Spoilers for The Walking Dead comic book seriesRobert Kirkman has revealed whether God exists in The Walking Dead Universe, as the creator of the popular comic book gave a definitive answer about the possibility of a higher-being playing a role in the events of the series. In The Walking Dead Deluxe, Kirkman explained there is no God in the universe, despite religion being featured in the series through characters like Father Gabriel Stokes.
The horror and zombie genre has long featured imagery and mythology to religion, as some events in films, books, and other mediums have connected dark events to a higher power at play - such as God. However, The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman has provided a direct answer when asked whether God exists in the universe he created, as the writer revealed that, no, it doesn't - even going so far as saying that God is "make-believe" in the zombie world.
In The Walking Dead Deluxe #32 by Image and Skybound Comics, Robert Kirkman was asked in the letter's page what God thinks about the zombie takeover of Earth in his series. Kirkman bluntly responded, "God is make-believe in the world of The Walking Dead." Kirkman was also asked why characters hadn't prayed up until that point in the series and responded that he's certain characters like "Hershel" does - and might have - despite no existence of God in the universe.
God Does Not Exist In The Walking Dead Universe
For those readers who thought God played a role in the events of The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman's comments confirm that isn't true. While characters like Father Gabriel Stokes and Earl Sutton believe in God, the comment suggests that both characters are wrong in their beliefs in the series. Ultimately, the zombies aren't a punishment from God or based on something from the Bible, as the explanation for zombies in The Walking Dead has no connection to religion or any biblical scripture.
The comments shouldn't come as a surprise to readers of The Walking Dead, as Robert Kirkman has never suggested that there was a biblical reason for the zombie outbreak - despite having characters who believed in religion in the series. However, by confirming there is no God in Kirkman's universe, those who speculated that the religious figure was somehow guiding the events of the comic book can put their theories to rest. God doesn't exist, at least in the world of The Walking Dead.