The Walking Dead # 132 Cover F Invincible Month Variant 2026 BN

The Walking Dead #132, titled "Happiness," was published by Image Comics on October 1, 2014. It is a landmark "key issue" in the series as it features the first appearance of the Whisperers and a cameo debut of their leader, Alpha. 

Key Plot Events 

• The Whisperer Reveal: The issue’s major turning point occurs when Dante and his search party are attacked by what they believe are standard "roamers". During the fight, the undead appear to talk and use weapons. Dante discovers that these are actually living people wearing walker skins as camouflage.
• Dante's Capture: After killing several attackers, Dante is surrounded by a group of Whisperers. The issue ends on a cliffhanger with a shotgun-wielding figure—later confirmed to be Alpha—ordering him not to move.
• Tranquility at Hilltop: Contrasting with the violence elsewhere, the "Happiness" title refers to a peaceful scene where Rick, Maggie, and Carl watch the sunset at the Hilltop.
• Alexandria Tension: Tensions remain high as Magna’s group continues to hold Andrea hostage, leading to a stern warning from Andrea about the consequences of harming her. 

Major First and Last Appearances 

• Alpha (First Appearance): She appears in cameo on the final page, holding Dante at gunpoint.
• The Whisperers (First Appearance): This is the first time this group is encountered and their nature as skin-wearing survivors is revealed.
• Doug (Last Appearance): A guard from the Hilltop search party, Doug is killed by the Whisperers during the barn skirmish.