{"product_id":"dc-universe-presents-deadman-1-2011-nm-copy","title":"DC Universe Presents: Deadman # 1 2011 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDC Universe Presents: Deadman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on September 21, 2011, marked the debut of a new era for Boston Brand as part of DC Comics' The New 52 line-wide relaunch. The issue launched an initial five-issue story arc that explored the ghostly hero's struggle for agency over his afterlife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Twenty Questions\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Boston Brand, a murdered trapeze artist turned ghost who must possess the living to perform missions for the deity Rama Kushna. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Conflict: For the first time, Deadman gains a clue on how to take control of his missions. However, he discovers a terrifying catch: the souls he helps are being sent directly to Hell instead of a peaceful afterlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Antagonist: The issue introduces a new foe who actively ensures these souls are condemned, forcing Deadman into a supernatural race for redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Tone: The narrative leans into the psychological and moral burden of body-hopping, questioning whether Boston is truly a hero or just a puppet of a higher power. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDeadman (Boston Brand): The protagonist, an assassinated acrobat seeking to balance the cosmic scales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRama Kushna: The deity who grants Deadman his powers and dictates his missions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCreative Team: Written by Paul Jenkins with art by Bernard Chang and a cover by Ryan Sook. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47644567961700,"sku":"BG520","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_06_08_22_01_650.jpg?v=1767709547","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/dc-universe-presents-deadman-1-2011-nm-copy","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}