History ComicBook / RobertEHowardsDarkAgnes

Agnes made her first Marvel appearance in another series, ''ComicBook/ConanSerpentWar'', which also starred [[ComicBook/ConanTheBarbarian Conan]], ComicBook/{{Solomon Kane|MarvelComics}} and [[Characters/MoonKnightMarcSpector Moon Knight]], linking her into the shared Franchise/MarvelUniverse - although this is not directly referenced in her solo series. Similarly, although the final Howard story contained supernatural elements, none directly appear in the published ''Dark Agnes'' issues.

* CutShort: ''Dark Agnes'' was intended as a five-issue limited series, but supply chain issues from the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic meant that publication halted after two. Marvel then lost the rights to Howard's characters, meaning that even if they completed the series they might only be able to keep it in print for a short time. As of November 2022, it remains incomplete.

''Dark Agnes'' was one of several Marvel comics CutShort by the initial impact of the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic, with only two issues published before supply chain issues forced Marvel to reduce their output. Marvel's licence to use Howard's characters ends in 2023, and Marvel have not announced any attempt to complete publication of ''Dark Agnes'' before they lose the rights.

Creator/TitanComics, who will gain the rights to Howard's characters in 2023, have announced plans for their own ''Dark Agnes'' series.

Titan Comics, who will gain the rights to Howard's characters in 2023, have announced plans for their own ''Dark Agnes'' series.

* TheExecutioner: Etienne starts the first issue awaiting his own PublicExecution for a long list of crimes. His executioner is a [[MalevolentMaskedMen Malevolent Masked Man]], hooded, gloved and robed, with a [[AnAxeToGrind huge two-handed axe]]. His features are completely concealed, with not even his eyes visible. [[spoiler:This is partly because 'he' is actually a disguised Agnes, about to stage a rescue]].

Agnes made her first Marvel appearance in another series, ''ComicBook/ConanSerpentWar'', which also starred [[ComicBook/ConanTheBarbarian Conan]], ComicBook/SolomonKane and [[Characters/MoonKnightMarcSpector Moon Knight]], linking her into the shared Franchise/MarvelUniverse - although this is not directly referenced in her solo series. Similarly, although the final Howard story contained supernatural elements, none directly appear in the published ''Dark Agnes'' issues.

* PosthumousCharacter: The series starts after the original stories, rather than retelling them, so Agnes's mentor Guiscard de Clisson (who dies during the stories) is only seen in dreams and memories.

Howard only completed two short stories about Agnes (''Sword Woman'' and ''Blades for France''), neither of which was published before his death. A third story (''Mistress of Death'') was still in draft form when he died. The Marvel ''Dark Agnes'', series is a sequel to those stories, not a direct adaptation, so doesn't directly retell her origin - which also means it starts at a point after some significant characters have died.

Agnes made her first Marvel appearance in another series, ''ComicBook/ConanSerpentWar'', which also starred [[ComicBook/ConanTheBarbarian Conan]], ComicBook/SolomonKane and [[Characters/MoonKnightMarcSpector Moon Knight]], linking her into the shared Franchise/MarvelUniverse - although this is not directly referenced in her solo series. Similarly, although the final Howard story contained supernatural elements, none directly appear in the published ''Dark Agnes'', issues.

* CutShort: ''Dark Agnes'' was intended as a five-issue limited series, but supply chain issues from the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic and its initial lockdowns meant that publication halted. Marvel then lost the rights to Howard's characters, meaning that even if they completed the series they might only be able to keep it in print for a short time afterwards. As of November 2022, it remains incomplete.

* CutShort: ''Dark Agnes'' was intended as a five-issue limited series, but supply chain issues from the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic and its initial lockdowns meant that publication halted. Marvel then lost the rights to Howard's characters, meaning that even if they completed the series they might only be able to sell it for a short time afterwards. As of November 2022, it remains incomplete.

Howard only completed two short stories about Agnes (''Sword Woman'' and ''Blades for France''), neither of which was published before his death. A third story (''Mistress of Death'') was still in draft form when he died. The Marvel ''Dark Agnes', series is a sequel to those stories, not a direct adaptation, so doesn't directly retell her origin - which also means it starts at a point after some significant characters have died.

Agnes made her first Marvel appearance in another series, ''ComicBook/ConanSerpentWar'', which also starred [[ComicBook/ConanTheBarbarian Conan]], ComicBook/SolomonKane and [[Characters/MoonKnightMarcSpector Moon Knight]], linking her into the shared Franchise/MarvelUniverse - although this is not directly referenced in her solo series. Similarly, although the final Howard story contained supernatural elements, none directly appear in the published ''Dark Agnes', issues.