Ben (Comic Series)

Tyler Chase

"Don't worry, he's going to come back. I didn't hurt his brains."

- Ben after he slaughtered Billy.

Ben was Allen and Donna's son and the twin brother of Billy. He was unofficially adopted by Dale and Andrea after his parents died.

Post-Apocalypse
Ben has a hard time coming to terms with the new zombie-infested world. Although affected by the death of his mother, Donna, Ben was, on the surface, appeared to be wholly disinterested. Once the survivors settled down in The Prison, Ben and Billy lost their father, Allen, to a lurker attack during the early exploration of the prison facilities. They are subsequently adopted by Dale and Andrea. Seemingly unsurprised and unaffected by the death of their father, the twins thereafter refer to Dale and Andrea as their parents rarely referencing their biological parents again.

After Rick, Glenn and Michonne returned from Woodbury, the group was on high alert for The Governor's eventual retaliation. Dale and Andrea came to an agreement to abandon the prison should it ever become compromised. Initially failing to convince most of the remaining survivors to abandon their new home, after The Governor's first attack on the compound they are able to convince Glenn and Maggie, with Sophia in tow, to escape with them and the twins. Over time Ben begins to display the early warning signs of a psychopath. He is often seen in the background playing with the other children, but when examined closely it becomes apparent that he is teasing or rough-housing with them. At one point, Billy discovers Ben poking the carcass of a cat. Ben had tortured and killed it. He forces Billy to remain silent about the incident.

Killed By

 * Carl Grimes

On the road to Washington D.C., Ben brutally slaughters Billy, convinced that no matter what happens, people will always come back after they die. The group debates killing Ben to protect themselves, but takes no immediate action. In the night, Carl sneaks into the van where Ben is locked up, and executes him. He is buried alongside his brother.

Carl's Guilt
Although Carl acts cold about what he did, it is revealed later on that he's still haunted by what had happened and cries every night. He remembers that when he came in, Ben was more afraid of not having him as a playmate, showing his lack of understanding. He admitted he liked Ben and that he was his friend, but did what he had to do.

Killed Victims
This list shows the victims Ben has killed:
 * Billy

Allen
The twins loved their father. He was regularly seen playing with Allen until his death at the hands of the Walkers.

Donna
The twins loved their mother, but when she died, they didn't understand what had happened.

Billy
Ben and Billy weren't just twins, they were also playmates. They usually did everything together.

Andrea
Ben, at least, loved Andrea, like his own mother.

Dale
Ben, along with Billy, were seen usually playing with Dale.

Carl Grimes
Ben was Carl's friend, which Carl himself noted. Carl had to kill him, when he seemed dangerous to everyone else.

Trivia

 * Ben, alongside Carl, are the only children in comic who have killed humans.
 * Ben and Billy were the first twins in the comic. The second pair were Rachel Greene and Susie Greene.
 * Allen, Donna, and Ben appear in the third season of the TV show, without Billy. Additionally, Ben appears to be much older.
 * It is said in the Walking Dead script book that Ben and Billy are 4 years old.
 * Ben, Billy, and Judith are the youngest characters in The Walking Dead comic.