Black Adam #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the opening arc of the 2023 Black Adam series, delving into the ancient origins and modern-day machinations of Teth-Adam as he seeks to reclaim his power and legacy. Written by Christopher Priest with art by Rafa Sandoval, the story explores the complex antihero's mythological roots and his brutal quest for justice in a world that fears him.
In "The Sandbox: Theogony Book One," Black Adam finds himself thrust into a high-stakes political arena in Washington D.C., balancing his role as Kahndaq’s representative with the fallout from a mysterious death. When a rival is found dead and Adam becomes the prime suspect, he follows a trail that leads him to a young med student entangled in something far bigger than he expected. Written by Priest and illustrated by Rafa Sandoval, with colors by Matt Herms and letters by Willie Schubert, this issue blends ancient power with modern intrigue, all framed by Irvin Rodriguez’s striking cover.
In "Theogony Book One," Black Adam, recently returned from battling Darkseid, finds himself entangled in a political crisis in Washington D.C. as a rival’s sudden death pins him as the prime suspect. His investigation leads him to a young med student whose quiet life is unexpectedly tied to the mystery, unraveling a web of secrets beneath the nation’s capital.
In "Theogony Book Two," Black Adam confronts a haunting echo from his past that triggers a fatal infection, forcing him to pass his legacy to a descendant who rises as White Adam. The story unfolds with weight and mystery, exploring the cost of power and the fragile line between godhood and mortality.
In "Theogony Book Three: Whom the Gods Would Destroy," Black Adam's spirit endures a harrowing trial in the underworld as he battles the very gods who once shaped his destiny, while on Earth, Malik races against time to save Theo’s life in a Washington hospital. The story weaves a tense, mythic struggle between divine power and mortal resolve, with no clear victory in sight.
In "Theogony, Conclusion: 2325," Nergal confronts John Sargent over the Ruby of Life, while Black Adam’s choices in defending Kahndaq come under scrutiny from Bruce Wayne. Amid escalating tensions, Malik grapples with the weight of his newfound powers and the demands of his duties at the hospital.
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