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