Deadman #2
In "The Track of the Hook," Deadman narrates a haunting mystery that begins with a stolen artifact and a vengeful spirit. When a hunchback named Nodo is drawn into a scheme involving the Ruby of Khafir, a private investigator, Johnny Double, and the Challengers of the Unknown are pulled into a case that leads to a ghost with a personal grudge. With art by George Tuska and Neal Adams, and a cover by Neal Adams, this 2012 issue blends supernatural intrigue with classic detective storytelling.
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Deadman narrates the story. Dr. McJames steals the Ruby of Khafir and gives it to a hunchback, Nodo, in an old tower. Johnny Double, PI, breaks in and arrests McJames - then consults the Challengers. Corinna hypnotizes McJames and learns he was forced to steal from the museum when his daughter's spirit was captured by Seth Gross, a vengeful ghost. When the Challs fail to stop the ghost Deadman takes over finding out that Gross is only a petty magician who uses astral-projection. Deadman possesses Gross's body and rescues the girl's spirit.
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