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| Thomas Richards | |
| Continuity: | The Walking Dead |
| Notability: | Antagonist |
| Type: | Serial killer |
| Gender: | Male |
| Race: | Human |
| Location: | Atlanta, Georgia West Georgia Correctional Facility |
| Status: | Deceased |
| Died: | 2005 |
| First: | The Walking Dead #13 |
| Final: | The Walking Dead #18 |
Thomas Richards is a fictional serial killer and a recurring antagonist featured in The Walking Dead comic book series published by Image Comics. He was introduced in issue #13 of the series, which is the first chapter in the "Safety Behind Bars" storyline. He made seven appearances in the series in total.
Overview[]
Biography[]
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Thomas Richards was created by writer Robert Kirkman, artist Charlie Adlard, and inker Cliff Rathburn.
- Thomas Richards is exclusive to the continuity of The Walking Dead comic book series by Image Comics. The character has no counterpart in The Walking Dead television series on AMC.
- Final fate: Shot multiple times by Maggie Greene and left to be mauled by walkers. Head shot prevents reanimation. Corpse hauled away and dropped on a pile in the prison yard.
- Robert Kirkman revealed that he originally planned to have Thomas stab Lori Grimes in the stomach, killing her and the baby.
Body Count[]
- Mrs. Richards - Wife; Chopped her up into pieces.
- Rachel Greene - Decapitated her in the barber shop at the prison.
- Susie Greene - Decapitated her in the barber shop at the prison.
Appearances[]
- Walking Dead 13
- Walking Dead 14
- Walking Dead 15
- Walking Dead 16
- Walking Dead 17
- Walking Dead 18 (Final appearance; dies)
- Walking Dead 20 (As a corpse only)