The back half of "The Walking Dead's" sixth season promises to be a bloody one, thanks in no small part to the impending arrival of Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Negan, the long-awaited barbed wire bat-wielding nemesis of Rick and his crew.

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Now, Entertainment Weekly has debuted a half-dozen photos from the AMC drama's upcoming episodes, along with a few pieces of new information. Not only does Carl have a potentially fatal confrontation looming over him, but Rick and Daryl will take a two-man road trip on Feb. 21 (with some moments of genuine humor!), Michonne will attempt to allow some happiness into her life, and the mid-season premiere will feature over 1300 walkers.

Based on the Image Comics series of the same name, "The Walking Dead" returns Sunday, February 14 at 9 pm EST on AMC.

All photos taken by Gene Page for AMC.