After a record-shattering season 2, The Walking Dead picks up with a spate of new faces and places. Perhaps most anticipated of the new characters is katana-sword-swinging Michonne, a fan favorite from the Walking Dead comics. Kicking butt is something viewers can expect early and often from Michonne. (In fact, actress Danai Gurira prepared for the role through sword training and repeated viewings of samurai films.)