In every zombie apocalypse, there's got to be a valiant knight in shining armor. Fortunately forThe Walking Dead universe'scharacters, there is Rick Grimes. Sheriff Rick is a hard-nosed survivor who doesn't just fight walkers, he also fights the injustice that's prevalent in this crumbling society! He might not always be the friendliest among the bunch, but there's no question that he has a heart of gold. Of course, that doesn't mean Rick is a saint...he's still as fragile and complex as any survivor who's getting by in this post-apocalyptic nightmare.

What separates Rick from the usual heroic protagonist tropes? Well, for starters, Rick's optimism is off the charts. It's almost bordering on either naivety or utter insanity! Rick's sense of justice and morality remain sound in even the direst times. He always clings to the notion of rebuilding society, despite having lost so many loved ones already. Fans of the series know that Rick isn't the type to give up, despite how much the odds are stacked against him.

However, every heroic leader hides a side that not many know about and Rick is no exception. Aside from being a lawful cowboy, there are some aspects of Rick's personality that simply do not add up. In fact, some facets of Rick's anatomy might leave some fans scratching their heads! After all, it's hard to stay consistent in a world where anyone can perish at any given moment, right? Here are 20 startling revelations that Rick would rather keep to himself.

Rick is always on the side of hope and justice, even when despair and vengeance are all he sees around him. The zombie apocalypse gives him so many reasons to doubt humanity, yet he remains adamant in his ideals. Given how many he had lost already, to both walkers and selfish humans alike, it's almost unbelievable, and even impractical, how much he insists on sticking to his moral code.

No matter how hard things get, Rick always seems to know how to handle the situation. Whether he's dealing with people or walkers, he usually finds ways to overcome obstacles. It's as if he's got some kind of foresight powers! In the comics, Carl even asks him how he can see the future. Rick told him that it's just a feeling. Well, that's some Nostradamus-level feeling he's got right there!

Rick is such a likable protagonist that fans just want to see him survive all the way through. While that might be the case in the TV adaptation, the same can't be said in the comics. Unfortunately, Rick eventually succumbed and turned into a walker, shortly after being shot consecutively by the cowardly Sebastian Milton. After everything he accomplished, he definitely didn't deserve this type of exit.

Rick had always been a good father to his son, Carl. In the comics, however, he actually traumatized him! Well, not purposefully, though. When Rick reanimated, Carl was hesitant when it came to putting down his own dad. In fact, his dialogue with Michonne suggests that he wanted to keep Rick alive, even when he's already a walker! Poor Carl, his father just meant that much to him.

Carl might be one of Rick's better-known kids, but he's not the only significant member of the Grimes family. Aside from Judith, Rick also has a kid with Michonne, who is named RJ! Although Rick's a lot lonelier in the comic version since Judith didn't even survive in that universe. Well, you can't have it all, Rick.

Ever since Rick got one of his legs broken, he required a cane just to get around. There's even a point in the comics when he could barely stand without it! However, he eventually got rid of the cane. He explained to Carl that he either healed up or had just gotten used to walking without it. Earth to Rick, people don't just get used to walking with broken legs!

When it comes to being a leader, Rick undoubtedly has what it takes. To this former sheriff, leading a group almost seems natural. Rick's people always seem to believe in him, too. This is mostly due to the fact that he's a staunch peacekeeper whose optimistic ideals persist, even in a dangerously unpredictable. post-apocalyptic world.

Persuasion is vital in a chaotic world, where fear and distrustpermeate the air. Fortunately for Rick, he has the power of persuasion at his side. In fact, his ability to convince people is astounding! He's capable of rallying crowds to his cause with just his words. Rick was once able to convince an entire town to oust their leader, using nothing but a compelling speech!

It's no surprise that Rick can take pain like a champ given how tough he was as a sheriff. However, his pain threshold is so insane that it's almost ridiculous! In the comics, Rick survived a savage beating as a disabled person who could barely stand. He was brutally tortured in the TV adaptation, yet he's still alive somehow. How Rick fights through this much punishment is anybody's guess.

Even heroes have a tough time coping with loss and Rick is no different. Ever since Rick lost his first wife, he had incessant hallucinations of having full-blown conversations with her. This was true in both his TV series and comic book counterparts. While he did recover from this eventually, there's no doubt that it left a permanent fracture on his mental state.

Before Rick's name was known to most of his people, he used to have different monikers. Aside from being referred to by his title as sheriff or police officer, his close relatives call him by a different name. Rick's younger brother revealed that his big bro was known as Richie back then. Although Rick himself might've already forgotten that since virtually nobody calls him that nowadays.

If fans were wondering why Rick is so stubborn when it comes to upholding his moral code, that's because he got it from his father. His dad was a noble person who taught him values that turned him into quite a reliable leader. Despite the fact that other survivors are becoming more ruthless towards each other, Rick never loses his humanity, all thanks to his father's teachings.

Some might not know that Rick actually had a little brother named Jeffrey. He would get into all sorts of trouble just to protect Jeff. He even got beaten up multiple times just to save his little bro! In the comics, Jeff never really forgot about Rick's courageous efforts either. He even planned to sail halfway across the globe just to see him again.

Rick never really responds whenever he's asked whether he's a righty or a lefty. However, he's been shown to be efficient in using weapons in either hand on numerous occasions. This led some to believe that he might actually be ambidextrous. No wonder he can still be a force to be reckoned with, even after losing his hand. That trait is pretty, well, handy!

While Rick's future in the TV adaptation still remains uncertain, his fate in the comic book version is most definitely sealed. His legacy still lives on though. He eventually became a venerated martyr that served as a symbol of hope and inspiration to his people. The community even built a statue to commemorate his valiant deeds! His story lives on through Carl, who now follows his father's footsteps.

It's almost hard to recognize Rick, given how much he changes his appearance over time. From looking like a smooth-talking, clean-shaven debonair guy to turning into a shaved-headed, long-bearded biker, Rick has so many looks! Unfortunately, he lives in a world filled with mangled survivors and fetid walking corpses...looking good is the least of his worries.

Don't be fooled by Rick's righteous moral conduct. The amount of enemies he has slain probably outnumbers the lives he has saved! In fact, Rick is one of a handful of individuals with the highest body count of both living and undead. Whether it's in the TV series adaptation or in the comics, Rick is frequently regarded as one of TWD's apex predators.

It's no secret that Rick is quite the ladies man. He had two wives and a couple of girlfriends. While it might sound like he's some sort of player with infidelity issues, that's not exactly the case. Rick keeps looking for new relationships simply because he keeps losing his loved ones! Poor Rick, he's jumping from one relationship to another not because he wants to, but because he has to.

Given Rick's deteriorating physical state, some believe that his time will come sooner rather than later. However, he defies all expectations by surviving with just one hand and a broken leg! According to THR, Rick was supposed to expire back in season 8, until the idea was scrapped. In the comics, it took a whopping 192 issues before he eventually met his demise. He's more resilient than the walkers!

Sure, Rick might be a righteous man, but that doesn't automatically mean he's also the religious type. In the TV adaptation, Rick is often seen questioning God more than actually praising him. He even got into arguments with Father Gabriel whenever religion was involved! It's heavily implied that he's either an atheist or agnostic. After all, it's kinda hard for religion to thrive in a world filled with zombies and outlaws.

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