@AABoG I just love how Neil Gaiman turned the abstract concept of death into an actual character that can have conversations with other characters.

Yes, The Sandman is that weird.

I understand that perspective, I agree but I don’t see what you’re talking about on plot devices.

It’s funny, Death (of the Endless) is the other in my top 2… I love the character, and the entire Sandman comic (and prequels, and several spin-offs)… but maybe it’s just so classic to me, that it’s weird that you say it “is that weird”. To me it’s epic, and human, and whimsical, and profound, and deep… and there’s something just kind of natural about it all.

For me? The Jack Kirby’s 4th World take on death is that weird. I mean, the Source reached out to a paralyzed Vietnam vet, and told him he could stay alive as long as he was its avatar of death. So the Black Racer, who wears a suit of armor (that sometimes is all black and other times is a crazy combo of colors like I posted above) and travels at the speed of death via levitating, cosmic skis… is my other top pick for this.

And, of course, in my head… they’re kinda partly the same person! It’s the look/method that she puts on when interacting with the New Gods. Morpheus definitely looked different based on what species or individual he was talking to, so why should Death be any different?

@AABoG It's too easy for writers and storytellers to turn personifications of abstract concepts into plot devices that, well, move the plot forward (looking at you, Parallax). Neil Gaiman gave Death of the Endless a personality and a role in the story beyond being someone Morpheus talks to.

Of course, it's easy for Death to remain distinctive as a character when she has been used sparingly throughout the history of DC. Not many writers can do what Gaiman did, so they don't bother and just use their own concepts for their stories.

@ElongatedJ i just put the flash version cause i think the original is stupid its like death hoping towards you on a pogo-stick

@ABSTRACT ROZE  i mean, I’d check out a few issues of Pogo Death (depending on who the writer was) before I read more than an issue or 2 of “The Flash, but make him look grim and dark and have him terrorizing people he’d usually care about,” but then I also just think Kirby’s take on death is one of those things that makes the 4th World a bunch of trippy fun. I’d also read a series where death is a bubbly, compassionate woman who takes your hand if you’re afraid, and usually takes you through a final bit of introspection before sending you on your way. (And I luckily, have read a few of those, in fact!)

You say Black Racer is dumb. I say he’s genius. You think Flash as the Black Racer is cooler. I think it’s a a played out, a little tired, and a fairly depressing concept. But that’s why different comics, writers, and stories appeal to different people, and not every comic is written for every reader. 

Death Herself

Nekron.

Black flash i like how hes a wraith he can find ways to torture his prisoners that is worst then death is like hell but worst then death

Where Nekron?