Well actually the pace has slowed a fair amount. After the killing of half the cast a few volumes back, it's time for new characters and they need time to settle in.
This volume is the first one where I recognised nearly every story beat from the tv show. They're in Alexandria and trying to get used to life in relative peace.
But is that even a good idea? Should they let their fighting instincts relax? Can they trust the people in this apparent haven?
It's clear that the townspeople have become lax and the fighting instincts of our heroes come to the fore, leading them into higher positions of authority in the town.
As Sheriff, Rick suspects a townsman of beating his wife. His reaction is arguably a little over the top.
Meanwhile, on a scavenging trip, Glenn and the town's other scavengers attract the attention of a violent group of survivors, provoking a confrontation.
The relaxed pace is a pleasure. It's impoossible to keep the writing as intense as it had been. This volume ended on a cliffhanger so I'm expecting bloodshed in the next volume. And I know that Negan is due to make an appearance in the not too distant future.
Given how much more brutal the Governor was in the comics than on TV, I dread to think how much more vicious Negan is going to be.
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