With this in mind, here is a roundup of 12 superheroes who died and stayed dead and 8 who wont stop coming back. Eight comic book characters that stayed dead so far imdb. Sep 04, 2008 the 10 people who have stayed dead in superhero comics. New versions of dc characters in the new 52 are confusing, so well just count whether they stayed dead for five years and didnt come back to life by the start of the new 52. Comic book characters who died and stayed dead ranker. Conversely, there are some heroes that have undertaken the deathrebirth cycle so. With that in mind, were looking back at classic comic book deaths that still have an impact today. Its become such a trope that even people in those fictional universes have noticed.
Its the oldest of superhero cliches that in comic books, no one ever stays dead. Its just i remember people used to say that the only people who stay dead are those two and ben parker, yet they end up reviving jason and bucky. I dont mean characters whose deaths are part of a standard origin story, like uncle ben or the waynes. Top 10 dead comic book characters who should have stayed dead 1. Planters cited comic book deaths particularly those adapted in the marvel. So, this list ranks ten superhero comic book characters that died those stupid, needless, or simply ill. Thats why fans call the demise and subsequent return of a longrunning character a comicbook death. In one of the most shocking moves in the history of the comic book medium, creator robert kirman stealthended the walking dead comic with the issue that hits store shelves today. The term is usually not applied to characters who have the ability to return from the dead as an established power or ability, such as solomon grundy. But which superheroes were killed, never to return. Conversely, there are some heroes that have undertaken the deathrebirth. On sunday night, the walking deads morales actor juan pareja joined s quarantine watch party of the first two episodes of the series.
And now wed like to honor them here for their continued dedication to remaining deceased. In the comic book fan community, the apparent death and subsequent return of a longrunning. Magnetos attack on new york, was a poetic end to magneto character. Here are 11 characters who should have stayed dead. Audiences immediately identified with the girl and the genetically engineered dinosaur she was telepathically linked to who used snarky humor to deflect attention from herself, while secretly longing for love. So common is this trope in superhero comics that many other sources refer to it as comic book death, to the point where the other wiki even has a page on the subject. Jul 18, 2014 the comic book company made one of their most widely publicized and controversial decisions. Ive only enjoyed a few return from the dead moments with characters like bucky barnes, and jason todd. Lets be real that sort of genetic supremacy that magneto preaches has never turned out well throughout history. He also happens to be one of the most popular comic book characters of all time, coming second only to batman these days. Characters by living status community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. For more comic book awkwardness, check out 6 superheroes who completely lost their shit and the 6 creepiest comic book characters of all time. Nov 29, 2018 comic book characters never stay dead, right.
She died in the dark phoenix saga and she died when magneto did all that stuff in nyc. In the comic book fan community, the apparent death and subsequent return of a longrunning character is often called a comic book death. Buckys death was an essential part of captain americas development. But once in awhile, a character will be killed and actually stay dead. Which comic book characters do you think should have stayed dead in. A comic book death is generally not taken seriously by readers and is rarely permanent or meaningful other than for story or thematic purposes. In the world of comics, supposedly dead characters returning from the grave is a pretty common occurence.
Its possible some might be brought back in the near future but others appear to be off limits out of respect for how their arcs ended. The characters have to have remain dead for at least five years for us to. From lois lane to dick grayson, its no wonder the heroes in this world always seem a little off. Comics have many means to undo death, often involving opening a can of clones. The walking deads juan pareja felt gutted by shocking.
The characters have to have remain dead for at least five years for us to count them as staying dead. The walking deads juan pareja felt gutted by shocking return. Endgame and dark phoenix put marvel characters in the crosshairs. Some comic book characters have actually stayed dead.
Of course, jason todd was one of those few comic book characters who actually stayed dead. Likewise magneto should have stayed dead after morrisons run. The fate of every walking dead character in the final comic. Sure, other supporting characters have taken longer dirtnaps, but bucky went down in flames at the end of world war ii well, in flashback and stayed dead. Apr 20, 2020 on sunday night, the walking deads morales actor juan pareja joined s quarantine watch party of the first two episodes of the series. Sep 23, 2018 sometimes, death really should be the end. Usually the only characters in comics to stay dead are those involved in a death by origin story. She has stayed dead since then, so she has come back to life one time, even though people on the internet complain she does it every week. Thunderbird, john proudstar one of the new xmen from giant sized xmen has remained dead. There are numerous characters whove been brought back from the dead to tell some of their best stories.
Isabella and his son, ed, will be back on the comic book convention circuit this year, as they have in the past, and now tony can add actor to his credits. Top 5 comic characters that stayed dead comical musings. One of the more brutal deaths in the series was supermans murder of billy batson, shazam. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. The only characters who died, and had the dignity to stay dead, were james bucky barnes, ben parker, bruce waynes parents, and captain marvell. Magnetos mutant supremacy ideology finally caused him to repeat history that he himself experienced. Oct 12, 2018 five killed comic characters that stayed dead its common for comic book characters, whether hero or villain or just supporting cast, to be killed and then resurrected a few months later.
Eight comic book characters that stayed dead so far. Five killed comic characters that stayed dead blogger. However, despite the frequency of apparent resurrections or the interference of meddlesome doppelgangers, there are a select few comic book characters who have managed to stay permanently dead for years. Comical musings thinks that dark horse wins comics. Dec 22, 2016 the characters have to have remain dead for at least five years for us to count them as staying dead. On top of that, with all the clones and alternate reality. Comic book characters themselves have made comments about the. Who are some comic book characters in dc and marvel that has.
Jan 16, 20 at one point, comic book fans was referred to it as the bucky clause. Here are 20 comic book characters who have actually stayed dead to show not everyone can make this huge comeback from the grave. Vaughans original comic series was a fanfavorite, and among its cast of characters, none was more beloved than gertrude yorks. Despite having a history of bringing characters back from the presumed dead, the marvel cinematic universe might leave a few major players in the grave after avengers.
Indeed, were at the point now where the very concept of death has lost. How many comic book characters have actually stayed dead. Apr 17, 2019 sure, other supporting characters have taken longer dirtnaps, but bucky went down in flames at the end of world war ii well, in flashback and stayed dead. And dont forget to follow us on facebook and twitter to get sexy, sexy jokes sent straight to your news feed.
Should they have stayed dead or was it actually a good idea to have them come back from the dead. Any writer messing with that would ruin the character. Top 10 dead comic book characters who should have stayed. The walking dead has said goodbye to most of its original cast, as well as dozens of new favorites since its start in 2010. As far as i can tell, wolverine aint coming back anytime soon, and its been 3 years. And before you go on know this, keep logan spoilers out of my damn comments.
There are however a scant few comic book characters that have managed to stay dead. For example, the winter soldier made bucky barnes a really valuable character, even after people had spent years saying that he should have. Jul 03, 2019 in one of the most shocking moves in the history of the comic book medium, creator robert kirman stealthended the walking dead comic with the issue that hits store shelves today. Comic book characters are always dying and coming back to life. Englehart was famous for using odd little bits of marvels comic book.
These are the rare exceptions, the characters who have stayed dead, at least for now. Generalcomic books which comic characters have died and. Five killed comic characters that stayed dead manic expression. Whomever said the only certainties in life are death and taxes clearly didnt have mutant healing factors and clones in mind when they said it. Comics character has been black lightning in a bottle for. Comic book superheroes who died and stayed dead vocal. Oct 12, 2018 five killed comic characters that stayed dead october 12, 2018 1 comment in 80s and 90s central, blogs by richb its common for comic book characters, whether hero or villain or just supporting cast, to be killed and then resurrected a few months later. In fact, there was once a saying that the only people who remained dead in comics were jason, uncle ben, gwen stacy, and bucky barnes. There have been a few characters in comics who have stayed dead. It is far more likely that the character is going to be replaced with another character, or the whole thing quietly ignored. Comic book deaths that mostly still matter newsarama.
The 10 people who have stayed dead in superhero comics. The daily bugles obituary writer, dilbert trilby, has. Death is always a flexible concept in superhero comic books, but. Were not saying that comic books should abandon superhero. We all know death is a revolving door in pop culture, and nowhere more so than in science fiction, fantasy and comics. And stop by linkstorm to learn about swaims miraculous resurrection. Some are big names, others supporting characters, but they still remain buried. Comic book characters themselves have made comments about the frequency of resurrections. Mar 10, 2018 despite having a history of bringing characters back from the presumed dead, the marvel cinematic universe might leave a few major players in the grave after avengers. As of now, that list is simply down to just uncle ben. I mean important characters who have died during a comics main continuity and stayed that way, like if jason todd and bucky barnes were never resurrected. While the actors behind many of these roles may have moved on, the fandom still feels the effects of some of their brutal and shocking departures. Generalcomic books which comic characters have died and stayed dead.
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