B.P.R.D.: The Ectoplasmic Man 1-A

"The Ectoplasmic Man"

Johann Kraus is a mystic, who channels the dead for his clientel. By a twist of fate, he is caught in his spirit state when a demon escapes its bonds, unleashing a wave of mystic force that destroys Johann's body, but not his soul. The BPRD sends an agent to investigate the scene, and Dr. Hoffman, a psychic, can sense Kraus' presence. He asks why Kraus doesn't just move on to the spirit realm. Kraus wonders himself, until he hears the call of other spirits in transition and in need. Kraus attempts to help one such soul, and encounters a demon who feeds on these poor souls. Given a reason for being, Johann returns to Hoffman, who helps by crafting Kraus a suit to contain his essence.

-Story written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi, illustrated by Ben Stenbeck, lettered by Clem Robins, and colored by Dave Stewart. Cover illustrated by Mike Mignola.

-Number 45 in the comprehensive numbering for the series.