May 1, 1967 CE
Dane Whitman Debuts as Black Knight
Dane Whitman first appears in The Avengers #47, taking up the mantle of the Black Knight from his villainous uncle. He wields the Ebony Blade and seeks redemption. #marvel #comics )
Chronological Storyline (46 Milestones)
1968 CE
Joins the Defenders
Dane Whitman becomes a member of the Defenders, a non-team of superheroes, appearing in The Defenders #4. He aids in battles against supernatural threats. #marvel #comics )
1970 CE
First Solo Series in Black Knight #1
Dane Whitman stars in his first solo series, Black Knight #1, exploring his adventures in the modern day and his lineage. The series runs for five issues. #marvel #comics )
1971 CE
Ebony Blade's Curse Revealed
The Ebony Blade's blood curse is introduced, causing Dane to struggle with its dark influence. This becomes a central theme in his character development. #marvel #comics
1972 CE
Becomes a Full-Time Avenger
Dane Whitman joins the Avengers as a full-time member in The Avengers #100, serving alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes. He brings his mystical sword skills to the team. #marvel #avengers )
1973 CE
Romance with Sersi Begins
Dane Whitman begins a romantic relationship with Sersi, an Eternal, during their time on the Avengers. Their bond becomes a significant subplot. #marvel #romance
1975 CE
Leaves Avengers, Joins MI13
After a period with the Avengers, Dane Whitman leaves and becomes an agent of MI13, the British intelligence agency dealing with supernatural threats. #marvel #mi13 )
1976 CE
Black Knight Vol. 2 #1
A second solo series, Black Knight vol. 2, launches, delving deeper into Dane's heritage and the curse. The series lasts 15 issues. #marvel #comics )
1978 CE
Fights the Blood Curse
Dane Whitman actively seeks to break the Ebony Blade's blood curse, leading to conflicts with mystical entities. This storyline emphasizes his struggle for control. #marvel #magic
1980 CE
Returns to Avengers
Dane Whitman rejoins the Avengers in The Avengers #200, bringing his expertise in mystical threats. He remains a key member for several years. #marvel #avengers )
1982 CE
Black Knight in Marvel Team-Up
Dane Whitman appears in Marvel Team-Up #123, teaming up with Spider-Man. The issue explores his chivalric code and modern heroism. #marvel #teamup
1984 CE
Inheritance of the Ebony Blade
The full history of the Ebony Blade is revealed, including its creation by Merlin and its curse. Dane learns more about his family's legacy. #marvel #lore
1985 CE
Leads the Avengers
Dane Whitman briefly leads the Avengers during a crisis, showcasing his leadership skills. He commands the team in The Avengers #250. #marvel #leadership )
1987 CE
Sersi and Dane's Relationship Deepens
The romance between Dane Whitman and Sersi intensifies, with their relationship becoming a focal point in Avengers storylines. They face challenges from the Eternals. #marvel #romance
1989 CE
Black Knight in 'Acts of Vengeance'
Dane Whitman participates in the 'Acts of Vengeance' crossover, battling villains empowered by cosmic forces. He plays a key role in the Avengers' defense. #marvel #crossover
1990 CE
Temporary Death of Dane Whitman
Dane Whitman is seemingly killed in battle, but later resurrected. This event tests the Avengers and Sersi's resolve. #marvel #death )
1991 CE
Black Knight Vol. 3 #1
A third solo series, Black Knight vol. 3, launches, focusing on Dane's adventures in the UK and his MI13 connections. The series runs for 15 issues. #marvel #comics )
1992 CE
Joins the Ultraforce
Dane Whitman crosses over into the Ultraverse, joining the Ultraforce team in a crossover event. This expands his multiversal presence. #marvel #crossover
1993 CE
Black Knight in 'The Crossing'
Dane Whitman appears in the 'The Crossing' storyline, dealing with time-travel and alternate realities. He helps the Avengers against a corrupted Vision. #marvel #time_travel )
1995 CE
Heroes Reborn: Black Knight
During the Heroes Reborn event, Dane Whitman appears in a pocket universe created by Franklin Richards. He is reimagined with a new origin. #marvel #reboot )
1997 CE
Returns to Main Universe
After Heroes Reborn, Dane Whitman returns to the main Marvel Universe, continuing his adventures with the Avengers and MI13. #marvel #comics )
1998 CE
Black Knight in 'The Gathering of Five'
Dane Whitman participates in the 'The Gathering of Five' storyline, involving the Ebony Blade and mystical forces. He seeks to control the blade's power. #marvel #magic
2000 CE
MI13: Black Knight Agent
Dane Whitman becomes a full-time agent of MI13, working alongside Captain Britain and other British heroes. He defends the UK from supernatural threats. #marvel #mi13 )
2001 CE
Black Knight in 'The Call of Duty'
Dane Whitman appears in the 'The Call of Duty' series, focusing on military and espionage aspects of his character. He works with British intelligence. #marvel #espionage )
2002 CE
Black Knight Vol. 4 #1
A fourth solo series, Black Knight vol. 4, launches, written by Frank Tieri. It explores Dane's darker side and the curse. The series runs for 12 issues. #marvel #comics )
2003 CE
Dane Whitman in 'Avengers Disassembled'
Dane Whitman appears in the 'Avengers Disassembled' storyline, where the team faces internal collapse. He survives the chaos and helps rebuild. #marvel #avengers
2004 CE
New Avengers: Black Knight
Dane Whitman is considered for the New Avengers but declines, preferring to work with MI13. He remains a reserve Avenger. #marvel #avengers )
2005 CE
Black Knight in 'House of M'
In the 'House of M' reality, Dane Whitman is a knight in service to the British monarchy. He appears in the tie-in issues. #marvel #alternate_reality
2006 CE
Civil War: Black Knight's Stance
During the 'Civil War' event, Dane Whitman remains neutral, focusing on his MI13 duties. He avoids taking sides in the superhero registration conflict. #marvel #civilwar )
2007 CE
Black Knight in 'Secret Invasion'
Dane Whitman helps MI13 combat the Skrull invasion of Britain. He uses the Ebony Blade to fight shapeshifters. #marvel #invasion
2008 CE
Captain Britain and MI13: Black Knight
Dane Whitman becomes a regular in 'Captain Britain and MI13' series, working alongside Captain Britain and Pete Wisdom. The series runs for 15 issues. #marvel #mi13
2009 CE
Black Knight in 'Dark Reign'
During Norman Osborn's Dark Reign, Dane Whitman opposes the Dark Avengers and works to protect Britain from supernatural threats. #marvel #darkreign )
2010 CE
Heroic Age: Black Knight Returns to Avengers
In the Heroic Age, Dane Whitman rejoins the Avengers, serving on a reserve team. He participates in major battles. #marvel #avengers )
2011 CE
Black Knight in 'Fear Itself'
Dane Whitman fights in the 'Fear Itself' event, where the Ebony Blade is tested against the Serpent's forces. He struggles with the curse. #marvel #event )
2012 CE
Avengers vs. X-Men: Black Knight
Dane Whitman appears in 'Avengers vs. X-Men', siding with the Avengers. He uses his sword to counter Phoenix-enhanced mutants. #marvel #crossover
2013 CE
Black Knight in 'Age of Ultron'
In the 'Age of Ultron' timeline, Dane Whitman is part of the resistance against Ultron. He uses the Ebony Blade to destroy Ultron drones. #marvel #alternate_future
2014 CE
All-New, All-Different Marvel: Black Knight
As part of the All-New, All-Different Marvel relaunch, Dane Whitman gets a new solo series, 'Black Knight' vol. 5, written by Frank Tieri. It explores his curse and legacy. #marvel #comics )
2015 CE
Secret Wars: Black Knight in Battleworld
During the 'Secret Wars' event, Dane Whitman appears on Battleworld as a knight in the domain of Perfection. He fights for survival. #marvel #event )
2016 CE
Black Knight in 'The Unworthy Thor'
Dane Whitman appears in 'The Unworthy Thor', where the Ebony Blade is compared to Mjolnir. He aids Thor in a quest. #marvel #thor
2017 CE
Marvel Legacy: Black Knight Returns
As part of Marvel Legacy, Dane Whitman returns to prominence, starring in a new storyline that delves into the Ebony Blade's origins. #marvel #legacy
2018 CE
Black Knight in 'Avengers: No Road Home'
Dane Whitman joins the Avengers in the 'No Road Home' storyline, battling the Greek god Nyx. He uses the Ebony Blade to cut through mystical barriers. #marvel #avengers
2019 CE
Black Knight in 'War of the Realms'
Dane Whitman fights in the 'War of the Realms', defending Britain from Dark Elf invasion. He leads MI13 forces. #marvel #event
2020 CE
Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade
A new limited series, 'Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade', launches, focusing on Dane's struggle with the curse and his family legacy. #marvel #comics
2021 CE
Black Knight in 'King in Black'
Dane Whitman participates in the 'King in Black' event, using the Ebony Blade to fight Knull's symbiote dragons. He proves the blade's power against darkness. #marvel #event
2022 CE
Black Knight in 'Avengers Forever'
Dane Whitman appears in 'Avengers Forever', a multiversal Avengers series. He teams up with alternate versions of himself. #marvel #multiverse )
2023 CE
Black Knight in 'The Death of Doctor Strange'
Dane Whitman appears in 'The Death of Doctor Strange' storyline, helping to protect the magical world after Strange's death. #marvel #magic