The Crow
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
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Deadworld #10
Caliber
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1988
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Vol. 1
Preview appearance of The Crow on back cover
Precedes The Crow's first appearance in Caliber Presents #1
Preview appearance of The Crow on back cover
Precedes The Crow's first appearance in Caliber Presents #1
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)
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 Presents #1
Caliber
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1989
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Crow
[April 2022 - Bill Skarsgard will play Eric Draven in the Crow reboot]
1st appearance of the Crow
[April 2022 - Bill Skarsgard will play Eric Draven in the Crow reboot]
Crow, The #1
Caliber
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1989
•
Vol. 1
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)
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)
Crow, The #2
Caliber
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of the Crow
Crow, The #3
Caliber
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
4th appearance of the Crow
Crow, The #4
Caliber
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
Final issue of limited series
Second printing, indicated by the date printed on the inside front cover (October 1989)
Second printing, indicated by the date printed on the inside front cover (October 1989)
A Caliber Christmas #1
Caliber
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by James O'Barr featuring the Crow at Christmastime
In a story titled ‘Atmosphere’ Eric reflects on better times with Shelly
Cover art by James O'Barr featuring the Crow at Christmastime
In a story titled ‘Atmosphere’ Eric reflects on better times with Shelly
Caliber Presents #15
Caliber
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
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
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
The Crow #1
Tundra
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the second The Crow series
Multiple printings indicated in the interior copyright section (indicia)
Premiere issue of the second The Crow series
Multiple printings indicated in the interior copyright section (indicia)
Brandon Lee: Taken Too Soon #1
Boneyard Press
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
Biography of actor Brandon Lee, the only son of Bruce Lee who was killed by a faulty prop gun on the set of 'The Crow'
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Biography of actor Brandon Lee, the only son of Bruce Lee who was killed by a faulty prop gun on the set of 'The Crow'
Value is based off of one eBay sale
Death Rattle #3
Kitchen Sink Press
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1996
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Vol. 3
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
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
Crow / Razor: Kill The Pain #1
London Night
•
1998
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Vol. 1
Leather
Limited: 300
Crossover of The Crow and Razor
Leather cover with red foil
Leather cover with gold foil
Red velvet Elite edition
J. O'Barr's The Crow: A Cycle of Shattered Lives #0
Kitchen Sink Press
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1998
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Vol. 1
Includes an original story featuring the Crow by the character's creator, James O'Barr
Additional stories from the world of the Crow by various creators
Includes an original story featuring the Crow by the character's creator, James O'Barr
Additional stories from the world of the Crow by various creators
Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Variant cover art by Michael Crutchfield
The Crow: Lethe #1
IDW
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2020
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Cover art by Peach Momoko
Variant virgin cover art by Mico Suayan
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