The Walking Dead #188 (Image Comics 2019) Charlie Adlard & Dave Stewart Cover

Issue 188 of The Walking Dead delivers a pivotal chapter in Robert Kirkman’s acclaimed post-apocalyptic series, resolving one of the saga’s most tense character dynamics while showcasing Charlie Adlard’s definitive black-and-white artwork.

Published by Image Comics in 2019, this 28-page monthly installment features cover art by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart. Inside, Adlard collaborates with inkers Stephano Gaudiano and Cliff Rathburn to render the gritty survival narrative. The issue focuses on the story arc "FALLING INTO PLACE", centering on a critical confrontation that forces survivors to determine whether Princess remains an ally or becomes a threat.

Collectors and readers tracking the complete series will find this issue essential for its direct continuation of the narrative that defines the later stages of the comic. Kirkman’s established pacing pairs with restrained monochrome paneling to heighten tension without relying on full-color printing. The Mature (M) rating reflects the ongoing graphic violence, psychological stress, and complex moral choices that characterize the publication’s long-running serialization. Whether you are assembling a full print run, hunting specific editions for resale markets, or following the cast through these final story beats, this edition supplies the exact character revelations and consistent artistic direction that solidified the franchise’s market position.