Deadman #1
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| Writer | W. Maxwell Prince |
| Artist | Martin Morazzo |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
The Deadman enters the Next Level! In the millisecond following his murder, the soul of shifty circus aerialist Boston Brand was commandeered by the goddess Rama Kushna, who deputized the erstwhile performer’s ghost with a sacred spectral assignment: the Custodian of All Souls! Now Brand floats—begrudgingly—through this bluegreen purgatory we call Earth, upholding the Laws of Spiritual Math and protecting humanity from evil—even if they can’t see or hear him. Open up to this new era of DC’s most lively deceased superhero—the Deadman—in a story about life, death, and everything in between…replete with paranormal activity, possessions, and a pr more
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Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Jun 03, 2026This issue has some great comedy, some deeply primal horror, and some incredibly emotional moments. It’s pretty close to a perfect comic book. Read Full Review
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10
Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth
Jun 03, 2026The Deadman #1 brings us into a world full of the undead and really into a whole other world entirely. If you’re looking to leap into a character that you are unfamiliar with, I can promise you this first issue is a must-grab! Read Full Review
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Comic Watch - Chad Burdette
Jun 03, 2026The Deadman #1 is a breath of fresh air and an interesting look into more of the slice of (un)life to the larger mythos of the DCU. Read Full Review
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Kabooooom - Matt Morrison
Jun 05, 2026The Deadman #1 puts an interesting spin on an often overlooked character. More than any of the DC Next Level titles to date, it truly lives up to the ideal of giving new creative teams a chance to do something unique to redefine the DC Universe. That should give it broad appeal beyond the audiences of supernatural and horror comic fans who will definitely enjoy this series. Read Full Review
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9.3
KPB Comics - Phillip Creary
Jun 03, 2026The Deadman #1 is a daring, intriguing debut that honors the character’s roots while pushing him into wilder territory. Between the updated costume and the stellar world-building, it’s a fantastic time to be a DC fan, and this creative team is certainly taking things to the next level. Read Full Review
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9.0
AIPT - Christopher Franey
Jun 03, 2026The Deadman #1 delivers a fresh and imaginative reinvention of Boston Brand by turning him into a supernatural “custodian” of souls. W. Maxwell Prince injects the series with humor and charm while Martin Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran create eerie, stylish visuals that make the afterlife feel both bizarre and dangerous. The result is a fun, creepy, and highly promising start. Read Full Review
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9.0
Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
Jun 03, 2026The (after)life and times of Boston Brand get pushed to a new level of horror in this magnificent opening chapter. Prince blends humor with terror to examine the complex world of Brand. Morazzo & O'Halloran deliver a wide range of imagery fitting for such a unique tale. The challenges of life after death have never been more engaging. Read Full Review
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9.0
ComicBook.com - Marcus Helminiak
Jun 04, 2026Overall, Deadman’s first issue is a whole lot of dark, honest fun. It balances grim reality with hopeful, beautiful reality, and has gotten me plenty excited for whatever’s coming next. It’s rare to see a DC book balance its tone so well, especially without making any of the jumps feel overbearing. This miniseries has a very promising start, and if the rest of it is at the same quality, it’s bound to be something special. If you’re a fan of ghost stories, Deadman, or this team’s previous work, you’re sure to like this too! Read Full Review
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8.4
Graphic Policy - Logan Dalton
Jun 07, 2026The Deadman #1 is a refreshingly original spin on a great B-list character, and the Prince and Morazzo ouevre continues to be an insta-buy for me. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comic Crusaders - Al Mega
Jun 06, 2026This is DC taking a cult character and refusing to sand down the weird edges. Bless that. We do not need every supernatural book to feel like Batman in a candlelit room. We need strange. We need poetic. We need horror that can crack a joke and then punch your soul in the throat. Prince, Morazzo, O’Halloran, and Good Old Neon bring that here with confidence and style. Read Full Review
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8.0
Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
Jun 06, 2026This first issue is the whole package in terms of setting up the main character and his weird world, and does a fantastic job of establishing the look and one of that world. Read Full Review
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8.0
The Comic Book Spot - alyssaenvywrites
Jun 08, 2026I find personified aspects of death and their assistants comforting, but something that could scare Death itself? That’s horror I can get behind, especially when there’s a dash of 4th wall breaking to relieve the tension. Read Full Review
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9.0
I felt the issue got a bit bogged down by excessive dialogue, it didn't need that much. Having a lot of dialogue is fine, but here it just didn't help move the story forward. That being said, I can't deny it kept me hooked the whole way through. I really liked the characterization of Deadman, and this supernatural horror vibe is right up my alley. I'll definitely check out the next issues.
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9.0
It's hard for me to explain why...but, I really enjoyed this. Yes, definitely wordy. However, still really enjoyable. I think Prince did a nice job of capturing Boston's personality and I'm looking forward to more of that. Additionally, I really enjoyed the spirit-inhabited town, as I felt that it was a super interesting concept with potential for further exploration in the future. The antagonist we get here is intriguing, as well. I think I need to see a little more of him before fully forming a solid opinion on him, but I liked what we got here. Overall, I really enjoyed what we got. Room for improvement, for sure, but I still liked this a lot nonetheless. So glad we have a good Deadman book right now, especially considering that it's bee more
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9.0
I was not familiar with The deadman niche. Martin Morazzo has a very specific style, high level simplicity and kinda out of line/control. Matches perfectly with this story imo.
I can't say I'm hooked, bit this def belongs to the good stuff. The cover and future covers are unreal and most likely going to be sought after. -
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The art was not my thing here which hurt the book overall for me. It seemed like an indy comic .
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3.0
Wordy beyond wordy; doesn't get the character of Deadman a little bit (this should be a Vertigo/Black Label book, not a regular in-continuity book) and basically boils down to Ice Cream Man lite in a thin Deadman skin -if you don't mind that, have at it. Personally, I wanted more of a Deadman book. Martin Morazzo's art gets worse for me the more I see it - it is unique among other art (except for Frank Quietly and Chris Burnham) but is too similar to itself in different books. I am sure this will be a critical darling (since everything is nowadays!), but I can't see it being a big seller.
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