Crow (comics)

The Crow
Publication information
PublisherCaliber Press (1989–1990)
Kitchen Sink Press (1996–1998)
Image Comics (1999)
IDW Publishing (2012–)
First appearanceCaliber Presents #1 (January 1989)
Created byJames O'Barr
In-story information
Alter egoComics:
Eric
Joshua Zane
Iris Shaw
Michael Korby
Mark Leung
Leandre
Vincent Leonard
Elorah
Jamie Osterberg
The Man
Carrie / "Curare"
Jack Salvador
Film:
Eric Draven
Ashe Corven
Alex Corvis
Jimmy Cuervo
Television:
Hannah Foster
Novels:
William Blessing
Jared Poe
Amy Carlisle
Stephen Lelliott
Dan Cody
Billy Parker
Dren
Abilities
  • Enhanced strength, speed, and agility
  • Cat-like reflexes
  • Heightened senses
  • Resistance to injury or pain
  • Psychometry
  • Tactile empathy & telepathy
  • Sees through the eyes of the Crow
  • Able to turn into a crow and possess flight and nightvision

The Crow is a superhero and the protagonist of The Crow comic book series, originally created by American artist James O'Barr in 1989.[1] The titular character is an undead vigilante brought back to life by a supernatural crow to avenge his murder and death of his fiancée.

The character has subsequently appeared in several feature films, a television series, and spin-off novels and comics. In the various incarnations, films, and spin-offs, many people have taken on the Crow persona in order to avenge their own wrongful deaths. In 2011, IGN ranked the Crow 37th in the Top 100 Comic Book Heroes. The Crow made his live-action debut in the 1994 film The Crow, portrayed by Brandon Lee. Later, The Crow was portrayed by Mark Dacascos in the 1998 television series The Crow: Stairway to Heaven.

  1. ^ Levine, Robert (May 30, 1994). "From the Beginning, 'The Crow' Had a Grim Side: Movies: James O'Barr's comic book might have adapted smoothly to the big screen, but it was spurred by personal tragedy". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 4, 2010.