Boston Brand is a fictional character from the DC Comics universe, primarily known as the superhero Deadman. Created by writer Bob Kanigher and artist Carmine Infantino, he first appeared in Strange Adventures #205 in 1967. Boston Brand was a trapeze artist who was murdered and gained the ability to possess the living, allowing him to seek justice for his own death. As Deadman, Boston Brand travels the world, using his powers to help others while searching for his killer. His character often explores themes of redemption and the afterlife, making him a unique figure in the superhero genre.