International Standard Serial Number International Standard Serial Number An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is an eight-digit serial number used to uniquely identify a serial publication. The ISSN is especially helpful in distinguishing between serials with the same title. ISSN are used in ordering, cataloging, interlibrary loans, and other practices in connection with serial literature. The ISSN system was first drafted as an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) international standard in 1971 and published as ISO 3297 in 1975. ISO subcommittee TC 46/SC 9 is responsible for maintaining the standard. When a serial with the same content is published in more than one media
What Lies Ahead "That "The Walking Dead" is now the most watched drama in the history of basic cable is staggering, just like our zombies." "What Lies Ahead" was met with general acclaim from television critics. Gina McIntyre of the "Los Angeles Times" felt it was the series' best installment, calling it "thrilling" and "heart-wrenching". Similar sentiments were echoed by Josh Jackson of "Paste", who gave the episode an 8.8 out of 10—a "commendable" rating. Darren Franich of "Entertainment Weekly" liked what he called the "casual" atmosphere of the opening scene and described the ending as "daring". IGN's Eric Goldman felt the episode