Summary

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A classicJustice Leaguehero just “ returned ” from the dead , but with a surprising twist . When devotee last saw Boston Brand , AKA Deadman , he was apparently defeat in theKnight Terrorsevent . It was an tremendous loss for the DC Universe , but it seems to be short - live . InNightwing#116,Dick Grayson travels to Deadman ’s home , learning that Boston Brand has returned – but with a tragical and surprising turn .

Nightwing#116 was drop a line by Tom Taylor and drawn by Bruno Redondo . Nightwing , accompanied by his dog Bitewing , goes on an extended trip to Nanda Parbat . There hecomes face to face with Deadman . Surprised , he require if Rama Kushna brought him back to life . Deadman replies she did , but confined his spirit to Nanda Parbat . Deadman and Nightwing have an amusing conversation about tropes surrounding the type of journeying Dick has just made .

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eventually , Nightwing involve Deadman for his help once again .

Deadman Is One of DC’s Best Supernatural Characters

His “Resurrection” Has Come At a Terrible Price

create by Arnold Drake and Carmine Infantino , two legendary creators of the Silver Age , Deadman is a unequalled grapheme in that he did not become a hero until after he pop off . A genus Circus acrobat , Boston Brand , fell to his death but was resurrect by Rama Kushna . Kushna charged Boston with recover his murderer and bringing them to justice . Deadman has become a staple of the supernatural / sorcerous recession of the DC Universe , and was a charter member of Justice League Dark . Deadman met his close during last year’sKnight Terrorevent .

Although Deadman was created by Drake and Infantino , he is best associated with artist Neal Adams , who ended up drawing a bulk of the reference ’s dangerous undertaking .

Yet now , Deadman has come back from the “ idle , ” but it came with a huge price . The issue did not explain why Rama Kushna revived Deadman , nor why she marooned him in Nanda Parbat . When Rama resurrected Boston Brand , turning him into Deadman , she did it so he could look for revenge upon his grampus . Boston ’s shift into Deadmanhad two results : he eventually observe his slayer , but along the way , learned worthful lessons about humility and responsibility . This creates the hypothesis that Rama might be seek to learn Deadman another lesson , or he is being penalise for some obscure sin .

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How Will Deadman Get Out of His Current Dilemma?

Deadman Is Too Valuable–And Powerful, To Leave on the Sidelines For Long

Deadman ’s powers make him a valuable plus to the DC Universe , and the Justice League recognizes this , giving him membership .

Nightwing comes to Nanda Parbat attempt Deadman ’s aid , but with Boston trap there , this will prove sly . Nightwing has sought Deadman ’s avail before . Both heroes have carnival backgrounds , giving them usual ground . The tables might be about quick to turn , and Nightwing will have to help Deadman find a way to terminate his imprisonment . Deadman ’s powers make him a worthful asset to the DC Universe , and theJustice Leaguerecognizes this , giving him rank . Yet now Deadman has been taken off the table , and while it will most belike be impermanent , it is a vast loss .

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Nightwing#116 ( 2024 )

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Deadman hovers in front of temple on cover of Nightwing #116.