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“ | Lie face down on the ground and put your hands behind your head! Or we'll cut your balls off!
―Tara threatening Paul Monroe[src]
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Tara is a character first introduced in Issue 104 of Image Comics' The Walking Dead and is a female member of the Saviors.
Pre-Apocalypse
Location Unknown
Nothing is known about Tara's life before the outbreak began.
Post-Apocalypse
What Comes After
Tara is first seen with John, attempting to capture Paul Monroe. Tara confronts Jesus, threatening to cut off his testicles while brandishing her knife. Paul kicks Tara, John, and another Savior down, and they hop to their feet, attempting to gain control of him. Tara is about to kill Paul when Dwight intervenes, stating that Negan wishes to question him.
No Turning Back
As Dwight takes his leave from the community, members of the Saviors make remarks as he packs. Tara is seen along with Mark and Sherry where she comments that the group is better off without him, unhappy with his decision to leave.
The Whisperer War
When Vincent arrives at the Sanctuary to ask for aid against the Whisperers, Tara threatens him and refuses to help. Sherry later asks Tara to go and find Vincent before he is able to arrive back at Alexandria. Tara attempted to find Vincent, but he had already been found by Heath. Heath tells Tara to leave after she refuses to assist in defending against The Whisperers.
Killed Victims
This list shows the victims Tara has killed:
- Possibly numerous counts of zombies and unnamed people
Relationships
Dwight
Tara has certain degree of respect for Dwight's authority, as demonstrated when Dwight stopped Tara from killing Paul Monroe and she didn't question his order. However, after the fall of Negan, Dwight struggles with being the leader and ultimately decides to leave, causing Tara to lose respect for him.
Appearances
Comic Series
Volume 18: What Comes After
Volume 25: No Turning Back
Volume 27: The Whisperer War
Trivia
- She is the first Asian-American female character to appear within the comics.
- Tara is the first female Savior to be introduced and named.
- Tara is one of the only female Saviors to be a member of Negan's army.