| The Black Knight | |
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Real Name |
Sir Robert, Earl of Denhope |
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First Appearance |
The Black Knight #1 (1953) |
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Original Publisher |
Toby/Minoan |
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Created by |
Ernest Schroeder |
Origin[]
Sir Robert, the Black Knight was a rich man before he left for the crusades, but when he returned to England, he found himself a pauper, pawning the souvenirs he had collected during his adventures. He eventually became a mercenary knight, fighting in feudal battles.
Powers and Abilities[]
The Black Knight was an extraordinary sword fighter and horse rider. He wore distinctive black armor, which was well known to all. Robert believed his intelligence and his faith in his lord would make him more successful than listening to the the prophecies of druids and observing superstitions.
Cover to I.W. Publishing's re-print of Black Knight.
Public Domain Appearances[]
- The Black Knight #1
- Black Knight (1963 series) #11