Fans of AMC's apocalyptic zombie horror series "The Walking Dead" still have a while to wait until the Season 7 premiere -- and along with it, the resolution of that epic season 6 finale cliffhanger.

In anticipation for the premiere, AMC has released a new piece of Season 7 key art that makes one thing abundantly clear: Negan's reign of terror has only just begun.

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The text and the motion blur on Lucille strongly suggests that whoever gets a clubbing in the season opener won't be alone. Whether this will result in the death of more than one long-standing cast member is open for speculation, but regardless, it's pretty clear that Negan will be stamping his authority all over the upcoming season.

(via Entertainment Weekly)

Season 7 of "The Walking Dead" premieres Sunday, October 23, on AMC.