Warning! Preview pages ahead for Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #3!A big secret has been revealed about a surprising DC Universe hero and their unbelievable blood relation to a certain villain. When it comes to comic book lore, one should always expect the unexpected, even if it means a hero is related to one of the worst villains in the DC Universe.
The new DC Black Label limited series, Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma, has put a new spin on the immortal hero. Fans have learned a lot about Mitch Shelley and his unique power set in this series. But a new preview reveals the most shocking twist to his lore yet. The hero whose inability to die grants him hundreds of powers finally discovers that he’s related to another undying character, Vandal Savage. Not only are these unexpected characters related, but they’ve got a history that takes them all the way back to the DC Universe’s biblical days.
Resurrection Man and Vandal Savage are Immortal Brothers
These Two Were the DC Universe's Cain and Abel
In Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #3 by Ram V, Anand RK, Mike Spicer, Jackson "Butch" Guice, and Aditya Bidikar, the DCU's mystery man, the Phantom Stranger, speaks with Mitch Shelley. The Phantom Stranger tells his companion that they have known each other for many years and, more importantly, many lives. Resurrection Man listens to the Phantom Stranger start to tell a story that spans thousands of years and goes all the way back to the very beginning. It is the earliest days of humanity, back when the DC Universe’s oldest figures were just starting to gain awareness of the world.
The Phantom Stranger continues to set the scene, saying that this was so long ago that the world was continuing to be shaped by the stars that fell from the sky. Though these meteors often meant death, they also brought life, and one day, one meteor came down and changed the lives of a pair of early men. Two cavemen touch the fallen star at the same time and are imbued with its power. However, one brother kills the other, the first murder of this world. Phantom Stranger reveals that this ancient figure is actually DC villain Vandal Savage.
And yet, Resurrection Man chose not to avenge his own death and kill Savage...
Just as Savage earned his name for his first act of violence, Resurrection Man earned his name coming back from his first death. Mitch re this moment, feeling the hurt, confusion, and anger it inspired in him. And yet, Resurrection Man chose not to avenge his own death and kill Savage, instead, walking away. Resurrection Man reflects on this moment in the modern day and contemplates whether he would have made a different choice knowing all the pain and suffering his brother eventually brought to the DC Universe.
DC Connects Dots No One Expected and It's Amazing
Resurrection Man and Vandal Savage as Brothers is a Phenomenal Idea
As a Black Label series, the one thing to is that this connection won’t be considered as Prime DC canon until proven otherwise. That being said, this is a hell of a twist and one that makes both characters better. Vandal Savage is a great DC villain for the entire Justice League, but he’s never had an antagonist that’s really been ‘his’. And Resurrection Man has struggled to remain on the map, largely due to him lacking a solid nemesis. But a feud that stretches all the way back to the first murder is perfect for both DC characters.
They say a character is only as good as their enemy and Vandal Savage is a good one. Plus, who better to take on an immortal villain than a hero who literally can’t die? While their relationship may be contained to Quantum Karma for now, this is an amazing idea that could really elevate both characters. Hopefully, DC Comics will really run with this idea and allow these brothers’ blood feud to take them both into a new era.
Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #3 is available on June 4th from DC Comics.
