A Deadman resurrection that's better for being cancelled
I've been doing a bit of research for a review of the new comic featuring Deadman (DC Universe Presents #1).
As Supernatural fans know, Eric Kripke is developing a Deadman series for the CW. What I didn't know was there was an earlier attempt, in 2000:
"Story concerns a murdered stunt man who is allowed to return to earth as a spirit that can occupy the body of his nerdy accountant brother." (Variety, 21 August 2000)
Yeah, that sounds TERRIBLE. Tying Deadman to one body might have been easier for TV production and marketing, but it is so not Deadman.
One of the best things about the character is that he can -- nay, MUST -- hop from body to body in order to solve the problem at hand. Each person's resolution leads Deadman one step closer to his larger goal. (The new comic has an interesting take on this, which I'll cover in my review; I'm aiming for publication tomorrow.)
As Supernatural fans know, Eric Kripke is developing a Deadman series for the CW. What I didn't know was there was an earlier attempt, in 2000:
"Story concerns a murdered stunt man who is allowed to return to earth as a spirit that can occupy the body of his nerdy accountant brother." (Variety, 21 August 2000)
Yeah, that sounds TERRIBLE. Tying Deadman to one body might have been easier for TV production and marketing, but it is so not Deadman.
One of the best things about the character is that he can -- nay, MUST -- hop from body to body in order to solve the problem at hand. Each person's resolution leads Deadman one step closer to his larger goal. (The new comic has an interesting take on this, which I'll cover in my review; I'm aiming for publication tomorrow.)