In this inaugural issue, Boston Brand, the deceased aerialist known as Deadman, confronts his spectral existence and the torment of lingering attachments. Mike Baron’s narrative delves into themes of love and loss, while Kelley Jones’s haunting illustrations, enhanced by Les Dorscheid’s moody coloring and John Costanza’s precise lettering, evoke a gothic atmosphere. This story sets the stage for Deadman’s introspective journey, blending supernatural elements with human emotion. Comic, Mike Baron, Kelley Jones, Les Dorscheid, Todd Klein, DC Comics, 1989 DC Comics 666-0002700006 Mike Baron 1989