Jones feels he's not revamping the character of Deadman but continuing the character's evolution. In fact, this is really a series ABOUT surprises, almost in every issue - a book to keep you on your toes and, hopefully, stretch your mind a bit.' 'But I think the way in which it will appear familiar to readers of the early series will come as a series of delightful surprises. 'Our book pretty much goes its own way this time,' Jones told CBR News. This new 'Deadman' series is set in its own world and is not connected to the Boston Brand/Deadman character of the DC Universe. I chose 'Deadman' because it was Adams' art that had really fueled my initial interest in comics - I just thought his stuff was terrific.'

'She and Jonathan Vankin called and offered me several titles including 'Swamp Thing' and a revival of Neal Adams' old 'Deadman' series. 'I did 'I, Vampire' with her at DC in the '80s but had not done anything for Vertigo yet and was anxious to play in that sandbox,' Jones said. 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.'Deadman' came about because of Jones desire to do some more work with VP Executive Editor of Vertigo, Karen Berger. And when he encounters her again, he finds that his love for her is one part of himself that will never die. To survive his own demise, Brandon must confront these riddles head-on, until he realizes that the person with the answers may be his late brother’s own wife ? a woman he once loved himself. Brandon is killed in a horrifying wreck, along with everyone on board. Without warning, Scott deliberately crashes the plane into a downtown London skyscraper. With his older brother Scott at the controls, Brandon is “deadheading” a free flight with a hangover that won’t quit.

Brandon Cayce is cocky young pilot for a major airline who likes to fly right and party all night.

Combining over-the-top action and brain-tingling speculation, this is Deadman as only Vertigo could deliver in an ongoing series about sex and string theory parapsychology and political conspiracy where the “wonder years” and the afterlife are just two dimensions of the same reality. The superstar veteran team of fan-favorite writer Bruce Jones (NIGHTWING, THE WARLORD) and innovative artist John Watkiss (SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE, TRIGGER) explores the mysteries of life ? and love ? after death in this original re-imagining of the classic DC character.

Deadman, Vol. 1 by Bruce Jones