This brutal conclusion to TWD's prison arc showcased the comic's willingness to take bold risks, a strength that often diverged from its televised counterpart.

Heath Played a Far More Prominent Role

In The Walking Dead comic series, Heath emerged as a character with depth and longevity, a rarity for a series that was never afraid to kill off its more popular creations at the drop of a hat. Heath's original role also starkly contrasts his portrayal in the TV show, where his presence was decidedly short-lived. In the TWD comic, Heath was a steadying figure throughout, often appearing to offer a nuanced perspective while contributing to the dynamics of the Alexandria community until the series' end. However, in the television adaptation, actor Corey Hawkins' sudden departure led to an abrupt and unsatisfying conclusion to Heath's arc in which he essentially disappeared.

Carl Became the Hero Alexandria Needed

In one of its most significant departures, The Walking Dead TV show left fans shaken to their core when it abruptly ended the life of one of its central characters, Carl Grimes. Carl's tragic fate, brought on by a walker bite in Season 8, left viewers reeling, especially for those who had read the comics. In the pages of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead, Carl served as a central figure who survived until the series' conclusion, becoming the hero his father always knew the world needed. Unfortunately, Chandler Riggs never witnessed his version of Carl reach such lofty heights.

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