I thought Kirkman said he planned to run off in totally different directions from the comic, so that fans don't know what's going to happen next.
Not totally. I believe the quote is different elements so comic readers are also surprised. Not an exact quote.
+1
He said he wants it to be different along the way, but the major plot points will be the same.
He confirmed at SDCC we will see Hershel's farm, then the prison, and then the conflict with the Governor will be a part of the show. (thumbs u
So Shane's death was not a major event in the book? I would have thought so
I thought his 2nd death was more symbolic.
True but while the three of them went out in the woods all I could think about was Carl shooting Shane in junk.