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The Walking Dead: 10 Characters Who Were Changed From The Comics

Throughout its seven seasons so far, AMC's The Walking Dead has been less of a straight adaptation of the comic books from Robert Kirkman and more of a related off-shoot; one that draws inspiration from its characters and storylines. Many of the series' major arcs and events are borrowed from the source material, but few happen exactly as they do on the page.

9) Shane

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As played by Jon Bernthal, Shane Walsh was Rick’s best friend and deputy sheriff in the good old days. However, post-apocalypse, Shane becomes increasingly jealous of Rick and overzealous in protecting their group. Eventually, things get to the point where he tries to kill Rick – only for Rick to kill him – at the end of the second season. In a shocking revelation, Shane is immediately re-animated and shot once again by Carl.

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In the comics, these tenets of Shane’s character are all present and correct. However, TV fans will be shocked to know that the comic book version of Shane only lasts for a grand total of six issues before biting the bullet. His death is also subtly different. On the page, it is Carl who shoots Shane dead, after finding him threatening his dad. Shane is also not found to be a zombie until much later, when Rick digs up his grave to finally put him to rest.