Black Knight #5

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  BrightestDaycare.com

  Mar 16, 2016

  here we are at the end. I am really sad to see this series ending, because in five issues, I have really come to appreciate and enjoy Dane Whittman and the character of the Black Knight. One thing that stuck out to me was the inclusion of Hydra and their weapon called The Satan Claw- is that a real thing? Does that exist in Marvel continuity prior to this? If it does, I want more of Baron Von Strucker and the Satan Claw for sure! I am not a big fan of snakes and serpents (read as: I am terrified of snakes) but the way they are incorporated into the pages of this book as background art and setpieces was a beautiful and subtle nod to the serpent-y-ness of Hydra. It seemed like an inevitability, PLUS it is the whole cover of this issue, but se eing Steve Rodgers possessed by the evil bloodlust of the Ebony Blade was a welcome bit of "I told you so" that Dane gets to rub in his face, because he still is much more effective at keeping his murder-y stabby nature in check. I loved the flashback/forward page with the really age-specific artwork showing the different ages in which Voodoo is experiencing the Black Knight and it's connection to the Ebony Blade. I also really loved the panel showing crazy-face Steve Rodgers gripping the Ebony Blade so tight and standing over the prone and unconscious bodies of the Uncanny Avengers. Another great page was the Black Knight on horseback, looking regal and composed, really putting Rodgers' crazypants throwdown into perspective for him AND really starting off the final showdown between Black Knight and Caden Tar (who is currently wielding the Satan Claw... seriously- I love the look and name of that Hellboy jumbo fist weapon SO MUCH!!!). There are still some good lighthearted moments, like when we find out Deadpool watches Downton Abbey, and is kind of defensive about it. As someone who watches (oops- I mean watched Downton Abbey... it is over. Forever. Like this book. **SOBS**) Downton Abbey, I loved getting a nice shout out more

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  Nightmare of Solomon

  Mar 09, 2016

  That was a disappointing ending for a story that was saddled with too much right off the bat. Maybe Marvel should have let this title develop on its own corner of the universe before saddling it with weirdworld and uncanny avengers right off the bat.

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  tonpas1989

  May 22, 2020
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  GlenWizard

  Mar 10, 2016
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  NickNightingale

  Apr 11, 2020
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  daspidaboy

  Jul 23, 2021
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  DXO

  Jul 20, 2016
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