Who Is Black Knight? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Black Knight is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Dane Garrett Whitman, with over 1,198 comic issue appearances. The latest wielder of the Ebony Blade in a long line of heroes and villains known as the Black Knight.

Who is Black Knight?

Origin Born and raised in Gloucester, Massachusetts , Dane Whitman attended university as a young man, eventually obtaining a Master's degree in Physics. The descendant of a long line of heroes who took up the mantle of 'Black Knight,' Whitman assumed the role after his uncle Nathan Garrett had resurrected the name to partake in villainy. Garrett was seriously wounded in a fight with Iron Man , and, on his deathbed, expressed his wish that his nephew might restore the family legacy by making the 'Black Knight' a hero once again. Initially resistant to this idea, Whitman eventually took up the mantle to fight the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants , whom he had accidentally summoned to Earth , soon establishing himself as a hero. Creation Dane Whitman was created by Roy Thomas , John Verpoorten, and artist George Tuska and first appeared in The Avengers #47 (1967). He became the Black Knight in the issue after his first appearance, The Avengers #48 (1967). Major Story Arcs The Avengers Black Knight accepts his membership. In his early adventures, the Black Knight is frequently mistaken for his villainous uncle, which allowed him to infiltrate the Masters of Evil .

Key facts

Black Knight is of human origin. The character is published by Marvel. With 1,198 recorded issue appearances, Black Knight ranks among the most featured characters in comics.