Crow (comics)

The Crow
Publication information
Publisher	Caliber Press (1989–1990) Kitchen Sink Press (1996–1998) Image Comics (1999) IDW Publishing (2012–)
First appearance	Caliber Presents #1 (January 1989)
Created by	James O'Barr
In-story information
Alter ego	Comics: 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.