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I understand what you're trying to do... To build here, with all these people. I can't say I agree with all your methods, but I get it. You're building a network, and you're making people work together, contribute to a greater good... It all makes sense. Rick Grimes is not someone who works well with others. I'm just warning you. Rick wasn't originally the leader here... It was my father and he was doing a much better job of it. Rick came along, with his group, and really wrecked things for us here. He's... Well... He's a maniac. That's the best way to put it. He may even want to work with you, but I'm telling you... This guy can't not be the boss. He's gotta be in charge... Otherwise, his ego drives him nuts. (...) Well... I am my father's son. I think I can be the leader he was... I think that's what we need... What you need.
―Spencer to Negan.[src]

Spencer Monroe is a survivor of the outbreak and later an antagonist in Image Comics' The Walking Dead. He is a resident of the Alexandria Safe-Zone, alongside his parents Douglas and Regina Monroe. He is somewhat on Rick Grimes' side after the death of his father, though after the Saviors become involved, Spencer is entirely against Rick and his actions.

He served as the secondary antagonist of Volume 19: March To War.

Overview[]

Spencer initially appears to be a friendly and pleasant guy. He is a rather hesitant man who has ideas, but can't carry them out to the best of his abilities. Shortly after Rick's group arrives, he becomes close with Andrea and the two almost enter a relationship. However she quickly backs off due to not being ready, which Spencer is very understanding of.

However, Spencer later reveals a much more selfish side. While with a group outside the community, Alexandria is overrun by walkers. While the rest of the group wants to go in and help their friends, Spencer coldly proposes that they abandon them the community, including his own father, to save themselves, prompting Andrea to punch him in the face, ending any chance of them entering a relationship. He would later attempt to rekindle his relationship with Andrea, which doesn't work the first few attempts. Later, it appears Spencer reforms into a better person, as after Andrea enters a relationship with Rick, instead of being angry, he instead congratulates Andrea.

Unfortunately, Spencer reverts back to his old ways after Negan and the Saviors take over. While initially he was on Rick's side, Spencer grows to despise Rick, believing that it was his poor leadership that allowed the Saviors to take over. Spencer reveals himself to be a backstabbing coward, as he devises a plan to go to Negan behind Rick's back and have him kill Rick so he can be in charge, as his father was before him. However, this plan backfires, as Negan calls Spencer out for his cowardice and kills him for it.

Pre-Apocalypse[]

Ohio[]

Spencer was born to, and raised by, Regina and Douglas. It can be assumed that because of his father's high ranking government position, he enjoyed a lavish lifestyle (which resulted in him developing a spoiled demeanor). At some point within the outbreak, he, his parents, and other survivors met up in Alexandria, Virginia and formed the Alexandria Safe-Zone.

Post-Apocalypse[]

Life Among Them[]

He was first seen in Issue 72, at the party for the survivors celebrating their arrival. He was very friendly to Andrea and was very interested in how she changed from being a clerk in a lawyer's office to an excellent marksman. He added afterwards that the people here are easily bored and it's the reason they hear things so quickly. He then insists she should show a demonstration of her shooting skills sometimes.

He's considered very handsome by both Barbara and Olivia. Barbara speculates he could be homosexual like Aaron and Eric. Douglas has referred to Andrea that he and Regina stay together because of the kids (meaning Spencer).

No Way Out[]

Spencer eventually invites Andrea over for dinner where she says that she is not interested in a relationship at the moment. When the herd attacks the Safe-Zone and Andrea is trapped in the clock tower, Spencer joins Heath and Glenn to try and bring her supplies. The four of them become stranded on a rooftop outside of the wall and contemplate how they can help the rest of the Safe-Zone residents. Spencer suggests that he and Andrea leave everyone (including his own father) and go off on their own, showing he's just as weak and perhaps as cowardly as his father. Andrea responds to his suggestion by punching him and declaring "That's about the end of you and me."

In Issue 84, Spencer and the others leave the roof they were stranded on. They get back into the Safe-Zone, only to discover that Rick Grimes' group is hacking off the zombies, successfully. Spencer is seen at his father and other people's funeral.

We Find Ourselves[]

Spencer attempted several times to apologize to Andrea and rekindle their relationship. But Andrea is still very disgusted by his true character, wanting nothing to do with him. Adding on after his last attempt, that there never was anything between them. It's this that possibly fuels Spencer to become a co-conspirator with Nicholas to attempt to assassinate Rick.

Something To Fear[]

Spencer is later seen helping Rick and the other Alexandria citizens fight off the Saviors during their first attack on the Safe Zone. He is seen in the background attending Abraham's funeral after his untimely death at the hands of the Saviors. He then helps Andrea keep watch over the Safe-Zone after Rick and his group leave to seek help from the Hilltop Colony. He is last seen locking up the gate to the Safe-Zone after Rick sets Dwight free. When the Saviors arrive for their first offering, Spencer is seen opening the gate to allow them in.

What Comes After[]

While Rick sends a group off to find Carl after he left to fight the Saviors, Spencer is seen keeping watch at the gate with Erin. He voices his opinion that Rick is focusing too much on Carl and not on gathering supplies, noting that he'd "like to know that the community's safety isn't dependent on that boy's behavior." Erin comments on how he's changed since Rick and Andrea started a relationship with each other, but Spencer quickly denies that to be the reason. Spencer later pays a visit to Gabriel's church and asks to use the alter. He prays to God, asking of Him to give him the "strength to do what must be done."

March To War[]

While Rick is at the Kingdom meeting with Ezekiel, Negan stops by at the Alexandria Safe Zone. He is told that Rick is busy gathering supplies, so Negan decides to rest at one of the vacant houses. Spencer approaches Negan and tells him that Rick isn't fit to be the leader and that he should be killed. Negan requests that Spencer walk with him so they could talk about Rick. Negan then proceeds to talk about how Rick is out gathering supplies so that he wouldn't hurt anyone while Spencer had waited until Rick was gone so he could talk to him and told him to do his dirty work, and that he has no guts. Finally, Negan swiftly slices open Spencer's stomach with a knife, leaving his guts hanging out of his open stomach.

Death[]

Killed By

While they are walking, Spencer tells Negan that Rick isn't fit to be the leader and that he should be killed. Negan then proceeds to talk about how Rick is out gathering supplies so that he won't hurt anyone while Spencer has waited until Rick was gone so he could talk to him and tell him to do his dirty work, and that he has no guts.

Immediately, Negan pulls out a knife and guts Spencer open. Spencer, still alive falls to the ground and tries to hold all of his organs but falls down and dies of blood loss.

  • Seth (Before Reanimation, Off-Panel)

On Negan's order, Seth puts him down to prevent reanimation and to avoid kids seeing the corpse.

Killed Victims[]

This list shows the victims Spencer has killed:

Relationships[]

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

Allies[]

Enemies[]

Appearances[]

Trivia[]

  • Apparently on the cover of issue 78, Spencer and Andrea were supposed to kiss and become a couple, but this never happened even in the next issues. Their romantic relationship came to an end when Spencer decided to leave everything behind and run away with Andrea. Andrea punched Spencer in the face, telling him "So that's about the end of 'you and me'."
    • Despite this, they remained friends. What does it indicate when she is sorry that he died.
  • Spencer is one of characters to initially be friendly to Rick and his group.
    • Spencer respected Rick and considered him an ideal leader in his father's place. However, he began to become disillusioned with Rick and planned to kill him and become the new leader.
    • He along with Dexter, Andrew and Peter Anderson who were initially friendly to Rick and later became antagonists.
  • Spencer bears some resemblance to Brandon Rose and Sebastian Milton.
    • Spencer, like Sebastian, both of their parents were politicians.
    • They were all disappointed in Rick, and were going to kill him.
    • He's the only one who behaved in a civilized manner.
  • Spencer's death is also repeated in the TV series, when he is killed by Negan however he turns into a zombie and is later killed by Rick.
  • Spencer was the last member of the Monroe family to die.

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