Robert Kirkman

Our detailed Robert Kirkman reading recommendations can be found on our Beyond The Panels Blog: Robert Kirkman - Invincible and The Walking Dead are not only TV Shows!

If anyone has built a multimedia empire from humble comic book beginnings, it’s Robert Kirkman. Starting with a satirical book like Battle Pope, he went on to create The Walking Dead and Invincible — two of the biggest crossover hits in comics, TV, and beyond. What sets Kirkman apart is his ability to mix genres with ease, grounding even the wildest premises in emotional, human storytelling. Whether he's writing horror, superheroes, or sci-fi, Kirkman always delivers character-driven drama that sticks with you.

Our Top 5 Essential Robert Kirkman Reads:

• Invincible - Mark Grayson’s coming-of-age journey as a superhero begins with idealism and ends in blood-soaked reality. Kirkman deconstructs superhero tropes while crafting a heartfelt, brutally honest story about family, legacy, and identity.
• The Walking Dead - The comic that brought zombies back to life. Following Rick Grimes through a never-ending apocalypse, this landmark series isn’t about the undead, it’s about how people change when the world ends.
• Fire Power - Martial arts, mystical powers, and a reluctant hero trying to protect his family. With stunning art by Chris Samnee, this series mixes kinetic action with heartfelt moments.
• Void Rivals - Kirkman launches a new universe, literally. The Energon Universe begins here, mixing original sci-fi with familiar faces like Transformers and G.I. Joe. Expect big stakes and even bigger surprises.
• Oblivion Song - When a section of Philadelphia disappears into a terrifying alternate dimension, one man risks everything to bring the lost back. Sci-fi, survival horror, and emotional stakes all wrapped in one gripping saga.