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Resurrection Man

Resurrection Man

7 appearances · Copper/Modern Age · 1997–2016
Who is Resurrection Man?

Mitch Shelley is a man who cannot stay dead — each time he dies, he resurrects with a new superpower related to the manner of his death, though his past and true identity remain shrouded in mystery even to himself.

Resurrection Man made his striking debut in 1997, the creation of Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, and Butch Guice — a creative team that clearly had something special in mind for this corner of the DC Universe. Across nearly two decades, this Modern Age figure has kept remarkable company, sharing pages with icons like Superman and Green Lantern, and turning up most frequently in Supergirl and Adventures of Superman. It's a testament to the character's versatility that he weaves so naturally through DC's broader tapestry, brushing shoulders with some of the publisher's biggest names. For collectors drawn to that late-'90s era of bold DC experimentation, Resurrection Man is a genuinely rewarding discovery.

★ First appearance
Resurrection Man #8
Dec 1997

Top series

Covers through the years — 1997–2016

Resurrection Man #8 1997
Resurrection Man #8
Supergirl #30 1999
Supergirl #30
Justice League Dark #5 2012
Justice League Dark #5
Graphic Ink: The DC Comics Art of Ivan Reis #[nn] 2016
Graphic Ink: The DC Comics Art of Ivan Reis #[nn]

Appearances

Resurrection Man (1997)
#8
Supergirl (1996)
Adventures of Superman (1987)
DCU Heroes Secret Files (1999)
#1
Justice League Dark (2011)
#5
Graphic Ink: The DC Comics Art of Ivan Reis (2015)