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It is established in Green Arrow (vol. 4) #4, that Deadman believes Rama is the supreme being of the universe. [ 1 ] At the end of the Neal Adams story line, Deadman seems to discover the truth behind his murder and the ultimate fate of Hook, who killed him as part of an initiation into a society of contract killers.
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, also known as Boston Brand, is a supernatural superhero and a ghost. Murdered by an assassin, his spirit haunts the mortal realm bringing justice to those who deserve it. Although he cannot directly interact with the physical world, he can possess bodies of the living and control them towards his own ends. Brand received his powers from Rama Kushna and spends his spare time in Nanda Parbat. He has been a member of the Sentinels of Magic, the Seven Soldiers of Victory, the Black Lantern Corps and the White Lantern Corps.
Deadman was created by Arnold Drake and Carmine Infantino, first appearing in Strange Adventures #205 (1967).
The New 52Post-CrisisPre-CrisisElseworldsAlternate TimelinesPossible FuturesDeadman is a supernatural superhero and a ghost who can possess living bodies. Learn about his origins, powers, appearances, and variations across the multiverse and other media.
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Deadman is a former circus aerialist who was murdered and became a supernatural hero. He can possess any living being, communicate with the dead, and travel between dimensions.
One day, he lets a business use his name for 5 million won ($4,000 USD). But, Lee Man-Jae is soon falsely accused of embezzling 100 billion won ($75 million USD) and forced to fake his death in South Korea. Actually, he is locked up in prison in China.
Dead Man: Directed by Jim Jarmusch. With Johnny Depp, Gary Farmer, Crispin Glover, Lance Henriksen. On the run after murdering a man, accountant William Blake encounters a strange Native American man named Nobody who prepares him for his journey into the spiritual world.
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- 1996-05-10
Deadman, the ghost of Boston Brand, returns in a new series by legendary artist Neal Adams. Batman investigates his death and uncovers a conspiracy involving Ra's al Ghul and the League of Assassins.
Deadman is a ghost who can possess any living being and help balance the scales of karma. Learn about his history, powers, appearances and references in the DC Animated Universe.
