In the graphic novel Negan’s name is pretty much whispered around like he is the boogieman LONG before he actually shows up. They don’t say his name though he introduces himself. So I don’t know how I feel about this change. I forget what his title was because as soon as he introduces himself and makes quite the impression he becomes Negan.

I think it was Leader of the saviors? Or something. It was almost like the people talking about him both worshiped and feared him. Everyone thought he was just a carbon copy of the governor. Until he wasn’t.