Key Collector Comics
Black Knight
View Key Issues

Creation & Design

The Black Knight was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, inspired by the character of the same name from the 1950s comic books.

Early Years

Dane Whitman initially took on the mantle of the Black Knight to redeem his family's legacy, which was marred by his uncle's villainous actions.

Character Development

Over the years, Black Knight has evolved from a supporting character to a more prominent figure in the Marvel Universe, often grappling with his family's dark legacy while striving to be a hero.

Cultural Reception

Black Knight has received a mixed reception over the years, with some fans appreciating his complex character and others viewing him as a lesser-known hero.

Character Details

Real Name:
Dane Whitman
First Appearance:
Tales to Astonish #52
Aliases:
Black Knight, Knight of the Round Table
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, Defenders, Heroes for Hire
Abilities:
Expert swordsman, Master of hand-to-hand combat, Magical abilities
Equipment:
Ebony Blade, Armor
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.

Tales to Astonish #52
Marvel ⋅ 1964
View Details
Tales to Astonish #52
 
Low
$20
Mid
$65
High
$345

Key Facts

1st appearance of the second Black Knight, Nathan Garrett

Avengers, The #6
Marvel ⋅ 1964
View Details
Avengers, The #6
 
Low
$35
Mid
$105
High
$565

Key Facts

1st full appearance of Baron Heinrich Zemo - on-sale the same week as Sgt. Fury #8

1st team appearance of the Masters of Evil: Nathan Garrett the Black Knight, Melter, Radioactive Man

Avengers, The #47
Marvel ⋅ 1967
View Details
Avengers, The #47
 
Low
$25
Mid
$90
High
$250

Key Facts

1st appearance of Dane Whitman, becomes the third Black Knight

First solo story featuring Hercules

Avengers, The #48
Marvel ⋅ 1968
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
Avengers, The #48
 
Low
$30
Mid
$90
High
$300

Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of the third Black Knight, Dane Whitman in armor

1st appearance of Aragorn, the winged steed

[July 2022 - Marvel recently trademarked the title Black Knight: Origins]

Avengers, The #54
Marvel ⋅ 1968
View Details
Avengers, The #54
 
Low
$12
Mid
$50
High
$140

Key Facts

1st cameo appearance of Ultron as the Crimson Cowl

New Masters of Evil roster led by Ultron: Whirlwind, Klaw, Melter, Radioactive Man

2nd appearance of Dane Whitman as The Black Knight

Avengers, The #55
Marvel ⋅ 1968
View Details
Avengers, The #55
 
Low
$35
Mid
$120
High
$385

Key Facts

1st full appearance of Ultron

3rd appearance of Dane Whitman as the Black Knight

[March 2023 - James Spader rumored to reprise the role of Ultron in Armor Wars / August 2024 - Spader confirmed to reprise Ultron in the Vision Disney+ series]

Marvel Super-Heroes #17
Marvel ⋅ 1968
View Details
Marvel Super-Heroes #17
 
Low
$15
Mid
$50
High
$150

Key Facts

First meeting of the original Black Knight, Sir Percy and Dane Whitman, the third Black Knight

Origin of the Black Knight, Sir Percy

Origin of the Ebony Blade and Ebony Dagger

Avengers, The #71
Marvel ⋅ 1969
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
Avengers, The #71
 
Low
$10
Mid
$30
High
$115

Key Facts

Black Knight joins the Avengers

1st unofficial team appearance of the Invaders: Captain America, Human Torch and Sub-Mariner

Marvel Triple Action #40
Marvel ⋅ 1978
View Details
Marvel Triple Action #40
 
Low
$1
Mid
$3
High
$12

Key Facts

First reprint of Avengers #48, the first appearance of Dane Whitman as the Black Knight

Avengers, The #225
Marvel ⋅ 1982
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (2)
Avengers, The #225
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$10

Key Facts

Cover art by Ed Hannigan featuring Black Knight

Black Knight #1
Marvel ⋅ 1990
View Details
Black Knight #1
 
Low
$1
Mid
$5
High
$15

Key Facts

First solo series featuring Black Knight, Dane Whitman

Avengers, The #343
Marvel ⋅ 1992
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
Avengers, The #343
 
Low
$1
Mid
$5
High
$15

Key Facts

1st partial team appearance of the Gatherers: Javert, the third Swordsman, and Magdalene- alternate reality Avengers who survived the destruction of their homeworld

Debut of the Black Knight's Photon Sword

Avengers, The #350
Marvel ⋅ 1992
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
Avengers, The #350
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$10

Key Facts

Relationship of the Black Knight and Sersi begins

Heroes for Hire #2
Marvel ⋅ 1997
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
Heroes for Hire #2
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$3

Key Facts

1st appearance of Strider the winged steed of Black Knight

Introduction of the Shield of Night and the Sword of Light, two important weapons of the Black Knight's arsenal

Captain Britain and MI 13 #4
Marvel ⋅ 2008
View Details
Captain Britain and MI 13 #4
 
Low
$1
Mid
$3
High
$12

Key Facts

Black Knight joins MI:13

Faiza Hussain joins MI:13

Faiza Hussain claims the sword Excalibur

Captain Britain and MI 13 #8
Marvel ⋅ 2009
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
Captain Britain and MI 13 #8
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$3

Key Facts

First Blade and Black Knight appearance in the same panel - no official introduction

Blade joins MI 13 in issue #5

Avengers World #8
Marvel ⋅ 2014
View Details
Avengers World #8
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$3

Key Facts

1st team appearance of Euroforce: Black Knight, Swordswoman, Baby Killer, Tumult, Sliver, Tiger

Black Knight #1
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
View Details
Black Knight #1
 
Low
$5
Mid
$15
High
$75

Key Facts

Variant cover art by Eric Powell

Black Knight #3
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
View Details
Black Knight #3
 
Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$25

Key Facts

Variant cover art by Tim Bradstreet

King In Black: Black Knight #1
Non-Key
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
View Details
King In Black: Black Knight #1
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$10

Key Facts

Variant cover art by Tod Smith

Hidden Gem edition

Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade #1
Non-Key
1:100 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
View Details
Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade #1
 
Low
$3
Mid
$9
High
$35

Key Facts

Variant cover art by Peach Momoko

Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade #5
Marvel ⋅ 2021
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade #5
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$4

Key Facts

Jacks Chopra becomes a Black Knight

Adjust Your Filters To See More Comics!

By default Key Collector searches for Standard Cover Key Issues.

Adjust the "Variants" and/or "Non-Key Issues" search filters above for additional content:

  • Variant Covers ([[totalVariants]])
  • Non-Key Issues ([[totalNonKeys]])

At Key Collector, our primary focus is on unearthing those rare Standard Cover Key Issues for you. However, the world of comic collectibles is vast and varied. We want to make sure you have the tools to explore it all!