Line #13 ComicBook/BlackKnightMarvelComics


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2	[[caption-width-right:350:THE GREATEST KNIGHT OF THEM ALL!]]
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4	'''Black Knight''' is a title held by several Creator/MarvelComics characters. The first is a medieval knight created by writer-come-editor Creator/StanLee and artist Joe Maneely. The second, Nathan Garrett, is a supervillain descendant of the original, created by writer-editor Creator/StanLee and artist and co-plotter Dick Ayers. The third, Dane Whitman, created by writer Creator/RoyThomas, John Verpoorten and artist George Tuska, is the villain's nephew, a superhero and a member of the superhero team the Avengers. A fourth Black Knight with no revealed genetic connection debuted in The Black Panther #3 (June 2005), created by writer Reginald Hudlin and penciler John Romita Jr.
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6	A descendant of the first [[Myth/KingArthur Arthurian]] Black Knight, Sir Percival, Whitman assumed the title from his villainous uncle, who entrusted him with restoring honor to their family legacy after being mortally wounded by ComicBook/IronMan. After helping them to defeat Kang the Conquerer, Whitman was made a full member of ComicBook/TheAvengers, placing him among the first new additions to the team, and the last one to join them in TheSixties.
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8	During his time as an Avenger, Whitman sometimes served as their field leader in ComicBook/CaptainAmerica's absence. He also began a romantic relationship with teammate Sersi of ComicBook/TheEternals, and the two are often associated with one another for their longstanding [[WillTheyOrWontThey on-and-off]] dynamic. Outside of the Avengers, Whitman as also been a member of ComicBook/TheDefenders, ComicBook/{{Excalibur}}, [[ComicBook/CaptainBritainAndMI13 MI13]], ComicBook/HeroesForHire, and even the Masters of Evil, though in the latter's case it was for infiltration purposes.
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10	The Dane Whitman incarnation of Black Knight made his live-action debut in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse film ''Film/{{Eternals}}'', portrayed there by Creator/KitHarington.
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13	!! Black Knight appears in the following works:
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15	[[AC:Notable Comic Books]]
16	* ''ComicBook/TheAvengers'' (various runs)
17	* ''ComicBook/TheDefenders'' (various runs)
18	* ''ComicBook/TheBlackKnightAndCaptainBritainTheOtherworldSaga'' (published by Creator/MarvelUK in the [[AnthologyComic anthology]] ''Hulk Comic'', 1979–1980)
19	* ''Black Knight'' (various runs)
20	** vol. 1 (1955-1956)
21	** vol. 2 (1990)
22	** vol. 3 (2015–2016)
23	* ''ComicBook/TheInfinityWar'' (1992)
24	** ''ComicBook/TheInfinityCrusade'' (1993)
25	* ''ComicBook/{{Excalibur}}'' (various runs)
26	* ''ComicBook/CaptainBritainAndMI13'' (2008–2009)
27	* ''ComicBook/KingInBlack: Black Knight'' #1 (2020)
28	* ''ComicBook/BlackKnightCurseOfTheEbonyBlade'' #1-5 (2021)
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30	[[AC:Live-Action Films]]
31	* ''Film/{{Eternals}}'' (Dane Whitman), portrayed by Creator/KitHarington
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33	[[AC:Video Games]]
34	* ''Avengers in Galactic Storm'' (1995)
35	* ''VideoGame/MarvelAvengersAlliance'' (2012)
36	* ''VideoGame/LEGOMarvelsAvengers'' (Nathan Garrett) (2016)
37	* ''VideoGame/LegoMarvelSuperheroes2'' (Sir Percy, Nathan Garrett, and Dane Whitman) (2017)
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39	[[AC:Western Animation]]
40	* ''WesternAnimation/TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes'' (2011) [[note]]voiceless [[TheCameo cameo]]; episode: "Come the Conqueror"[[/note]]
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43	!!Black Knight’s comic appearances contain the following tropes:
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47	[[folder:Tropes not specific to a particular series]]
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50	[[folder:Volume 1]]
51	* CreepyCrows: In the third issue, Merlin spots a raven and takes it as an ill omen.
52	* DarkAgeEurope: Unlike the other series, this book firmly took place during the Dark Ages, with Sir Percy of Scandia staying in Camelot with Arthur and Merlin and the rest.
53	* {{Expy}}: The story is basically ''Literature/TheScarletPimpernel'' [[InSpace in King Arthur's Camelot]].
54	* HornyVikings: The second issue deals with an invasion of Norsemen lead by Lief the Lucky.
55	* LovesMyAlterEgo: Lady Rosamund finds Sir Percy cowardly, but is excited and intrigued by the Black Knight.
56	* TheTourney: The second issue also has a story about a jousting tourney where Mordred challenges Arthur, but the Black Knight takes his place.
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59	[[folder:Volume 2]]
60	* BodyAndHost: The spirit of Sir Percy actually manages to possess Dane Whitman in order to save them (and the world) from Mordred. Victoria Bentley (Doctor Strange's former love interest) is also possessed by Brunnhilde and becomes the new Valkyrie for a time.
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63	[[folder:Volume 3]]
64	* IChooseToStay: Dane, of course, wants to stay in Weirdworld, but has to let the Uncanny Avengers take the Ebony Blade with them. However, Rebecca Stevens elects to stay with him.
65	* LetsYouAndHimFight: The ComicBook/UncannyAvengers want to arrest Dane and take him back to Earth for the murder of Carnivore, but Dane wants to stay in Weirdworld, as he's establishing New Avalon.
66	* ManiacMonkeys: Subverted: the Underwater Apes of Apelantis are one of Dane's allies.
67	* TrappedInAnotherWorld: Subverted: Dane went to ComicBook/{{Weirdworld}} willingly after losing control to the Ebony Blade. While there, he's established New Avalon.
68	* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: In Dane's next appearance, there is no mention of Weirdworld, New Avalon, or even Rebecca Stevens, and Dane has the Ebony Blade back.
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