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Black Knight
Dane Whitman is the destined Black Knight, descending from a lineage of Black Knights dating back to the Arthurian Age. Upon inheriting his uncle’s estate, Whitman also gained the Ebony Blade. This mythic sword bestows its owner with enchanted protection, as well as being a link to ancestors past. Due to its history of bloodshed, the blade is also cursed.Black Knight
Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade (2021) #1
THE GREATEST KNIGHT OF THEM ALL RIDES AGAIN! Dane Whitman is the BLACK KNIGHT and wielder of the magical EBONY BLADE, but the blade’s power comes at a terrible price. Dane forever bears the burden of its curse: an insatiable lust for blood and mayhem that constantly threatens to swallow its owner in darkness. Must that be Dane’s fate? Following the battle against the KING IN BLACK, a reinvigorated Dane has a greater sense of purpose than ever before. But his sword is the key to a new enemy’s evil plan and only the Black Knight can prevent the coming death and destruction. This conflict spanning mythical Camelot to modern-day NYC will test Dane like never before and challenge everything he believes about himself, the Ebony Blade, and the entire history of the Black Knight! Guest starring the AVENGERS!The Black Knight (1955) #1
The Arthurian legend of the Black Knight begins!Mystic Arcana (2007) #2
Part two of a magic event defining the mystic arts of the Marvel Universe. The fall of Camelot is near and the Old Magics are in danger of fading from existence. Merlin’s only hope lies with Sir Percy of Scandia, the Black Knight! But will the cost be too great as Sir Percy duels with Mordred the Evil in the last, great battle of the era? Roy Thomas and Tom Grummett bring you this sword-and-senses shattering tale!Avengers (1963) #47
The First Appearance of Dane Whitman, the Black Knight! Plus, the Avengers are rocked to their core as Captain America leaves the team. Meanwhile, Magneto returns to earth from outer space to lure the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver back into his clutches. And Hercules makes a shocking discovery.Defenders (1972) #4
The Valkyrie is born! Astride her winged horse Aragorn, the warrior goddess vows to protect Asgard. Enchantress may have imbued Barbara Norris with power, but she taketh away from Black Knight. Now, Dane Whitman has turned to stone!Avengers (1963) #273
DIVIDED WE FALL! The Masters of Evil have claimed The Avengers Mansion as their own! What will happen to The Earth's Mightiest when they return to their HQ? The Black Knight is about to find out!Avengers (1963) #294
Because of the Ebony Blade's blood curse, Black Knight must don an exoskeleton to prevent further paralysis. After the battle with Marrina, Captain Marvel reverts to her human self and is severely weakened. And the mystery member of the Kang Korps is revealed!Avengers (1963) #345
Operation Galactic Storm Part 5. As an intergalactic war flares up between the Kree and the Shi'Ar, the Avengers must split into three different groups to attempt to stem the tides of war.Avengers (1963) #361
Ikaris of the Eternals arrives to bring Sersei back home, but it ends with Sersei becoming soul-bonded with Black Knight. But then why is Black Knight hitting on Crystal?Captain Britain and MI: 13 (2008) #1
When the Skrull Invasion hits England, only Captain Britain and MI-13 stand in their way. Can they find out what the Skrulls are after before it's too late?