Who Is Deadman? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Deadman is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Boston Brand, with over 989 comic issue appearances. After being murdered by the League of Assassins during a performance, circus acrobat Boston Brand was turned into a ghost by the Hindu goddess Rama Kushna. Becoming the superhero Deadman, Boston must aid the people he possesses to avoid eternity in Hell.

Who is Deadman?

Origin Boston Brand The Deadman, born Boston Brand, was a well known trapeze artist who was killed 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. One of the people was another aerialist known as the Eagle. They would first meet in St. Louis where the Eagle tried to kill him during a performance while in the air.

Key facts

Deadman is of other origin and first appeared in "Who Has Been Lying In My Grave?". The character is published by DC Comics. With 989 recorded issue appearances, Deadman ranks among the most featured characters in comics.