The Crow #1 1999

The Crow #1 (Indie, Variant) introduces Eric Draven, brutally murdered alongside his fiancée Shelly by a street gang. Resurrected by a mystical crow, Eric embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance against their killers. This issue is highly notable to collectors as the first self-titled comic in James O'Barr's seminal independent series. It establishes the dark, gothic world and tragic themes that define The Crow, making it a foundational Copper Age comic and the genesis of a beloved franchise.