Books in Order: A Comprehensive Guide to Robert Kirkman's Literary Works
Books in Order: A Comprehensive Look at Renowned Author Robert Kirkman
Meet the illustrious American author Robert Kirkman, best known for his contribution to the world of post-apocalyptic horror novels. However, his fame extends far beyond this genre as he has amassed great acclaim as a comic book writer.
Detailed Bio of the Author
Robert Kirkman made a distinguished entry into the comic book arena with his groundbreaking creation, “The Walking Dead”. This series captivated audiences globally and was later adapted into a popular AMC TV series. Complementing his work on The Walking Dead, Kirkman’s repertoire includes other comic book series such as Battle Pope, Invincible, Outcast of Existence, Marvel Team-Up, Marvel Zombie, Irredeemable Anti-Man, Astounding Wolf-Man, and Haunt among others.
He demonstrated his entrepreneurial skills by self-publishing under his own label, Funk-O-Tron. He has also showcased his writing prowess for major comic houses, namely Image and Marvel. He now holds a partnership at Image Comics, being the only among current partners who wasn’t a founder.
Robert Kirkman’s Unique Writing Style
Kirkman’s writing style has the unique attribute of blending horror elements with emotion-rich narratives. His characters often grapple with their humanity, as they battle to survive in post-apocalyptic settings- a distinctive feature that keeps his readers glued to the pages.
His first graphic novel, Battle Pope: Genesis, exemplified his style and released under his private label Funk-O-Tron in 2001. His journey into novel-writing began ten years later with with Rise of the Governor in 2011.
Below is a list of Robert Kirkman’s books in order of when they were originally released:
Robert Kirkman’s Books in Order
Publication Order of Walking Dead Graphic Novels
(with Titan Comics)
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye | (2004) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 2: Miles Behind Us | (2004) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 3: Safety Behind Bars | (2005) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 4: The Heart’s Desire | (2005) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 5: The Best Defense | (2006) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 6: This Sorrowful Life | (2007) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 7: The Calm Before | (2007) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 8: Made to Suffer | (2008) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 9: Here We Remain | (2009) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 10: What We Become | (2009) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 11: Fear the Hunters | (2010) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 12: Life Among Them | (2010) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 13: Too Far Gone | (2010) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 14: No Way Out | (2011) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 15: We Find Ourselves | (2011) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 16: A Larger World | (2012) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 17: Something to Fear | (2012) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 18: What Comes After | (2013) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 19: March to War | (2013) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 20: All Out War, Part 1 | (2014) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 21: All Out War, Part 2 | (2014) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 22: A New Beginning | (2014) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 23: Whispers Into Screams | (2015) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 24: Life and Death | (2015) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 25: No Turning Back | (2016) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 25: No Turning Back | (2016) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 26: Call to Arms | (2016) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead Magazine Companion | (2017) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 27: The Whisperer War | (2017) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 28: A Certain Doom | (2017) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead: Here’s Negan! | (2017) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead Magazine Companion, Volume 2 | (2017) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 29: Lines We Cross | (2018) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 30: New World Order | (2018) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 31: Rotten Core | (2019) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Walking Dead, Vol. 32: Rest in Peace | (2019) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |