Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The Governor is a fictional character from the comic book series The Walking Dead, and is portrayed by David Morrissey in the television series of the same name. Created by Robert Kirkman and artists Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn, the character made his debut in The Walking Dead #27 in April 2006. A primary antagonist of both series, The Governor is the seemingly charismatic leader of Woodbury, Georgia, who is revealed to be a brutal, insane leader that comes into conflict with protagonist Rick Grimes. The Governor is responsible for several deaths of primary characters of both forms of media. The character's origins is explored in the novel The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor, which was written by Kirkman and Jay Bonansinga.In the television series, the Governor first appears in the show's third season. As with his comic adaptation, he is the leader of Woodbury; however, his disturbing motives are reflected in his authoritarian ways in dealing with threats to his community. His dark nature escalates when he comes into conflict with Rick Grimes and his group, whom he vows to eliminate. In the series' fourth season, he becomes alarmed by his cold ways and attempts to redeem himself upon meeting a new family, although he reverts back to his old persona to ensure the family's survival.In 2009, The Governor was ranked as IGN's 86th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time, and was ranked #28 on TV Guide's list of The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time. For his performance as The Governor, Morrissey was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 39th Saturn Awards.. }
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- The_Governor_(The_Walking_Dead) abstract "The Governor is a fictional character from the comic book series The Walking Dead, and is portrayed by David Morrissey in the television series of the same name. Created by Robert Kirkman and artists Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn, the character made his debut in The Walking Dead #27 in April 2006. A primary antagonist of both series, The Governor is the seemingly charismatic leader of Woodbury, Georgia, who is revealed to be a brutal, insane leader that comes into conflict with protagonist Rick Grimes. The Governor is responsible for several deaths of primary characters of both forms of media. The character's origins is explored in the novel The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor, which was written by Kirkman and Jay Bonansinga.In the television series, the Governor first appears in the show's third season. As with his comic adaptation, he is the leader of Woodbury; however, his disturbing motives are reflected in his authoritarian ways in dealing with threats to his community. His dark nature escalates when he comes into conflict with Rick Grimes and his group, whom he vows to eliminate. In the series' fourth season, he becomes alarmed by his cold ways and attempts to redeem himself upon meeting a new family, although he reverts back to his old persona to ensure the family's survival.In 2009, The Governor was ranked as IGN's 86th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time, and was ranked #28 on TV Guide's list of The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time. For his performance as The Governor, Morrissey was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 39th Saturn Awards.".