The Walking Dead: 12 Best Cult Heroes

12. Axel

There were a number of new survivors found locked in the prison at the beginning of season 3, and Axel was the best of them (and not just because of his epic facial hair).

Unlike Andrew and Tomas he’s not a killer, and is actually quite a kind-hearted and humorous person, which is shown by the fact he was the only one of them to become an actual supporting character.

Overlooking the weird moment where he tries to flirt with Beth - he hadn’t seen a woman in a very long time - he’s generally really likeable, and although his flirtations with Carol (once he realises she isn’t a lesbian) don’t seem to pay off at first, the two do get steadily closer as the season progresses.

Then, of course, just as it looks like they’re about to make a real connection, and he’s a character you’re looking forward to the development of, The Governor goes and puts a bullet in his head, and he becomes a human shield for Carol.