Robert Kirkman, the famed comic book writer who helped create AMC’s hit zombie series The Walking Dead,
has been sued by a childhood friend and collaborator who claims he is
entitled to as much as half the proceeds from the lucrative franchise.
Michael Anthony (“Tony”) Moore, a fellow comic book
artist, filed suit Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court. In the
complaint, a copy of which was obtained by THR, Moore says he
was duped into assigning his interest in the material over to Kirkman,
who has since gone on to fame and fortune. Moore, on the other hand, has
received very little compensation and has not be able to access profit
statements from properties including Walking Dead, he says.
