Changes in The Walking Dead’s character traits are nothing new, with things being different in protagonists such as Michonne, Rick, Carol, among others. Glenn also received this treatment, retaining some traits and features while others were different from the TV series to the source material.
Glenn remains a beloved character, having been the “nice guy” of the group and notable as a loving husband to Maggie, along with a loyal friend to others. Even half a decade after his death at the hands of Negan, fans are interested to know more about who he is. The best way to analyze him is by comparing what was the same and different between both versions.
10 Different: Comics' Glenn Wasn't As Much Of A Hothead Against The Governor
In Season 3 of the TV series, Glenn assumed control after Daryl left and Rick became delusional. Glenn was shown to be consumed by anger against the season’s villain, the Governor, and planned to go to war while refusing to listen to anybody else’s advice.
This was different in comparison to the comics, in which Glenn retained his general personality despite being attacked and abused by the Governor. Glenn didn’t portray the hothead mentality of the TV version and looked to get Rick to regain his senses instead.
9 Same: His Initial Boyish Attitude
When Glenn was introduced, he was far from the sage and serious personality he would later become. Being a young man thrust into the apocalypse, Glenn had a fish-out-of-water attitude where he would be very open about his fears.
During lighter moments, Glenn was known for wisecracks and a joking attitude that showed off his inexperienced yet goofy nature. This is how both the TV and comics’ version were introduced and remained in the earlier stories.
8 Different: Comics' Glenn Isn't As Serious Later On
Even after the toll of deaths the group suffered, the comic book version of Glenn retained his easy-going personality. He wasn’t immature anymore but he also didn’t lose the smile he was best known to carry.
Meanwhile, the TV series' Glenn became entirely serious like Rick and Daryl, with the character having no more funny scenes or light moments. The comics’ Glenn remained a source of comedy on occasion and was notably the go-to man for lightening the mood.
7 Same: His Undying Love For Maggie
This is Glenn's most recognizable trait in the show and it was pretty much the same in the comic books as well. He maintained his deep love for Maggie until his dying breath.
The TV version's love was highlighted a bit more than the comics' Glenn, but both of their main stories revolved around their relationship with Maggie. The two versions' last arc was also about Maggie's pregnancy and their potential move to the Hilltop.
6 Different: Comics' Glenn Easily Adapted To His Environment
It took a long time for TV series' Glenn to get accustomed to the environment of the zombie apocalypse, and took his time adapting to new communities on each occasion. The comics' Glenn was the opposite, in that he had little difficulty integrating himself.
This was due to comics' Glenn lacking the hothead tendencies of the TV version, as he never got on the wrong side of the community members and had no problems with survival out in the open due to his knack for scavenging.
5 Same: His Absolute Loyalty
Loyalty is a quality that remained the same for other characters like Rick, with Glenn also retaining this trait for the TV show. Glenn's initial fear of the zombie world didn't hinder his willingness to fight for his friends, making this one of his standout qualities.
In the series, Glenn met his end when he went out to pursue Daryl to convince him to return, while the comics' version was Rick's most trusted ally since Daryl doesn't exist in this continuity. All in all, Glenn was unflinching in his loyalties in both mediums.
4 Different: Comics' Glenn Was In Debt And Estranged From His Parents Before The Apocalypse
It was one of comics' Glenn's regrets that he didn't get to make amends with his parents before the apocalypse, something the TV series' Glenn didn't share since this aspect about him was never explored. Overall, Glenn from the comics had more of a backstory.
He was high in debt due to a number of bad calls, forcing him to hide from people he owed money to. Glenn's estrangement with his parents also meant he wasn't with them when the apocalypse struck and they never reunited.
3 Same: His Reluctance To Kill
The group went through numerous situations where they had to kill the living to survive, but Glenn somehow managed to avoid it. While the TV version did get his hands dirty eventually, he was shown to be distraught by it and was haunted by this memory.
It was part of Glenn's character for him to be against the idea of killing the living, even though he knew it was necessary at times. The fact that he showed restraint in doing so was what set him apart from others since Glenn would look for nonviolent strategies.
2 Different: Comics' Glenn Was Negan's First Choice
Many fans are still sour over Glenn's demise, but the truth is that it was always meant to pass the moment it did. What's different is that the TV series Glenn only died after Daryl's defiance motivated Negan to make an example out of Glenn.
In the comics, Glenn was always Negan's first choice since Abraham was already dead by this point. It was also entirely random as Negan's "Eenie-Meenie" game happened to end at Glenn.
1 Same: Being The Heart Of The Group
While Glenn may not have had as firm friendships like the one Daryl and Rick had, he was still the heart of the group as its the moral compass and designated nice guy. Glenn’s influence was such that his death motivated Maggie to become a leader but also caused the characters to lose their spirits since Glenn wasn’t there to raise them.
This is why the impact of his death was just as hard-hitting in the TV series as it was in the comics, as it meant that the group lost the member with the most humane qualities. Even before that, Glenn’s very presence served as a source of comfort for most characters.
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