Deadman
Deadman is a comic book character that first appeared in Strange Adventures #205
After being murdered by the League of Assassins during a performance, Boston Brand patrols the magic world as the spectral hero Deadman. His name was taken from the pseudonym under which he worked.
History
Origin
The Deadman, born Boston Brand, was a well known trapeze artist who was targeted by newly joined member of the League of Assassins, The Hook. (It wasn't personal, the mission was only for initiation purposes.) For the many kindnesses that Brand had performed during his life, Deadman was saved and given his powers by Hindu goddess of balance, Rama Kushna, so that he should find his killer and settle the score.He began to hunt for his assassin, knowing only that the man had a hook for a hand. When Deadman learned that a villain called the Hook was a member of the League Of Assassins, he was certain it was the same man who killed him. Along the way of his journey, Brand continued to interact in peoples lives, doing good deeds in his own way.
Deadman eventually tracked down the Hook, only to watch him die at the hands of the Sensei, leader of League of Assassins. Then with his brother Cleveland and new friend Batman, Deadman then prevented the League of Assassins taking control of the fabled Himalayan land of Nanda Parbat. Deadman was subsequently called upon to do the duties expected of spirits, such as him, greeting those entering the Land of the Just Dead. In this role Deadman guided the Phantom Stranger, the Spectre, Etrigan the Demon, and Swamp Thing in order to rescue the spirit of Abby Arcane after she was murdered by her uncle.
Deadman has teamed up with other spectral heroes, joining the Phantom Stranger and Swamp Thing to combat the threat of a "primordial shadow" that imperiled Heaven and Earth. When Asmodel usurped the power of the spirit of wrath, Deadman formed part of a strike force of sentinels of magic with Doctor Occult, Felix Faust, the Phantom Stranger, Ragman, Raven, and Sentinel assembled by Zatanna to oppose the fallen angel. Deadman continues to work with people on Earth, hoping one day to acheive a peaceful reward.
Blackest Night
With the coming of the Blackest Night, the body of Boston Brand was raised by a black power ring. The ghostly Deadman tried his best to thwart the ring's attempt, but it was to no avail. Deadman then decided to seek the help of someone he had previously possessed, Batman. How he can operate as both a Black Lantern and his spectral self has yet to be revealed.
Characteristics
Height: 6'
Weight: 201 lbs (91.17 kg)
Eyes: Formerly Blue now White
Hair: Formerly Black now None
Other Media
Deadman has made appearances on the animated Batman And Robin Adventures as well as Justice League Unlimited. He has also appeared on Batman: The Brave And The Bold. There is speculation that he will receive a live-action movie produced by Guillermo del Toro.
| Super Name: | Deadman |
| Real Name: | Boston Brand |
| Aliases: |
Boston Brand Wandering Sprit DeadMan Intervenor in mortal's lives |
| Publisher: | DC Comics |
| Gender: | Male |
| Character Type: | Other |
| 1st Appearance: | Strange Adventures #205 |
| Appears in: | 256 issues |
| Birthday: | |
| Died: |
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