30 most emotional moments in comics. Part 2

For some, the tragedy was not the event itself, but the observation of the consequences, when the beloved characters plunge into depression and despair of loss. The reality brought into comics sometimes seems so real that it is difficult to separate yourself from it. Only when the characters, together with the audience, are able to look at death, recognize its constant presence in our lives, and continue to move forward, they acquire the ability to heroism.

DON'T MISS: 30 Most Emotional Moments in Comics. Part 1

16. Death of Jean Gray

The first major tragedy to shake the X-Men (sorry, Stormbringer) was a complete and utter disaster that ended in the death of Jean Gray. Although the revolving door of Jean Gray's mortality became a cruel joke in the comic book world, the first one bared the hearts of the X-Men, having a lasting impact on her loved ones and team members.

17. Sue Storm's miscarriage

Death in comics is often exaggerated and does not really grasp the viewer. Therefore, when another tragedy strikes the first family of the Marvel Universe, its consequences are especially serious. Sue Storm's miscarriage strikes the crew to the core and devastates Sue and Reed Richards.

18. Karl and Rick leave the prison

In issue # 48 of The Walking Dead, shit hit the prison vent. The surviving prisoners flee the Walkers (main story before this climax), the Governor shoots Laurie from behind, she falls and kills the newborn baby with her body. Rick sees this, but continues to run away with his son. When Karl realizes what happened, Rick is able to tell him only one thing: "Don't look back."

19. Superman loses his son

In the story of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons "For the Man Who Has Everything," Mongul applies a parasitic plant to the Man of Steel's chest that causes him to plunge into a deep coma and imagine the life of his dreams. In his subconscious, Superman is married, has a son, lives on Krypton and works as a scientist like his father. The intervention of Batman and Wonder Woman makes the comatose Superman slowly realize that this life, however real it may seem, is just a fake. At the climax of the story, Superman says goodbye to his son, whom he, when he wakes up, will lose forever.

20. Dr. Octopus Realizes Spider-Man's Responsibility

In Spider-Man's 700th issue, Spidey's personal nemesis, the dying Doctor Octopus, successfully swaps bodies with Peter Parker. While dying in Octavius's body, Parker reminds Otto that Spider-Man's body contains not only spider powers, but also his memories. Octavius is choked by the pain Peter has endured and is overwhelmed by the struggle he has had to endure. He is dumbfounded at how easily Peter could have misused his power to make his life easier, but he didn't do it because of his moral code. Learning all this and admiring Parker's iron will, Otto changes and finds the determination to fulfill his new duties as Ultimate Spider-Man.

21. Sue Dibney's funeral

A hero in the line of fire risks his life. This is the cost of the profession, but we do not expect the hero's family to be targeted. The Elongated Man and his wife, Sue Dibney, are remnants of DC's Silver Age of comics, when everything was dumber. With the horrific death of Sue Dibney, a sense of loss of innocence comes to the DC universe, as the heroes weigh their actions, comparing them with the possible consequences for those close to them.

22. John Custer's last words to his son

In The Preacher, Issue 8, John Caster speaks to his son Jesse that he will not forget until the end of his days. Before being killed in front of his son, John hugs Jesse, says he loves and gives the following advice: “Be a good guy, Jesse. Be like John Wayne: do not believe any stupid shit, judge what is on the soul of people, not how they look. " Be a good guy, son, because there are too many bad ones around. "

23. Foggy Nelson's Cancer

Death is often featured in superhero comics; so often that it’s hard to get any reaction from readers other than "they will come back." Perhaps because the heroes are killed in a giant explosion in the middle of a battle with space monsters? Depicting Foggy Nelson's long and painful struggle with cancer, writer Mark Wade and artist Chris Sumney take Daredevil's best friend through one of the toughest battles to die for.

24. Jean Gray's Second Death

The next turn of the revolving door of Jean Gray's death usually makes longtime comic book fans roll their eyes. We swam, we know. However, at the pinnacle of New X-Men's Grant Morrison story, Jean dies in her husband's arms after going through rough times in their relationship. Artist Ethan Van Skiver steals all the attention of the audience in this scene, making the shots smaller and smaller until they turn into ashen strokes.

25. Element Girl Committing Suicide

In the twentieth issue of Gameman's Sandman, Element Girl finds herself on the sidelines of the superhuman community. She's fired from the CIA and lives on disability benefits. She repeatedly tries to commit suicide, but thanks to her powers, she is unsuccessful. Death tells that the abilities were given to her by the sun god Ra and that she only needs to ask him to take them back. When the morning sun rises, only a pale husk remains of the Element Girl.

26. The atom feels like nothing

Ray Palmer is going through a lot of mental anguish after the events of "Personality Crisis". Imagine the ex-wife you still love is responsible for killing your friend's wife? Now imagine if your technology was used to carry out this murder? From this, anyone can break down and begin to doubt everything. Emotions and feelings of guilt led the Atom into his sorrow, shrinking to the size of a tear.

27. Death Three-five-five

Y: The Last Man is an epic journey with an up-and-coming love story that gradually becomes the emotional driving force behind the story. But only the love affair between Yorick and Agent 355 reaches its peak, 335 dies from a headshot from a sniper rifle. It was all over in an instant: the most resolute, unyielding character in the series was irretrievably lost.

28. Death and After-Life of Wanda

Neil Gaiman's The Sandman is full of emotional tales of victories and defeats, but Wanda's death is one of the worst losses for LGBT readers. Game of You Wanda is a preoperative transsexual who dies defending the body of her friend Barbie from the storm while Barbie tries to stop the destruction caused by the Cuckoo. At the funeral, Barbie strikes Alvin - Wanda's real name - off the gravestone with her favorite color of lipstick. Later, Barbie has a dream about Death and Wanda, and Wanda, in all female form, waves goodbye to her. This is a very touching moment for the people from the transvestite communities and those who support them, especially since they are rarely portrayed in a positive way in comics.

29. Death of a Pirate

The death of a cute rabbit always makes you cry, but the death of a pet kidnapped from its owners and used in a secret military project will cause a waterfall of tears. Weapon 3 or Pirate, as the children of the former owners of the children called it, takes the first blow from the hunting duo of father and son, but survives ... only to be brutally tortured by Weapon 4. Reading about this, the owners of the rabbits pressed their furry pets to yourself.

30. Broken Heart Gump

Eric Powell's Goofy is a pretty funny read with old-fashioned gangster catchphrases and zombie-beating heroes, but in Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr.Wicker Gooey gets punched in the heart. On behalf of Labrasio, Uvaleni transfers control of the docks to the Triad in exchange for the freedom of his beloved Isabella. The only problem is, despite being saved, Isabella doesn't want him. The near-invincible Uvaleny is crushed and wonders if anyone can love his ugly face. The reflection of Gump in the mirror, located on a whole page, is painfully sincere and sad.