8. Comic Book Guy
When I heard the news that a character on The Simpsons was going to die, one of the first people I thought of was Comic Book Guy. I mean, really, let's think about it: he's severely overweight - so much so that he has already had a severe heart attack in his time on the show - he doesn't seem to have many close friends or family members, and finally (I hope I don't anger anyone in saying this) he's kind of annoying. I was quite certain he would be close to the chopping block... that was until I saw that The Simpsons creators have plans for Comic Book Guy to get married in the next season. Now this doesn't rule him out completely, but it would be very cruel for Groening and co. to axe the Comic Book Guy right after, or even on, his wedding day. However, there is one other option. I may well be letting my imagination run away with me, but it is possible that the announcement of Comic Book Guy's wedding is just a big red herring! What if the good folks over at Simpsons HQ put out these two pieces of information at similar times so that we, the viewers, would rule Comic Book Guy out of the race for death when in reality, there will be no wedding and only a grave for the Comic Book Guy! *Ahem* As I said, perhaps I'm letting my imagination run away with me, but it's certainly a possibility: Comic Book Guy shouldn't be ruled out just yet...