The Walking Dead Kills One Of Its Biggest Characters
WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE WALKING DEAD #167 AHEAD! ONLY LOOK IF YOU WANT TO KNOW!In the [...]
How Did It Happen?
Andrea has had the bite for a couple of issues, and she just got back to Rick at the end of #166. They held each other, and she showed her lover the bite.
Throughout #167, Andrea is seen in her bed. As she's dying, everyone that she loves comes in to say goodbye. Rick is obviously emotional, and he has to leave the room. Even though Carl is sad, he stays by her side for most of the issue.
Once everyone has said farewell to Andrea, Rick goes back in to wait until she turns. When she finally becomes a walker, he can't shoot her. She attacks him, and they struggle for a minute, before Rick finally puts a knife into her skull.
There's no question about it, Andrea is officially gone.
prevnextWhat Happens Next?
Although Andrea has always told Rick that they "Don't Die", she did just that. However, she seemed very okay with it at the end. Andrea told Rick he couldn't let this get him down, and he had to move forward leading his people.
At the end of the issue, Rick walks outside to see all of his friends. They lay hands on him as a sign of support, and he tells them, "There's more work to be done."
Rick is going to continue doing what he's always done, but there is a lot of trouble ahead. The Saviors aren't happy, Hilltop has been destroyed, and Alexandria is about to fall.
Once Rick talks to Eugene, the group will likely move on to Ohio, following the woman on the radio.
prevnextWhat Does This Mean For The Show
Andrea has been gone on the show for a while, but Rick has found love in Michonne. She is the woman who he will stand next to for years to come. Michonne has even been the way to say that they "don't die."
With this in mind, the comic could have just revealed Michonne's eventual death. If the show ever gets to issue #167 of the comics, this could be exactly how it goes down.
However, this doesn't provide any immediate changes for the show. There is a long road to get to that point.
prevnextWill Rick Get With Michonne In The Comics?
At the end of the issue, Rick and Michonne had a quiet moment together. She assured him that he was strong, and that she'd always be there for him.
The two characters have always been friends in the comic, but this could be the start of something more. Once Rick moves on from the loss of Andrea, Michonne could be there to stand beside him.
With the show acting as a road map, their relationship could blossom in the comics.
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