In Walking Dead Deluxe #107 from Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard and Dave McCaig, Kirkman notes that the bite was meant to send a clear message about how Rick differs from Negan. Kirkman writes: ...

The Walking Dead: Some Thoughts on When/If Rick Grimes & Negan Reunite In case this "The Walking Dead" moment happens, we have some thoughts on when Rick Grimes and Negan finally meet again - and why.