In its long tenure,The Walking Deadhas offered fans an expansive and colorful cast of characters, though none have been quite so eye-catching as Ezekiel and his pet tiger, Shiva. Now, the Kingdom’s leader is being honored by a spectacular range of covers fortheDeluxereissue of the series, which capture his unique personality and style. The set of five covers bring King Ezekiel to life once more.
The Walking Dead Deluxe#108 – written by Robert Kirkman, with art by Charlie Adlard – revisits Ezekiel’s initial introduction, along with offering a bonus in the form of five covers featuring the Kingdom’s fallen leader and the ferocious Shiva.
Artists David Finch, Charlie Adlard, Nate Bellgarde, Arthur Adams, and Julian Totino Tedesco all put their own spin on King Ezekiel withfive jaw-dropping pieces that capture his particular combination of charisma and flair for the dramatic.
The Walking Deadhas been slaying zombiesfor a long time, but only certain characters can lay claim to fan-favorite status. Few ever made an impression like Ezekiel, and he became ensconced in fans' memories. Not only did he lead The Kingdom and aid Rick and others in their mad war against the Saviors, but he did the vast majority of that with a literal tiger by his side. Despite the apocalyptic hellscape thatThe Walking Deadoften presents,Ezekiel always had something decidedly regal about him, making it easy to see him as the King he claimed to be.
TheWalking Dead Deluxe#108 variant covers show Shiva prowling around the King on his throne, the two standing before a wall of the undead, and more in a fitting and beautiful tribute to the pair.
Although neither Ezekiel or Shiva ultimately survived the series, fans will never forget one of the series' most iconic duos, and these new covers are a worthy tribute. The two made an unforgettable visual impression, and they proved to be fierceallies to Rick Grimes, Michonne, and Alexandria more than once, earning their place in the proverbial hall of fame. TheWalking Dead Deluxe#108 variant covers show Shiva prowling around the King on his throne, the two standing before a wall of the undead, and more in a fitting and beautiful tribute to the pair.
Death is inevitable, but even moreso when you’re trying to survive a zombie-infested wasteland and fight off others attempting to do the same.The Walking Deadhas lostand gainedplenty of complex and unforgettable personalitiessince its first issue and finding a way for some of them to live on well beyond their on-page demise is worth celebrating.By enlisting a crew of talented artists to bring King Ezekiel and Shiva back to the fans who loved them through these covers, The Walking Dead is showing appreciation for two charactersthat have helped define the series even after death.
