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Master Darque
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Creation & Design

Master Darque was created as a powerful antagonist for the Shadowman series, embodying themes of death and the supernatural.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a sorcerer with a deep connection to the Deadside, Master Darque quickly became a central figure in the Shadowman mythos.

Character Development

Over the years, Master Darque has evolved from a mere villain to a complex character with motivations rooted in loss and power, making him a significant figure in the Valiant Comics landscape.

Cultural Reception

Master Darque has been well-received as a compelling antagonist, praised for his depth and the dark themes he represents.

Character Details

Real Name:
Master Darque
First Appearance:
Shadowman #7
Aliases:
The Dark Master, Lord of the Dead
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Deadside, The Shadowman
Abilities:
Necromancy, Dark Magic, Immortality
Equipment:
Dark Artifacts, Magical Talismans
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Shadowman #7
Valiant ⋅ 1992
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Shadowman #7
 
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1st cameo appearance of Master Darque, voice only

Shadowman #8
Valiant ⋅ 1992
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Shadowman #8
 
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2nd cameo appearance of Master Darque, appears in multiple panels but obscured by shadows

Eternal Warrior #6
Valiant ⋅ 1993
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Eternal Warrior #6
 
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1st full appearance of Master Darque

Shadowman #10
Valiant ⋅ 1993
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Shadowman #10
 
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1st appearance of Sandria Darque, the sister of Master Darque

Archer & Armstrong #9
Valiant ⋅ 1993
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Archer & Armstrong #9
 
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1st appearance of Mademoiselle Noir, a woman imbued with powers of seduction by Master Darque

Shadowman #1
Valiant ⋅ 2012
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Reintroduction of Shadowman, Jack Bonafice in the VEI Universe

Reintroduction of Master Darque

1st appearance of the first Shadowman Josiah Bonafice, Jack's father

1st appearance of Dox, ally to Shadowman

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1st appearance of Mr.Twist, a demon who hunts Shadowman in the Deadside

Shadowman #5
Valiant ⋅ 2013
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Shadowman #5
 
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1st appearance of Dr. Mirage, Shan Fong, a paranormal investigator of Korean descent

Shadowman #5
1:20 ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2013
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Variant cover art by Dave Johnson

Ninjak #23
1:50 ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2017
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Ninjak #23
 
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Variant cover art by Ben Templesmith

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