Black Scorpion#2

Black Scorpion #2

Jul 1991 · Diamond Press · 2.75 USD; 3.50 CAD

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In "A Game for Old Men," reporter Africa Thorne becomes the target of the White Lions, a racist gang whose violence escalates when publisher Ben Wright—secretly the Black Scorpion—moves to acquire a new office building. With the help of his partner Dart, the Black Scorpion takes on the gang in a confrontation that tests both their resolve and the limits of justice. Written by Dave Darrigo, Phil Latter, and George Stryker, with art by Brian B. Chin, this 1991 issue delivers a grounded, high-stakes clash rooted in real-world tensions.

Contains 2 stories

A Game for Old Men

16 pp · Crime, Superhero

Pencils Chris JonesInks Chris Jones

Black Scorpion [Ben Wright]Dart [David Cox]Mr. CraneWanda CoxArtie PepinRomeo SinclairBusting BettyAfrica ThorneInspector Mathews

In "A Game for Old Men," Black Scorpion takes on a protection racket solo after Dart is injured, proving that even out of shape, the hero still has fire. Penciled and inked by Chris Jones, the story captures the grit and tension of a seasoned hero facing a new kind of challenge.

Roar of the Lions

16 pp · Crime, Superhero

Black Scorpion [Ben Wright]Dart [David Cox]George BlissAfrica ThorneWhite Lions gangTim Sullivan

In "Roar of the Lions," reporter Africa Thorne becomes a target when the White Lions, a racist gang, escalate their violence. When publisher Ben Wright—secretly the superhero Black Scorpion—moves to secure a new office, the gang's campaign of intimidation forces Black Scorpion and his ally Dart into action.