While The Walking Dead is based on Robert Kirkman's comic series of the same name, it is its own separate entity. Several characters were created just for the show (including Daryl, Sasha, and Beth), and certain storylines greatly differ from what happen in the books. For your reference, here are 20 of the main characters and their comic book versions — for the most part, they're very similar, but you may be shocked at a few of the changes.
Yep, Rick loses his hand in the comics.
Here's the moment Carl's eye gets taken out — you're welcome.
Carol isn't even alive in the comics anymore; she commits suicide-by-walker.
I'll spare you the intense imagery of Glenn's final scene.
Maggie has short hair in the comics a lot longer than TV Maggie.
Michonne = still a badass.
Eugene = still has that mullet.
Rosita looks shockingly similar.
Fans of the book know that it's Abraham who originally takes Dwight's arrow to the eye — not Denise.
Morgan's sporting that heavy coat.
TV Aaron really captures Comic Book Aaron's aura, doesn't he?
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Spot. On.
Seems about right.
RIP Comic Book Lori, who gets shot in the back while holding newborn Judith.
Comic Book Andrea is still alive and kicking ass.
Tyreese has a much more tragic story in the comics.
Shane's the one in the top panel, obviously.
Flashback to the farm!
And finally, this guy.