Blackhawks #1
This collection presents the second volume of the official comic-book adaptation chronicling the Chicago Blackhawks' 2013 Stanley Cup championship season. Published by DC, it offers an inside look at the team's journey through the playoffs, capturing key moments and player stories in a graphic novel format.
"Bespoke" kicks off the 2013 Blackhawks series with a brutal ambush: Hammer’s forces assault Blackhawk HQ, eliminating several agents, including Wildman. As Alpha Team retaliates, only Kunoichi and Canada manage to close in on Hammer—before his advanced nano-technology overwhelms them. Written by Mike Costa and illustrated by Cafu, Carlos Rodríguez, and BIT, with colors by Guy Major and letters by Carlos M. Mangual, the issue sets a tense, high-stakes tone. Ken Lashley’s cover captures the moment of confrontation with sharp, dramatic flair.
In "null," the Blackhawks face a silent threat as a mysterious woman unleashes nanocytes that infiltrate their ranks, turning their mission of global peacekeeping into a test of trust and survival. The story unfolds with sharp tension, probing the fragility of loyalty when the enemy isn't a face but a hidden presence within.
In "Bespoke," Mother Machine offers a twisted choice to her two captive Blackhawks, testing their loyalty in ways that blur the line between ally and enemy. Meanwhile, Titus—once a prisoner of the Blackhawk—breaks free and begins a violent, unpredictable path through the facility, turning the tide of control in unexpected ways.
In "Bones," Kunoichi faces off against Titus during a catastrophic reactor breach at the Blackhawk HQ, the tension crackling as the facility teeters on collapse. Meanwhile, Wildman and Canada make a desperate break from the clutches of Mother Machine, racing through the chaos with no clear path to safety.
In "Obsolescence Part 1: Technical," Schmidt stands before the UN, arguing for the continued relevance of the Blackhawks in a shifting world. Later, a journalist posing as a guest at Blackhawk HQ triggers a devastating explosion, exposing the fragile line between ally and enemy.
In "Obsolescence Part 2: Functional," the Blackhawks face a brutal assault on their headquarters when Hammer’s forces strike with ruthless precision, claiming the life of Wildman. With the team fractured and their defenses crumbling, only Kunoichi and Canada manage to close in on Hammer—just as his advanced nano-technology begins to turn the tide.
In "Obsolescence Part 3: Planned," Jo confronts the encroaching threat of Mother Machine as it seizes control of Kunoichi’s body, only to be driven out by the lingering spirit of the late Wildman. With the fate of Blackhawk HQ hanging in the balance, Lincoln makes a desperate choice to destroy the base before it falls into the Machine’s hands.
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