Summary

  • Beast Boy's death in Titans: Beast World #4 is depicted in a brutal and agonizing manner, making it one of the most merciless deaths in DC history.
  • Amanda Waller and Lex Luthor forces to eliminate Beast Boy by using Chester Runk's black hole ability to tear him apart from the inside.
  • Despite the graphic depiction of Beast Boy's demise, there is still a glimmer of hope for his survival, as a part of him remains intact. A remarkable comeback is possible.

Warning: Potential Spoilers for Titans: Beast World #4!

DC has made the questionable decision to officially eliminate one of its core Titans —Beast Boy. However, the true tragedy lies not in his death but in the brutal manner in which it unfolded. Garfield's demise was anything but peaceful or swift; instead, it unfolded as a torrent of agony and gore, orchestrated by an unimaginably cruel weapon and even crueler bearer.

Beast Boy's Garro spores.

Titans Beast World #4 featuring Amanda Waller, Peacemaker, Lex Luthor, and Chester Runk

In his Garro form, Garfield emerges as a colossal menace, posing a substantial threat to Earth as he steadily approaches the blue planet. To counter this imminent danger, Amanda Waller takes matters into her own hands and, with the help of Lex Luthor, deploys her secret weapon—Chester Runk—to bring about an end to Beast Boy once and for all.

Titans: Beast World #4 Officially Kills Off Beast Boy

Titans Beast World #4 Black Hole Chester kills Beast Boy from within

At the outset of Titans: Beast World #4, Amanda Waller initiates a sinister plan by abducting Chester Runk, who is the human equivalent of a black hole due to his ability to access the Void—a pocket dimension within him. Teaming up with Lex Luthor, Waller transports Chester into the colossal body of Garfield. This strategic maneuver essentially planted a destructive bomb within Garfield's head. Faced with panic and the dire effects of the space vacuum, Chester activates his black hole ability, leading to a gruesome and fatal outcome. As he tears Beast Boy apart from the inside out, the two succumb to the devastating consequences.

Heroes, including Superman and Raven, were prepared to guard Garfield against those who might seek him harm. However, they were not expecting the threat to come from within Garfield himself. They could only bear witness, with a sense of horror, as their friend— and in Raven's case, her lover— was mercilessly torn apart from the inside out. Adding to the gravity of the situation, the telepathic power of Garro enabled the entire Earth to share in the moment he collapsed within himself, subjecting everyone to his excruciating pain and confusion. This heart-wrenching demise etches itself as one of the most merciless deaths suffered by a hero in the history of DC.

Is Beast Boy Actually Dead? There’s Still Time for a Twist

Titans Beast World #4 Raven watches as Beast Boy Dies

In this issue, Beast Boy's demise is unequivocally declared and vividly illustrated, offering scant room for optimism regarding Garfield's survival. The comic graphically depicts his body being torn apart from the inside out, and a considerable black hole now occupies the space where his brain and eye once existed. The narrative also explicitly states that "Chester Runk and what was left of Beast Boy died together." Despite these grim details, a faint glimmer of hope emerges as Garfield's body has not entirely been engulfed by the void yet. With a part of Beast Boy still intact, it is more than possible that the hero will make a remarkable comeback.

Titans: Beast World #4 is available now from DC Comics.

TITANS: BEAST WORLD #4 (2024)

Titans Beast World #4 comic cover featuring Amanda Waller
  • Writer: Tom Taylor
  • Artist: Lucas Meyer
  • Colorist: Romulo Fajardo Jr.
  • Letterer: Wes Abbott
  • Cover Artist: Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, and Brad Anderson