The Walking Dead written by Robert Kirkman, and drawn by Charlie Adlard is probably the most effecting comic that I have ever read. I only discovered the series recently after Shawn Elliot mentioned it on the GFW radio podcast. It's the rare comic that can really make me feel tension... make me care about what will happen to the characters. The walking dead is one of them.
Published as a monthly by Image comics, so far 8 trade paperback volumes have been collected. There are also deluxe Hardcover editions coming out.
The Walking Dead is the story of policeman Rick Grimes who wakes up from a coma after having been shot to find that the world has fallen victim to some kind of zombie apocalypse. Confused, alone, and surrounded by the living dead, Rick sets out to find his family and try to make sense of what has happened.
The Walking dead is not a story about zombies. At it's core it's about human beings, and how we cope with extreme situations. It shows us As we are, with the Veneer of civilization stripped away. Sometimes it's terrible, sometimes beautiful. The Walking Dead is dark, and at times disturbing, but I cannot put it down. I give it my highest possible recommendation. Pick up the first volume immediately and read it. You won't be disappointed. 
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