Don't be scared, TV Fanatics, but we're just over a month away from the return of zombies to your living room.

Yes, The Walking Dead Season 4 kicks off on October 13 at 9/8c, with AMC releasing the very first poster for new episodes today and teasing... a prison break by Rick? That's the impression we sure get from the following image.

Check out a sneak peek from the upcoming premiere and then study the following photo for yourself:

For haunting scoop on this cable smash all season long, bookmark our section of The Walking Dead spoilers now!

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