The Walking Dead Pilot



This is the original story and comic from that of Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore. This was released in early 2003, prior to the comics initial release and previews several things as to what to expect.

Pilot Synopsis
Rick Grimes is a police officer in a small town in the state of Pennsyvania. He lives in a nice house in the suburbs with his wife, Carol, and son, Carl. Rick has not seen much action. Apart from his training in the shot, never fired his gun, he's not a hero. When given the news that the dead roam the county committing mass murder and eating their victims Rick must rise to the challenge to protect his family from the madness that surrounds it. This comic is about a man who will do whatever it takes to protect his family. When private residences are declared unsafe, Rick and his family were thrown out to the road in search of food, shelter, and something that at least resembles stability. We will continue to Grimes family while trying to find a way back to his previous life as we know, the first story arc detailing his journey across the state that results in the taking of a deserted school. This school quickly becomes a well-defended fortress, while life in America becomes something like the medieval times. Once you have established a secure base of operations, Rick lead a army to expand the search for a safe area, and eventually retake the planet ... or at least try.

Credits

 * Rick
 * Lori/Carol
 * Carl (Mentioned)

Deaths

 * One zombie

Trivia

 * As you can see there are many differences in the beginning of the story between the pilot and published comics for sale. Among them, as Rick learns the origin of the Zombies. In the original story Rick wakes up in a hospital bed, not knowing that there had been a  Zombie Apocalypse. We can say that this beginning is identical to what we see in the film 28 Days Later (2002), so it can be considered that the comic published copy of the film, to date the comic in 2003.
 * Another significant change that occurs between the proposal and the comic was released, is finally published in the comic does not take refuge in a high school to create a headquarters. However, this idea is just another series that does not have anything to do with Zombies ( Falling Skies).Additionally there is another big difference, if you have not yet noticed. Rick's wife Carol in the proposal, as in the comic published is Lori.