Blackhawk #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Temple of Doom," the Blackhawks are whisked away by a mysterious defense contractor, Tavis, who unveils a revolutionary ducted-fan aircraft—only to trap them in a remote Communist nation. There, they’re forced to star in a grim propaganda film orchestrated by the tyrannical General Molok, a dictator with a taste for cinematic spectacle. Written by Joe Millard and brought to life by Dick Dillin’s dynamic art and Chuck Cuidera’s sharp inks, this 1956 adventure blends Cold War tension with a surreal, high-stakes performance that tests the team’s resolve. The cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera captures the eerie spectacle with striking precision.
In "The Temple of Doom," Blackhawk and his team are lured aboard a revolutionary ducted-fan aircraft by defense contractor Tavis, only to be spirited away to a remote Communist nation. There, they’re forced to perform in a sinister propaganda film under the command of General Molok, a tyrannical dictator with a twisted passion for cinema.
In "The Phantom Saboteur," Jo and the Blackhawks launch a daring raid on a Russian spy house, only to see their comrade Olaf abducted by Colonel Nichevo and spirited into the Soviet Union. There, under the sinister influence of Dr. Kurov, Olaf is transformed into a weapon of espionage—his loyalty twisted, his identity erased.
In "The Black Flag," the Blackhawks are summoned to the island of Hermoso to honor 250 years of freedom, a legacy tied to the legendary pirate Morgan who once tried and failed to claim the island’s treasure. But when a sinister figure named Morgg arrives with a real pirate crew, the celebration turns into a tense standoff as the islanders’ history becomes a dangerous present-day threat.
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↩ Reprints Blackhawk #98 (1956)
Reprinted in American Eagle Western #1 (1955)
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