Is the Walking Dead television series on AMC closely following the plot of the original graphic novel?

I was just curious whether how loosely the series was following the original source material... thanks for your timeIs the Walking Dead television series on AMC closely following the plot of the original graphic novel?
YESIs the Walking Dead television series on AMC closely following the plot of the original graphic novel?
NoIs the Walking Dead television series on AMC closely following the plot of the original graphic novel?
Yes it follows the mast majority of the comic but it misses some things out, the comic is definitely worth a buy, it's just as good as the series! Oh the series also includes extra parts they added themselves