Edwin Payne is a ghost and founder of the Dead Boy Detectives along with Charles Rowland.
History
Edwin attended St. Hilarion Boarding School from 1913 to 1916, where he was offered as a sacrifice in a ritual that some of his classmates performed with the intention of scaring him. They summoned a demon, which killed them and dragged Edwin to Hell, where he would remain for the next 73 years until his escape in 1989.[1]
Shortly after his escape from Hell, he comes across a boy in an attic, Charles Rowland. When Charles sees him and asks who he is, Edwin realizes that he's dying, and decides to stay with him in until his death, giving him a lantern and keeping him company. After Charles death, Charles decides he'd rather stay on earth with Edwin. They later formed the Dead Boy Detective Agency and befriended Crystal Palace after saving her from a demon.[2]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Ghostly Physiology
- Catoptric Teleportation: Edwin is able to move between mirrors.
- Invisibility
- Intangibility
- Possession
Abilities
Weaknesses
- Cat Scratches
- Iron
- Magic
Paraphernalia
Equipment
- Books
Transportation
- Mirrors
Notes
- This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the television series Dead Boy Detectives and is an adaptation of Edwin Paine. The original character was created by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner and first appeared in Sandman (Volume 2) #25.
- Edwin was born sometime between December 22, 1899, and January 19, 1900.[3]
- Edwin Payne is portrayed by George Rexstrew.
Related
- 8 Appearances of Edwin Payne (Sandman TV Series)
- 1 Images featuring Edwin Payne (Sandman TV Series)
- 3 Quotations by or about Edwin Payne (Sandman TV Series)
- Character Gallery: Edwin Payne (Sandman TV Series)
Footnotes