It’s time to rise up. That’s the survivors’ mantra as they try to find a way to recruit a fighting force, arm themselves and take on Negan and his army. But no one said it was going to be easy.

Before the return of The Walking Dead on Sunday, February 12 at 9/8c, look for clues about the new episodes ahead in the sneak peek photos below.

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The survivors need the Hilltop to fight with them. Maggie is already making headway with the rank-and-file, but getting Gregory on board will be stickier issue. Click here for a teaser of the attempt to persuade him.

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Recruiting King Ezekiel and the Kingdom would be a major coup as well. So far, Ezekiel has been reticent to open hostilities with the Saviors. Will Rick be able to change his mind? Click here for a sneak peek of Rick’s introduction to Ezekiel.

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The survivors may be ready to fight but, in the meantime, they still live under the Saviors’ thumb.

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Even within the ranks of the Alexandrians, Rick may need to convince others to join his cause.

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There are still more communities out there. Are these new arrivals friends or foes?

Via: AMC.