Courtesy of TV Guide, we've got the first look at David Morrissey as Walking Dead villain The Governor, along with assurances from Walking Dead comics creator Robert Kirkman that the TV version of the character won't disappoint.

Kirkman:

The Governor in the show is definitely going to be the Governor in the comic. I think that he's definitely going to be a character that people love to hate and are absolutely entertained by, but also somewhat terrified of. He's definitely going to be a very important character and a very nuanced character. We are not going to be watering him down.

Season 3 of The Walking Dead premieres this October.

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