10 Comic Book Characters Who Are Better Off Dead

10. Kid Eternity

Kid Eternity was originally created by Otto Binder and Sheldon Moldoff in 1942’s Hit Comics #25. He began life as an unnamed character simply called “Kid” by his unnamed grandpa. One day, the Kid was fishing with his grandfather and their boat was sunk by a U-boat, killing them both. As it was 75 years before his intended time of death, Kid was given the chance to return to Earth and “uphold good in the world” by summoning historical figures to assist him. When he was revived by DC Comics, he became Christopher “Kit” Freeman, the previously unknown brother of Freddy Freeman, aka Captain Marvel Jr.

Prolific creator Grant Morrison crafted a darker version of Kit’s origin. The grandfather was a sexual predator, the “Heaven” Kit went to was actually crafted by the Lords of Chaos, and the figures he called upon are demons impersonating historical figures. Christopher was killed by Mordru as he sought to wipe out all the Lords of Chaos.

Kid Eternity returned in Teen Titans #31 when the newest Brother Blood used him to wedge the doorway open between life and death. With the help of the Titans, he was freed and defeated Blood. Christopher also defeated his Keeper among the Lords of Chaos but was stripped of most of his powers. The Lords of Order offered her protection but now Kit could only summon someone for 66 seconds at a time