The Pale Knight #1
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| Writer | Peter Milligan |
| Artist | Val Rodrigues |
England, 1349. Sir Hugh de Grey, the Pale Knight, returns from war to find a land ravaged by the Black Death, and his son dying of the plague. When he prays to God to save his son's life, it is not God who answers-but Death himself. And Death is willing to cut a deal.
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9.0
Monkeys Fighting Robots - Justin Munday
Apr 17, 2025A contemplative and compelling piece of historical fantasy completed by phenomenal art work. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comical Opinions - Gabriel Hernandez
May 29, 2025THE PALE KNIGHT #1 finds a Middle Ages knight struggling with his faith as the Black Plague arrives in England. Peter Milligan's tragic tale mixes complex themes of morality with the supernatural for a killer ending. And Val Rodrigues's moody, atmospheric artwork is fantastic. Read Full Review
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9.0
Major Spoilers - Jonathan Cadotte
May 31, 2025The Pale Knight #1 is a strong opener that employs a strong depiction of place and engaging conversation as the crux of its story. A few deviations in tone hurt it, but only because they are so easily noticed compared to the rest of the issue. Read Full Review
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8.7
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
May 28, 2025Rodrigues delivers some beautiful art throughout the issue. The visuals are unique, detailed and capture the dark tone of the story as well as the time and location it takes place in. Read Full Review
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9.0+ Like • Comment
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8.5
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