Art by Davide Gianfelice

Tall and raven-haired, Dedalus is a London detective who is drawn into strange and surreal events evoking themes of ancient Greek tragedies when called in to investigate the grisly murder of a woman whose savaged body was left on riverbank. When first seen Dedalus is having a phone conversation reassuring his lover John. It’s clear that Dedalus is closeted on the job when he replies “the usual” to a fellow detective’s query of “Woman trouble?” regarding the phone call.

As acts of violence and intimidation, more deaths, a trio of mysterious women (embodying the Furies) appear seemingly at random, and sheets of parchment with ancient Greek writing appear in unlikely places they become an obsession for Dedalus. How deeply the events affect Dedalus, especially when colleague Danny is killed, becomes clear in a scene between Dedalus and John, who tries to reassure Dedalus that the murderer will be caught. Dialog between the couple hints that Dedalus’ decision to be closeted is a source of recurring strain.

Dedalus gains a new partner with Rashid who is rather knowledgable of Greek tragedies. Whether Dedalus can maintain his secret from her remains to be seen.

Dedalus is first seen and confirmed as gay in Greek Street #1. John is first seen in #5.

© Peter Milligan and Davide Gianfelice. Published by Vertigo. Used without permission.