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This article is about the Comic Series character. You may be looking for his TV Series or Road to Survival counterparts.

I'm mostly doing deliveries now... but eventually, I want to be able to run this whole mill myself. I want to make my dad proud.
―Mikey to Rick.[src]

Mikey is a survivor of the outbreak in Image Comics' The Walking Dead. He is a resident of the Alexandria Safe-Zone, alongside his parents Nicholas and Paula.

Overview[]

As a young boy, Mikey appeared to be rather immature, as he is first seen getting into a fight with Carl. However, after this he generally seems to be a normal and well-behaved child.

Unfortunately, Mikey faces a great tragedy when his father is killed at the hands of the Saviors. He is shown to be devastated by his loss and possibly could've become more hardened by the harsh world. However, Carl, having experienced growing up in the apocalypse, tells Mikey to not hide his emotions and it is okay to be sad.

Mikey grows up to be a mature and hard-working teenager who strives to honor his father's legacy. He is very kind and respectful, especially when talking with Rick. Sadly, Mikey once again would have to deal with another loss, that being her mother, leaving Mikey as the sole survivor. It appears he is taken under Rick's wing, with him acting as mentor for Mikey. With the help of Rick and other friends, Mikey gets through the pain of losing both his parents and appears to be in a healthy mindset.

Pre-Apocalypse[]

Location Unknown[]

Nothing is known about Mikey's life prior to or as the outbreak began, except that he had a mother and father, Paula and Nicholas. It is possible that Mikey lived in or near Alexandria before the outbreak. 

Post-Apocalypse[]

Life Among Them[]

Mikey is first seen when the group arrives at the Safe-Zone. Carl and Sophia try to interact and play with the other kids. Carl comes upon Mikey, while its not shown how they interacted, Mikey runs off to his father, and it is revealed that he was surprised and a bit curious after learning that Carl had a real gun. He wanted to look, but after being refused, he pushed Carl who then pushed back. While Mikey's father complained, Rick barely brushed it off as "boys being boys" and that Carl had a right, because the gun wasn't a toy.

Later on, it is shown that he's still mad at Rick and Carl for the day before, though oddly enough his father had an almost immediate change of heart and apologized to Rick the night of the party. Although he's not seen, he was apparently present at the party.

We Find Ourselves[]

Mikey survived the herd attack along with the rest of his family. He and his mother are mentioned by Nicholas as an excuse for trying to take over the safe-zone, as he was just trying to protect them. He is later seen at Abraham's funeral with the rest of his family.

March To War[]

After the skirmish with the Saviors outside the safe-zone, Mikey is seen with his mother and an injured Nicholas. The following day, his family listens to Rick's speech and plea before the soldiers leave to attack the Sanctuary.

All Out War - Part One[]

After the fall of the Safe-Zone, Mikey and his family move to the Hilltop with the other survivors.

All Out War - Part Two[]

Mikey relocated to Hilltop along with his parents, and survived the subsequent battles. He is seen being consoled by his mother and Carl after his father's death.

A New Beginning[]

Mikey and Carl's relationship improved vastly during the two-year timeskip. They attend school together and other activities. Mikey was present when Anna had shown her breasts off to boys including himself and Carl. 

Mikey also runs deliveries for the mill. When returning to it asking if there are any more, Rick asks how he likes his job, Mikey says it's alright but he wants to someday be able to run it on his own and that he wants to make his dad proud. Rick tells him that he believes his dad would be proud. 

No Turning Back[]

Mikey is seen with several other people in the bread mill, showing respect for Olivia though a moment of silence.

Call To Arms[]

Mikey is seen greeting his mother when she arrives back from the training session. He talks about how proud he is of her for stepping up and joining the army, taking an active role in the protection of Alexandria.

A Certain Doom[]

Mikey attends the group funeral for the casualties of the Whisperer War and its aftermath, he is crying and is being consoled by Annie who tells Mikey that his mother's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Lines We Cross[]

Rick goes to check on Mikey to comfort him over the lost of his mother. Mikey later works in the garden with Rick's help.

New World Order[]

Mikey reads Rick a poem about his mother, then suggests Rick make one for Andrea.

Rest In Peace[]

Mikey is mentioned by Earl Sutton during the Grimes' family visit of his home, saying that Carl should have stayed a smith like Mikey, implying that Mikey survived the Trials and still works at the forge.

Relationships[]

For a more in-depth look at Mikey's relationships, read here: Mikey (Comic Series)/Relationships

Allies[]

Enemies[]

Appearances[]

Gallery[]

For more images of Mikey, please visit Mikey (Comic Series)/Gallery.

Trivia[]

  • Mikey follows his dad's footsteps in being a delivery man.
  • Mikey is the only surviving member of his family.

References[]

  1. NYCC 2014: The Walking Dead - Mikey is said to be a year younger than Carl, and according to Kirkman, Carl is "13 or so" years old, therefore Mikey is 12.

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