Deadman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by scripter Arnold Drake and artist Carmine Infantino, the character made his debut in Strange Adventures #205 (1967). He has been a frequent supporting character in several comic titles since the 1970s, as well as an occasional protagonist in numerous limited series. In his supporting roles, he is often depicted as a member of a superhero team, such as the Justice League Dark, and a recurring ally to the superhero Batman, occasionally served as the hero's unseen agent.