1) I really thought right to the end that she would be rescued :(
2) I think they figured that the maniac would come back and didn't want anymore mass killings.
3) Really disappointed in Carl I think he's going to get himself in beg doo-doo.
4) I was sort of disappointed in the final season's episode - there didn't seem to be a lot happening. Now to wonder how they will feed and care for all those extra people.
5) Nope don't read the comics.