Bob Newby

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Bob Newby is a former classmate of Joyce and Hopper, who runs the Hawkins RadioShack,[11] and becomes Joyce’s boyfriend in Season Two, as well as a mentor figure for Will.[12] An amiable man, he often refers to himself as a “superhero” and sees a future with the family.

The Byers initially try to keep him out of the knowledge of the Upside Down, but end up relying on his help to locate Hopper when he figures out Will’s delusions. He, Hopper, an unconscious Will, Mike, Joyce, and Owens are eventually trapped by the Mind Flayer in Hawkins Lab with the power out. As the only one capable of resetting the breakers and unlocking the doors, he volunteers to do so. After succeeding, he was attacked, killed, and eaten by Demo-Dogs in front of Joyce and Hopper. His legacy lived on after season three, with Joyce still mourning his loss.