What type of character is Negan?

Negan is the totalitarian and magisterial leader of The Saviors, a hostile group of outbreak survivors that are pitted against Rick Grimes' group.

Is Negan an antagonist?

Although other villains exist throughout the series, Negan has been the biggest and most dangerous threat that Rick and his group have ever faced, even more so than both The Governor and Alpha. As a result, overall, he is the primary antagonist of the comic series.

Is Negan becoming a good guy?

Ever since Negan made his infamous debut on The Walking Dead back in season six, he has always been regarded as the main antagonist. ... Negan will never truly be a good guy, but he can redeem himself, albeit slightly.

Is Simon worse than Negan?

Simon may have been the Saviors' second-in-command on The Walking Dead but, arguably, he was a much better villain than their leader – especially in light of Negan's seeming redemption. Whereas Negan had rules – albeit rules with brutal consequences – Simon was unpredictable in his brutality.

How did Negan beat Simon?

Simon was close enough to Negan to simply put a bullet in his head at the right moment. ... So Simon gets these great hits in and Negan takes his beating and then, miraculously, it all just turns around. Negan doesn't do anything special. He doesn't suddenly grab his bat and finish off his old ally.