This is primarily because the character itself died offscreen, well before Season 1 of theshoweven began.

“Pressed for more details, none of the siblings could remember anything more.

The comics do not offer much further insight here.

Ben, The Umbrella Academy

That is not to say this is an oversight by the creators.

Way toldIGNin 2019 that revealing it would be a spoiler for both mediums.

Throughout the trailer, Ben is discussed prominently.

Ben in The Umbrella Academy

He is even called"the key to understanding all the timelines.”

If that is the case in the show,“the key"line makes perfect sense.

The Umbrella AcademySeason 4 hits Netflix on August 8.

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Gillian Blum has been a writer at The Direct since 2022, reporting primarily from New York City.

She also commonly reports on Percy Jackson, Invincible, and other similar franchises.

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