Phil Coulson's return from death in The Immortal Thor Annual #1 pays homage to his MCU origins. The Marvel Comics storyline reveals Coulson's revival as the bearer of the Death Stone.

Once the Death Stone enters the chest of the skeleton, it begins forming skin and hair until it takes on the form of the formerly dead Agent Coulson. His gravestone reads, “RIP Phillip ‘Cheese ...

And suggesting that Phil Coulson's ability to see Death may have led to him becoming Death, chosen by the Death Stone… Amazing Spider-Man #65.Deaths by Derek Landy and Kev Walker ...

Phil Coulson gained the Death Stone in this year's Infinity Watch crossover annuals and seemed to have become the living embodiment of Death, but only in those Annual backup strips.

Though Coulson’s heartbreaking death eventually served as the catalyst for the disparate heroes to band together and save New York, he was shockingly resurrected not long after to star on ABC ...

Bringing back Coulson in some shape or form – possibly even Soul Stone-shaped – would fit into that mission statement, especially if season five turns out to be the last for Agents of SHIELD ...

Marvel Studios wanted the Avengers death from the outset, says the director. By Hugh Armitage Published: 27 December 2012 Joss Whedon has discussed the death and return of Agent Phil Coulson.

Marvel's The Avengers was nearly R-rated and had to cut a crucial scene involving Loki and Coulson to get a PG-13.