King In Black: Black Knight #1

King in Black: Black Knight #1 is a fantastic single issue that serves as a massive turning point for Dane Whitman. Read Full Review

This is a great introduction to the character of Dane Whitman, Black Knight, for new readers and a refreshing take on the mythology and the direction the ongoing series will be taking for seasoned readers. The best kind of tie-in, one that expands upon the main event but doesn’t feel like a story for stories sake, this is a tale that was dying to be told and just happens to be set against the backdrop of the King in Black event. Fans of the event, the Black Knight, Simon Spurriers writing, or Marvel comics in general will not be disappointed with this issue. Read Full Review

KING IN BLACK: BLACK KNIGHT #1's epic tale of Whitman's self-evaluation is a thrill! Read Full Review

King in Black: Black Knight #1 is another successful King in Black tie-in. Its fun, funny and furious. It makes me so excited for the upcoming Black Knight mini-series. Read Full Review

Spurrier reintroduces the BLACK KNIGHT in a fast and furious way that takes fans on a quick tour of the character. Now, even though Spurrier finds clever ways of adding in elements of light humor into the story that provides a certain spice to the issue, the story was still a bit too cluttered and disorganized to follow. Additionally, Jess Saiz's page layouts, mixed with heavy narration, were overly jam-packed amplifying the confusion of the issue. Read Full Review

A promising start to a new era for the Black Knight, but also one that fumbles the landing a bit. Read Full Review

Thanks to a strong take on Dane and his mythology, the creative team doesn't just deconstruct him over the course of the issue but are also sure to start building him back up so the upcoming Black Knight limited series can take him in a new direction. Read Full Review

There's a good sense of humor and an intriguing self-effacing approach here, and it's possible that could become Marvel must-read material when allowed to be the focus of its own story. Read Full Review

Spurrier, Saiz, and Petit succeed at producing an entertaining 'King in Black' tie-in that's a good appetizer for "Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade." Read Full Review

Reading this book, I am again struck by the amount of tie-in books to main events which have no bearing on the main arc. Therefore King Black Black Knight may well appeal to completists, whether they be King in Black completists or Black Knight ones. Maybe this book proves that Marvel brought back the wrong D Whitman after all! Read Full Review

heraldofmarvel

Feb 08, 2021

I picked this up being a fan of Spurrier's writing without knowing Black Knight but I had a blast! Great issues which stands alone and integrates the MU in a clever way!

mrDovydas

Mar 07, 2021

Wow, this was unexpectedly good. I went into this having zero expectations, and it turned out great. Yes, the Black Knight is written a bit differently than usual, but it doesn't feel unnatural. Inclusion of Aero and Sword Master was really well done as well. This works really well as both KiB tie-in and a standalone issue. Cannot wait for more Black Knight written by Spurrier.

CrazyforRAMU

May 15, 2021

Dane Whitman faces hard truths when he faces Knull, but he emerges with a renewed sense of purpose. The Black Knight is also teaming up with Aero and Sword Master in Shanghai, and the interactions between the heroes offer a definite comedic high point. The action plot, and the medium-strong retcon of the Black Knight's premise, are decent. But it's the comedic character work (and the beautiful art) that pulls this up close to greatness.

SenpaifenixJäger

Feb 03, 2021

To be honest I'm taking Marvel again and I found this proposal interesting, it's the first time I've read this character, however I liked it, the art is very good and the story has a good rhythm.

Super-Adaptoid

Feb 04, 2021

Pretty art and I’m intrigued enough to try the new mini. What I did not like was the narrations and I hope they drop the idea as they move forward. When I first met Dane, he was just a stony statue being fought over by the Avengers and the Defenders so I’m eager to see him get a little spotlight...even if this is kind of a revisionist take on the character.

Psycamorean

Feb 04, 2021

I don't mind the retconning of Black Knight. No one's doing anything with him anyway. I'm more shocked by that fact that Si Spurrier brought in elements from Aero, and moreso Sword Master. That's crazy, and I feel a little less upset about reading those very generic comics. I liked this issue.

Spacey Medicine

May 24, 2021

Aww this was kind of cute. Maybe a little much at times, but overall I liked it.

Lucas

Oct 28, 2023

These types of retcons are really abnoying. It was fun to be introduced by these 3 characters at least. ...still don't get how he suddenly appeared in China.

samizrozami

Apr 02, 2022

So how is this so bad ? The retcon is a nice idea but wth man

Merlyn

Feb 03, 2021

Spurrier basically took a big shit on the whole history of the Black Knight, why Marvel would do this to a character they try to prop up I can't understand. Too bad, because the art was good.

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SenpaifenixJäger - Feb 3, 2021

Does this character have good comics? I don't really know what you recommend. This number didn't seem too bad to me, but I don't know the history of him behind him.

Merlyn - Feb 3, 2021

His own comics are not great but he was part of the Avengers in old runs. His history is basically that of any knight, a good, virtuos, honourable man in a bad time. Spurrier made him the exact opposite of that. Mainly because he's one of those remainers that can't get over Brexit and right now he hates everything that is old school British. the dude even said on twitter that wanted people to die that voted for Brexit. This is his frustration taken on page. Yeah, he's not right in the head.

Merlyn - Feb 3, 2021

If you want to read more of him, search old Avengers run, I think Roger Stern and Simonson some stuff with him.

SenpaifenixJäger - Feb 3, 2021

Great thank you very much for the information, you are great. I will do so.