Deadman
Creation & Design
Deadman was created by writer Arnold Drake and artist Carmine Infantino, first appearing in the 1967 comic 'Strange Adventures #205'. The character was designed to explore themes of life, death, and redemption.Early Years
Initially, Deadman was a circus performer who was murdered and granted the ability to possess the living in order to find his killer. His early stories focused on his quest for vengeance and understanding his new existence as a ghost.Character Development
Over the years, Deadman has evolved from a vengeful spirit to a more complex character who grapples with existential questions and seeks to help others, often serving as a bridge between the living and the dead.Cultural Reception
Deadman has been well-received by critics and fans alike, praised for his unique premise and philosophical depth.Character Details
Real Name:
Boston Brand
Aliases:
Deadman, The Ghost Who Walks
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League Dark, The Forgotten Heroes
Abilities:
Astral Projection, Superhuman Agility, Possession
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black
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Strange Adventures #205
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Deadman, a ghost with the ability to possess the living
1st cameo appearance of Rama Kushna, voice only
1st appearance and origin of Deadman, a ghost with the ability to possess the living
1st cameo appearance of Rama Kushna, voice only
Strange Adventures #206
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance Deadman
First artwork on Deadman by Neal Adams
Strange Adventures #207
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance Deadman
Iconic cover by Neal Adams that won an Alley Award for best cover art in 1967
3rd appearance Deadman
Iconic cover by Neal Adams that won an Alley Award for best cover art in 1967
Strange Adventures #215
DC
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1968
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sensei, a high-ranking member of the 'Society of Assassins' which later becomes the League of Assassins
1st full appearance of Hook, the killer of Boston Brand who became Deadman
1st appearance of Sensei, a high-ranking member of the 'Society of Assassins' which later becomes the League of Assassins
1st full appearance of Hook, the killer of Boston Brand who became Deadman
Aquaman #50
DC
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1970
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Vol. 1
"Deadman" back-up story written by Neal Adams
Aquaman #51
DC
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1970
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Vol. 1
"Deadman" back-up story written by Neal Adams
Challengers of the Unknown #74
DC
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1970
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Aquaman #52
DC
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1970
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Vol. 1
"Deadman" back-up story written by Neal Adams
World's Finest Comics #223
DC
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1974
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Vol. 1
Origin of Deadman
Swamp Thing Annual #2
DC
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1985
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Vol. 1
Unofficial cameo team appearance of Justice League Dark
Deadman #1
DC
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1986
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Vol. 2
First solo titled series featuring Deadman in an original story
Saga of the Swamp Thing #49
DC
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1986
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Vol. 1
Unofficial cameo team appearance of the Justice League Dark: Swamp Thing, Hellblazer, Deadman, Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult, Etrigan The Demon, Zatanna, The Spectre, Sargon and Dr. Fate
1st cameo appearance of the Great Evil Beast aka the Great Darkness
Unofficial cameo team appearance of the Justice League Dark: Swamp Thing, Hellblazer, Deadman, Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult, Etrigan The Demon, Zatanna, The Spectre, Sargon and Dr. Fate
1st cameo appearance of the Great Evil Beast aka the Great Darkness
Saga of the Swamp Thing #50
DC
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1986
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Vol. 1
1st unofficial team appearance of the Justice League Dark
Death of Giovanni Zatara and Sargon the Sorcerer
1st full appearance of the Great Evil Beast, in the form of darkness
1st unofficial team appearance of the Justice League Dark
Death of Giovanni Zatara and Sargon the Sorcerer
1st full appearance of the Great Evil Beast, in the form of darkness
Justice League Dark #1
DC
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2011
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of Justice League Dark: Hellblazer, Shade the Changing Man, Madame Xanadu, Deadman, Zatanna
1st team appearance of Justice League Dark: Hellblazer, Shade the Changing Man, Madame Xanadu, Deadman, Zatanna
Variant cover art by Guillem March
Cover art inspired by the film 'Beetlejuice'
Variant cover art by Guillem March
Cover art inspired by the film 'Beetlejuice'
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