Issue 75

Issue 75 is part  of Volume. Rick is concerned about an abusive spouse and father Pete. He attacks Pete in his home and the struggle into the yard. As the community gathers and Douglas confronts Rick, Rick pulls a handgun from a holster on his leg. Michonne hits Rick on the head and he collapses.

After the Letter Hacks section, in which Kirkman said he promised aliens, Rick disappears in a bright light, and wakes up in the hospital bed again. The comic is in full color. Rick has a robotic arm and as he stands, he suddenly is dressed as a super hero. He falls out of a alien ship and is reunited with his dead friends and enemies. Michonne explains that the undead apocalypse was actually an alien plot to take over the Earth's water, which is a form of currency. As she is explaining this The Governor, who has Lori on his leg, crushes her skull. He asks Rick if he will join the alien invaders.

Trivia
Creator Robert Kirkman has repeatedly stated in the letters section of the comic book that there will be "aliens" in issue 75. In issue 70 he stated, "There will be aliens in Issue 75, don't worry. Just...not like your probably expecting."