The bullet shattered his face but didn't penetrate the skull, allowing him to survive. Carl's injury led to a visual change in appearance and mental growth as a character in The Walking Dead.

Carl Grimes' story in the series vastly differed from the one in Robert Kirkman's comics. The comic saw Carl live a long life, which extended long after the 20-year time jump. His fate in the ...

Carl’s Journey on TWD Had Ups, Downs, and a Satisfying Arc Carl Soon Became a Beloved Part of the Series Starting the series as a 12-year-old, Carl Grimes went through turmoil from the beginning.