Negan is a fictional character in the comic book series The Walking Dead. He is the leader of a group of over 50 survivors in Washington, DC called the Saviors, who subjugate other communities in the area for resources in return for their protection against Walkers. The character's appearance is based on Henry Rollins, as confirmed by Charlie Adlard himself[1] and his excessive use of profanity was worked in by Robert Kirkman's own vernacular and derived from other people he knew.[2] Jeffrey Dean Morgan will portray Negan in the television series of the same name, and will first appear in the series' sixth season finale.[3]Negan has a unique personality: a purer form of sociopathic typification than the Governor, who had psychotic tendencies and often engaged in emotional outbursts. Negan is as feared and respected as a king, seen as the first and last word on the activities of his group, the Saviors. Brutal, foul-mouthed, and possessed of a twisted sense of humor, Negan carries a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire he named Lucille. Yet, his behavior in certain situations might not always be construed as evil. While he can, of course, be merciless and unrelenting when it comes to getting a point across, at the same time, he is (at least on the surface) understanding of others and willing to spare those he sees as potentially useful. He is also shown to be quite reasonable when people attempt to negotiate with him, and has a genuine disgust for the act of rape. Interestingly, this stands in contrast to his need for a harem made up of other men's wives.Negan has a penchant for provocation and power games. The stronger the resistance to his will, the more he seems to enjoy the test of wills. Having insight rarely associated with violent antagonists, Negan appears to both observe and appreciate the concerns and intentions of his opposite numbers. This gives him a serious psychological advantage in most contests of will, as he can anticipate and preempt an enemy's plans. Show less «