* Sherlock Holmes: There's a lot of *lore* about Sherlock Holmes's supposed "death" and return, but it's largely based on the literary canon created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In the original stories, Holmes fakes his own death to escape the clutches of his enemies. This is NOT a true "resurrection" in the supernatural sense.
* Batman: Batman, as a fictional character, has died and been resurrected several times in different comic book storylines. This is a plot device used by writers, often to create dramatic tension or introduce new elements to the story.
* Drake Ramoray (FRIENDS): This is an interesting case! Drake Ramoray, a fictional soap opera character on the show "Days of Our Lives" within the *FRIENDS* universe, is written back into the show after being killed off. This is a meta-narrative within the show, commenting on the absurdity of soap opera conventions. It's not a real "resurrection" but a humorous play on the concept.
Other fictional characters resurrected:
* Superman: While not technically dead, Superman was resurrected after the "Death of Superman" storyline in the comics.
* The Doctor (Doctor Who): The Doctor, the titular character of Doctor Who, has regenerated (effectively, a "resurrection" in the show's universe) many times over the course of the show's long run.
* Darth Vader (Star Wars): Darth Vader is resurrected in the prequel trilogy, *Star Wars: Episodes I-III*. However, this is not a supernatural resurrection; it is a result of his being cloned.
Important Points:
* Resurrection is a common plot device used in fiction. It can serve to create suspense, raise questions about life and death, or simply provide a dramatic twist.
* It's crucial to remember that these are fictional characters and their "resurrections" are usually explained through story-driven mechanisms.
I hope this clarifies the situations you mentioned!