The Walking Dead #1, published by Image Comics in 2003, marked the beginning of one of the most successful and influential comic book series of all time. Created by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Tony Moore, this issue introduces readers to a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. The story follows Rick Grimes, a sheriff's deputy who wakes up from a coma to find himself in a world filled with the undead. With its gritty storytelling, complex characters, and shocking twists, The Walking Dead #1 revolutionized the zombie genre and became a cultural phenomenon.