Negan (pronounced NEE-gan) is a main character and a former antagonist first encountered in Issue 100 of Image Comics' The Walking Dead as well as the protagonist of Here's Negan and Negan Lives. He used his authority and resources to subjugate other communities tribute to the Saviors, in exchange for protection against zombies. The communities join together and start a conflict against the Saviors, which ends up with Dwight taking charge of the Saviors, now willing to cooperate with the communities. Negan is then incarcerated, receiving a life sentence. Two years later, Negan joins the Militia, having previously given advice to Rick during his time in prison. He has proved his loyalty multiple times, primarily by saving Rick and Dwight, though his loyalty has been met with skepticism. Negan eventually gains Rick's trust by taking care of the Savior conflict, but leaves Alexandria to find another shelter to inhabit. Several years after Rick Grimes' death, he continues to live as a hermit in an abandoned town, being visited sometimes by Carl Grimes. He also made a proper grave for Lucille, finally forgiving himself, acting as a changed and better man. He served as the primary antagonist from Volume 17: Something To Fear to Volume 21: All Out War - Part Two, but has also been present as a recurring antagonist, bordering on anti-hero, since Volume 22: A New Beginning. Negan is a casual, jolly, savage man who adores violence and mayhem.
