New this week from Archie’s Dark Circle Comics – The Black Hood #1
The Nobody Murders, Part 1
The acclaimed crime comic returns with an all-new #1 issue – a perfect jumping-on point for new readers. “The Nobody Murders, Part 1”: The Black Hood is no more. Sure, there are rumors that the former cop known as Greg Hettinger is still out there, blending in with the homeless population – and emerging only to stop a violent attack before vanishing again. But the ruthless assassin known as The Nobody considers the Black Hood a loose end, and he’s willing to slaughter dozens to flush him out. How high must the body count rise before Greg steps forward to face an opponent he can’t possibly beat? Dive into the book UPROXX calls “Highly recommended” and THE MIAMI HERALD regards as “Noir fiction fans will surely dig,” as a new season of THE BLACK HOOD kicks off from the killer creative team of Swierczynski and Scott!
Michael Crowe recommends: The Black Hood #1
Black Hood #1 tells such a story. Following an incident, Officer Gregory Hettinger is quickly thrust into the spotlight. Hailed as a hero for stopping a possible school shooting, he is showered with praise. But this label does not sit well; leaving Officer Hettinger terribly conflicted. The “heroic” encounter left him scared, both physically and mentally and left another man dead. With blood on his hands and an addiction to painkillers, Hettinger feels the furthest thing from a hero. As his life spirals out of control he grasps for anything solid in his life besides pills. What he finds will change his life forever and set him on a course to truly earning the title that was give to him: hero.
This book is like nothing you’ve ever seen from Archie Comics. Part of their new Dark Circle Comics imprint, Black Hood #1 delivers a deep, hard hitting story about crime, law and order in a rough and tumble Philadelphia. Writer Duane Swierczynski does a marvelous job of getting into the head of the officer, showing us what it’s like to be a so-called hero when you feel anything but. This also gives him a chance to fill in backstory essential to figuring out how a man goes from being a cop to a vigilante. The art by Michael Gaydos and colors by Kelly Fitzpatrick support and compliment this gritty take on the birth of a superhero. Their work gives this book a modern noir feeling. This teams collaboration is flawless and it has given us one an amazing take on a modern street level hero. I look forward to seeing what they churn out in the weeks to come.
If you enjoyed this title be sure to check out some other Dark Circle Comic offerings: The Black Hood Classic, The Fox: Freak Magnet, and New Crusaders: Rise of the Heroes.
[Read The Black Hood #1 on comiXology]
Michael Crowe is a member of the digital assets/launch team. In his free time he enjoys reading, watching and writing science fiction and horror.
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