Robert Kirkman, creator of Undeadonce revealed his choice for the franchise “strongest character“was Carl Grimes; Readers of the comics will know that Carl was the centerpiece of the series’ epilogue, while viewers of the TV adaptation will recognize many of the character’s greatest qualities in only-on-screen fan favorite Daryl Dixon.
The Walking Dead Deluxe #101 – written by Robert Kirkman, with art by Charlie Adlard – reprints the letters page from the original issue, including a revealing response to a fan, in which Kirkman extols Carl’s importance to the series, which would last nearly another hundred issues.
Including a tease that Carl had “lots of life left in him” – which foreshadowed the series finale, whether intentionally or not – Kirkman made it clear that Rick Grimes’ youngest son was his choice for the series’ last survivor.
In a pivotal point in the comic series, Robert Kirkman confirmed that Carl is the strongest character in Walking Dead
The Walking Dead Deluxe #101 – Written by Robert Kirkman; Art by Charlie Adlard; Color by Dave McCaig; Rus Wooten lyrics
Undead #100 infamously featured the official introduction of Negan and Glenn’s brutal death at his hands, which was later adapted into the first episode of the AMC TV adaptation’s seventh season. Undead #101 was the beginning of a new paradigm for the series – and as with the previous hundred issues, the relaunch presents it in stunning color for the first time. Along with new notes from author Robert Kirkman, the Luxury The edition also includes original supplementary material, offering insight into how readers responded to the book at the time.
At the 100-issue mark, Carl Grimes had already been through more than most adults could handle – and yet he continued to display an unparalleled reserve of resilience. As Robert Kirkman said in response to a fan letter:
Carl is possibly the strongest character in the series…he handles these things better than anyone…which should be scary. He still has a lot of life left… I think.
In the end, Kirkman’s words proved to be true. Carl continued to be classified as Undead the most ruthlessly determined character in comics until the series’ conclusion; In retrospect, it could be argued that he continues to hold the title – despite competition from characters like TV-only Daryl Dixon.
The TV version of Walking Dead’s Carl had the character’s strength – but not his longevity
Carl’s Exit: Season Eight, Episode 9, “Honor”
As fans of Undead TV series know all too well, Carl was dramatically killed off midway through the show’s eighth season. This was more the result of behind-the-scenes production concerns than the natural trajectory of the character, who had thus far been faithfully adapted for the screen – at least compared to some of the franchise’s other characters. To mean, the television version of Carl incorporated the virtues of the comic characterto the point where his arc was stopped.
This kind of death was in keeping with the overall “no one is safe” spirit of the franchise, on the page and on screen, and looking back, it remains an effective point of departure from the source material. How does this impact the character’s status as “of the franchise”strongest character“is open for fans to debate; of course, comparing pages and screens is difficult, and the discussion is more likely to yield a more in-depth analysis of how the adaptation necessitates changes than a definitive character power ranking.
Daryl took on the role left open by changes to Carl’s story arc
The Last Survivor TV Series
However, because of this, if Undead fans try to compare characters across media, The closest thing to competition for the title of comic-Carl’s “ultimate survivor” would be Daryl Dixon. Not just because the character is still alive and active in television continuity, but because of the popularity that the character has achieved as a protagonist since its origins as a novelty in the adaptation. Entirely new characters added to story adaptations run the risk of being rejected by existing fans, but the flip side is the potential to be a vital part of attracting new TV-only audiences.
Daryl represents many of the same essential attributes that made comedian Carl Robert Kirkman chosen for the franchise film.strongest character.”
In some ways, Daryl represents many of the same essential attributes that made comedian Carl Robert Kirkman chosen for the franchise film.strongest character.” Daryl’s constant desire to survive, his uncompromising integrity, and his sense of loyalty are just some of the character traits that reflect Carl Grimes in the comics, and therefore, despite not having a direct analogue in the source material, Daryl can be considered an extrapolation of the qualities that pass for heroic in Robert Kirkman’s zombie apocalypse Given that these characteristics originated in the comic Carl, it can be said that he remains. The walking dead strongest character.
The Walking Dead Deluxe #101 is now available from Image Comics.