AMC is showing its appreciation for The Walking Dead comic book fans by airing the television show’s pilot episode in black and white!

The special airing is part of a marathon where all episodes from season 1 and 2 will run over the weekend of July 7 and 8 (just before Comic-Con San Diego). Each episode will be introduced by The Talking Dead‘s Chris Hardwick, who will be on the set of season 3 in Atlanta.

A special episode of Talking Dead will air July 8 and include a scene from season 3 as well as behind-the-scenes videos.

We’ll be sure to share the season 3 clip with you as well as any other new material once it appears online!