AMC released 14 mysterious new images teasing 'The Walking Dead' return - here's what they may mean

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Is that you, Rick?

Warning: There are spoilers and speculation ahead for "The Walking Dead."

"The Walking Dead" doesn't return to AMC in February, but it's never early enough to get excited about the second half of its seventh season.

While one exclusive image has been revealed over at TVLine, we haven't seen a lot of new images for the new season featuring the group. Meanwhile, the network has released a series of vaguely mysterious promo photos to pique interest.

The 15 images don't include any faces, but reveal a lot of random objects, places, and some cleverly lined-up shadows of people with guns.

So, what does it all mean? Well, some of it may mean nothing in particular. Some of these photos seem really random and the exact sort of marketing stunt meant to get fans talking. Though ratings for the zombie hit are still among the highest on TV, it's not a secret that the show's numbers have been taking a hit week after week. Maybe these photos are a way to get fans invested again.

However, with over a month left until the zombies, Rick, and Negan return, I like to think these images could be full of vague hints at what's to come in the latter half of season seven. Knowing that Rick and the gang are going to start recruiting other communities to take down the Saviors, there's plenty to read into here.

Let's get to speculating!