Who was the first established mainstream hero type comic book. I love the guy, but i think he should have stayed dead after civil war and nobody should have picked up the mantle, instead looking up to him as a symbol of what a hero should strive to be. Karen page is listed or ranked 3 on the list comic characters who stayed. As of now, that list is simply down to just uncle ben. The comicpop team brings a bunch of unique points of view to every single discussion about a comic book. The identity was actually shared by the daramis sisters, a pair of parisian identical twins. 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. Who are some comic book characters in dc and marvel that has. Shane also speaks the first line of dialogue in the comic series, as well as the walking dead franchise as a whole. Top five dead comic book characters that actually stayed dead. Comic book superheroes who died and stayed dead vocal. Crimson fox was actually two heroes, both of whom have stayed dead. 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. When two monsters love each other what not to expect in 2019.
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. Top 5 comic characters that stayed dead comical musings. Apr 19, 2011 theyve gone him one better by mostly keeping him dead. Jul 18, 2014 in july 2014, the publishers of archie announced they would kill off 73yearold archie andrews, making the perpetual teenager the latest comic casualty. In the comic book fan community, the apparent death and subsequent return of a longrunning character is often called a comic book death. A common expression regarding comic book death was once the only people who stay dead in comics are bucky, jason todd, and uncle ben, referring to the seminal importance of those characters deaths to the title character.
Commenting on the impact and role of comic book character deaths, writer geoff. Englehart was famous for using odd little bits of marvels comic book. Eight comic book characters that stayed dead so far. The fate of every walking dead character in the final comic. Although superheroes and comic book characters dont. Either way, he was a heros hero, and that image of his funeral has always been the standard by which super sad supehero deaths have been judged. Of course, jason todd was one of those few comic book characters who actually stayed dead. Comic book characters who died and stayed dead ranker. People take their comic book characters seriously many of their deaths have been unexpected, causing. Captain america s sidekick retconned dead in 1964, batmans second robin dead in 1988, and spiderman s uncle dead since 1962, respectively. In its early days, comics were mainly for kids as a way for them to be intrested in the newspaper.
Buckys death was an essential part of captain americas development. It used to be an expression in comic circles that if something or someone was as dead as bucky then there was no coming back. Captain americas sidekick retconned dead in 1964, batmans second robin dead in 1988, and spidermans uncle dead. There are numerous characters whove been brought back from the dead to tell some of their best stories. The 10 most comicbook accurate superhero movie casting decisions ever. Characters you knew would come back from the dead despite. Here are 11 characters who should have stayed dead. At one point, comic book fans was referred to it as the bucky clause. Through videos and flashbacks, he helped tony perfect his iron man suit before it killed him. Any writer messing with that would ruin the character. Shane and rick are concurrently the first characters in the comic series to be introduced. There are numerous characters whove been brought back from the dead to. 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. Dec 22, 2016 the characters have to have remain dead for at least five years for us to count them as staying dead.
And he appears to be and will likely always remain dead, despite his guest appearances. There are some, however, who have managed to exit the mortal coil without tripping through the revolving door of convoluted plots or retconning. Today, its like the afterlife has a revolving door, but that only makes it more special when someone stays dead. We all know death is a revolving door in pop culture, and nowhere more so than in science fiction, fantasy and comics. Which comic book characters do you think should have stayed dead in. Its common for comic book characters, whether hero or villain or just supporting cast, to be killed and then resurrected a few months later. Jason should have stayed dead because they do not seem to know what to do with him being alive hopefully his new book can fix that. In july 2014, the publishers of archie announced they would kill off 73yearold archie andrews, making the perpetual teenager the latest comic casualty. The irony is that he was already dead by the time 2008s iron man happened. Jeanpaul valley was out of his element as batman, and.
Dc comics crimson fox was actually two heroes, both of whom have stayed dead. Nov 29, 2018 comic book characters never stay dead, right. There are however a scant few comic book characters that have managed to stay dead. It is still running today and has spawned two video games, books and a popular tv series by amc. There have been a few characters in comics who have stayed dead. Actress the walking dead christian marie serratos born september 21, 1990 is an american actress who plays rosita espinosa in amcs the walking dead tv series, based on the comic book of the same name. Apr 28, 2019 vision remained dead throughout avengers. Comic book characters are always dying and coming back to life. Famous comic writers like the late stan lee became millionaires.
You have to keep in mind, this was a point in time where comic book characters were rarely killed off, and when they were, they stayed dead. But which superheroes were killed, never to return. Were not saying that comic books should abandon superhero resurrections entirely, but. Here is an archive of all the past top five lists ive one over the years reader stephen m. Comicpop is a few friends talking about comic books. Heck, if it lacked those three words, i would say it was a given. Sep 04, 2008 the 10 people who have stayed dead in superhero comics. Tony starks father is one of the most important characters in the entire mcu. But once in awhile, a character will be killed and actually stay dead. 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. Five killed comic characters that stayed dead manic expression. Ive only enjoyed a few return from the dead moments with characters like bucky barnes, and jason todd. It could be the final nail in the coffin after captain america. Medina resident tony isabella is the creator of comic book character black lightning.
The 10 people who have stayed dead in superhero comics. Shane is the first person seen in the comic series to attempt to kill another survivor. Comics character has been black lightning in a bottle for. If youve been reading comic books for longer than, say, five minutes, then youre familiar with the concept of heroes dying and coming back to. The only characters who died, and had the dignity to stay dead, were james bucky barnes, ben parker, bruce waynes parents, and captain marvell.
And before you go on know this, keep logan spoilers out of my damn comments. She is also known for playing suzie crabgrass in the nickelodeon series neds declassified school survival guide and. Thunderbird, john proudstar one of the new xmen from giant sized xmen has remained dead. For a long time, it was fondly accepted among comic book fans that bucky was one of the few comic book characters that actually stayed dead, along with jason todd and uncle ben. Some comic book characters have actually stayed dead. That dubious honor may belong to marvels kree character, captain marvel. Oct 12, 2018 its common for comic book characters, whether hero or villain or just supporting cast, to be killed and then resurrected a few months later. Civil war successfully introduced spiderman and black panther ahead of their solo movies. Starman, or ted knight to his friends, is one of the few heroes to manage to live to a ripe old age instead of. Jul 29, 2016 15 superheroes who died and stayed dead. Here are the rare superheroes whose deaths actually stuck and some who just wont quit. 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. This was before the days of characters dying and instantly coming back from the dead, or the modern days where comic book deaths essentially mean nothing. The 10 worst comic book characters to invite to your holiday dinner.
As far as i can tell, wolverine aint coming back anytime soon, and its been 3 years. Nov 28, 2015 here is an archive of all the past top five lists ive one over the years reader stephen m. The following is a list of characters from the walking dead comic book series, created by robert kirkman. Since jason also took a rain check on the grim reaper about the same time bucky did, well. Apr 17, 2019 comic book deaths that mostly still matter. Red hood and the outlaws is probably my most despised book of the new 52 because it assassinated 3 great characters. At this point, the only characters who have stayed dead are bruces parents and uncle ben. Recently chaos war brought him back, but just a bit, then sent him back to being dead before long, so im not going to count that. There are some, however, who have managed to exit the mortal coil without tripping through the. Jan 16, 20 at one point, comic book fans was referred to it as the bucky clause.
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. Justice league proves superhero origin movies are dead. Its the oldest of superhero cliches that in comic books, no one ever stays dead. Theyve gone him one better by mostly keeping him dead. The characters have to have remain dead for at least five years for us to count. Plot structure and characterization between the comic and television series can be similar, derivative, or in many cases almost entirely irrelevant. Audiences who stayed to catch the postcredits scene of. Top 10 dead comic book characters who should have stayed. Jul 12, 2019 the 10 most comicbook accurate superhero movie casting decisions ever. The identity was actually shared by the daramis sisters, a pair of parisian. List of the walking dead comics characters wikipedia. Bucky has been great they had good stories and a plan for him when they brought him back.
In fact, the character was hardly referenced within the events of the film, only in a passing mentioned. Later it evolved as a nerdy activity, that evolved into a cultural phenomenon. People take their comic book characters seriously many of their deaths have been unexpected, causing outrage and anger among fans. The walking dead is a comic series started by robert kirkman, tony moore and charlie adlard in 2003.
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