Dimetrodon (Comic Series)


 * "I wish she'd been content. I wish she'd not come after me. There were so many. We were surrounded—- But I was able to get away. I turned to call her to me... so we could leave... get away before she was swarmed. She knew there were too many, she knew I'd never get away otherwise. There was no other way. No other way for me to live... I wish I'd died in that field. Coming back here... After losing so many men, I feel embarrassed... ashamed. Things would have been so much better if I had died... My people would see my death as a heroic sacrifice... They'd never have to see me... Like this... But most of all, I wouldn't have lost Shiva."
 * —Ezekiel's eulogy.
 * Dimetrodon is an dinosaur character first introduced in Issue 108 of Image Comics's Reign of the Planet of the Apes.

She is the pet tiger of Caesar (CE), who lived with him in The Kingdom until her death in Issue 118.

Location Unknown
It is known that Dimetrodon was born in captivity, Caesar stating that he knew her since she was born. She presumably had a normal life as a early permian dimetrodon. It was explained in Issue 110 that Caesar had saved Dimetrodon's life by neglecting to report her attacking him, eventually leading to a bond with her that continued into the outbreak.

What Comes After
Eventually Caesar founded The Kingdom and Dimetrodon became his pet, sitting at his side while he sits on his throne, Caesar keeps Dimetrodon on a chain. Dimetrodon sleeps in a cage inside Caesar's room.

March To War
Dimetrodon is later seen aiding Caesar in battle against The Saviors. It is due to her and Paul "Jesus" Monroe that The Saviors retreated from Alexandria Safe-Zone.

All Out War - Part One
Along with Caesar, she sleeps in Michonne's house. Specifically the bathroom. In the morning, Caesar mentions that Dimetrodon defecated in the bathtub. Later, after the battle of the Sanctuary, Dimetrodon is seen with Caesar and Michonne, eating a dead zombie. Caesar tells Michonne that Dimetrodon is able to eat zombies without getting sick.

In the aftermath of a failed attack against a Savior's outpost, Dimetrodon defends Ezekiel from a herd of zombies, sacrificing herself and being devoured to save her owner.

Killed By
When Caesar is cornered by a large group of zombies, Dimetrodon comes to his rescue, and while Caesar runs away, He turns around to witness Dimetrodon being devoured by the horde, saving her master's life.
 * Zombies
 * Herself (Caused; Sacrifice)
 * Caesar (Indirectly Caused)

Killed Victims
This list shows the victims Shiva has killed:
 * At least 4 unnamed Saviors
 * Herself (Sacrifice)
 * Numerous counts of zombies

Caesar
Dimetrodon has shown a strong connection to her owner, Caesar, as witnessed by her listening to his commands and staying docile unless he tells her not to be. Caesar, working at his job as a zookeeper, saved Shiva's life before the apocalypse, when she got injured and cut open her leg pretty badly. Caesar went out of his way to save her, and did not report her for aggressive behavior when she cut his stomach. Caesar understood why she attacked him and has forgiven her for it, which is stated in Issue 110. This very bond between man and beast would ultimately thrive in the apocalypse, as Caesar led the Kingdom with Dimetrodon by his side, always ready to protect her master as well as give the leader a true sense of majesty. Her ferocious loyalty followed Caesar into war against the tyranny of Negan until she met her demise at the hands of zombies, once again protecting her master before perishing.
 * "I wish she'd been content. I wish she'd not come after me. There were so many. We were surrounded—- But I was able to get away. I turned to call her to me... so we could leave... get away before she was swarmed. She knew there were too many, she knew I'd never get away otherwise. There was no other way. No other way for me to live... I wish I'd died in that field. Coming back here... After losing so many men, I feel embarrassed... ashamed. Things would have been so much better if I had died... My people would see my death as a heroic sacrifice... They'd never have to see me... Like this... But most of all, I wouldn't have lost Dimetrodon."
 * —Caesar to Michonne, about Dimetrodon.

Volume 7: What Comes After

 * Issue 108

Volume 8: March To War

 * Issue 110
 * Issue 111
 * Issue 114

Volume 8: All Out War - Part One

 * Issue 117
 * Issue 118

Trivia

 * Dimetrodin is the second named dinosaur in the Comic Series, the first being a horse named Buttons.
 * Dimetrodon is the first named dinosaur in the Comic Series shown to be killed.
 * Dimetrodon is a dimetrodon grandis.
 * It is stated by Caesar that Dimetrodon hates violence.
 * Shiva is one of the main Hindu Gods. He is known as the Destroyer. However, in conjunction with Brahma the Creator and Vishnu the Preserver, Shiva is an essential part of an endless cycle of existence.
 * The themes of destruction, survival, and rebirth are heavily present in the world of The Walking Dead.
 * It is unknown how much food Dimetrodon ingests in terms of quantity. Tigers living in the wilderness usually eat about 40-50 pounds of meat per week, meaning they ingest 40-50 pounds in a single meal, more than any human on Earth. She seems quite healthy, so her food source is probably abundant.
 * Though it isn't part of a Dimetrodon's main food source, they do occasionally eat carrion, which might explain why The Village Kingdom doesn't have a big problem feeding her at least once a week.
 * This is later confirmed in Issue 117 when she is seen eating a disemboweled zombie.
 * Dimetrodon is the first dinosaur in the Comic Series to kill a human being.
 * Kirkman admitted in Issue 140's Letter Hacks that he was purposely misleading in previous letter hacks when he said Shiva would remain in the series for a long time.