King Leonidas – 300

Without a doubt one of the most visually stunning comic book movies of the 2000s, 300 tells the story of King Leonidas and his arm. His army of 300 Spartans takes on a Persian army of 300,000 in the movie’s climax. The 300 men go in without any support and though his Queen, Gorgo, tries desperately to get reinforcements sent to help her King defeat the Persians, even using her body to do so, corrupt politicians delay the help sent and Leonidas and his men must fact the massive army on their own. The tale is a classic, but its re-imagining capture the hearts and minds of comic book fans and moviegoers everywhere.

Leonidas ultimately dies in an arrow barrage, but not before proving that even god-kings, meaning Xerxes, can bleed. One of the oldest tales ever told, but one that inspires even today. And as one of our top 7 comic book movie deaths, one we won’t forget anytime soon.