NAME
Black Hawk, Part 53
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 161
DATELINE
19 Apr 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk, Ursa, Zog, Battak and Kwark escape Silversun and then are potentially squashed down to a single point of infinite density.
FIRSTS & LASTS
Last appearance in Black Hawk in 2000 AD of Black Hawk, Ursa, Zog, Battak, Kwark and Silversun.
INFORMATION
Silversun is destroyed.
Thargian Star Ships are resilient vessels.
"Barra Dek Schuppen" is a Thargian phrase that approximates to "kettle of fish" in English.
BLACK HAWK
He survives the destruction of Silversun and drifts into the singularity aboard Kwark's ark.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
He survives the destruction of Silversun and drifts into the singularity aboard Kwark's ark.
ZOG
He survives the destruction of Silversun and drifts into the singularity aboard Kwark's ark.
BATTAK
He survives the destruction of Silversun and drifts into the singularity aboard Kwark's ark.
KWARK
They survive the destruction of Silversun in a craft of Kwark's design. He drifts into the singularity aboard it.
DEATHS
Presumably everyone on Silversun. Maybe four more. Maybe not.
BEST LINES
Battak: "And you say this craft can survive this...this turning to nothing?"
Kwark: "Oh no. I only said it would withstand the strongest of gravity storms!"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Zog says his name twice, while Ursa says "Chop-chop" and Black Hawk "Sebek's bones!" both once more.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
Aquila is another 2000 AD strip which features a black slave operating in the Roman empire and a black hawk.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
And so that was Black Hawk. A somewhat disappointing ending for such an epic strip. To have come so far and overcome so much, simply to potentially cease to exist.
The End?
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Showing posts with label Black Hawk. Show all posts
Friday, 5 September 2014
Thursday, 4 September 2014
Black Hawk, Part 52
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 52
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 160
DATELINE
12 Apr 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk regains his soul, but Kwark reveals the planet will be destroyed in one hour.
FIRSTS & LASTS
Last use of the 'Warrior In Search Of His Soul' caption. Last appearance of the alien soul-sucker.
INFORMATION
A massive gravity storm is due to destroy Silversun.
BLACK HAWK
Black Hawk kills the Soul-Sucker. Bloodblade returns Black Hawk's soul to him, but his eyes remain changed.
OTHER CHARACTERS
ZOG
He attacks Kwark, breaking his club.
KWARK
He attempts to gather data on Zog, to no avail.
DEATHS
One. Black Hawk kills the Soul-Sucker with Bloodblade.
BEST LINES
Black Hawk: "What can I do, Robot?"
Kwark: "Click Whirr Click. Species: Human. Territory: Nubia. Advice: Pray!"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Zog says his name seven times and Black Hawk swears "By Sebek!" once.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
This is strangely satisfying. It's surprising that a piece that returns Black Hawk's soul to him and ushers in the end of the world could be so languid and even more surprising that it would be so enjoyably so.
Next Prog: Kwark's Ark!
Black Hawk, Part 52
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 160
DATELINE
12 Apr 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk regains his soul, but Kwark reveals the planet will be destroyed in one hour.
FIRSTS & LASTS
Last use of the 'Warrior In Search Of His Soul' caption. Last appearance of the alien soul-sucker.
INFORMATION
A massive gravity storm is due to destroy Silversun.
BLACK HAWK
Black Hawk kills the Soul-Sucker. Bloodblade returns Black Hawk's soul to him, but his eyes remain changed.
OTHER CHARACTERS
ZOG
He attacks Kwark, breaking his club.
KWARK
He attempts to gather data on Zog, to no avail.
DEATHS
One. Black Hawk kills the Soul-Sucker with Bloodblade.
BEST LINES
Black Hawk: "What can I do, Robot?"
Kwark: "Click Whirr Click. Species: Human. Territory: Nubia. Advice: Pray!"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Zog says his name seven times and Black Hawk swears "By Sebek!" once.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
This is strangely satisfying. It's surprising that a piece that returns Black Hawk's soul to him and ushers in the end of the world could be so languid and even more surprising that it would be so enjoyably so.
Next Prog: Kwark's Ark!
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
Black Hawk, Part 51
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 51
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 159
DATELINE
5 Apr 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk finds the Soul-Sucker.
FIRSTS & LASTS
Last appearance in flashback of the Entertainers and the Great Beast
INFORMATION
The Hell at World's End is an area of land subject to the gravitational forces of the event horizon of the black hole.
BLACK HAWK
He follows a mysterious voice to an illusory wall, walks through and discovers the Soul-Sucker. He resists its commands and stabs it with Bloodblade.
OTHER CHARACTERS
KWARK.
It doesn't have any definitive data on the soul.
DEATHS
One. Black Hawk kills a Bozo.
BEST LINES
Black Hawk: "My past is behind me, I create my own destiny. And I say - never again will I be called slave!"
Soulsucker: "You will do as I tell you - or you will die!"
Black Hawk: "If it is death that awaits me - then I run to its embrace as a free man!"
WORST LINES
Great Beast (in flashback): "I am the hunter - you are the doomed!"
CATCHPHRASES
"Where in the name of Sebek?" and "Sebek!"
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
We see flashback to Black Hawk's enslavement by the Romans, capture by the Entertainers and first encounter with the Great Beast.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
This is great and the exchanges at the beginning and end are wonderful. It seems strange to introduce Kwark and then immediately sideline him.
Next Prog: Click Whirr Click. No Definitive Data.
Black Hawk, Part 51
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 159
DATELINE
5 Apr 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk finds the Soul-Sucker.
FIRSTS & LASTS
Last appearance in flashback of the Entertainers and the Great Beast
INFORMATION
The Hell at World's End is an area of land subject to the gravitational forces of the event horizon of the black hole.
BLACK HAWK
He follows a mysterious voice to an illusory wall, walks through and discovers the Soul-Sucker. He resists its commands and stabs it with Bloodblade.
OTHER CHARACTERS
KWARK.
It doesn't have any definitive data on the soul.
DEATHS
One. Black Hawk kills a Bozo.
BEST LINES
Black Hawk: "My past is behind me, I create my own destiny. And I say - never again will I be called slave!"
Soulsucker: "You will do as I tell you - or you will die!"
Black Hawk: "If it is death that awaits me - then I run to its embrace as a free man!"
WORST LINES
Great Beast (in flashback): "I am the hunter - you are the doomed!"
CATCHPHRASES
"Where in the name of Sebek?" and "Sebek!"
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
We see flashback to Black Hawk's enslavement by the Romans, capture by the Entertainers and first encounter with the Great Beast.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
This is great and the exchanges at the beginning and end are wonderful. It seems strange to introduce Kwark and then immediately sideline him.
Next Prog: Click Whirr Click. No Definitive Data.
Tuesday, 2 September 2014
Black Hawk, Part 50
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 50
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 158
DATELINE
29 Mar 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk, Ursa, Zog and Battak encounter Kwark.
FIRSTS & LASTS
First appearance of Kwark. First appearance of a member of Tharg's species within the narrative.
INFORMATION
Bozos are carnivorous creatures that live in clusters on Silversun.
The Thargians are an advanced race from Betelgeuse. The Thargians built many thousands of Kwark robots as explorer droids. They are designed collect information wherever they land to add to the Thargian goal to collect all data in the known universe.
Bizz-Bears are native to the planet Gowon in the Aldebaran system.
The planet Zio is in the Sirius-B system.
BLACK HAWK
He is attacked by a cluster of Bozos, but Ursa and Zog come to the rescue. When he realises Kwark has no data on Zog, he uses this to blackmail the robot into giving him information on the soul-sucker
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
He is a Bizz-Bear. He and Zog discover Black Hawk being attacked by Bozos.
ZOG
He and Ursa discover Black Hawk being attacked by Bozos. Kwark has no data on his species.
KWARK
Thargian Robot. It was pulled into the black hole and trapped on Silversun. It was attacked by the Bozos and damaged. It hid in a cave. It cannot contact its creators. He has no data on Zog's species.
DEATHS
Black Hawk, Ursa and Zog kill an indeterminate number of Bozos.
BEST LINES
None.
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
We hear "Borag Thungg!" twice, "Zarjaz!" and "Sebek's bones!" once each, whilst Zog says his name twice.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
This is a strange departure for the strip. The arrival of Tharg's species rattles the fourth wall somewhat, but Kwark is an interesting addition.
Next Prog: The Soul-Sucker Danger Rating: 5 Skulls
Black Hawk, Part 50
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 158
DATELINE
29 Mar 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk, Ursa, Zog and Battak encounter Kwark.
FIRSTS & LASTS
First appearance of Kwark. First appearance of a member of Tharg's species within the narrative.
INFORMATION
Bozos are carnivorous creatures that live in clusters on Silversun.
The Thargians are an advanced race from Betelgeuse. The Thargians built many thousands of Kwark robots as explorer droids. They are designed collect information wherever they land to add to the Thargian goal to collect all data in the known universe.
Bizz-Bears are native to the planet Gowon in the Aldebaran system.
The planet Zio is in the Sirius-B system.
BLACK HAWK
He is attacked by a cluster of Bozos, but Ursa and Zog come to the rescue. When he realises Kwark has no data on Zog, he uses this to blackmail the robot into giving him information on the soul-sucker
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
He is a Bizz-Bear. He and Zog discover Black Hawk being attacked by Bozos.
ZOG
He and Ursa discover Black Hawk being attacked by Bozos. Kwark has no data on his species.
KWARK
Thargian Robot. It was pulled into the black hole and trapped on Silversun. It was attacked by the Bozos and damaged. It hid in a cave. It cannot contact its creators. He has no data on Zog's species.
DEATHS
Black Hawk, Ursa and Zog kill an indeterminate number of Bozos.
BEST LINES
None.
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
We hear "Borag Thungg!" twice, "Zarjaz!" and "Sebek's bones!" once each, whilst Zog says his name twice.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
This is a strange departure for the strip. The arrival of Tharg's species rattles the fourth wall somewhat, but Kwark is an interesting addition.
Next Prog: The Soul-Sucker Danger Rating: 5 Skulls
Monday, 1 September 2014
Black Hawk, Part 49
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 49
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 157
DATELINE
22 Mar 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Ursa and Zog go in search of Black Hawk again.
FIRSTS & LASTS
Last part not to feature Black Hawk.
INFORMATION
None.
BLACK HAWK
Kur returns to the Great Beast's castle without him.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
The BBs refer to him as Mr Bear. He and Zog ride Kur to the Garden of the Dream-Weaver and find Captain Psyko's skeleton.
ZOG
He and Ursa ride Kur to the Garden of the Dream-Weaver and find Captain Psyko's skeleton.
KUR
He returns to the Great Beast's castle. Ursa and Zog ride him to the Garden of the Dream-Weaver. Kur stops dead when told to.
DEATHS
None.
BEST LINES
Ursa: "Ho well, everybody get chop-chop sooner or later!"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Zog says "Zog" nine times, spits a Ptzog! and a "Z..o..g?" whilst hallucinating. Ursa says "chop-chop" once (see BEST LINES)
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
This is more fun than Black Hawk has been for a while with Zog's fungi induced hallucination and upside down "Zog?" as the obvious highlights.
Next Prog: Click Whirr Click. Meet Kwark... The Strangest Robot Of All!
Black Hawk, Part 49
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 157
DATELINE
22 Mar 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Ursa and Zog go in search of Black Hawk again.
FIRSTS & LASTS
Last part not to feature Black Hawk.
INFORMATION
None.
BLACK HAWK
Kur returns to the Great Beast's castle without him.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
The BBs refer to him as Mr Bear. He and Zog ride Kur to the Garden of the Dream-Weaver and find Captain Psyko's skeleton.
ZOG
He and Ursa ride Kur to the Garden of the Dream-Weaver and find Captain Psyko's skeleton.
KUR
He returns to the Great Beast's castle. Ursa and Zog ride him to the Garden of the Dream-Weaver. Kur stops dead when told to.
DEATHS
None.
BEST LINES
Ursa: "Ho well, everybody get chop-chop sooner or later!"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Zog says "Zog" nine times, spits a Ptzog! and a "Z..o..g?" whilst hallucinating. Ursa says "chop-chop" once (see BEST LINES)
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
This is more fun than Black Hawk has been for a while with Zog's fungi induced hallucination and upside down "Zog?" as the obvious highlights.
Next Prog: Click Whirr Click. Meet Kwark... The Strangest Robot Of All!
Sunday, 31 August 2014
Black Hawk, Part 48
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 48
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 156
DATELINE
15 Mar 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Blackhawk and Battak emerge from the latter's Vision and confront the Dream-Weaver.
FIRSTS & LASTS
Last appearance of Captain Psyko.
INFORMATION
None.
BLACK HAWK
Trapped in Battak's vision, he reminds the Baskiri of the claw he broke in the real world and the vision fades. Black Hawk fight and kills Psyko and the Dream-Weaver with Bloodblade. His appearance is becoming more twisted by the day.
OTHER CHARACTERS
CAPTAIN PSYKO
The Dream-Weaver commands him to attack Black Hawk.
THE DREAM-WEAVER
She commands Psyko to attack Black Hawk. The gladiator kills her with Bloodblade.
DEATHS
Two. Black Hawk kills Psyko and the Dream-Weaver with Bloodblade.
BEST LINES
Black Hawk: "Victory is yours, Battak - but Bloodblade hungers still!"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
The Dream-Weaver screams an "Aaaaiieee!"
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
The Dream-Weaver is dispatched very quickly and the effects on Black Hawk manifest equally fast, perhaps too quickly.
Next Prog: Meanwhile, Back In The Great Beast's Castle...
Black Hawk, Part 48
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 156
DATELINE
15 Mar 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Blackhawk and Battak emerge from the latter's Vision and confront the Dream-Weaver.
FIRSTS & LASTS
Last appearance of Captain Psyko.
INFORMATION
None.
BLACK HAWK
Trapped in Battak's vision, he reminds the Baskiri of the claw he broke in the real world and the vision fades. Black Hawk fight and kills Psyko and the Dream-Weaver with Bloodblade. His appearance is becoming more twisted by the day.
OTHER CHARACTERS
CAPTAIN PSYKO
The Dream-Weaver commands him to attack Black Hawk.
THE DREAM-WEAVER
She commands Psyko to attack Black Hawk. The gladiator kills her with Bloodblade.
DEATHS
Two. Black Hawk kills Psyko and the Dream-Weaver with Bloodblade.
BEST LINES
Black Hawk: "Victory is yours, Battak - but Bloodblade hungers still!"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
The Dream-Weaver screams an "Aaaaiieee!"
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
The Dream-Weaver is dispatched very quickly and the effects on Black Hawk manifest equally fast, perhaps too quickly.
Next Prog: Meanwhile, Back In The Great Beast's Castle...
Saturday, 30 August 2014
Black Hawk, Part 47
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 47
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 155
DATELINE
8 Mar 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk dreams Battak's dream.
FIRSTS & LASTS
First real insight into Battak's past.
INFORMATION
The Baskiri are from the planet Zio. They grow from larvae, live in vast insectoid hives and are lead by a hive-master.
BLACK HAWK
He eats fungi from the Garden of the Dream-weaver and has another vision. He experiences Battak's vision.
OTHER CHARACTERS
BATTAK
He is a Baskiri from the planet Zio. He has a vision that he is the hive-master of Zio, within the vision he has forgotten Black Hawk.
THE DREAM-WEAVER
She gives Black Hawk Battak's vision and gives Psyko peace in exchange for obedience.
CAPTAIN PSYKO
The Dream-Weaver gives him a sense of peace.
DEATHS
None.
BEST LINES
None.
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
None.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
This is better. Black Hawk in Battak's head is a great idea and Zio is brilliantly realised. Somehow knowing this is an illusion robs it of any peril, despite the threat to Black Hawk. Seeing the gladiator of Zio is far more interesting than seeing him of Silversun.
Next Prog: Claws Of Freedom!
Black Hawk, Part 47
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 155
DATELINE
8 Mar 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk dreams Battak's dream.
FIRSTS & LASTS
First real insight into Battak's past.
INFORMATION
The Baskiri are from the planet Zio. They grow from larvae, live in vast insectoid hives and are lead by a hive-master.
BLACK HAWK
He eats fungi from the Garden of the Dream-weaver and has another vision. He experiences Battak's vision.
OTHER CHARACTERS
BATTAK
He is a Baskiri from the planet Zio. He has a vision that he is the hive-master of Zio, within the vision he has forgotten Black Hawk.
THE DREAM-WEAVER
She gives Black Hawk Battak's vision and gives Psyko peace in exchange for obedience.
CAPTAIN PSYKO
The Dream-Weaver gives him a sense of peace.
DEATHS
None.
BEST LINES
None.
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
None.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
This is better. Black Hawk in Battak's head is a great idea and Zio is brilliantly realised. Somehow knowing this is an illusion robs it of any peril, despite the threat to Black Hawk. Seeing the gladiator of Zio is far more interesting than seeing him of Silversun.
Next Prog: Claws Of Freedom!
Friday, 29 August 2014
Black Hawk, Part 46
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 46
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 154
DATELINE
1 Mar 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk has visions in the Garden of the Dreamweaver.
FIRSTS & LASTS
Last appearance of Nero.
INFORMATION
The forest of the giant fungi is known as the Garden of the Dreamweaver.
BLACK HAWK
In the Garden of the Dreamweaver, he has a vision of being back in the Roman arena. He has a vision of Sebek, who bites his arm. When he awakes, his arms are bleeding.
OTHER CHARACTERS
CAPTAIN PSYKO
He is unaffected by visions in the Garden of the Dreamweaver.
URSA
He appears in Black Hawk's vision of the Roman arena.
ZOG
He appears in Black Hawk's vision of the Roman arena.
DEATHS
None. In reality, that is. In Black Hawk's visions he kills three Romans and Sebek, the crocodile god.
BEST LINES
None.
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Black Hawk exclaims "Sebek's bones!" and an illusory Roman screams "Aieeee!"
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
Nero makes a cameo in Black Hawk's first vison.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
A retiarius is a fighter armed with a net.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
Ursa and Zog in Rome? Black Hawk versus Sebek himself? The visions are great and the artwork is wonderful.
Next Prog: Do Aliens Dream Of Being Eaten Alive?
Black Hawk, Part 46
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 154
DATELINE
1 Mar 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk has visions in the Garden of the Dreamweaver.
FIRSTS & LASTS
Last appearance of Nero.
INFORMATION
The forest of the giant fungi is known as the Garden of the Dreamweaver.
BLACK HAWK
In the Garden of the Dreamweaver, he has a vision of being back in the Roman arena. He has a vision of Sebek, who bites his arm. When he awakes, his arms are bleeding.
OTHER CHARACTERS
CAPTAIN PSYKO
He is unaffected by visions in the Garden of the Dreamweaver.
URSA
He appears in Black Hawk's vision of the Roman arena.
ZOG
He appears in Black Hawk's vision of the Roman arena.
DEATHS
None. In reality, that is. In Black Hawk's visions he kills three Romans and Sebek, the crocodile god.
BEST LINES
None.
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Black Hawk exclaims "Sebek's bones!" and an illusory Roman screams "Aieeee!"
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
Nero makes a cameo in Black Hawk's first vison.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
A retiarius is a fighter armed with a net.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
Ursa and Zog in Rome? Black Hawk versus Sebek himself? The visions are great and the artwork is wonderful.
Next Prog: Do Aliens Dream Of Being Eaten Alive?
Thursday, 28 August 2014
Black Hawk, Part 45
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 45
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 152
DATELINE
23 Feb 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk is freed and joins forces with his captor.
FIRSTS & LASTS
None.
INFORMATION
On Silversun there is a forest of giant fungi.
BLACK HAWK
He has been captured by Captain Psyko. He is bound and whipped. When Kur tries to save him he uses the opportunity of a distraction to get free. He realises the Psyko is another victim of the Soul-Sucker. Black Hawk and Psyko ride to the forest of giant fungi. When Kur refuses to go in, they go in on foot.
OTHER CHARACTERS
THE KUR BEAST
He recognises Black Hawk's voice. He leaps out of the pit he was trapped in and tramples one of Psyko's men, kicks another and impales a third on his horn. It fears the forest of giant fungi.
CAPTAIN PSYKO
He and Black Hawk ride to the forest of giant fungi.
DEATHS
At least three. Kur kills Psyko's men, one is trampled, another is kicked to death, while the third is impaled.
BEST LINES
Captain Psyko: "Aye, torture me! You will soon come to love the sound of pain - the way only a man without a soul can!"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
One of the men Kur kicks screams an "Aaaaiiieee!"
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
The depiction of Captain Psyko's metamorphosis is fantastic. Black Hawk and Psyko could be an interesting double act, but it all comes together a little too easily here.
Next Prog: Morituri Te Zog!
Black Hawk, Part 45
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 152
DATELINE
23 Feb 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk is freed and joins forces with his captor.
FIRSTS & LASTS
None.
INFORMATION
On Silversun there is a forest of giant fungi.
BLACK HAWK
He has been captured by Captain Psyko. He is bound and whipped. When Kur tries to save him he uses the opportunity of a distraction to get free. He realises the Psyko is another victim of the Soul-Sucker. Black Hawk and Psyko ride to the forest of giant fungi. When Kur refuses to go in, they go in on foot.
OTHER CHARACTERS
THE KUR BEAST
He recognises Black Hawk's voice. He leaps out of the pit he was trapped in and tramples one of Psyko's men, kicks another and impales a third on his horn. It fears the forest of giant fungi.
CAPTAIN PSYKO
He and Black Hawk ride to the forest of giant fungi.
DEATHS
At least three. Kur kills Psyko's men, one is trampled, another is kicked to death, while the third is impaled.
BEST LINES
Captain Psyko: "Aye, torture me! You will soon come to love the sound of pain - the way only a man without a soul can!"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
One of the men Kur kicks screams an "Aaaaiiieee!"
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
The depiction of Captain Psyko's metamorphosis is fantastic. Black Hawk and Psyko could be an interesting double act, but it all comes together a little too easily here.
Next Prog: Morituri Te Zog!
Wednesday, 27 August 2014
Black Hawk, Part 44
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 44
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 151
DATELINE
16 Feb 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk goes looking for his soul solo.
FIRSTS & LASTS
First letters by Tony Jacob, last letters by Tony Jacob.
INFORMATION
Silversun is affected by very severe storms.
BLACK HAWK
He ventures out into the storm on Kur. He is captured by pirates.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
Following the Great Beast's death, Ursa plays a trick on everyone with its corpse. When the lock jams Ursa breaks the door open.
ZOG
He falls for Ursa's corpse-related practical joke.
KUR
He has no need of eyes to see.
DEATHS
None.
BEST LINES
Ursa: "We follow you when weather-god feel better. You not get into trouble till we come, heh?"
WORST LINES
Black Hawk: "A horse is but a horse!"
Then walk.
CATCHPHRASES
Zog tells us his name eight times. Ursa Chop-chops once and Black Hawk says "Sebek's Blood" once.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
The BBs are referred to here as the B.B.S. as if they were an acronym.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Tony Jacob
REVIEW
This part gives Black Hawk back his mission, but it isolates him in quite an awkward way.
Next Prog: Trial By Nature
Black Hawk, Part 44
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 151
DATELINE
16 Feb 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk goes looking for his soul solo.
FIRSTS & LASTS
First letters by Tony Jacob, last letters by Tony Jacob.
INFORMATION
Silversun is affected by very severe storms.
BLACK HAWK
He ventures out into the storm on Kur. He is captured by pirates.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
Following the Great Beast's death, Ursa plays a trick on everyone with its corpse. When the lock jams Ursa breaks the door open.
ZOG
He falls for Ursa's corpse-related practical joke.
KUR
He has no need of eyes to see.
DEATHS
None.
BEST LINES
Ursa: "We follow you when weather-god feel better. You not get into trouble till we come, heh?"
WORST LINES
Black Hawk: "A horse is but a horse!"
Then walk.
CATCHPHRASES
Zog tells us his name eight times. Ursa Chop-chops once and Black Hawk says "Sebek's Blood" once.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
The BBs are referred to here as the B.B.S. as if they were an acronym.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Tony Jacob
REVIEW
This part gives Black Hawk back his mission, but it isolates him in quite an awkward way.
Next Prog: Trial By Nature
Tuesday, 26 August 2014
Black Hawk, Part 43
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 43
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 151
DATELINE
9 Feb 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk defeats the Great Beast, but misses out on retrieving his soul.
FIRSTS & LASTS
Last appearance of the Great Beast.
INFORMATION
Even after death, the Great Beast has power over Silversun.
BLACK HAWK
The Bloodblade absorbs his life, until Ursa and Zog distract the Great Beast and life energy begins to return to Black Hawk. He confront the Great Beast, who attacks, but Black Hawk uses Bloodblade on him.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
He and Zog distract the Great Beast.
ZOG
He and Ursa distract the Great Beast.
THE GREAT BEAST
He attempts to absorb Black Hawk's life, but Zog and Ursa distract him. When Black Hawk confronts him he attacks. Black Hawk impales him with the Bloodblade and it absorbs his life. His last command to his forces is to hide the alien soul sucker from Black Hawk.
DEATHS
One. Black Hawk uses the Bloodblade to absorb the Great Beast's life.
BEST LINES
Great Beast: "I will rip you apart with my own claws!"
Black Hawk (whilst stabbing): "You will nothing!"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Zog says "Zog" three times and Ursa "Chop-chop" once.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
The Next Prog caption (below) mis-misspells Psyko as Psycho.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
The decaying Black Hawk, the deceased Great Beast and the return of the alien soul sucker are all brilliant.
Next Prog: Return Of Captain Psycho!
Black Hawk, Part 43
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 151
DATELINE
9 Feb 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk defeats the Great Beast, but misses out on retrieving his soul.
FIRSTS & LASTS
Last appearance of the Great Beast.
INFORMATION
Even after death, the Great Beast has power over Silversun.
BLACK HAWK
The Bloodblade absorbs his life, until Ursa and Zog distract the Great Beast and life energy begins to return to Black Hawk. He confront the Great Beast, who attacks, but Black Hawk uses Bloodblade on him.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
He and Zog distract the Great Beast.
ZOG
He and Ursa distract the Great Beast.
THE GREAT BEAST
He attempts to absorb Black Hawk's life, but Zog and Ursa distract him. When Black Hawk confronts him he attacks. Black Hawk impales him with the Bloodblade and it absorbs his life. His last command to his forces is to hide the alien soul sucker from Black Hawk.
DEATHS
One. Black Hawk uses the Bloodblade to absorb the Great Beast's life.
BEST LINES
Great Beast: "I will rip you apart with my own claws!"
Black Hawk (whilst stabbing): "You will nothing!"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Zog says "Zog" three times and Ursa "Chop-chop" once.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
The Next Prog caption (below) mis-misspells Psyko as Psycho.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
The decaying Black Hawk, the deceased Great Beast and the return of the alien soul sucker are all brilliant.
Next Prog: Return Of Captain Psycho!
Monday, 25 August 2014
Black Hawk, Part 42
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 42
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 150
DATELINE
2 Feb 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
The armies clash and Black Hawk confronts the Great Beast.
FIRSTS & LASTS
None.
INFORMATION
The Bloodblade absorbs the energy of those it kills.
BLACK HAWK
He wields the Bloodblade in battle. He leaves Ursa, Zog and the BBs in order to regain his soul. He confronts the Great Beast who command Bloodblade to absorbs Black Hawk's life. He withers.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
He fights in the battle against the Great Beast's forces.
ZOG
He fights in the battle against the Great Beast's forces.
KUR
It is very fast, but does not take instruction well.
DEATHS
Hundreds. Black Hawk kills at least two of the Great Beast's minions with the Bloodblade. The BBs are slaughtered by the Great Beast's forces.
BEST LINES
Ursa: "Him can say Zog and Zog and Zog! And Zog? And Zog Zog!"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Black Hawk screams an "aiee!", exclaims "Sebek's bones!" and "For Sebek's sake". Ursa says Zog's name six times each with different intention (see BEST LINES above), while he himself says it twice. Ursa says "Chop-chop" once.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
The white around the jagged edge of the comedy SMAASH! sound effect over Black Hawk and Kur's crash into the wall is unfortunate.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
Another great instalment, but Black Hawk leaves his friends on the battlefield very easily. The last three panels of Black Hawk being diminished by the Bloodblade are fantastic.
Next Prog: The Triumph...And The Torture!
Black Hawk, Part 42
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 150
DATELINE
2 Feb 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
The armies clash and Black Hawk confronts the Great Beast.
FIRSTS & LASTS
None.
INFORMATION
The Bloodblade absorbs the energy of those it kills.
BLACK HAWK
He wields the Bloodblade in battle. He leaves Ursa, Zog and the BBs in order to regain his soul. He confronts the Great Beast who command Bloodblade to absorbs Black Hawk's life. He withers.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
He fights in the battle against the Great Beast's forces.
ZOG
He fights in the battle against the Great Beast's forces.
KUR
It is very fast, but does not take instruction well.
DEATHS
Hundreds. Black Hawk kills at least two of the Great Beast's minions with the Bloodblade. The BBs are slaughtered by the Great Beast's forces.
BEST LINES
Ursa: "Him can say Zog and Zog and Zog! And Zog? And Zog Zog!"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Black Hawk screams an "aiee!", exclaims "Sebek's bones!" and "For Sebek's sake". Ursa says Zog's name six times each with different intention (see BEST LINES above), while he himself says it twice. Ursa says "Chop-chop" once.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
The white around the jagged edge of the comedy SMAASH! sound effect over Black Hawk and Kur's crash into the wall is unfortunate.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
Another great instalment, but Black Hawk leaves his friends on the battlefield very easily. The last three panels of Black Hawk being diminished by the Bloodblade are fantastic.
Next Prog: The Triumph...And The Torture!
Sunday, 24 August 2014
Black Hawk, Part 41
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 41
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 149
DATELINE
26 Jan 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk retrieves Bloodblade and sets out attack the Great Beast.
FIRSTS & LASTS
First appearance of Kur.
INFORMATION
The inside of the Slave-Mound breaks the laws of physics.
Horses on Silversun have a horn in the centre of their foreheads, clawed feet instead of hooves and a pointed fleshy tail.
BLACK HAWK
He discovers Bloodblade with the Slave-Mound, but realises that it is a trap. When Zog springs it, Black Hawk fights the demon. He chops its hand off and steals Bloodblade before another can reform.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
He accompanies Black Hawk and Zog into the Slave-Mound.
ZOG
He accompanies Black Hawk and Ursa into the Slave-Mound and springs the trap that causes the demon attack.
BB
He gives Kur to Black Hawk.
KUR
A horse given to Black Hawk by BB.
DEATHS
One. Black Hawk kills the demon guarding the Bloodblade.
BEST LINES
"Zog!" as shouted by the BB's is great.
WORST LINES
Black Hawk: "Another hand - and this time it's larger!...But this time it will not form! Blackhawk will not allow it!"
It's as easy as that.
CATCHPHRASES
Black Hawk says "Sebek's blood!" and "Chop-chop". Zog says his name four times, while an army of BB's say it once.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
This is great fun, but Bloodblade is far easier to acquire than expected.
Next Prog: War!
Black Hawk, Part 41
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 149
DATELINE
26 Jan 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk retrieves Bloodblade and sets out attack the Great Beast.
FIRSTS & LASTS
First appearance of Kur.
INFORMATION
The inside of the Slave-Mound breaks the laws of physics.
Horses on Silversun have a horn in the centre of their foreheads, clawed feet instead of hooves and a pointed fleshy tail.
BLACK HAWK
He discovers Bloodblade with the Slave-Mound, but realises that it is a trap. When Zog springs it, Black Hawk fights the demon. He chops its hand off and steals Bloodblade before another can reform.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
He accompanies Black Hawk and Zog into the Slave-Mound.
ZOG
He accompanies Black Hawk and Ursa into the Slave-Mound and springs the trap that causes the demon attack.
BB
He gives Kur to Black Hawk.
KUR
A horse given to Black Hawk by BB.
DEATHS
One. Black Hawk kills the demon guarding the Bloodblade.
BEST LINES
"Zog!" as shouted by the BB's is great.
WORST LINES
Black Hawk: "Another hand - and this time it's larger!...But this time it will not form! Blackhawk will not allow it!"
It's as easy as that.
CATCHPHRASES
Black Hawk says "Sebek's blood!" and "Chop-chop". Zog says his name four times, while an army of BB's say it once.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
This is great fun, but Bloodblade is far easier to acquire than expected.
Next Prog: War!
Saturday, 23 August 2014
Black Hawk, Part 40
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 40
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 148
DATELINE
19 Jan 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk and BB free Ursa, Zog, Battak and the other BB's, kill the Great Beast's slaves and discover the wherabout of the Bloodblade.
FIRSTS & LASTS
None.
INFORMATION
The Bloodblade lies at the top of Slave-Mound.
BLACK HAWK
He frees Ursa, Zog and Battak. Black Hawk leads the attack on the Great Beast's slaves and interrogates one to discover the location of the Bloodblade.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
Black Hawk frees him and he fights the Great Beast's slaves.
ZOG
Black Hawk frees him and he fights the Great Beast's slaves.
BATTAK
Black Hawk frees him and he flees. He plans to find his own way off Silversun.
BB
He convinces his fellow BB to fight the Great Beast's slaves.
DEATHS
Could be hundreds. The Great Beast's slaves are killed in battle by Black Hawk, Ursa, Zog and the BB's.
BEST LINES
Slave: "Shut up! Food must not insult its masters!"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Zog says his name five times and the BB's copy him six times. Ursa says "Haar" and "Chop-chop" once each.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
This is far more exciting than the strip has been for a long while.
Next Prog: Behold...The Bloodblade!
Black Hawk, Part 40
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 148
DATELINE
19 Jan 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk and BB free Ursa, Zog, Battak and the other BB's, kill the Great Beast's slaves and discover the wherabout of the Bloodblade.
FIRSTS & LASTS
None.
INFORMATION
The Bloodblade lies at the top of Slave-Mound.
BLACK HAWK
He frees Ursa, Zog and Battak. Black Hawk leads the attack on the Great Beast's slaves and interrogates one to discover the location of the Bloodblade.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
Black Hawk frees him and he fights the Great Beast's slaves.
ZOG
Black Hawk frees him and he fights the Great Beast's slaves.
BATTAK
Black Hawk frees him and he flees. He plans to find his own way off Silversun.
BB
He convinces his fellow BB to fight the Great Beast's slaves.
DEATHS
Could be hundreds. The Great Beast's slaves are killed in battle by Black Hawk, Ursa, Zog and the BB's.
BEST LINES
Slave: "Shut up! Food must not insult its masters!"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Zog says his name five times and the BB's copy him six times. Ursa says "Haar" and "Chop-chop" once each.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
This is far more exciting than the strip has been for a long while.
Next Prog: Behold...The Bloodblade!
Friday, 22 August 2014
Black Hawk, Part 39
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 39
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 147
DATELINE
12 Jan 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk avoids being eaten, befriends his captor and travels through a space-hole.
FIRSTS & LASTS
First appearance of BB.
INFORMATION
All vegetable life on Silversun is poisonous to the winged cave dwellers.
BLACK HAWK
He awakes underground to find himself tied to a spit over a fire. He escapes and captures BB. Black Hawk fights the Great Beast's slaves and then uses their space-hole. On the other side, he discovers Ursa, Zog and Battak about to be sacrificed.
OTHER CHARACTERS
BB
Member of the Great Beast's Food Division BB. He is whipped by one of the Great Beast's slaves. BB accompanies Black Hawk through the space-hole. On the other side, he discovers the rest of his division about to be sacrificed.
URSA
He is about to be sacrificed.
ZOG
He is about to be sacrificed.
BATTTAK
He is about to be sacrificed.
DEATHS
Probably none. The Great Beast's slave might be killed by Black Hawk, but the last one didn't die.
BEST LINES
Black Hawk (to BB): "You have courage, BB - and a spark of courage may yet prove to be worth a dozen swords!"
WORST LINES
Slave: "All right, Food Division BB - let's be havin' you!"
CATCHPHRASES
Black Hawk exclaims another "Sebek's blood!" and a "By Sebek". BB screams an "Aieee!"
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Ba'al is a demon in many mythologies.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
This is intriguing.
Next Prog: Bat-Men And Zoggin'!
Black Hawk, Part 39
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 147
DATELINE
12 Jan 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk avoids being eaten, befriends his captor and travels through a space-hole.
FIRSTS & LASTS
First appearance of BB.
INFORMATION
All vegetable life on Silversun is poisonous to the winged cave dwellers.
BLACK HAWK
He awakes underground to find himself tied to a spit over a fire. He escapes and captures BB. Black Hawk fights the Great Beast's slaves and then uses their space-hole. On the other side, he discovers Ursa, Zog and Battak about to be sacrificed.
OTHER CHARACTERS
BB
Member of the Great Beast's Food Division BB. He is whipped by one of the Great Beast's slaves. BB accompanies Black Hawk through the space-hole. On the other side, he discovers the rest of his division about to be sacrificed.
URSA
He is about to be sacrificed.
ZOG
He is about to be sacrificed.
BATTTAK
He is about to be sacrificed.
DEATHS
Probably none. The Great Beast's slave might be killed by Black Hawk, but the last one didn't die.
BEST LINES
Black Hawk (to BB): "You have courage, BB - and a spark of courage may yet prove to be worth a dozen swords!"
WORST LINES
Slave: "All right, Food Division BB - let's be havin' you!"
CATCHPHRASES
Black Hawk exclaims another "Sebek's blood!" and a "By Sebek". BB screams an "Aieee!"
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Ba'al is a demon in many mythologies.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
This is intriguing.
Next Prog: Bat-Men And Zoggin'!
Thursday, 21 August 2014
Black Hawk, Part 38
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 38
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 146
DATELINE
5 Jan 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk and Battak fight Ursa and Zog.
FIRSTS & LASTS
None.
INFORMATION
Silversun is half a galaxy or more from Earth.
BLACK HAWK
When Ursa and Zog attack, he tries to defend himself. Ursa defeats him and he crawls to a nearby cave to take refuge. He is carried deeper underground by an army of tiny winged creatures.
OTHER CHARACTERS
BATTAK
When Ursa and Zog attack, he fights back with his claws. Zog bludgeons him with his club.
URSA
He and Zog attack Black Hawk and Battak in a trance-like state. Following their fall through a time-hole, they are under the influence of the Great Beast.
ZOG
He and Ursa attack Black Hawk and Battak in a trance-like state. Following their fall through a time-hole, they are under the influence of the Great Beast.
DEATHS
None.
BEST LINES
Ursa: "Then Beast magic us. Him say-"
Cuts to the chase.
WORST LINES
Ursa: "We better remember. This plenty important..."
CATCHPHRASES
In one panel we hear all three catchphrases of our heroes as Ursa threatens "Chop-Chop!", Black Hawk exclaims "Sebek's blood!" and Zog unsurprisingly says "Zog!". In total, Zog says his name seven times and Ursa Chop-Chops twice.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
The fight sequence is great and the flashback explains Ursa and Zog's surprise antipathy toward Black Hawk and Battak, but refreshingly they keep their personality and demeanour.
Next Prog: In The Hall Of The Mountain Things!
Black Hawk, Part 38
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 146
DATELINE
5 Jan 80
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk and Battak fight Ursa and Zog.
FIRSTS & LASTS
None.
INFORMATION
Silversun is half a galaxy or more from Earth.
BLACK HAWK
When Ursa and Zog attack, he tries to defend himself. Ursa defeats him and he crawls to a nearby cave to take refuge. He is carried deeper underground by an army of tiny winged creatures.
OTHER CHARACTERS
BATTAK
When Ursa and Zog attack, he fights back with his claws. Zog bludgeons him with his club.
URSA
He and Zog attack Black Hawk and Battak in a trance-like state. Following their fall through a time-hole, they are under the influence of the Great Beast.
ZOG
He and Ursa attack Black Hawk and Battak in a trance-like state. Following their fall through a time-hole, they are under the influence of the Great Beast.
DEATHS
None.
BEST LINES
Ursa: "Then Beast magic us. Him say-"
Cuts to the chase.
WORST LINES
Ursa: "We better remember. This plenty important..."
CATCHPHRASES
In one panel we hear all three catchphrases of our heroes as Ursa threatens "Chop-Chop!", Black Hawk exclaims "Sebek's blood!" and Zog unsurprisingly says "Zog!". In total, Zog says his name seven times and Ursa Chop-Chops twice.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
The fight sequence is great and the flashback explains Ursa and Zog's surprise antipathy toward Black Hawk and Battak, but refreshingly they keep their personality and demeanour.
Next Prog: In The Hall Of The Mountain Things!
Wednesday, 20 August 2014
Black Hawk, Part 37
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 37
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 145
DATELINE
29 Dec 79
PAGE COUNT
5
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk and Battak go in search of the Bloodblade.
FIRSTS & LASTS
Last five page Black Hawk strip in 2000 AD.
INFORMATION
The Bloodblade is reputed to have great power.
BLACK HAWK
He thinks he has killed the Great Beast's servant with his sword.
OTHER CHARACTERS
BATTAK
He sees Ursa and Zog from the air.
URSA
He and Zog see Battak flying overhead.
ZOG
He and Ursa see Battak flying overhead.
DEATHS
None.
BEST LINES
Black Hawk: "What is the purpose of this hunt, servant?"
Great Beast's Servant: "Lotsa nice things if you survive. If you don't...well, usually get to eat the bodies..."
WORST LINES
Ursa: "Come. Zog. We go see Battak. We teach him lesson, like Great Beast tell us!"
last minute exposition of something that we haven't seen happen?
CATCHPHRASES
Black Hawk says "Sebek's blood!", Zog says his name once.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
Black Hawk mentions Emperor Nero.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
It's wonderful to see Black Hawk, Battak and Belardinelli back and this is better, but it seems as though the story has stalled somewhat.
Next Prog: Ursa And Zog Versus Blackhawk And Battak!
Black Hawk, Part 37
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 145
DATELINE
29 Dec 79
PAGE COUNT
5
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Black Hawk and Battak go in search of the Bloodblade.
FIRSTS & LASTS
Last five page Black Hawk strip in 2000 AD.
INFORMATION
The Bloodblade is reputed to have great power.
BLACK HAWK
He thinks he has killed the Great Beast's servant with his sword.
OTHER CHARACTERS
BATTAK
He sees Ursa and Zog from the air.
URSA
He and Zog see Battak flying overhead.
ZOG
He and Ursa see Battak flying overhead.
DEATHS
None.
BEST LINES
Black Hawk: "What is the purpose of this hunt, servant?"
Great Beast's Servant: "Lotsa nice things if you survive. If you don't...well, usually get to eat the bodies..."
WORST LINES
Ursa: "Come. Zog. We go see Battak. We teach him lesson, like Great Beast tell us!"
last minute exposition of something that we haven't seen happen?
CATCHPHRASES
Black Hawk says "Sebek's blood!", Zog says his name once.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
Black Hawk mentions Emperor Nero.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
It's wonderful to see Black Hawk, Battak and Belardinelli back and this is better, but it seems as though the story has stalled somewhat.
Next Prog: Ursa And Zog Versus Blackhawk And Battak!
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
Black Hawk, Part 36
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 36
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 144
DATELINE
22 Dec 79
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Zog awakes and he and Ursa kill some hunters.
FIRSTS & LASTS
None.
INFORMATION
Macmac is very flammable.
BLACK HAWK
He is still missing.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
He mourns Zog and is relieved when he discovers his friend is not dead. He kills a hunter. He and Zog fall into a hole.
ZOG
He's not dead. The Entertainers brainwarpers plasteen and steelex surgery has made him very resilient. He kills a hunter. He and Ursa fall into a hole.
DEATHS
Two. Ursa kills a hunter with his axe, Zog kills another with his club.
BEST LINES
Ursa: "We not fall in any hooooooooooooole!"
Zog: "Zog?"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Zog says his name nine times.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Sola
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
This is better, but it's no Black Hawk.
Next Prog: The Hideous Hunt Begins!
Black Hawk, Part 36
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 144
DATELINE
22 Dec 79
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Zog awakes and he and Ursa kill some hunters.
FIRSTS & LASTS
None.
INFORMATION
Macmac is very flammable.
BLACK HAWK
He is still missing.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
He mourns Zog and is relieved when he discovers his friend is not dead. He kills a hunter. He and Zog fall into a hole.
ZOG
He's not dead. The Entertainers brainwarpers plasteen and steelex surgery has made him very resilient. He kills a hunter. He and Ursa fall into a hole.
DEATHS
Two. Ursa kills a hunter with his axe, Zog kills another with his club.
BEST LINES
Ursa: "We not fall in any hooooooooooooole!"
Zog: "Zog?"
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Zog says his name nine times.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Sola
Letters: Peter Knight
REVIEW
This is better, but it's no Black Hawk.
Next Prog: The Hideous Hunt Begins!
Monday, 18 August 2014
Black Hawk, Part 35
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 35
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 143
DATELINE
15 Dec 79
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Ursa and Zog search for Black Hawk.
FIRSTS & LASTS
First episode not to feature Black Hawk.
INFORMATION
Silversun has a population of giant hunters.
BLACK HAWK
He is still missing.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
He always carries a spare bottle of macmac. He and Zog search for Black Hawk. They drink macmac and fight some giant Silversun denizens.
ZOG
He and Ursa search for Black Hawk. They drink macmac and fight some giant Silversun denizens. He is beaten.
DEATHS
Maybe one. Zog might be dead, killed by a giant Silversun denizen.
BEST LINES
None.
WORST LINES
Ursa: "Ursa show you chop-chop!"
This could go horribly wrong.
CATCHPHRASES
Zog says his own name no less than 27 times.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Ramon Sola
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
Black Hawk without Black Hawk. The strip is definitely poorer for his absence.
Next Prog: Epitaph?
Black Hawk, Part 35
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 143
DATELINE
15 Dec 79
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Ursa and Zog search for Black Hawk.
FIRSTS & LASTS
First episode not to feature Black Hawk.
INFORMATION
Silversun has a population of giant hunters.
BLACK HAWK
He is still missing.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA
He always carries a spare bottle of macmac. He and Zog search for Black Hawk. They drink macmac and fight some giant Silversun denizens.
ZOG
He and Ursa search for Black Hawk. They drink macmac and fight some giant Silversun denizens. He is beaten.
DEATHS
Maybe one. Zog might be dead, killed by a giant Silversun denizen.
BEST LINES
None.
WORST LINES
Ursa: "Ursa show you chop-chop!"
This could go horribly wrong.
CATCHPHRASES
Zog says his own name no less than 27 times.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
None.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Ramon Sola
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
Black Hawk without Black Hawk. The strip is definitely poorer for his absence.
Next Prog: Epitaph?
Sunday, 17 August 2014
Black Hawk, Part 34
NAME
Black Hawk, Part 34
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 142
DATELINE
8 Dec 79
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Blackhawk and Battak meet the Great Beast.
FIRSTS & LASTS
None.
INFORMATION
None.
BLACKHAWK
He and Battak are transported to the lair of the great beast. They attack the great beast.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA & ZOG
Ursa having found Zog, they search for Blackhawk.
BATTAK
He and Blackhawk are transported to the lair of the great beast. They attack the great beast.
THE D'JINN
Blackhawk attacks him to test whether his magic link works both ways.
THE GREAT BEAST
Dark lord of Silversun. Blackhawk's attack on the D'Jinn injures him. Blackhawk and Battak attack him and he retaliates with a smoke that saps their strength.
DEATHS
None.
BEST LINES
None.
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Blackhawk says "What in the name of Sebek-?" and Zog shouts his name.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
There is a flashback to Blackhawk's duel with the Smiling Chukwalla.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
It really feels as though the strip is treading water here.
Next Prog: Enter The Triclone!
Black Hawk, Part 34
FIRST PUBLISHED
2000 AD & Tornado Prog 142
DATELINE
8 Dec 79
PAGE COUNT
4
REPRINTS
Black Hawk: The Intergalactic Gladiator.
SYNOPSIS
Blackhawk and Battak meet the Great Beast.
FIRSTS & LASTS
None.
INFORMATION
None.
BLACKHAWK
He and Battak are transported to the lair of the great beast. They attack the great beast.
OTHER CHARACTERS
URSA & ZOG
Ursa having found Zog, they search for Blackhawk.
BATTAK
He and Blackhawk are transported to the lair of the great beast. They attack the great beast.
THE D'JINN
Blackhawk attacks him to test whether his magic link works both ways.
THE GREAT BEAST
Dark lord of Silversun. Blackhawk's attack on the D'Jinn injures him. Blackhawk and Battak attack him and he retaliates with a smoke that saps their strength.
DEATHS
None.
BEST LINES
None.
WORST LINES
None.
CATCHPHRASES
Blackhawk says "What in the name of Sebek-?" and Zog shouts his name.
CONTINUITY & CROSSOVERS
There is a flashback to Blackhawk's duel with the Smiling Chukwalla.
INFLUENCES & REFERENCES
Unknown.
MISTAKES
None.
RETROSPECT
None.
NOTES
None.
CREDITS
Script: Alvin Gaunt
Artist: Belardinelli
Letters: Pete Knight
REVIEW
It really feels as though the strip is treading water here.
Next Prog: Enter The Triclone!
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