AMC Networks Reveals Limited-Edition Cover for ‘The Art of The Walking Dead Universe’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Normally in the book world, variant covers and other such treats are a rarity. For the content between the art is the king and creating multiple versions of said cover, just seems superfluous at best. But… there can sometimes be exceptions to that unspoken rule. For when the book in question, is based off of a wildly popular comic book series, where variant covers are just as important as the art on the pages… well then liberties can be taken with the cover and for proof that this is the case, then look no further than today’s announcement from AMC Networks.

For earlier today, they unveiled the Limited-Edition cover for The Art of the Walking Dead Universe, and they revealed who helped to create this alternate cover to what is shaping up to be quite the impressive collection of TWD related imagery. And well, here are all the details on that new cover and some sample images of it for you to peruse as well as we count down the days to the release of this magnificent collection of artworks inspired by a world of living death, courtesy of AMC Networks.

AMC Networks released today renowned artists Yanick Paquette, Nathan Fairbairn and John J. Hill’s limited-edition variant cover for The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe. The cover uniquely brings together characters from all three of The Walking Dead series, also featuring the three-circle symbol that has been seen throughout the shows and represents the three different civilizations within the Universe.

The AMC Networks exclusive edition is only available at the TWDUshop.com and can be pre-ordered now while supplies last. The hardcover will retail for $80.

“We’re excited to share this custom art by Yanick, Nathan and John as our official limited-edition cover,” says Mike Zagari, Head of AMC Networks Publishing. “We knew the cover needed to special, and their work has exceeded our expectations, creating a truly memorable edition for our passionate fans.”
Added Yanick: “It has been an equal part challenge and joy to draw these beloved characters. My first contribution to The Walking Dead Universe!”

Marking AMC Networks’ first venture into book publishing, The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe is an in-depth compilation of behind-the-scenes pre-production and production art from all three of AMC’s iconic The Walking Dead series and will feature never-before-seen original sketches, concept art, storyboards, special product illustrations, and more from the shows inspired by Robert Kirkman’s comic book turned pop-culture phenomenon.  Published by Skybound and produced by AMC Networks Publishing, this hardcover book, available at comic shops on September 29 and everywhere books are sold on October 5, also features an introduction by Chief Content Officer of The Walking Dead Universe Scott M. Gimple.

The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe standard edition can be pre-ordered right now everywhere books are sold, in both print and digital formats, and at TWDUshop.com and the Skybound Store.

Paquette is an Eisner Award-nominated, Shuster Award-winner and #1 New York Times best-selling comics artist. He has worked on DC Comics’ Batman, Swamp Thing, Wonder Woman: Earth One and more. Fairbairn is an Eisner-nominated and Shuster-winning colorist and writer whose work has frequently topped the New York Times Best Sellers list.  Hill is a creative director/designer/producer and has developed merchandise and books for properties such as Harley Quinn, God Country, John Carpenter’s The Thing, Aliens and much more.

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