It's that time of the year again: we have a chance to speculate a bit on The Walking Dead season 6 based on what we know from Mr. Kirkman's source material. As we did in the past with The Hunters and the Alexandria Safe-Zone, we're going to dig into the later adventures of Rick Grimes to figure out just what might happen in the first half of next season and beyond.
The Wolves (or "The Scavengers" in the comics) are an immediate threat, attacking while everyone in Alexandria is mourning the deaths of their loved ones. More and more, Deanna is starting to realize that Rick's way is better for the community than her diplomatic approach. She's considering handing over power to him, and the assault on Alexandria only helps his case.
Derek, the leader of the Wolves, arrives at the gates of Alexandria with his very creepy rendition of The Three Little Pigs:
For a moment there, it looks like the Wolves will outnumber and outsmart the battle-hardened portion of the community (basically just Rick and his pre-Alexandria group), as a sniper threatens to shoot Rick down during his talk with Derek at the gate.
Of course, the tables are turned when Andrea (yea, she's still alive in the comics!) shoots down the sniper and Derek. (I'm guessing they'll use Sasha in Andrea's stead?) Rick and friends dispatch the rest of the Wolves pretty easily.
Deanna realizes that she can't defend Alexandria and that Rick should be the new leader. The Safe-Zone seems safe and in better hands...for now. Like we said, these events will probably take up the first 2-3 episodes of season 6.