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The Walking Dead, Vol. 05: The Best Defense

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Comics & Graphic Novels Comics & Graphic Novels Horror Fiction

by Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn

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4.30 (19.4K ratings)
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description 136 pages

The Walking Dead, Vol. 05: The Best Defense by Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn holds a highly rated rating of 4.30 out of 5, based on 19.4K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 136 pages.

About The Walking Dead, Vol. 05: The Best Defense

As the survivors settle into their prison home something has drawn them out into the open... out of the prison... out of their sanctuary. This is a major turning point for the overall story of The Walking Dead, setting the stage for years to come.

Detail Value
Author Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn
Published 2006
Pages 136
Genres Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Horror, Fiction
Average Rating 4.30 / 5.00
Total Ratings 19,431

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.3
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19.4K ratings
With a rating of 4.30, The Walking Dead, Vol. 05: The Best Defense is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.21, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.30
This Book
4.21
Horror Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Walking Dead, Vol. 05: The Best Defense?

The Walking Dead, Vol. 05: The Best Defense is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Horror, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Horror.

Is The Walking Dead, Vol. 05: The Best Defense worth reading?

Based on 19.4K reader ratings, The Walking Dead, Vol. 05: The Best Defense has an average score of 4.30 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Walking Dead, Vol. 05: The Best Defense?

The Walking Dead, Vol. 05: The Best Defense has 136 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote The Walking Dead, Vol. 05: The Best Defense?

The Walking Dead, Vol. 05: The Best Defense was written by Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn. It was first published in 2006.

What is the ISBN for The Walking Dead, Vol. 05: The Best Defense?

The ISBN-13 for The Walking Dead, Vol. 05: The Best Defense is 9781582406120.0.

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