Zombies In "The Walking Dead" Are Walking Ahead

      "The Walking Dead" has become a darling of horror and/or fantasy pop culture.  In its second season it set a record among young viewers.  An official magazine, video games, scores of blogs, a live companion talk show called "The Talking Dead", an appearance at San Diego's Comic-Con International, and just in time for Halloween, "The Walking Dead:  Dead Inside" maze is this year's centerpiece for Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights have made the show a franchise for AMC cable television.  See also , www.variety.com.