Bruce Allan Cooper (Comic Series)

"Not one more fucking step!"

- Bruce Cooper

Bruce Cooper was The Governor's right-hand man in Woodbury, Georgia and one of Brian Blake's best friends.

Post-Apocalypse
Bruce was first chronologically introduced within the novel, Rise of the Governor. He was one of the first survivors that the Blake brothers and Nick encountered when passing through Woodbury. The trio had spotted him and two other men building a makeshift barricaded wall around the town, and though he showed caution by raising his shotgun at them, he allowed the three of them to enter the town, stating that in Woodbury, it was everyone for themselves.

Characteristics
Bruce was described in the novel as an extremely tall and muscular figure, with an imposing physique. Bruce also wore an earring. He trusted Philip to do whatever was necessary for the survival and prosperity of Woodbury, even if this meant violence and brutality against those that disagreed with the Governor. Bruce was extremely loyal to Brian. Bruce nearly killed Glenn without hesitation under orders from him.

Killed By

 * Andrea
 * The Governor (Before Reanimation)

When Rick Grimes' survivors ventured to loot Woodbury's Wal-Mart in preparation for an attack, Bruce lead a small group to confront them. He was later shot in the neck by Andrea and left for dead. The Governor later discovered him, alive, barely, choking on his own blood. He managed to give his boss information on the survivor's actions before Brian shot him in the head, preventing reanimation.

Killed Victims
This list shows the victims Bruce has killed:
 * Possibly numerous counts of zombies and people.

Brian Blake
Bruce was very loyal to The Governor. Whatever orders or demands were given to him, Bruce followed without question. He helped, for example, The Governor with cutting? Rick's right hand off. He was also responsible of forcing Bob to save The Governor's life. When Bruce died, The Governor seemed upset, and was vainful about his death.

Trivia

 * Bruce is the first Woodbury thug to be killed by Andrea, the second is Sam.