Negan (Comic Series)

==Summary==
Negan is a prominent antagonist in The Walking Dead comics, leading a group called the Saviors. Known for his charisma, brutal rule, and wielding a barbed-wire baseball bat named Lucille, Negan imposes a harsh system of control over other survivor communities, demanding tribute in exchange for protection against zombies. Despite his ruthless behavior, Negan is complex, showing moments of compassion and humor. His character arc evolves from a feared dictator to a more nuanced figure seeking redemption.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: . to with weapons
Name: Negan
Origin: The Walking Dead (Comic Universe)
Gender: Male
Age: Mid to Late 40's, Likely 70's by the end of the comics
Classification: Human
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Expert hand-to-hand combatant (Negan is a brilliant brawler with some intermediate CQC skills. He stands at 6' 6" [198 cm] tall and has a muscular build.The Walking Dead, Vol 24, Issue 140, Year 2015 Practiced boxing pre-apocalypseHere's Negan), Melee weapons proficiency (Excellent baseball bat user), Social Influencing (Negan is a manipulative, charming, and a charismatic person), Disease Manipulation (Negan can cover Lucille in walker blood to make who touches it extremely sickThe Walking Dead, Vol 21, Issue 122, Year 2014)
Attack Potency: Wall level (Floored Rick with a punch.The Walking Dead, Vol 17, Issue 100, Year 2012 Broke Rick's leg.The Walking Dead, Vol 21, Issue 126, Year 2014 Stated that he could make a hole in one of the walls of his cellThe Walking Dead, Vol 24, Issue 141, Year 2015). Street level to Wall level with weapons (Caved in Glenn's skull in one swing and smashed his head to bits in multiple hits with Lucille. Effortlessly one-shotted a walker with Lucille.The Walking Dead, Vol 18, Issue 103, Year 2012 Disemboweled Spencer with a knife.The Walking Dead, Vol 19, Issue 111, Year 2013 Stabbed through David's neck with a knife.The Walking Dead, Vol 20, Issue 117, Year 2013 Slit Alpha's throat and decapitated her in a few swings with a knife. Knocked down Beta with a rifle butt.The Walking Dead, Vol 27, Issue 158, Year 2016 Broke Lucille on Beta's back, which would be at this level, also knocked him out for nearly 5 hoursThe Walking Dead, Vol 27, Issue 160, Year 2016 and likely broke his backThe Walking Dead, Vol 27, Issue 162, Year 2017 in the process. Completely destroyed the head of a man with Lucille. Nearly split a guy in half with a shovelNegan Lives!)
Speed: At least Subsonic reactions and combat speed (Isn't behind Rick. Evaded M16 bullets, though this could be aim dodging.The Walking Dead, Vol 18, Issue 104, Year 2012 Dodged Rick's punch and countered his move.The Walking Dead, Vol 19, Issue 113, Year 2013 Once seemingly dodged a bulletThe Walking Dead, Vol 21, Issue 124, Year 2014)
Lifting Strength: Class 1 (Superior to Rick. Kicked Gregory off the second floor.The Walking Dead, Vol 20, Issue 116, Year 2013 Easily carried two people on his shoulders.The Walking Dead, Vol 26, Issue 156, Year 2016 Pushed Beta away with a kick who should likely weigh more than 350 pounds just by how big he is.The Walking Dead, Vol 27, Issue 159, Year 2016 Can still move pretty fast while also carrying Rick.The Walking Dead, Vol 28, Issue 163, Year 2017 Pulled Rick inside of a house with one hand.The Walking Dead, Vol 28, Issue 164, Year 2017 Pushed two walkers at once.The Walking Dead, Vol 29, Issue 174, Year 2017 Stated that he'd break Carl's neck if he fucked up, though this is likely a metaphor)
Striking Strength: Wall level
Durability: Wall level (Traded blows with RickThe Walking Dead, Vol 18, Issue 107, Year 2013)
Stamina: Superhuman (Kept on fighting, and overpowered Rick minutes after his throat was slit. Fell on top of a bunch of barbed wire and got up perfectly fine)
Range: Standard Melee Range, Extended Melee Range with Lucille and his bowie knife, Hundreds of Meters with a bow and an assault rifle, Likely Kilometers with a sniper rifle
Standard Equipment: Lucille and a bowie knife.
*Optional Equipment: He can cover Lucille in walker blood. Used a bow, an assault rifle, and a sniper rifle once.
Intelligence: Gifted (Negan is depicted as a highly intelligent character in the series. He demonstrates a keen strategic mind, particularly in his ability to lead and maintain control over the Saviors, a large and formidable group that imposes its will on other communities through fear and coercion. He is adept at using psychological tactics to assert dominance and loyalty among his followers. Has a profound understanding of human psychology, which he exploits to manipulate individuals and situations to his advantage. He is skilled at reading people, understanding their motivations, and using this knowledge to influence or control them. Negan's intelligence is also evident in his resourcefulness and adaptability. He is capable of making the most out of difficult situations, using whatever resources are available to secure advantages for himself and his group. His charisma and leadership are partially rooted in his intelligence. Negan knows how to inspire fear, respect, and even loyalty among his followers. He uses a combination of force, persuasion, and incentives to maintain order and discipline within the Saviors. He is adept at planning and executing attacks against other groups. He understands the importance of psychological warfare and uses it effectively against his enemies, often employing brutal tactics to instill fear and submission. Throughout the series, Negan shows an ability to adapt to changing circumstances and to learn from his mistakes. This adaptability is a testament to his intelligence, as he is constantly reassessing his strategies and approaches in light of new information)
Weaknesses: None notable.
==Gallery==
Negan Badass.png|Comic Book/Telltale Games Appearance
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
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