who was rick grimes based off
Rick Grimes is a fictional character and main protagonist in the comic book series The Walking Dead and in the television series of the same name, portrayed by Andrew Lincoln. Created by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Tony Moore, the character made his debut in The Walking Dead #1 in 2003.Rick Grimes is a small town sheriff 's deputy who shares a son, Carl Grimes, with wife Lori Grimes.n the comic book series, Rick remains the longest-living survivor, followed closely behind by his son, Andrea (a friend and lover), the orphan Sophia, and Sophia's surrogate mother, Maggie Greene.