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Creation & Design

Negan was created by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard as a charismatic yet brutal antagonist in 'The Walking Dead'. His design reflects a rugged, tough persona, often seen with his signature baseball bat, Lucille.

Early Years

Negan's backstory is explored in various flashbacks, revealing his life before the apocalypse and his rise to power as the leader of the Saviors.

Character Development

Negan's character evolves from a ruthless villain to a more complex figure, showcasing moments of vulnerability and moral ambiguity, particularly in his interactions with other characters.

Cultural Reception

Negan has been both praised and criticized for his complex portrayal, becoming one of the most iconic villains in comic book history.

Character Details

Real Name:
Negan Smith
First Appearance:
The Walking Dead #98
Aliases:
The Saviors' Leader, Lucille's Owner
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Saviors, The Whisperers
Abilities:
Charisma, Leadership, Melee Combat
Equipment:
Baseball Bat (Lucille), Various Weapons
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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The Walking Dead #98
Image ⋅ 2012
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The Walking Dead #98
 
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Death of Abraham

1st appearance of Dwight, lieutenant to Neegan

The Walking Dead #97
2nd Print ⋅ Image ⋅ 2012
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The Walking Dead #97
 
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Variant second printing cover art by Charlie Adlard

Connects to five other later printing covers to make one full image of Negan holding Lucille

Full sets have sold between $100-$150

The Walking Dead #98
2nd Print ⋅ Image ⋅ 2012
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The Walking Dead #98
 
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Variant second printing cover art by Charlie Adlard

Connects to five other later printing covers to make one full image of Negan holding Lucille

Full sets have sold between $100-$150

The Walking Dead #99
2nd Print ⋅ Image ⋅ 2012
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The Walking Dead #99
 
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Variant second printing cover art by Charlie Adlard

Connects to five other later printing covers to make one full image of Negan holding Lucille

Full sets have sold between $100-$150

The Walking Dead #100
Image ⋅ 2012
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The Walking Dead #100
 
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1st appearance of Negan

Death of Glenn

The Walking Dead #100
2nd Print ⋅ Image ⋅ 2012
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The Walking Dead #100
 
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Variant second printing cover art by Charlie Adlard

The Walking Dead #100
Variant ⋅ Image ⋅ 2012
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The Walking Dead #100
 
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Variant cover art by Charlie Adlard

Limited to 500 copies, signed by Robert Kirkman

The Walking Dead #100
3rd Print ⋅ Image ⋅ 2012
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The Walking Dead #100
 
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Variant third printing cover art by Charlie Adlard

Connects to five other later printing covers to make one full image of Negan holding Lucille

Full sets have sold between $100-$150

The Walking Dead #101
2nd Print ⋅ Image ⋅ 2012
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The Walking Dead #101
 
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Variant second printing cover art by Charlie Adlard

Connects to five other later printing covers to make one full image of Negan holding Lucille

Full sets have sold between $100-$150

The Walking Dead #102
2nd Print ⋅ Image ⋅ 2012
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The Walking Dead #102
 
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Variant second printing cover art by Charlie Adlard

Connects to five other later printing covers to make one full image of Negan holding Lucille

Full sets have sold between $100-$150

Image+ #1
Image ⋅ 2016
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Image+ #1
 
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Origin of Negan

Part one of a 12-part story printed in Image+, a monthly Image previews catalog that launched April 2016

The 12-part story, totaling 48 pages collected in a hardcover graphic novel titled 'Here's Negan'

The Walking Dead #100
Blind Bag ⋅ Image ⋅ 2018
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The Walking Dead #100
 
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Variant cover art by James Harren

15th anniversary 'Blind Bag' secret cover with word bubbles

Negan Lives #1
Image ⋅ 2020
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Negan Lives #1
 
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36-page one-shot

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