Black Knight (Dane Whitman)

Dane Whitman
Black Knight
Black Knight as depicted in Empyre: Avengers vol 1 #3 (August 2020).
Art by Paul Renaud.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe Avengers #47
(December 1967)
Created byRoy Thomas
John Buscema
In-story information
Alter egoDane Whitman
SpeciesHuman
Team affiliationsHeroes for Hire
The Defenders
Masters of Evil
The Avengers
New Avalon
Euroforce
Excalibur
MI-13
Notable aliasesThe Pendragon
Phoenix Knight
Black Knight
Bloodwraith
Abilities
  • Expert hand-to-hand combatant
  • Genius physicist and geneticist
  • Adept strategist and tactician
  • Excellent swordsman
  • Expert equestrian
  • Magic knowledge
  • Equipment includes:
    • Enchanted necklace summoning a sword, shield, and an armor
    • Ebony Blade

The Black Knight (Dane Whitman) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, the character first appeared in The Avengers #47 (December 1967).[1] Dane Whitman is the third character to use the codename of Black Knight.[2] He is the descendant of the original Black Knight and is the nephew of the supervillain Black Knight. He inherited a mystical sword which carried a curse and took the Black Knight mantle to help restore honor. The character has also been a member of the MI-13, Avengers, Defenders, Ultraforce, and Heroes for Hire at various points in his history.

Since his original introduction in comics, the character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games, animated television series, and merchandise. Dane Whitman made his live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Eternals (2021), portrayed by Kit Harington.

  1. ^ Wells, John (2014). American Comic Book Chronicles: 1965-1969. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 198. ISBN 978-1605490557.
  2. ^ Mitchell, Tyler (October 21, 2023). "Kit Harington's MCU Role Has Been Revealed". Looper. Retrieved January 9, 2024.