5 Comics That Betrayed Fans and Destroyed Heroes

Over the last decade, DC and Marvel Comics have repeatedly let fans down—rewriting characters and destroying icons. But some moments hit harder than others. These are the 5 worst betrayals in modern comic book history—books so controversial, they drove readers away and shattered the reputations of legendary heroes.

From Tom King’s Batman #50 wedding bait-and-switch, to Jason Aaron turning the Punisher into a joke, these comics didn’t just fail—they insulted fans who made these characters iconic.

📉 Broken trust. 💀 Ruined heroes. 😤 Fans pushed away.
Wes breaks down the biggest betrayals of the last 10 years—so bad, they still leave a mark.

🚨 What’s Covered:
America Chavez #5 – The Self-Insert Apocalypse

Heroes in Crisis #8 – Deconstruction Gone Mad

Punisher #12 – Corporate Cowardice & Twitter Mob Pandering

Batman #50 – The Bait-and-Switch That Broke King

Iceman #1 – Sexuality Retcons That Rewrite History

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