Maybe it isn't fair to complain too much about this book. It's a simple throwback story, and it knows it. And if you choose to read The Black Knight #1 as one of the perks of Marvel's digital comics service, then that's all it needs to be. But those who actually pick this issue up in the store and plunk down their $3 may be less satisfied. Read Full Review

Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade
Issue: 1

Publisher: Marvel @marvel
Writer: Si Spurrier @sispurrier & Sergio Dávila @sergiodavila1582
Artist: Sean Parsons
Colors: Arif Prianto @arifprianto.arf
Letters: Cory Petit
Cover: Peach Momoko @peachmomoko60

With his powers only strengthened by his increased sadness and anger, Dane Whitman, the Black Knight, struggles to find his place in a world among literal Gods and living legends. Elated by a call to action by the Avengers, Dane fails to grasp that the need for his presence is not social but merely for the might of the Ebony Blade. After wiping out their attackers, the Avengers are temporarily stunned by the whispers of a cloaked figure who then promptly decapitates Dane. Later, Jacks, a scholar who had been summoned to help Dane learn more of the Ebony Blade’s history, cuts her finger on the blade and passes out while experiencing ancient visions. When she awakens, her blood upon the Ebony Blade somehow stitches Dane's body back together and resurrects him!

This was pretty good. I went into this thinking I’d just read this issue then drop it, but that’s not the case. I’m going to stick around and see where this goes. The artwork was really well done and I really love this cover. There is so much about the Black Knight’s history that I have no knowledge about so I think this will be a cool series for me.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)
Reviewed by: @meanadam of The Comic Book Club of Instagram
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