The Crow

Eric Draven, a murdered musician, is resurrected by a supernatural crow to seek justice for himself and his slain fiancée, returning from the dead with near-invulnerability and guided by the bird that bridges the world of the living and the dead.

Rising from the independent comics underground in 1989, The Crow is one of the most hauntingly iconic figures to emerge from the Copper Age, debuting in Caliber Press's anthology Caliber Presents #1 and quickly earning a title of their own. With a presence stretching across an remarkable 36 years of publication, this character has proven far more than a cult curiosity — they're a lasting emblem of what independent, creator-driven comics could achieve outside the mainstream. Sharing pages with characters like Eric and Iris Shaw, The Crow inhabits a dark, atmospheric corner of comics history that has captivated readers and collectors alike. For anyone serious about the independent comics movement and the raw storytelling ambition of the late '80s and beyond, this is essential reading.