Pamela Milton (Comic Series)

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Pamela Milton
Gender	Female
Hair	Blonde
Age	Mid to Late 40s (Issue 176) Early to Mid 70s (Issue 193)
Occupation	Pre-Apocalypse Politician Post-Apocalypse Former Governor of the Commonwealth Former Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth Army
Family	Sebastian Milton - Son Mr. Milton - Late Husband † (Unnamed) - Daughter †
Ethnicity	Caucasian-American
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Issue 176
Last Appearance	Issue 193

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This is a very emotional time for you. You've been through so much…and… I'm so very sorry. I just want to make sure you don't take matters into your own hands. […] He's my son and I love him so very much…but he'll spend the rest of his life behind bars for what he did. ―Pamela assuring Carl that she will make sure Sebastian is imprisoned for the murder of Rick.

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Pamela Milton (née unknown) is a main character and a former antagonist, as well as a survivor of the outbreak in Image Comics' The Walking Dead. She is the Governor of the Commonwealth and the mother of Sebastian Milton. Several years after Rick Grimes' death, Pamela is no longer an authority figure at the Commonwealth and keeps visiting her imprisoned son. In her elderly years, she seems to be confined to a wheelchair.

She served as the secondary antagonist of Volume 32: Rest In Peace.

Overview

Pamela is a smart and capable leader. She strongly believes in world order and the structure of civilization. While not as self-entitled as her son, Pamela believes that her life in high society life status before the apocalypse make her above everyone else. She believes in social status as a ladder, that the 'working class' have something to look up to.

Pamela later reveals herself to be quite paranoid, as she assumes Rick betrayed her when she sees the Militia standing behind him, despite the fact that Rick had saved her life twice prior to that point.

Despite her negative sides, Pamela does show genuine remorse for her actions, and although she still disagrees with Rick's ways, she seems willing to at least try implementing them. When Sebastian murders Rick, Pamela agrees with the life sentence her son received, even though she is devastated by his incarceration.

Pre-Apocalypse

Location Unknown

Nothing is known about Pamela's life prior to or as the outbreak began, other than she was a politician. She may have lived in or near Ohio with her husband, son, and daughter.

Post-Apocalypse

New World Order

During the course of the apocalypse, Pamela lost both her husband and daughter and would travel with her son Sebastian to a community that would soon become known as "The Commonwealth"; eventually, Pamela would be elected as the leader some time after her arrival. One of her initial acts was to enlist Mercer, a high-ranked officer in the Commonwealth's army, as her son's bodyguard. One day, Pamela gets word that one of the Commonwealth's radio operators, Stephanie, has made contact with an individual named Eugene who is part of a community known as Alexandria. While she has Stephanie punished for doing so without authorization, Pamela nevertheless has a group of soldiers meet up with the visitors. She has the Commonwealth's bookkeeper Lance go with the soldiers and bring them to the Commonwealth. Once they arrive, Pamela has the leader of the group, Michonne, meet with her in private. Hearing that she was a lawyer, Pamela is thrilled to hear that and allows her to become a lawyer within the Commonwealth. After hearing Michonne refer to her daughter Elodie possibly living within the Commonwealth, Pamela recalls someone by that name working at a bakery in town and personally escorts her there, reuniting Michonne with her daughter.

When prompted by Eugene and the others who arrived with Michonne about where she is, Pamela explains that Michonne is with her daughter and will need some time. Just then, Sebastian comes in and berates to his mother about Mercer's actions earlier that day while protecting him. While Pamela admonishes Sebastian, she tells Mercer to leave, promising to discuss it later. After some time passes, Pamela decides to have the group travel to an area nearby called The Whitmore and leaves to make preparations. While this occurs, she hears from the Alexandrians about their leader Rick Grimes; believing him to be in charge of a community close to the size of the Commonwealth, Pamela decides to travel to Alexandria with the group (minus Michonne, who is staying behind with her daughter) and meet Rick in person. As the group leaves, she elects Lance to be in charge while she is gone and orders Sebastian to behave himself. While travelling, she calls Mercer aside and asks him his thoughts about the new survivors; upon arriving closer to Alexandria, Pamela voices her disappointment, calling the settlement and the surrounding area "a shithole". She continues to harbor some skepticism once Rick finally arrives outside, but soon sees him as a fully capable individual. He offers to give Pamela a tour of the community, which she accepts. During the course of the tour, Pamela has a disagreement with Rick on how each community has a different foundation and means of operation, with Pamela voicing that class systems still work while Rick believes survivors need to earn their place in the new world.

The Rotten Core

As Pamela is taken to the communities of Oceanside, The Sanctuary and The Kingdom, she becomes more impressed with the trading network Rick established between them and Alexandria. During a stop to the Hilltop, Pamela is surprised by the harsh reception of the Hilltop's leader, Maggie Greene who makes it clear she is skeptical and does not trust the Commonwealth. Despite this, Pamela is greatly impressed with what Rick has managed to accomplish and sees him as a potentially valuable ally; she offers to return the favor and invites Rick to come visit the Commonwealth.

Arriving at the Commonwealth, Pamela is horrified to see the chaos in her community. After the riot ended, Pamela tells the residents that they will restore order here and return everything to normal and tells everyone to go home.

Back at the Governor's office, Pamela reprimands Lance for letting things fall apart while he was in charge and is about to demote him, when she spots Rick outside helping with the cleanup, much to her dismay. Pamela confronts him, but Rick tells her he figured helping out is the least he could do. This prompts Pamela to help with the cleanup herself to save face, much to Mercer's satisfaction. Sebastian spots his mother doing the menial work and questions her actions. Pamela informs him that she is helping and offers her son the chance to do the same, but he angrily rejects her offer.

Pamela continues reprimanding Lance and orders him to double the patrols, to remind the people they are the ones protecting them, but more importantly to prevent them from rebelling again. Maxwell arrives and informs her that Rick has come to see her. As Lance leaves them alone, Pamela asks Rick about what happened at the restaurant. Rick says that he isn't surprised that he is being watched, but Pamela assures him she heard of the incident through gossip. Rick explains how he lost his wife recently, and that he knows how much she would have loved the Commonwealth. Pamela says she understands, and reveals that she had a daughter who also died before they arrived to the Commonwealth.

Next Pamela and her entourage are on a "hunt", accompanied by Rick, Michonne and Dwight. They spot a group of roamers, so Pamela asks for a shotgun. She shoots one roamer in the shoulder, and instructs Mercer to deal with the rest. Pamela invites everybody to head back. Michonne is concerned about Mercer, but Pamela assures her he will be fine.

Later, Pamela is invited by Michonne, wanting to discuss everything with the others at the meeting, but before going in she eavesdropped on them in the room. Pamela bursts into the room with two armed guards. She says that she's glad Rick is on the same page as her, but tells Dwight he needs to go. Michonne is shocked, as she just invited Pamela to talk, but the Governor will hear none of it, as she can't simply allow people to plot behind her back. Dwight and Rick are shocked that Michonne would betray them to the Governor, but Michonne clarifies that she invited Pamela to talk and nothing more. Dwight accuses Michonne of being with "them" now. He tells Rick that there is no way he can peacefully convince someone like Pamela to give up power. Pamela assures Dwight that she's willing to do whatever is necessary for the well-being of the Commonwealth, but Dwight doesn't believe her. Pamela orders her men to arrest Dwight, prompting the latter to pull a gun on Pamela, shocking everyone. Rick tells Dwight to put the gun down, but Dwight refuses. He believes Pamela is the same as Negan, and thinks the only thing people like them respect is power. Dwight demonstrates this by threatening Pamela to instruct her guards not to move, which she does. Dwight says that they could take down Pamela right now, and that everything would fall in place without her, adding that the people of the Commonwealth would be thankful. Dwight holds Pamela at gunpoint. Rick, not wanting to let civil war break out in the Commonwealth, is left with no choice and shoots Dwight in the head. Pamela thanks Rick and assures him she won't forget him saving her life, before leaving.

Rest In Peace

Next day in the Commonwealth, Governor Milton thanks the residents for gathering for her speech. She acknowledges that tensions in the community have been high, and says that she wanted to inform them of the latest news before it gut spun into something else. She then reveals that there was an attempt on her life, and that Rick Grimes saved her. She tells the Commonwealth that the would-be-assassin, Dwight, was a disturbed individual who didn't understand their way of life, and that, even though Dwight was a member of Rick's group, they are all still welcome in the Commonwealth. She then asks Rick to give a few words. Rick says that, while he knows things have been difficult, he will do his best to find a peaceful solution to the conflicts inside the Commonwealth. As Rick delivers his speech, Mercer scowls.

Having learned about Mercer's arrest, she visits him in jail, Pamela confronts Mercer and expresses how disappointed she is, wondering where Mercer's sense of loyalty is. Mercer furiously questions the Governor's sense of loyalty to him, as under her he was nothing more than a glorified errand boy. Mercer also points out all the times he nearly died for Pamela, and how she never seemed to care. He asserts that Pamela isn't a leader, but a wannabe queen, and that he wasn't going to wait around until she tried to install her "shit-for-brains son" as her successor. Shocked by this revelation, Pamela turns to leave, telling Mercer that he is right where he belongs.

While in their office, Pamela and Maxwell hear a big explosion. Rick rushes into Pamela's office and tells her she needs to go. Pamela is resistant at first, but Rick explains that the explosion came from the prison, meaning that Mercer has been freed. He invites her to ponder how he got past her guards in the first place, and tells her that they've turned against her. Sebastian arrives and tells Pamela that someone is banging on the door and trying to get in. Rick tells them that it's the conspirators, and asks Maxwell to lead them to a back exit.

Once outside, Sebastian grabs Rick and demands somebody explain to him what's going on. Rick tells him they're in the beginnings of a revolt and that he is trying to save Sebastian and his mother. Sebastian doesn't believe him, since he thinks nobody is brave enough to defy them. Rick angrily grabs Sebastian by the throat and tells him that everyone hates him and his family, since they take advantage of people and treat them "like shit". He asserts that they are the worst of the Commonwealth, but he doesn't believe they deserve to die because of it, citing this as the only reason he is helping them. He lets go of Sebastian when Pamela asks him to, and they continue with their escape. They wait for some guards to pass and go out into the street. Rick asks Pamela if she knows of a safe place to hide, to which she replies that they need to get to Greenville, where Cloris will be able to help them. They follow Maxwell and manage to escape to the woods, where Rick is reunited with Paul, Carl and the rest of their entourage. After exchanging pleasantries, Rick instructs Jesus to escort Pamela, Sebastian and Maxwell to Greenville.

Pamela returns with her army to the Commonwealth and is not very happy with what she sees. Pamela furiously asks them if they think she doesn't know what plots they've been hatching behind her back. Rick is confused as to what she means, but Pamela goes on to say that he lied to her, and believes he was only helping her leave the city so he could march his army in and take over, conspiring with Mercer the entire time. Shocked, Rick denies the accusation, claiming that he has only worked to keep the peace in the Commonwealth, but Pamela doesn't believe him. Rick tells her to calm down and invites her to talk, but Pamela is bewildered that he would suggest negotiations with an army behind his back. She goes on to say that the army of Greenville stands with her, and that they won't stand for his deception. She then yells "ATTACK!!".

Before both groups start fighting, Rick yells for them to stop and once again asks them to talk. Miraculously, neither group fires a shot, much to Pamela's frustration. Rick explains to her that her army is being reasonable, and implores her to follow that policy once more, unless she wants to fight on her own.

During Rick's speech, she and the others listen to him. He denounces Governor Milton, telling her that he was wrong to support her, since he thought he could keep the peace by doing so. He had hoped that she would eventually see the error in her ways, but now sees her for what she truly is; someone who craves power, so much so that she would lead her own people into slaughtering each other. He then addresses the people of the Commonwealth directly, asking them if Pamela is the kind of leader they want, which they vocally deny. Rick thus implores the people to take charge of their lives and build a better Commonwealth. When Rick is finished, Mercer arrests Pamela, much to everyone's shock. Mercer tells Pamela that he is taking her into custody for her own safety. Furious, Sebastian protests that they can't arrest his mother and that they need them to keep the Commonwealth running, but Pamela tells him to be quiet, unless he wants to end up in a cell next to her.

Rick goes to visit Pamela in jail. She asks him if he came to gloat, but he denies this, and instead apologizes, claiming that things got a little out of hand during his speech and that he didn't intend for her to be arrested, though he acknowledges that the people were too worked up and that she was safer behind bars. Pamela sarcastically asks who was it that worked them up in the first place. Rick stoically tells her that she led an army to slaughter her own people, and asks if she is really in a position to criticize him. Pamela acknowledges that she got carried away, and explains that she genuinely believes the Commonwealth needs her to be in control in order to succeed. Despite telling her she's wrong in her beliefs, Rick believes she is genuine when it comes to them, and reveals that he made his share of mistakes as well. He then releases her, much to her surprise. Rick tells her that he's in a generous mood, and thought she might be more comfortable to sleep in her own bed. Pamela asks if they're going to relocate her from her home, but Rick doesn't see the need for this. Pamela points out that some residents have much nicer home than others, and questions how they are going to determine who deserves to sleep in them. Rick admits that he doesn't know, but says they'll figure it out in the future. Mercer then arrives and tells Pamela that a couple of guards will escort her to her home. As she leaves, Mercer asks Rick if he is sure about letting her go, but Rick is confident she poses no threat, since no one in the Commonwealth actually wants her in charge. Rick, in turn, asks Mercer if he thinks Pamela will be safe, but Mercer tells him the people are so happy he doubts that anything will happen to her, but has posted guards outside her house just in case.

After Sebastian kills Rick. Carl is summoned by Pamela, who informs him that his father's killer has been caught, and that it's her son, Sebastian. Pamela says that she wanted to hear Carl's thoughts on the matter and make sure he wouldn't take justice into his own hands. Carl stoically asks if Sebastian will be punished, prompting Pamela to burst into tears. She tells him that, even though Sebastian is her son and she loves him, he will spend the rest of his life behind bars for his crime. Satisfied with this answer, Carl offers his condolences to Pamela before leaving. Michonne does the same, but warns Pamela against trying to take the reins once more, as Mercer looks on.

Pamela joins the rest of the community in paying tribute to Rick Grimes.

In the 25 years after Rick's death, Pamela is no longer leader of the Commonwealth, which is now Maggie Greene. She appears to be confined to a wheelchair in her old age, yet she still regularly visits Sebastian in his cell every day.

Killed Victims

This list shows the victims Pamela has killed:

• Dwight (Caused)
• Possibly numerous counts of zombies and unnamed people

Relationships

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

Allies The Commonwealth Sebastian Milton - Son Maxwell Hawkins - Personal Assistant Lance Hornsby - Assistant Elodie Hawthorne Stephanie Matt Greenville Cloris Alexandria Safe-Zone Rick Grimes † - Former Enemy, Savior and Partnerships Carl Grimes Michonne Hawthorne - Former Enemy Eugene Porter Siddiq Magna Yumiko Juanita Sanchez Hilltop Colony Maggie Greene - Strained Relationship The Saviors John The Kingdom William Zachary

Enemies The Militia Dwight † - Former Ally, Attempted Killer and Caused Victim Laura The Commonwealth Mercer - Former Ally George - Former Ally

Appearances

• List
• Table

Comic Series Volume 30: New World Order Issue 176 Issue 177 Issue 178 Issue 179 Issue 180 Volume 31: The Rotten Core Issue 181 Issue 182 Issue 183 Issue 184 Issue 185 Issue 186 Volume 32: Rest In Peace Issue 187 Issue 188 Issue 189 Issue 190 Issue 191 Issue 192 Issue 193 (No Lines)

Issues	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
Book One
Book Two
Book Three
Book Four
Book Five
Book Six
Book Seven
Book Eight
Book Nine
Book Ten
Book Eleven
Book Twelve
Book Thirteen
Book Fourteen
Book Fifteen								✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Book Sixteen	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	👁

✔	Appears	✔	Voice is heard
👁	Appears with no lines	✔	Appears in a flashback
✔	Appears as a walker	🖼	Appears in a photograph/video
✔	Appears as a corpse	✔	Appears in a hallucination/dream

Gallery

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

Book Fifteen

Book Sixteen

Issue 193

Trivia

• Pamela is the second politician encountered in the Comic Series, with Douglas Monroe being the first.
• Robert Kirkman revealed that Pamela Milton was never a Governor before the apocalypse and puts her system into question.
• Pamela is one of the few characters who initially introduced herself as a positive character, but soon becomes an antagonist.
  • Pamela is the last secondary antagonist of the Comic Series.
  • However, Pamela soon realized her mistake and ceased to be an antagonist.
  • She, along with Nicholas and Vincent are the only ones with whom Rick was able to rebuild a good relationship.
• Pamela calls herself Governor of the Commonwealth, when Rick met her for the first time and heard that she was the Governor. Rick was in shock because it reminded him of Brain Blake who called himself "The Governor".
• Pamela's policy in the Commonwealth is somewhat similar between Capitalism and Communism.
  • Pamela though has the quality of free speech and civil rights, but she also uses force if anyone disagrees with her decision.
  • Rick, on the other hand, her complete opposite does not want to use force anymore and wants to decide peacefully.
  • It looks like something on different systems of government.
• Pamela in the comic is much more compassionate and reasonable than her TV counterpart.
• In the TV series, Pamela and Rick never meet each other.