Well, one example could be Uncle Ben in the Spider-Man comics. His death had a huge impact on Peter Parker's character development.
One notable example of a permanent comic death is Jean Grey in the X-Men comics. Her sacrifice and subsequent absence had a lasting influence on the team and the story. Another could be Bucky Barnes in Captain America comics. His death was a poignant moment that stayed in fans' minds for a long time.
In some comics, like 'Watchmen,' characters like The Comedian's death remains final. It adds a sense of real consequence to the story.
One example could be the death of a major hero in a superhero comic, which often has a huge impact on the story and other characters.
One example could be when a character's hilarious but accidental misadventure leads to their demise. Like slipping on a banana peel and falling off a cliff!
There are several. Like in DC Comics, Supergirl's death was a memorable event. Also, in some alternate storylines, Batgirl has faced death scenarios. These deaths often bring emotional depth and drive the story forward.
Permanent deaths in comics can add a sense of realism and consequence to the story. It makes the events more impactful and keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
In the realm of fairy tales, there are elements of permanent bondage. Take the story of Rapunzel. She was in a form of permanent bondage in the tower until the prince came to rescue her. Although it was not a traditional 'bondage' in the sense of being chained, she was confined to that space and unable to leave on her own. Another example could be in fables where characters are bound by their own vices or virtues in a permanent way, which serves as a moral lesson in the story.
In 'Harry Potter', Sirius Black's death, while tragic, also has elements of a good death. He was fighting against the dark forces. His love for Harry was unwavering and in his final moments, he was still in the battle against the Death Eaters, which shows his courage and loyalty.
One example could be a character getting brutally impaled in a horror comic.
Sometimes a character might be trying to show off their super strength but accidentally overdoes it and ends up getting crushed by something. That could be a natural comic death.
I'm not sure specifically which novels are explicitly named 'permanent record novels'. However, some novels that could potentially be considered in this category are 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. It records the racial injustice in a small town in the South, which is an important part of American history and social commentary that has endured over time.