She is the sole surviving member of the greene family, girlfriendturnedwife of glenn, and mother of their child, and after carols death, she becomes the adoptive mother of sophia. In the case of the walking dead, one of those characters was the governor, who as best known for going by such a title, but also revealed his real name in private. Brian blake,better known as philip blake or by his epithet the governor,is a main character and an antagonist first encountered in issue 27 of image comics the walking dead as well as the protagonist of the governor special. Image comics the walking dead as well as the protagonist of the governor special.
Brian blake, also known as the governor, is one of the primary protagonists in the novel the walking dead. Fans of the walking dead s comic books thought ricks encounter with the governor was epic. The governor is a fictional character and central antagonist from the walking dead comic book and television series. The walking dead is a zombie apocalypse comic book that started publication in 2003. You may be looking for his appearance in the novel series, his tv series. Former the walking dead star david morrissey hopes to reprise his role as philip blake, a. Brian blake, better known as philip blake or by his epithet the governor, is a. The governor as seen in the walking dead comic book series. Using the name brian, the governor eventually befriends a family sisters lilly and. The governor real name philip blake in the tv series, and brian blake in the comics and novels is a fictional character and central antagonist from the walking dead comic book and television series.
The walking dead is an american postapocalyptic comic book series created by writer robert kirkman and artist tony moore who was the artist on the first 6 issues and cover artist for the first 24 with art on the remainder of the series by charlie adlard. Maggie greene comic series walking dead wiki fandom. This post looks at the portrayal of the walking dead character the governor on the show, the comics, and the novel rise of the governor. It focuses on rick grimes, a kentucky deputy who is shot in the line of duty and awakens from a coma in a zombie apocalypse that has. In the comics, lori and her newborn daughter, judith, both perish in the governor. A recap of live bait, the latest episode of the walking dead. Maggie greene is a main character first encountered in issue 10 of image comics the walking dead. Red machete, and various additional publications, including novels the walking dead. After glenns death, maggie and her daughter move to the hilltop colony and, eventually, convinces the population. The walking dead the governor special walking dead comics.
Robert kirkman on the governor s wicked dark side loris death. In the prequel novel about the governor which is totally canon, you learn that his name is actually. The governor was voted villain of the year by wizard magazine the year he debuted, and his story arc was the most controversial in the history of the walking dead comic book series. The walking dead doesnt seem to be a franchise thats losing any speed, with two spinoffs on the air and three movies in the works. Yes, he ripped your heart out by mercilessly killing glenn, and yes.
The walking dead compendium 1 2 3 4 one two three graphic novel comic book lot. Former the walking dead star david morrissey would return. One of the residents, martinez, asks brian his name, to which brian tells him that his name is. The governor is the charismatic leader of woodbury, a seemingly utopian community thats barricaded behind walls. The walking dead novels series 8 primary works 10 total works from the mind of robert kirkman, the legendary comic book auteur and creator of the walking dead, comes a new series of alloriginal novels steeped in the terrifying mythos of the eisner award winning comic. Rise of the governor, alongside his brother, phillip. The governor has revealed that his real name is phillip blake, but thats not entirely true.
The walking dead compendium 1 for sale collectibles. But rick has seen, and conquered, much darker foes in the issues since. The governor actor david morrissey discusses a potential return for the character the walking dead doesnt seem to be a franchise thats losing any speed, with two spinoffs on. The walking dead writer reveals how he named the governor. Walking dead governor special comic book robert kirkman on. Other names have been used by characters in the series, including biters and stinkers. The walking dead is based on robert kirkmans comic series of the same name. Governor image comics walking dead kirkman character. In 2009, the governor was ranked as igns 86th greatest comic book villain of all time. The walking dead is an american postapocalyptic comic book series created by writer robert.
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