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Jan 12th, 2011, 12:29 am
The Crow Series by James O'Barr and Eric Draven
Requirements: CBR Reader. 1 GB.
Overview: The Crow is a comic book series created by James O'Barr. The series was originally written by O'Barr as a means of getting over his girlfriend's death at the hands of a drunk driver. It was later published in 1989, and became an underground success, with some movie studios seeking the rights to adapt it to film. It was adapted into a film in 1994 starring Brandon Lee, spawned three sequels, and a television series have also been made. The Crow has been translated into almost a dozen languages and has sold over a quarter-million copies world wide.

    The first four issues were published by Caliber in 1989, and are collectors items now, because they are very hard to find. Tundra publishing released the conclusion in 1992 and Kitchen Sink Press followed with the graphic novel containing a more complete story with previously unpublished material. Definitely a must own for any true fan of The Crow.

    The Crow itself is a supernatural bird that serves as the proth.

    During the person's "rebirth," the crow serves as a guide, helping the individual tap into his or her potential and assisting in tracking down the wrongdoers. To other people, the crow seems to be nothing more than a common biagonists' link between the living world and the realm of death. The magical crow is capable of resurrecting people who have been unjustly murdered, so that that person may be able to seek vengeance on the person or people responsible for their deatrd; but the crow is capable of speaking to the reborn, often helping guide them to exact their revenge.

    If the Crow is harmed or killed, the reborn becomes vulnerable. However, the Crow also seems to be much more enduring than a regular bird and might possess some regeneration abilities (e.g. in "The Crow" movie the bird survives after being shot with a rifle).[only applies in the films]

Genre: Comics, Fantasy, Supranatural, Heroic.

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    The Crow (1991/Series 1). The Crow TPB.
      Created by James O'Barr
      Publisher: Kitchen Sink Press (February 1997), Paperback: 244 pages
        This is the comic book series started it all. This is the story of a young man named Eric who along with his fiancè, Shelley is murdered on an abandoned road, by a gang of junkies, led by T-Bird. Due to the pain suffered by their souls, Eric is sent back to put the wrong things right. This is the ultimate 'The Crow' comic, as it is the one that started it all. It is a real sinister dark adaptation and overall the best Crow comic you'll ever encounter.

    Dead Time(1996/Series 2). The Crow: Dead Time.
      Story, Color Covers By James O'Barr
      Script By John Wagner
      Art By Alexander Maleev
      Lettering By Dan Burr
      Published By Kitchen Sink Comix © 1996
        Based on the story of Joshua. This is the story of a Native American, called Joshua, who, along with his entire family is killed by renegades from the American Civil war. He comes back to avenge his and his family's death, as the renegades have gotten a second chance to life, one hundred years later. The confederate soldiers use their new lease on life to once again wreak havoc. Joshua must track down his murders in this new and strange world.

    The Crow Flesh and Blood (1996/Series 3). The Crow: Flesh and Blood.
      Script By James Vance
      Story, Color Covers By James O'Barr
      Art By Alexander Maleev
      Published By Kitchen Sink Comix © 1996
        Based on the story of Iris Shaw. This saga of violent retribution is set against the spectacular background of the western mountains in which Iris Shaw, a federal conservation officer, dies when her office is dynamited by a ragged band of right-wing terrorists. Her tortured soul cannot rest because, not only was she unjustly murdered, at the time of her death, she was an expectant mother. Raised from her coffin by the crow who answers her thirst for justice, Iris exacts a terrible vengeance on the leader and his gang.

    Wild Justice (1997/Series 4). The Crow: Wild Justice.
      Script By Jerry Prosser
      Art By Charlie Adlard
      Covers By John Mueller
      Published By Kitchen Sink Comix / Top Dollar Comics © 1997
        Based on the story of Michael Korby. Michael Korby is murdered along with his wife Jan while their car is being hijacked. The murderers are two young punks who just wanted Michael's car, but end up killing Michael and Jan. But it is also about one of the punks, named Darryl, who is in a way a victim, as he does regret the killing, he even has nightmares about it. This one is quite radically different than the others, as the reader is presented with another view, that of the killer. Also, this is the first comic that features two crows.

    Waking Nightmares (1997/1998/Series 5). The Crow: Waking Nightmares.
      Script By Christopher Golden
      Pencils By Philip Hester
      Inks By Ande Parks
      Covers By Miran Kim
      Published By Kitchen Sink Comix © 1997
        Based on the story of Mark Leung. Mark Leung was a cop in Chinatown until he and his wife were brutally killed and his daughters kidnapped. Now he is the Crow, and he stalks New York's mean streets seeking his murderers and trying to save his daughters from the clutches of a child pornography ring. Det. Caitlin Murphy, his former partner, is following Mark's bloody trail of vengeance, and his daughters are dreaming dark dreams of the crow and their dead father as he battles criminals and even the dark spirit who has resurrected him to reach their side.

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Jan 12th, 2011, 12:29 am

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Jan 12th, 2011, 3:43 am
The Crow (II) Series by James O'Barr and Eric Draven (.CBR)
Requirements: CBR Reader. 97 MB
Overview: Another Story. After a year of the brutal murder of Eric Draven and his fiancee Shelly Webster, a mystical crow revives Eric to avenge against those who ended his life, so he can finally rest in peace. Draven comes to Gideon's pawn shop in search of the people who killed him and his girlfriend. Eric kills Gideon for having accepted Shelly´s engagement ring and goes looking for Tin-Tin, a two-bit thug who pawned the ring. Draven shows Tin-Tin the darkness he has wrought and then takes his life.

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Image Comics. (1999/Series 6). The Crow: Image Comics adaption.
    Story By John J. Muth
    Pencils/Inks By Jamie Tolagson
    Lettering By Richard Starkings of Comicraft
    Color By Mark Nicholas
    Covers by Kent Williams, Todd Mcfarlane
    published by Image Comics © 1999
      Based on the story of Eric Draven. In 1999, Image Comics released a new Crow comic series with yet another take on the Eric Draven story. It ran for ten issues, ending in November of that year.
      Spawn Mastermind/Korn cover Artist/Pearl Jam Video Director Todd Mcfarlane has signed James O'Barr to his production label to do the next Crow Comic.This all-new series is written by Jon J Muth and focuses on the popular Eric Draven character. Each story arc will be drawn by a different artist, with the first three issues being handled by Jamie Tolagson. The first six issues of the series have covers by Kent Williams and the first issue has a special variant cover by Todd McFarlane. It is published by Image Comics.

City of Angels (1996/Series 7). The Crow: City of Angels
    Script By John Wagner, Dean Ormston and Phil Hester
    Comic Covers By Tim Bradstreet
    Published By Kitchen Sink Comix. 1996.
      Based on the story of Ashe Corven. This Crow story is about Ashe Corven, a man who is murdered along with his son, by a gang. These are led by a man by the name of Judah Earl. Ashe is brought back and is confronted by a woman called Sarah. This Sarah is the same person as in the motion picture 'The Crow', but she is grown up. Now Ashe must strike vegeneance upon them to redeem his life back.
      *Bonus: interviews with the stars of the film*
Jan 12th, 2011, 3:43 am

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Jan 12th, 2011, 4:42 am
The Crow (III) Series by James O'Barr, Eric Draven and Everette Hartsoe
Requirements: CBR Reader. 41 MB MB
Overview: Welcome Razor, a female version of the Crow.

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The Crow. The Crow-Razor: Kill The Pain (1998)
    Written / Created By Everette Hartsoe
    Art By Albert Holaso, By Jerry Beck
    Letters By Dave Vance
    Covers By James O'Barr, Dorian, Eric Powell, Uglyboy
    Inks By Mondo
    Pencils By Jerry Beck
    Published By London Night Studios / Top Dollar Comics. © 1998 James O'Barr
      This time both must clash with the evils and perils of heaven and hell. This is essentially the first sidekick the Crow has had. The inside ministry cover for number 0 is done by Eric Powell who is lead singer for the band 16 Volt.
      A final showdown between Eric, Nicole, and Pain. Eric and Nicole battle different Pain beasts, each a representation of their own "pain."

      Although numbered #0, this issue actually takes place after issues #1-#4.

The Crow. The Crow-Razor: Finale. 1999
    Everette Hartsoe writer
    Jerry Beck penciler, inker
    Dorian Cleavenger cover
    Published By London Night Studios / Top Dollar
      A London Night Studios / Top Dollar co-production that takes place after The Crow/Razor: Kill the Pain miniseries.
      Nicole wonders if Eric was real. She battles thugs sent by someone named Juliet, on whom she had been keeping tabs. Then Eric shows up to help her sort out everything the two of them have gone through and promises to check in on her from time to time.

The Crow. The Crow-Razor: The Lost Chapter. 1999
    Everette Hartsoe writer
    Jerry Beck penciler, inker
    Dorian Cleavenger cover
    Published By London Night Studios / Top Dollar
      The reflective thoughts of The Crow and Razor, set after The Crow/Razor: Kill the Pain miniseries.
      This "chapter" contains no story element. It has lyrics written by Everette Hartsoe and pictures with the reflective thoughts of Eric and/or Nicole beneath them.
Jan 12th, 2011, 4:42 am

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Aug 6th, 2014, 1:54 pm
Added updates: The Crow Part 4.

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The Crow Death and Rebirth


    THE CROW is reborn-in Tokyo. The spirit of the Crow is back, transfiguring Jamie Osterberg, an American studying in Tokyo and deeply in love with his Japanese girlfriend, Haruko... until the love of his life is stolen. The Crow must once more make the wrong thing right-but this time he might have to do it by killing his own true love...


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The Crow Skinning the Wolves


    In this all-new tale James O'Barr and artist Jim Terry craft a harrowing story set in a concentration camp in 1945 Europe. The night train is being unloaded. And one of the passengers is making a return visit...
Aug 6th, 2014, 1:54 pm

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Aug 29th, 2014, 3:52 pm
Added updates: The Crow Part 4.

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The Crow-Curare


    Retired Detroit police officer Joe Salk was a good cop, but after a little girl's murder, his wife left him because of his obsession with finding her killers. Now completely alone, his need for revenge might just be helped by the young victim, returned and empowered by the spirit of vengeance, the Crow...


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The Crow-Pestilence


    Juarez, Mexico. A young boxer, Salvador, refuses to take a fall, but has no problem taking a vicious drug gang’s pay-off. When they take their lethal revenge on the Salvador and his family, he returns as THE CROW, in search of vengeance…and forgiveness.
Aug 29th, 2014, 3:52 pm

Labor Omnia Vincit Improbus... Hard Work Conquers Everything!