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The Crow

The Crow
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Creation & Design

The Crow was created by James O'Barr as a way to cope with the loss of his girlfriend. The character embodies themes of love, loss, and revenge.

Early Years

The character first appeared in a self-published comic before being picked up by Caliber Comics. The story revolves around Eric Draven, who is resurrected by a mystical crow to avenge his and his fiancée's murder.

Character Development

Over the years, The Crow has evolved from a singular story of Eric Draven to a broader mythos that includes various characters who embody the spirit of vengeance, each with their own unique stories and struggles.

Cultural Reception

The Crow has been well-received for its dark themes and emotional depth, resonating with audiences who appreciate stories of love and loss.

Character Details

Real Name:
Eric Draven
Aliases:
The Crow
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Crow, Various Allies
Abilities:
Supernatural Resurrection, Enhanced Strength, Flight, Telepathy
Equipment:
Crow, Various Weapons
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black
Caliber Nov 1988

Deadworld #10

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Deadworld #10
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Variant cover art by Vince Locke
Promotional advertisement of The Crow on the back cover, shown, preceded the first actual appearance of The Crow in Caliber Presents #1 (1989)
Caliber Feb 1989

Crow, The #1

Crow, The #1
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2nd appearance of the Crow
First solo series featuring the Crow
First, second and third printings are identical to one another but can be differentiated by the date printed on the inside front cover (First printing - February 1989)
Caliber Oct 1989

Crow, The #1

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Crow, The #1
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Second printing, indicated by the date printed on the inside front cover (October 1989)
Caliber Dec 1989

A Caliber Christmas #1

A Caliber Christmas #1
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Cover art by James O'Barr featuring the Crow at Christmastime
In a story titled ‘Atmosphere’ Eric reflects on better times with Shelly
Caliber Sep 1990

Caliber Presents #15

Caliber Presents #15
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Preview of The Crow #5, a story titled "Death" that was to be the conclusion of the first story arc but it was never published as a single issue
In 1992 Kevin Eastman's publishing company Tundra published the final Crow chapter in a double-sized volume
Tundra Jan 1992

The Crow #1

The Crow #1
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Premiere issue of the second The Crow series
Multiple printings indicated in the interior copyright section (indicia)
Kitchen Sink Press Feb 1996 Vol 3

Death Rattle #3

Death Rattle #3
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Includes a section called 'Lost Pages' that reveals story panels from the original 'The Crow' series that were excluded from the first printing against the creator, James O'Barr's wishes

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