| The Crow | |
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| 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 |
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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.
- ^ 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.