The Vigilante #7

In "Origin," the seventh issue of The Vigilante (1984), Adrian recounts the harrowing beginning of his crusade as the Vigilante, revealing how the spirits of the dead chose him after the loss of his family. Written by Marv Wolfman and illustrated by Chuck Patton with inks by Mike DeCarlo, the story unfolds as Adrian shares his past with J.J. and Theresa, detailing his transformation through "cellular rearrangement" that grants him enhanced speed, strength, and healing. The cover, by Ross Andru and Mike DeCarlo, captures the intensity of his journey.