Brian blake, better known as philip blake or by his epithet the governor, is a main character and an antagonist first encountered in issue 27 of image comics the walking dead as well as the protagonist of the governor special. Written by jay bonansinga, based on the original series created by robert kirkman, the walking dead. In the television series, the governors disturbing motives are reflected in his authoritarian ways in dealing with threats to his community, primarily by executing most large groups and only accepting lone survivors into his community. The governor novel series began in 2011 with rise of the governor and concluded in 2014 with the fall of the governor, part 2. Robert kirkman is best known for his work on the walking dead and invincible for image comics, as well as ultimate xmen and marvel zombies for marvel comics. In the television series, the governor s disturbing motives are reflected in his authoritarian ways in dealing with threats to his community, primarily by executing most large groups and only accepting lone survivors.
Rise of the governor, the road to woodbury, the fall of the governor. Descent follows the events of the fall of the governor. Rise of the governor audiobook, ubervillain philip blake journeyed from his humble beginnings directly into the dark heart of the zombie apocalypse, and became the selfproclaimed leader of a small town called woodbury. Rise of the governor, written by kirkman and jay bonansinga. Rise of the governor follows brian blake as he flees a zombie outbreak with his brother, niece and two friends. The tenth season of the walking dead, an american postapocalyptic horror television series on amc premiered on october 6, 2019. From the mind of robert kirkman, the legendary comic book auteur and creator of the walking dead, comes the complete. Rise of the governor walking dead, book 1 by jay r bonansinga. From coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner awardwinning comic book and executive producer of amcs blockbuster tv series, and jay bonansinga, stoker awardfinalist and internationally acclaimed author, comes the gripping third novel in this richly woven. Based on the walking dead graphic novelscomic books and the series starring andrew lincoln teachers, this life and love, actually and writtenproduced by frank darabont whose previous credits include the shawshank redemption and the green mile, the walking dead. The fall of the governor part one the walking dead original novel series, set in the universe of robert kirkmans iconic comic book, continues with the fall of the governor part one. Rise of the governor ebook written by robert kirkman, jay bonansinga. Now, for the first time, fans of the walking dead will discover how the governor became the man he is, and what drove him to such extremesmore.
Walking dead governor book series the walking dead books are set in the same postapocalyptic universe. Part one the walking dead series 9781427229441 by kirkman, robert. The walking dead original novel series, set in the universe of robert kirkmans iconic comic book, continues with the fall of the governor part one. The walking dead the governor comic book action figure. Now, for the first time, fans of the walking dead will discover how the governor became the man he. See the complete the walking dead novels series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Part one ebook written by robert kirkman, jay bonansinga.
Developed for television by frank darabont, the series is based on the eponymous series of comic books by robert kirkman, tony moore, and charlie adlard. Each format has its own set of strengths that kirkman works upon as a writer, continually maintaining a high level of quality throughout. From coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner awardwinning comic as well as executive producer of amcs. Winner of the 2011 diamond gem award for trade book of the yearin the walking dead universe, there is no greater villain than the governor. Its just a reprint of the walking dead, the governor s first appearance, with a few added, and not that important, pages. It depicts the journey of brian blake in the early days of the undead apocalypse to his eventual rise as the governor of woodbury. If you are not caught up, please be very careful regarding which pages you visit.
Philip blake novel series walking dead wiki fandom. Rise of the governor is the first installment in the novel series by robert kirkman and jay bonansinga. The walking dead original novel series, set in the universe of robert kirkmans iconic universe, continues with the fall of the governor. The walking dead the fall of the governor full audiobook visit my page for more. Below is a list of robert kirkmans walking dead books in order of when they were originally published which is the same as their chronological order. The novel is a spinoff of kirkmans series of graphic novels and explores the backstory of one of the series most infamous characters, the governor. In the comic series, the governor was referred to as philip. Walking dead governor special 20 image comic books. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the walking dead. It acts as an undead road movie as the crew set off in hopes of surviving. In 2010, kirkman opened skybound, his own imprint at image, which publishes his titles as well as other original work. The walking deads fourth season utilizes plots from the novel, the chalmers family in particular. It may also refer to a short story written by the same authors. The governor was voted villain of the year by wizard magazine the year he debuted, and his story arc was the most controversial in the history of the walking dead comic book series.
The walking dead series as the series is adapted across platforms, from comicbook to television to videogames, this particular franchise is running strong. The rise of the governor and the books that follow fit very nicely into the walking dead universe. Rise of the governor is a postapocalyptic horror novel written by robert kirkman and jay bonansinga and released october 11, 2011. Its still a good read, but if youre reading the series in order this 20 special, probably published as a taster for tv show fans considering the book, is not really worth reading again. The road to woodbury audiobook, an innocent traveler named lilly. The third book in robert kirkmans new york times bestselling series. The walking dead novels series by robert kirkman goodreads.
The walking deadseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. Org is not telling you about death pt 6 walking dead, according to paul in ephesians 2 duration. An excellent companion to the the walking dead comic books. The second half of the season premiered on february 23, 2020. Now, for the first time, fans of the walking dead will discover how the governor became the man he is, and what drove him to such extremes. In addition to being a partner at image comics, kirkman is an executive producer and writer on the walking dead television show. Part one was released on october 8, 20 and part two was released march 4, 2014. Beloved characters from the comic book, including rick, michonne and glenn, finally make their entrance onto this nightmarish stage, and fans of the walking dead will see these characters in a whole new.
Now, for the first time, fans of the walking dead will discover the governors origins and just how he became the man he is, and what drove him to such extremes. As the series is adapted across platforms, from comic book to television to videogames, this particular franchise is running strong. The walking dead novels series 8 primary works 10 total works from the mind of robert kirkman, the legendary comic book auteur and creator of the walking dead, comes a new series of alloriginal novels steeped in the terrifying mythos of the eisner award winning comic. Walking dead the governor series book series 6 books. Rise of the governor explained that philip blake died and that his brother, brian, adopted the name and went on to become the governor. The fourth book and epic finale to robert kirkman and jay bonansingas new york times bestselling series. They meet plenty of deadites on the way, but also a few humans. Rise of the governor is the first in a series of books written by robert kirkman and jay bonansinga, author of perfect victim and. Feb 11, 2017 the walking dead the fall of the governor full audiobook visit my page for more.
In the fall of the governor, part one, classic characters from both the comic and television series, including rick, michonne and glenn, finally made their appearance in the walking dead novel series, only to discover that the governor is a very dangerous enemy. Based on the walking dead graphic novelscomic books and. From coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner awardwinning comic as well as executive producer of amcs blockbuster tv series, and jay bonansinga, stoker awardfinalist and internationally acclaimed author, comes the gripping third novel in this richly woven, pageturning literary saga, which began with the walking dead. The walking dead is a zombie apocalypse comic book, written by robert kirkman with art by charlie adlard, note featuring an ensemble cast which is constantly in flux of survivors struggling to survive over the longterm duration of the zombie uprising. Just another day at the office reveals the neverbeforeknown details of how philip blake aka the governor took full control of woodbury. The walking dead series 5 books collection set rise of the governor, the fall of the governor part one, the fall of the governor zombies walking dead governor series robert kirkman, jay bonansinga on. The governors origins are explored in the novel the walking dead. If you are a fan, id certainly suggest at least giving it a shot. The novel is a spinoff of the walking dead comic book series and explores the backstory of one of the series most infamous characters, the governor. The walking dead series 5 books collection set rise of the.
The fall of the governor is a twopart postapocalyptic horror novel written by robert kirkman and jay bonansinga. Emerald city comic con variant limted to w robert kirkman aca charlie adlard, cliff rathburn this special walking dead issue contains a reprint of the walking dead 27, featuring the first appearance of the governor, as well as the governor origin story that first appeared in the cbldf liberty annual 2012. Book 1 of 6 in the walking dead the governor series. See all 15 formats and editions hide other formats and. It is followed by the road to woodbury, released on october 16, 2012. The walking deads david morrissey was pleased the show. From coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner awardwinning comic as well as executive producer of amcs blockbuster tv series, and the epic finale to robert kirkman and jay bonansingas new york times bestselling governor storyline. Robert kirkman is the creator of many popular comic books, including the walking dead, invincible, and super dinosaur. From coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner awardwinning comic as well as. The governor s origins are explored in the novel the walking dead. Former governor star david morrissey is pleased the walking dead avoided the harsher aspects of creator robert kirkmans comic books, particularly the villains brutal assault on. He is one of the five partners of image comics and is an executive producer and writer on the walking dead television show.
The walking dead wiki is updated to include all information about the comic series, novels, video games, and television shows, including character statuses and current storyline plotpoints. The fall of the governor the governor series book 4 duration. Bonansinga, jay and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The road to woodbury, philip unleashes his full fury on the previous leaders of the small walledoff town. The walking deads fourth season utilizes plots from the. If this book has a sequel, it would tell of the actual rise of the governor. His story arc was one of the more controversial stories in both tv show and the comic book series, and rise of the governor explores the origin. The bestselling start of the original walking dead series. From coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner awardwinning comic as well as executive producer of amcs blockbuster. The walking dead original novel series, set in the universe of robert kirkmans iconic comic book, comes to a shattering conclusion with the fall of the governor part two. From coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner award. In this exciting story that takes place between the walking dead. Rise of the governor is a postapocalyptic horror novel.
The walking dead original novel series, set in the universe of robert kirkmans iconic comic book, continues with the fall of the governor. Rise of the governor is the first in a series of books written by robert kirkman and jay bonansinga, author of perfect victim and shattered. The latest installment of a multiweekend best of marathon event, sundays nineepisode. The walking dead original novel series, set in the universe of robert kirkmans iconic comic book, continues with the fall of the governor part one and part two, and the walking dead. The fourth book and epic finale to robert kirkmans new york times bestselling series. Beloved characters from the comic book, including rick, michonne and glenn, finally make their entrance onto this nightmarish stage, and fans of the walking dead will see these characters in a whole new light. Rise of the governor is the first in a trilogy of novels. His story arc was one of the more controversial stories in both tv show and the comic book series, and rise of the governor explores the origin story for this iconic character. The walking dead books are set in the same postapocalyptic. The walking dead audiobooks listen to the full series. The walking dead the fall of the governor full audiobook. Oct 11, 2011 the governor was voted villain of the year by wizard magazine the year he debuted, and his story arc was the most controversial in the history of the walking dead comic book series. Rise of the governor walking dead, book 1 by jay r bonansinga and robert kirkman book cover, description, publication history.