A 9YearOld Girl Knows How The Walking Deads Zombie Apocalypse Began
Robert Kirkman has always had an origin in mind, but no plans to ever reveal it to anyone - except one particular child.
there has been one single question lingering in the minds of fans of robert kirkman's the walking dead franchise since its inception: just how did the zombie apocalypse begin, anyway? at comic-con international in san diego on saturday, kirkman himself revealed that, besides himself, there is one person who knows the answer to that longstanding question.
that person is kirkman's own nine-year-old daughter.
at saturday's spotlight on robert kirkman panel, the writer told the audience that he had no intention of ever revealing the origins of the world-ending event that serves as the backdrop for the franchise. kirkman nonetheless has an origin formulated in his head, and revealed it to his daughter on the condition that she never share it with anyone. but, will his daughter keep her promise?
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"she said yes," kirkman told the crowd, "and i could tell she was lying, but she's nine, so maybe she'll forget."
the closest thing to such a reveal that fans have seen were the early episodes of amc's fear the walking dead, which kicked off shortly after the beginning of the zombie infestation. the show stopped short of actually explaining how it started, however.
if the franchise's popularity persists, kirkman's daughter stands to face several years of fans pestering her, hoping for her to break her promise to father and reveal the answer.
Jim is a freelance writer who started writing for CBR in 2013. He had worked previously at Comics Buyer's Guide since 1997 as a writer, reviewer, and online columnist. He has also written for other various comics-related publications and websites, covered comic conventions, and appeared in video commentaries. Occasionally, he's been known to interview creative professionals including comic writers and artists, actors, and musicians. His love of pop culture began with Star Wars, followed by comics shortly thereafter. Forever a rock n roll aficionado, he's also an unapologetic KISS and Trans-Siberian Orchestra fan. And he's always willing to try a new hot sauce or microbrew – especially if someone else is buying. He also fancies himself as a photographer now and again. If you're nice, he can be found on Twitter as @QuiGonJimm.
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