CBR

  • Rick Grimes' death is exactly what The Walking Dead comic needs. 1 / 8

  • The story has become predictable, and need shaking up. 2 / 8

  • Rick's loss in Issue 192 allows new leaders like Carl to step up to the plate. 3 / 8

  • It also permits Alexandria and the alliance to reframe their perspectives. 4 / 8

  • Rick's death means villains have a chance at causing more damage too. 5 / 8

  • These factors all felt diluted under Rick's leadership. 6 / 8

  • Now Robert Kirkman has a chance for a soft reboot of the comic ... 7 / 8

  • ... and to detail a world that's a little less safe without Rick in it. 8 / 8