Reflecting on the characters arc, he becomes the commander of the whisperers with a grudge against negan. A few months ago it was reported andrew lincoln rick grimes would leave the series after showing up in only a few episodes in the first half of the season. Apr 07, 2020 the walking dead is known for its dramatic introductions, and its latest is keeping up with tradition. During a recent episode of the talking dead, kirkman. Jesus becomes aware of his presence and rolls away from a swipe of his massive knife. Rick grimes, sheriff of a small town in kentucky awakes in a hospital. In the walking dead comic books, beta is killed by aaron, as highlighted by comicbook. Carl and joshua from the walking dead issue 181 image comics and skybound aaron, jesus, and maggie are talking about the new arrivals and say that they seem okay. The tenth season of the walking dead, an american postapocalyptic horror television series on amc premiered on october 6, 2019. Eric is a character first encountered in issue 68 of image comics the walking dead. Walking dead comic book ending, explained hollywood reporter. The walking dead seems to be foreshadowing a possibly fatal encounter between aaron ross marquand and whisperer beta ryan hurst sometime in season 10b.
Issue 173 of the walking dead titled final fight opens with beta standing over jesus as aaron sleeps. Six years after ricks assumed death, aaron continues to be gracies. The walking dead ended on a huge whisperers cliffhanger, but. He is portrayed by ross marquand in the television series in both media, he acts as a recruiter for the alexandria safezone located in washington, d. The comic books feature a romantic relationship between jesus and aaron, which was hinted at in the past two episodes of the walking dead. Jordan woods, ross marquand, monologues, the walking dead, books. The following article contains spoilers for the walking dead season 1o, episode 12 walk with us. Gabriel is at alexandria, michonne ran off with virgil, and magna and connie were trapped in a cavein during the midseason. The walking dead is choosing to continue with the comic book s whisperers storyline in bits and pieces with a different timeline. Amcs the walking dead is known for smashing basic cable records, and the comic book that inspired the series continues to earn its own bragging rights, too a copy of the walking dead no.
Aaron is a fictional character from the comic book series the walking dead and television series of the same name. Mar, 2020 in making negan a whisperer, the walking dead has set up alphas comic book death. Nov 07, 2019 because the walking dead never brought to screen the comic book s romantic relationship between aaron and jesus, stars ross marquand and tom payne decided their characters were romantically. A high ranking member of the whisperers, initially acting as second in command to alpha, he became the defacto leader of the group after her demise. The following is a list of characters from the walking dead comic book series, created by robert kirkman. Much like father gabriel who was introduced earlier this season, aaron come right out of the walking dead comic book series. However, as comic book points out, the most recent trailer may reveal a dangerous confrontation between beta ryan hurst and aaron ross marquand. The walking dead comic series walking dead wiki fandom. The walking dead, issue 22 the walking dead comic online. What might surprise fans the most about jeffrey dean morgan. Comatose after being shot while on duty, rick finds the world abandoned of all things living and is faced with walking undead, who attack him on sight.
He is portrayed by ross marquand in the television series. Jul 12, 2017 walking dead comic book spoilers ahead. Because the walking dead never brought to screen the comic books romantic relationship between aaron and jesus, stars ross marquand and tom payne decided their characters were romantically. This friendly strangers name is aaron, played by ross marquand, and he should be familiar to walking dead comic book readers. The walking dead comic read the walking dead comic online.
The midseason premiere ends with the survivors surrounded by an armed group of strangers, but rick has a smile on his face. Following the aftermath of the fiery conflict at hilltop with the whisperers, theres been a pause in the walking deads whisperer war. Its a pretty fascinating portrayal of this iconic comic book villain. Rick and the groups arrival at the alexandria safezone could mean that negan, the sadistic leader of a violent group of survivors called the saviors. The comic is published by image comics and skybound entertainment. In both media, he acts as a recruiter for the alexandria safezone located in washington, d. The walking dead introduces an openly gay character.
Walking dead star says aaron and jesus romance happened. The walking dead proves the show can survive michonnes exit the only main characters who arent in play in the battle between the whisperers and the hilltop are michonne danai gurira, gabriel seth gilliam, magna nadia hiker, and connie lauren ridloff. He returns home to find his family, son carl and wife lori, gone. Actor ross marquand gained a lot more popularity when he played the red skull for marvel, but he has been playing aaron in the walking dead for several seasons now, and his character has gone. Aaron confronts whisperer negan in walk with us clip the walking deads angela kang on season 10 finale, maggies return, and new characters. The walking dead unleashes negan for team up with aaron. The walking dead season nine sees aaron ross marquand losing an arm, a callback to a classic rick grimes moment from the comic book series. The walking dead is an american postapocalyptic comic book series created by writer robert kirkman and artist tony moore who was the artist on the first 6 issues and cover artist for the first 24 with art on the remainder of the series by charlie adlard. In the show, negan tried to stop alpha from massacring everyone by suggesting that she force them into surrendering, but she stuck to her plan. Aaron the walking dead wikipedia republished wiki 2. He served as one of the secondary antagonists of volume 26. Ross marquands aaron is almost everything rick was in the comics. The walking dead has a real big problem in season 9. The current artists for the series are charlie adlard, stefano gaudiano, cliff rathburn and dave stewart.
Aaron ross marquand and alden callan mcauliffe encounter a mysterious survivor wearing an iron mask and wielding ninja weapons in the final episode of the walking dead season 10 airing later. In its gloomy second outing back from midseason hiatus, the walking dead is finally putting these characters on the road to. Aaron went along with his boyfriend eric raleigh, who both met before the apocalypse and. In the promo for twds season 10ender, a certain doom, someone in. Ross marquand, who plays aaron on amcs the walking dead, talks about keeping his role on the show a secret and whether the group should trust aaron q. After carols actions left connie and magna trapped inside a cave, yumiko was shocked to discover the latter among the horde marching against hilltop. Oct 19, 2018 the walking dead showrunner angela kang says its a funny coincidence that aaron ross marquand now resembles the rick grimes of creator robert kirkmans comic books since losing an arm. Aaron was responsible for bringing rick and his people into alexandria and developed a close bond with the group, making aaron one of ricks most trusted. It is also possible if eric lived in or near alexandria. Reflecting on the characters arc, he becomes the commander of the whisperers with a.
For his part, payne openly admitted his lack of interest. The relative newcomer made his first appearance at the end of the episode titled them. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service. This will obviously leave a glaring hole in the roster, especially with the. Sure, aaron could take on the role of jesus and maybe well grow to love magnas group. The eighth season of the walking dead, an american postapocalyptic horror television series on amc, premiered on october 22, 2017, and concluded on april 15, 2018, consisting of 16 episodes. Ross marquand, who plays aaron on amcs the walking dead, talks about gearing up to fight back and what might surprise fans about jeffrey dean morgan q. The walking dead showrunner angela kang says its a funny coincidence that aaron ross marquand now resembles the rick grimes of creator. He is one of the original residents of alexandria safezone, formally working as a recruiter. Robert kirkman and charlie adlards skybound series wrapped in a way the amc drama. The second half of the season premiered on february 23, 2020. Will the audience be as excited as rick to meet this new group. Is the walking dead turning its back on the comic book. Call to arms along with brandon rose and the primary.
He worked with eric, who was his work partner and boyfriend. Who do you think will get ricks comic death at the end of season 11 other leave down below. The long wait for another issue of the walking dead comic book series is finally over and the october 2017 installment of the story has finally been released. In the comics, negan earns alphas trust and kills her. Comic book writer robert kirkman and the showrunners behind the walking dead havent been shy about teasing aarons eventual appearance. Is the walking dead setting up aaron to be the new rick. The walking dead will unleash the negan jeffrey dean morgan for the first time in season 10 when episode 10x03, ghosts, partners him with a. Previously in season 10 of the walking dead, aaron has been trying his hardest to befriend gamma thora birch, a member of the antagonistic group the whisperers, headed by alpha samantha morton. Due to the walking deads propensity to killing off its characters, its unlikely all the remaining. The walking dead comic book ending guarantees a very different finale when amcs tv series eventually wraps. Aaron is a main character and a survivor of the outbreak in amcs the walking dead. The walking dead ended on a huge whisperers cliffhanger. I think it was kind of alluded to, in points, he said at comiccon paris via. The walking dead, issue 65 the walking dead comic online.
He meets his new neighbor, who points him towards atlanta. Developed for television by frank darabont, the series is based on the eponymous series of comic books by robert kirkman, tony moore, and charlie adlard. Not much is known about erics life prior to or as the outbreak began, except that he may have been in a relationship with aaron before the outbreak occurred. In the promo for twds season 10ender, a certain doom, someone in an iron mask approaches. Beta real name unknown is a character and an antagonist first encountered in issue 154 of image comics the walking dead. Aaron is a character first encountered in issue 67 of image comics the walking dead. It focuses on rick grimes, a kentucky deputy who is shot in the line of duty and awakens from a coma in a zombie apocalypse that has resulted in a statewide quarantine. Cleveland, ohio last nights episode of the walking dead teased the wolves when daryl and aaron discovered a dead woman with a w on her forehead and spotted a strange light in the distance. Feb 15, 2015 comic and potential show spoilers below.
In the walking dead comic book, hilltop got burned after alphas death, and alexandria also got demolished, so the tv show has already flipped those moments around. The walking dead is choosing to continue with the comic books whisperers storyline in bits and pieces with a different timeline. Nov 25, 2018 the comic books feature a romantic relationship between jesus and aaron, which was hinted at in the past two episodes of the walking dead. Angela kang explains aarons resemblance to comic rick.
List of the walking dead comics characters wikipedia. Whats it like being the subject of intense discussion. Aaron was responsible for bringing rick and his people into alexandria. His goodnatured and charitable personality mixed with his survival skills and good judge of character made him a valuable asset to recruiting new members for the community. The walking dead is an american postapocalyptic comic book series created by writer robert kirkman and artist tony moore. Walking dead comic book ending, explained hollywood. In its gloomy second outing back from midseason hiatus, the walking dead is finally putting these characters on the road to what is arguably the comic. Aaron is a main character and a survivor of the outbreak in amc s the walking dead. We sat down with the walking deads showrunner angela kang to discuss aarons sudden transformation into rick from the comics.
This friendly strangers name is aaron, played by ross marquand, and he should be familiar to walking dead comicbook readers. At least fear is consistent if not all that compelling. The walking dead seems to be foreshadowing a possibly fatal encounter between aaron ross marquand and whisperer beta ryan hurst. The walking dead is known for its dramatic introductions, and its latest is keeping up with tradition. The walking dead comic read the walking dead comic. Although initially mistrusted by ricks group, he gradually gains their. The walking dead showrunner angela kang says its a funny coincidence that aaron ross marquand now resembles the rick grimes of creator robert kirkmans comic books since losing an arm.
Aarons arrival comes after kirkman teased that walking dead would be introducing a prominent gay character from the comics during the second half of season five. The walking dead comic was a brilliant adventure story told both simply and capably. Tv series vs comic the walking dead, walking dead comics. Aaron is introduced as a recruiter for the alexandria safe zone community who came into contact. Jul 03, 2019 the walking dead comic was a brilliant adventure story told both simply and capably.
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