Theres a new addition to the season 6 cast of the walking dead. For fans of the tv series, who havent read the comic books the walking dead is based on, jesus is a character who was originally a member of the alexandria safe zone in which rick grimes played by andrew lincoln in the tv series and his gang joined at the end of season 5. The walking dead jesus paul monroe series 4 mcfarlane toys. The dry eyes are few and far between for the walking dead viewers, however, given the death of a fanfavorite character in sundays midseason finale. He worked with eric, who was his work partner and boyfriend. Jesus served as the ambassador for the hilltop and frequently searches for new recruits. Tom payne told comic book his understanding was that the change was made as not to confuse tv audiences. Amcs the walking dead has just cast a key character for its sixth season. Jesus spotted on the set of the walking dead season 6. Read the walking dead comics online for free walking dead comics. The walking dead casts kickass gay comic favorite paul.
So relieved that paul jesus monroe survived against beta of the whisperers. Based off the image comics version of the walking dead comes this walking dead comic series 4 action figure set. Fans of robert kirkman and charlie adlards the walking dead comic book series will be very familiar with this character, and based on a new set photo from season six, it. The walking dead paul jesus monroe comic series 4 action. Amcs the walking dead will introduce another key comic book character in season 6, that of paul jesus monroe the character was first introduced in issue 91 of the comics.
Lauren cohan as maggie greene, tom payne as paul jesus rovia the. In fact, its in a way weve already seen on the show through rosita and eugenes. Southlands officer john cooper has been promoted to sergeant. Perhaps not incidentally, jesus surname was changed for the tv show. The walking dead casts tom payne as jesus deadline. In the walking dead comic book series, the alexandria safezone, or just alexandria, is a few blocks of cleared streets in alexandria, virginia, about six miles from washington, d. In the comic book series, douglas monroe founded the alexandria safezone with coleader alexander davidson. Is paul jesus monroe good in the walking dead comics. Mcfarlane toys the walking dead comic book series 3 set of 4 action figures. Walking dead paul jesus monroe comic book series four. Praise jesus hallelujahthe walking deads goodnatured rebel jesus. Luck alum tom payne has landed the role of paul monroe aka jesus in amc s zombie drama.
Tom payne told comic book his understanding was that the change was made as. Paul jesus monroe from the walking dead comic book man. In the comic books, his full name is paul monroe but in amcs adaptation, he goes by the name paul rovia. 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.
The walking dead is an american postapocalyptic comic book series created by writer robert kirkman and artist tony moore. Paul jesus monroe is a fictional character from the comic book series the walking dead, as well as the television series of the same name, where he was. Sundays episode of the walking dead, the new world, introduced a fan favorite character from the comics, paul jesus monroe. In addition, when norman discussed the origins of the first twd rumor, he claimed it was possible the walking dead comics character paul monroe was the inspiration. The walking dead casts key comic book character of jesus. Robert kirkman is an american comic book writer best known for his work on the walking dead, invincible for image comics, as well as ultimate xmen and marvel zombies for marvel comics. However, after leaving alexandria, jesus joins the hilltop colony. He is a former member of the hilltop colony, but eventually.
He is an original resident of the hilltop colony, who was responsible for making a connection with rick grimes and introducing him to a larger world. The walking dead comic series 4 paul jesus monroe 5 action figure by mcfarlane start your collection of awesome walking dead comic action figures. Featuring a wide array of accessories, each 5inch figure is incredibly well detailed and looks like it came directly out of the comic book. The most recent issue of the walking dead comics finally gave paul jesus monroe a boyfriend.
One of the walking deads most popular characters who wasnt known for anchoring big storylines, the comics paul jesus monroe long served as the definition of a consummate badass. The recruiting process is largely motivated to help their community fight against negan and the saviors. Series 4 features abraham ford, carl grimes, paul jesus monroe, pin cushion zombie. In the comics, jesus is a member of the hilltop community, a location we have yet to see on the walking dead tv series. So jesus showed up on the walking dead season 6 just in time for rick grimes andrew lincoln and michonne danai gurira to. When rick grimes survivor group arrived, douglas monroe stated that the community had existed for less than a year.
New the walking dead cast members from season 6 include. Aaron is a character first encountered in issue 67 of image comics the walking dead. For his part, payne openly admitted his lack of interest. It hasnt been addressed on the show yet, but while talking with the huffington post during an aol. The walking dead comic series 4 paul jesus monroe 5 action. The newly added character, whose last name is rovia on the tv series, had a complicated runin with rick and daryl. The walking dead comic series 4 paul jesus monroe action. In the comics, his name was paul monroe before the nickname came into play, and he goes by paul rovia for the amc drama. The walking dead comic book spoilers referenced throughout.
Given the walking dead television series use of religious imagery, i. Walking dead casts tom payne as comic character paul jesus monroe. Sunday nights episode of amcs hit show featured a time jump, as rick and the other survivors attempt to rebuild the. Mcfarlane toys the walking dead comic series 4 paul jesus monroe action figure. Paul monroe, more commonly known as jesus, is a main character first. The comic books feature a romantic relationship between jesus and aaron, which was hinted at in the past two episodes of the walking dead. Rick grimes and company have encountered a wide variety of friends and foes in their journey through multiple seasons of amcs the walking dead, but with 6 issues currently in print, robert kirkmans comic book series on which the series is based features even more characters, including paul jesus monroe, who is featured in mcfarlane toys the walking dead comic series 4 figure line. Unfortunately for those shipping jesus and sasha sonequa martin, the comic book equivalent of paynes character, paul jesus monroe, is gay. They crossreference some of the characters in the comic book with us and theres a character in the comic book named jesus who is gay and hes a total badass, he said.
Man bun paul jesus monroe from the walking dead comic book like us on facebook. Tom payne, known for his work on the hbo show luck and the british series waterloo road, will play paul jesus monroe, thewrap has learned. Walking dead star tom payne basically confirms jesus is. Walking dead casts tom payne as comic character paul. The walking dead has tapped michael cudlitz to join the season 4 cast in the pivotal comic book role of sgt. The walking dead just gave jesus a boyfriend comic book. For almost the past three years, tom payne has appeared as comic book favorite paul jesus monroe on amcs the walking dead. The walking dead 6x10 daryl and rick capture jesus duration. Cleveland, ohio hallelujah, jesus has finally arrived on the walking dead. Buy now and well deliver to you 39 business days after purchase date, and if you trust us, i promise you,y. It looks as though paul monroe aka jesus will be making his debut during the sixth season of amcs the walking dead. Douglas monroe ended up banishing davidson because he began abusing his power and women. He is one of the original residents of alexandria safezone, formally working as a recruiter. The characters of the walking dead comic come across the whisperers in a suitably spooky fashion.
The walking dead 9x08 jesus death whisperers reveal. He is a resident at the alexandria safezone who moved to the community from another group called the hilltop colony. Upon his introduction, jesus is able to fight off michonne and abraham. The resurrection of tom payne, aka walking deads jesus. The characters untimely demise, featured in season nines midseason finale last month, hasnt really sat well with many of the shows fansor with payne himself.
Jesus vs beta the walking dead i was at the edge of my seat during this fight. Mcfarlane toys the walking dead comic series 4 paul jesus. He serves as the ambassador for the hilltop and frequently searches. Paul jesus monroe is a fictional character from the comic book series the walking dead. Jesus first appeared in issue 91 of the comic book. The 20 biggest differences between amcs the walking dead. Paul monroe, more commonly known as jesus, is a main character first encountered in issue 91 of image comics the walking dead. He has also collaborated with image comics cofounder todd mcfarlane on the series haunt. The casting was revealed after et published some of the first onset photos of the upcoming season that included what appeared to be a new mystery actor. Paul jesus monroe ultimate pop culture wiki fandom.