Black Knight (Sir Percy)
| Sir Percy Black Knight | |
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Ebony Blade |
Sir Percy of Scandia, also known as the original .
Publication history
Marvel Comics' first Black Knight, Sir Percy of
Sir Percy appeared in Mystic Arcana, representing the element of earth.
Fictional character biography
The original Black Knight is Sir Percy of
Percy is eventually killed at Castle Scandia by Mordred during the fall of Camelot when stabbed from behind with an enchanted blade made of the same material as his own Ebony Blade – although Mordred then dies himself of wounds inflicted by Arthur during the Battle of Camlann earlier that day.[5] Merlin ensures that Percy's spirit will live on by casting a spell that will revive his ghost if Mordred should ever return.
Sir Percy was survived by a son, Geoffrey. Lady Rosamund later gave birth to his second son, Edward the Posthumous, who reportedly became ancestor of "a proud lineage". Several of Sir Percy's descendants adopted the identity of the Black Knight: Sir Raston, active during the late 6th and early 7th century, who eventually became an agent of the time traveler Kang the Conqueror; and Sir Eobar Garrington, a 12th-century knight serving under Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade.
Percy's spirit has appeared several times to counsel his descendant, Dane Whitman.[6] He first appeared as a spirit to act as a mentor to Dane, revealing the circumstances of his death,[7] and appeared a number of times subsequently as a spirit, summoned to give advice.[8] Percy was eventually released from the mortal plane by Doctor Strange.[9]
Percy's spirit again appeared to Dane Whitman, revealing how he wed Lady Rosamund. His spirit then took possession of Dane's body.
Powers and abilities
The Black Knight was a man with an athletic build with no superhuman powers. Percy was a master at swordsmanship, horseback riding and every combat form known in Britain in the age of Camelot. Percy was a skilled poet, singer, and lute player.
Percy wielded the
In other media
- Sir Percy appears in the Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends episode "Knights & Demons",[13] voiced by Vic Perrin.[citation needed]
- Sir Percy appears in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2.[14]
Collected editions
| Title | Material collected | Published date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Era Black Knight/Yellow Claw Masterworks | Black Knight (vol. 1) #1-5 and Yellow Claw #1-4 | September 2009 | 978-0785135159 |
References
- ISBN 9781605490540.
- ^ Black Knight (Marvel, 1955 series) at the Grand Comics Database. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
- ISBN 9781578593972.
- ^ Black Knight #1–5 (May–Dec. 1955), Atlas Comics, the 1950s precursor of Marvel Comics.
- ^ Marvel Super-Heroes #17 (Nov. 1968)
- ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
- ^ Marvel Super-Heroes #17 (1968)
- ^ The Avengers #71; The Avengers #84; The Avengers #100
- ^ Doctor Strange vol. 2 #2
- ^ Black Knight #1
- ^ Black Knight #3
- ^ Black Knight #4
- ^ "TV.com episode entry". Archived from the original on January 11, 2011. Retrieved November 3, 2007.
- ^ "Characters - LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Wiki Guide - IGN".
External links
- Black Knight (Sir Percy) at Marvel.com
- The Black Knight (Sir Percy of Scandia) at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
- Sir Raston a.k.a. The Black Knight at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
- The Black Knight of the Crusades at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
- Black Knight (Sir Percy) Archived February 14, 2008, at the Wayback Machine at Marvel Wiki
