The Walking Dead: 5 Characters Better In The TV Show (And 5 Who Were Worse!)
2. Shane (Better)
Shane is the first true antagonist of the story, clearly demonstrating that the real threat would quickly turn from the dead to the living as people became hardened survivors. But what many fans of the show don't realise is that Shane never left Atlanta in the comics. He was killed off directly after the walker attack on the camp that claimed Jim and Amy.
Compare this to the TV series and you can see why fans prefer the version we saw in the show. Shane's slow descent into jealously and instability made for some great episodes, and was arguably the strongest element of Season 2. While things were maybe dragged out for a bit longer than needed, it was better than the character being killed off before we got a chance to know him.
The show also has the benefit of having Jon Berthal portraying Shane, easily one of the best actors to ever feature on the show. There's a reason people still remember Shane despite the fact he's not been a part of the show properly for eight seasons.