What's up with Dc Comics killing off Super-Chief after just on appearance in 52?

Question

You know that knew Hero who was Super-chief from 52. I think he could have been a great hero if they didn't kill him off!!!!!

Answer 1

Here's why: IT SUCKED!!! Honestly do we really need more superheroes? Isn't the DC universe overpopulated as it is? Aren't you satisfied that Black Adam just made two new heroes, just cuz? You need a Super-Chief as well?

Seriously though, DC needs to do something about 52. They're on week 24 and there has been nothing about Batman, Wonder-Woman or Superman featured at all.

The one year later stories were good, but I thought I was going to see Superman trying to get by without powers for a little longer than what five or six issues? It was pretty weak to say the least.

I'm just happy Booster Gold died.

Answer 2

He was simply a plot device to further the Dr. Fate/ Dibny situation. They made him a throw away supporting cast-member (come on he was on a "JLA" with Ambush Bug) but don't worry they could always bring him back.... Even Jason Todd didn't stay dead!

And to reply to Craig B, i was under the impression that 52 was chronicling what happend while the "major DC heroes" were missing.

Answer 3

You have to understand that in the comic book publishing industry, it's either put out a book about them, or if they can't sustain a title by themselves, make them the back up feature, or if they aren't popular enough for that, put them in a team book, and if they aren't popular enough for THAT, kill them off so nobody else can use the character. (Because the last artist/writer to get some fan mail about that character might always be tempted to revive them.) Killing them off requires a senior editorial decision to revive them, and that is always sales driven.

Sorry to be so brutal about it, but business is business. And comic books are a business.

Answer 4

he was created to BE killed. but no one is ever dead in comics you know that. take a look at thor for instance.