The subject of Immortality is something that has been discussed by philosophers as ancient as Socrates and as modern as Descartes. In every version of the discussion though, there is only one entity that has ever been considered capable of transcending space and time; and that is the soul. It’s a hotly debated concept in the realm of philosophy; is the soul even real? And if it is, can it exist beyond a single lifetime? Entire religions are dedicated to explaining and validating the very concept of death and rebirth. But while most realworld conceptualizations of immortality have been restricted to the metaphysical, comic books generally tend to take the literal route. There are several immortal beings populating the pages of DC Comics, but only one of them can lay claim to the mantle of the being the Deadliest. Debuting in Green Lantern issue #10 and created by Alfred Bester & Martin Nodell, Vandal Savage has been influencing mankind since before its recorded history even began. To most people, a gift like immortality is an opportunity to unravel the universe’s deepest secrets without worrying about running out of time. For Savage, it was merely a tool for global domination. Every conflict, every war, every event that has shaped human history has had one thing common denominator; Vandal Savage. Let’s Explore the Demented Immortal Being’s Origins.