The Walking Dead Season 5 Poster Declares: 'Hunt or Be Hunted'

Mark your calendars, The Walking Dead fans: Hunting season begins October 12.

That’s the underlying message of the Season 5 key art AMC just released for its zombie-tastic smash, and we’ve got your first look.

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“It feels thrilling to be able to be the leader, a man who is in doubt about his decision-making and what he is capable of doing to keep his family alive,” series star Andrew Lincoln told TVLine while previewing his Season 5 arc at San Diego Comic-Con last month. “And I get to shoot a lot of guns and throw myself around like a lunatic.”

The Walking Dead returns Sunday, Oct. 12 at 9/8c on AMC.

Check out the poster below, then scroll down for our juicy Q&A with Mr. Lincoln, before sharing your thoughts in the comments!