Ariana Grande Teases the Death of a Popular 'SNL' Character

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In February 2013, I was sent the same link from the NY Post several times in one day. The outlet had learned that DC Comics would be killing off the character of Damien Wayne (the then-new Robin, and Bruce Wayne’s son), and many people I knew (rightfully) assumed that I would be interested in that info. I wasn’t the only one. Damien had quickly become a popular character , and news of his demise did not sit well with folks.

This was one of those rare instances where the early announcement may have helped sales, but primarily welcomed backlash. Fans and comic book creators alike were not pleased with DC’s decision to kill off the child hero, and, after a little over a year,

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