5. The Death of Superman (1992)
The headline-grabbing Death of Superman storyline stunned fans and became a cultural phenomenon. While it generated enormous sales, critics argued that the event was a calculated marketing ploy rather than genuine storytelling.
The impermanence of Superman’s death fueled debates about the significance of character mortality in comics. Despite controversy, this iconic arc remains one of the most discussed and analyzed moments in comic book history. It’s also canon to Superman’s history.