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Robert Kirkman

Headshot Of Robert Kirkman
Notable Projects
The Walking Dead, Invincible
Birthdate
November 30, 1978
Birthplace
Lexington, Kentucky, USA

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Interview: Robert Kirkman's BLOOD & THUNDER Unleashes A Sci-Fi Epic, Decades in The Making

With The Walking Dead and Invincible's Robert Kirkman launching a new sci-fi epic, Screen Rant gets the inside scoop from the entire creative team.

Robert Kirkman's official headshot in color, against a pale, desaturated background of his Marvel Comics work.
Everything You Need To Know About Invincible Creator Robert Kirkman's New Sci-Fi Series

Void Rivals is just as exciting as The Walking Dead and Invincible, making it a must-read for fans of the prolific comic book creator, Robert Kirkman.

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The Walking Dead's Creator Is Dropping a Perfect New Series for Cyberpunk Fans

Meet alien bounty hunter Blood and her sentient gun Thunder in this new series from Invincible and Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman.

Robert Kirkman's official headshot in color, against a pale, desaturated background of his Marvel Comics work.
The Walking Dead's Creator Has Beef With Marvel And Honestly? You Can't Blame Him

It probably stands to reason that if you're a partner at Image Comics, your opinion of Marvel is not the best - which is the case for Robert Kirkman.

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10 Deadliest Invincible Characters (According to Body Count)

At its core, Invincible is the story of one man's journey to become a hero, but the Invincible Universe still has some of the coldest killers in comic

Rick and Karl take on the zombie horde in the Walking Dead
Walking Dead's First Named Zombie Has an Awesome Real-World Backstory

Discover the intriguing real-life inspiration behind The Walking Dead’s first named zombie, adding a nerdy element to the show’s chilling lore.

Robert Kirkman surrounded by zombie extras on the set of The Walking Dead.
The Walking Dead Creator its He's Terrified of AI Art: "It's Copying and Stealing"

Robert Kirkman takes a firm stance against AI in the comics industry, fearing that an unregulated use of the technology threatens creators.

Robert Kirkman with the cover of The Walking Dead #83 behind him.
"I Hate Seeing M. Night Shyamalan Playing Characters in His Movies": Walking Dead Creator Slams Unnecessary Creator Cameos, Calls Out SIXTH SENSE Director

Walking Dead's creator had some harsh words on the subject of creator cameos – and specifically called out director M. Night Shyamalan for his acting.

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Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon and Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead with a bloody background
How Robert Kirkman's Parents Inadvertently Helped Unleash THE WALKING DEAD

The Walking Dead's Robert Kirkman was influenced by much while writing his story, with Kirkman revealing the comic's creation was his parents fault!

Image Comics' Savage Dragon (left) Invincible (center) and Spawn (right)
Invincible Creator Defends Extreme 90s Comics, Citing Deadpool Creator as Major Influence

In The Walking Dead Deluxe #84, Robert Kirkman shared how the oft-maligned "extreme" 90's era of comics were a huge influence on his own work...

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Superman vs. Omni-Man: Invincible Creator Trolls Fans Over The Obvious Winner

Robert Kirkman, the creator of Invincible, jumps in on the debate of Superman vs Omni-Man, but it’s quite clear who Kirkman is rooting for.

Invincible smiling with the city behind him in Invincible. 
Invincible's Ownership Lawsuit Is Over - What the Result Means for the Franchise's Future

Robert Kirkman reached an out-of-court settlement in his legal feud with Invincible colorist William Crabtree, who claimed he co-created the series.

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Walking Dead's Creator Recommends 3 Obscure Zombie Movies Fans Need to See

The Walking Dead co-creator Robert Kirkman reveals three underrated zombie movie classics that every fan of the genre should check out.

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Walking Dead & Invincible Creator's Canceled Third TV Show Explained

The Walking Dead and Invincible comics translated to massively successful TV adaptations, but one other title from the same creator struggled on TV.

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Transformers WILL Move Beyond Gen 1 in Energon Universe Canon, Promises Kirkman

Speaking at NYCC, Robert Kirkman announced that the Energon Universe era of Transformers will be moving beyond the G1 designs at some point.

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Transformers' New Canon Officially Debuts Spike Witwicky

Transformers #1 kickstarts the new Energon Universe canon this October; a new preview reveals readers first look at G1 Autobots ally Spike Witwicky.

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Walking Dead Creator Settles Debate Over Zombie Death

Throughout the saga of The Walking Dead, there’s always been a spark of hope, or perhaps despair, that some intelligence remains in the zombies.

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Walking Dead Creator Settles Fan Debate About Zombies Climbing Stairs

The Walking Dead's zombies aren't the smartest bunch around, with the series' creator Robert Kirkman finally telling fans if they can climb stairs!

Robert Kirkman surrounded by zombie extras on the set of The Walking Dead.
Walking Dead Creator its The Zombie Lore He Still Regrets

Robert Kirkman relates a tragic flaw he built into his seminal modern horror saga, The Walking Dead, that still gives him nightmares.

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Walking Dead's Creator Says the Story Isn't Political (But He's Wrong)

The Walking Dead co-creator Robert Kirkman said that his tale of wandering, murderous, reanimated corpses isn’t meant to be political. Is it though?

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