Rise of the governor from coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner awardwinning comic as well as executive producer of amcs blockbuster original television series, and jay bonansinga, stoker awardfinalist and internationally acclaimed author, comes this.
Part one the walking dead series book 3 kindle edition by kirkman, robert, bonansinga, jay. After seeing what he did to hershel i could only jump wit. From coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner award. The walking dead collection ebook by robert kirkman. Rise of the governor from coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner awardwinning comic as well as executive producer of amcs blockbuster original television series, and jay bonansinga, stoker awardfinalist and internationally acclaimed author, comes this stunning installment in their ambitious. The walking dead is one the most critically acclaimed comic book and tv series today. Rise of the governor is the first in a trilogy of novels. The fall of the governor is the third and final book in a trilogy of novels, following the walking dead.
Gene page amc this season when the governor s character was given his. The walking deads fourth season utilizes plots from the novel, the. In less than seventytwo hours an inexplicable event has resulted in people. A nun, while comforting a convicted killer on death row, empathizes with both the killer and his victims families. Lilly chambler audrey marie anderson, however, is not convinced, but the governor reassures her that her family will be safe. First of all, its important to know that this is sort of a prequel to the walking dead graphic novels. At first i thought that was all the people the governor has killed, or is it a sign of craziness i was recalling a part of i believe it was walk with me or say the word where michonne looks through the governor s notebook and she finds all those tally marks. Nov 18, 20 the storyline is a variation on one in the walking dead novel rise of the governor, in which the soontobe governor meets two women, april and their tara, and their dad. The road to woodbury, the newest novel spinoff of the hit comic book and tv series, will arrive in bookstores on oct. Rise of the governor is the first in a planned trilogy of novels from the creative genius behind the walking dead comic book series. Read the walking dead collection rise of the governor. Philip blake the governor works archive of our own. With the two episodes we spent with the governor i thought maybe he could change.
From the the walking dead wikia the governors list that michonne stumbles upon contains the names of several key characters in the walking dead. Each format has its own set of strengths that kirkman works upon as a writer, continually maintaining a high level of quality throughout. I dunno, in the show i didnt see the governor as evil, he looks at walker heads, so he wont be afraid, and he is perhaps the best fist fighter so far. After capturing michonne danai gurira and hershel greene scott wilson, the governor david morrissey convinces his camp to help him take the prison. The novel is a spinoff of the walking dead comic book series and explores the backstory of one of the series most infamous characters, the governor. If this book has a sequel, it would tell of the actual rise of the governor. Troy is the governor when young or son photo credit. Based on the walking dead comic books and the tv series starring andrew lincoln, rise of the governor is the first novel in the new york times bestselling series by robert kirkman and jay bonansinga philip blakes life has been turned upside down. The walking dead comics 26 the walking dead all media types 21 supernatural 10 marvel cinematic universe 5 the walking dead telltale video game 5 harry potter j. The storyline is a variation on one in the walking dead novel rise of the governor, in which the soontobe governor meets two women, april and their tara, and their dad. From coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner awardwinning comic as well as executive producer of amcs blockbuster.
The fall of the governor is a twopart postapocalyptic horror novel written by robert kirkman and jay bonansinga. The walking dead season 10 return sunday, february 23 at 98c on amc. Winner of the 2011 diamond gem award for trade book of the yearin the walking dead universe, there is no greater villain than the governor. From coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner awardwinning comic as well as executive. The episode, written by seth hoffman and directed by ernest dickerson, shares its title with the thirteenth vo. No turning back is the twentyfifth volume of image comics the walking dead that includes issues 145150. Oct 11, 2011 winner of the 2011 diamond gem award for trade book of the year. In the walking dead universe, there is no greater villain than the governor. Part one was released on october 8, 20 and part two was released march 4, 2014. Rick declares yet another war and must turn to a former. The despot who runs the walledoff town of woodbury, he has his own sick sense of justice. Second walking dead novel release date set hollywood reporter. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the walking dead.
The governor death scene in the walking dead season 4 episode 8 too far gone mid season finale. If you are a fan of the comics, video games or tv series, join our debate and vote below. The first three show the names of brian, bobby, and nick, as well as the last name on the list of penny. Turns out, the guys been traveling alone for months, stumbling. The walking dead original novel series, set in the universe of robert kirkmans iconic comic book, continues with the fall of the governor part one. The governor s list that michonne stumbles upon contains the names of several key characters in the walking dead. Winner of the 2011 diamond gem award for trade book of the year. The show may be on its third showrunner in four seasons, but its more popular than ever, and arguably at its creative peak. It focuses on rick grimes, a kentucky deputy who is shot in the line of duty and awakens from a coma in a zombie.
Now, for the first time, fans of the walking dead will discover how the governor became the man he is, and what drove him to such extremes. Cowritten with bestselling novelist and stoker award finalist jay bonansinga, the books thrust readers right into the middle of the. The walking dead is one the most critically acclaimed comicbook and tv series today. The walking dead original novel series, set in the universe of robert kirkmans iconic comic book, comes to a shattering conclusion with the fall of the governor part two. Oct 21, 2011 buy rise of the governor the walking dead main market by bonansinga, jay, kirkman, robert isbn. He seems to care about his people, and as soon as they betray his trust he settles the score by killing them off.
Amcs the walking dead is tvs biggest hit show, drawing in 12. While michonne seethes, the governor dismisses hershels proposal for the two groups. Twice in the show he pretended that he love other people as. In the comics, the guv is actually brian blake going by the name of his little brother phillip.
The fall of the governor part one the walking dead original novel series, set in the universe of robert kirkmans iconic comic book, continues with the fall of the governor part one. Each format has its own set of strengths that kirkman works upon as a writer, continually maintaining a. If youre looking for more thrills from the walking dead, why not try the books written by series creator robert kirkman and thriller writer jay bonansinga, here weve listed all the books in order so you can get even more of rick and the gang and those terrifying walkers. The walking dead series volume 4 robert kirkman and jay bonansinga st. Mar, 2012 if i could be a good book blogger and just say that i would, but i cant so i suppose i must attempt to put my love for this book into words. Dec 08, 20 with the two episodes we spent with the governor i thought maybe he could change. Just another day at the office by robert kirkman available from rakuten kobo. Rise of the governor by robert kirkman librarything. Rise of the governor is a prequel novelization copenned by comic creator robert kirkman and author jay bonansinga. Based on the walking dead graphic novelscomic books and.