Darkhawk Classic #1

In "Dawn of the Darkhawk," Chris Powell stumbles upon the ancient amulet that awakens the Darkhawk legacy, thrusting him into a dangerous game between powerful forces. With his father compromised and his mother steadfast, Chris must answer the call to become Darkhawk—guided by the enigmatic Saint Johnny—before the amulet’s power falls into the wrong hands.

In "Goblin's Prey!", Darkhawk confronts Hobgoblin in a high-stakes showdown that begins with a daring rescue and spirals into a brutal clash of wills. As the two adversaries battle for control of the amulet that fuels Darkhawk’s power, Spider-Man intervenes—urging caution as the line between justice and vengeance starts to blur.

In "Power Play," Chris struggles to balance his duties as Darkhawk with the weight of family life and strained friendships. When he walks into a trap set by Bazin’s men and the Hobgoblin, Spider-Man steps in to help—but their clash of tactics forces a hard lesson in restraint. Back home, a cryptic phone call warns Chris to "Beware the curse of the Darkhawk."

In "Savage Steel," Darkhawk infiltrates Ryker's Island Prison to uncover the truth about his father, only to discover he can see in the dark and possesses a mysterious zoom focus ability. As the Powell family's unraveling deepens and Chris receives another ominous warning about the Darkhawk Curse, Darkhawk confronts the enigmatic Savage Steel—whose allegiance is far from what it seems—before confronting his own reflection in a moment that leaves him shaken.

In "Fury from Beyond," Chris wrestles with a terrifying reflection as his world fractures—his mother is targeted, and when he transforms into Darkhawk, the cost is immediate and personal. The mysterious Portal, a twisted echo of the armored warrior, emerges to challenge him, while unseen forces from the Vault watch from the shadows.

In "Triad," Darkhawk confronts Phillipe Bazin in his home, torn between vengeance and mercy when he sees Bazin with his family. As the U-FOES launch a surprise attack and Captain America arrives at the hospital for Avengers Clearance, Daredevil joins the fray—just as Darkhawk discovers he no longer needs to breathe. The battle ends with Portal vanishing into another dimension, and Chris Powell receives a chilling new message: "Beware the Curse of the Darkhawk."

In "Sacrifice," Darkhawk intervenes during a drug deal near Midtown High School, uncovering his father’s journal in the chaos. As the dealers return with weapons, Headset is wounded in the crossfire, and Darkhawk—transforming into Chris—faces a desperate moment when he can’t use the amulet to save him. With Lodestone unleashed and the amulet in the hands of the unconscious Headset, Chris must confront the threat alone.

In "Lodestone!", Chris finds himself caught between loyalty and duty when he lies to Lodestone, who remains determined to find Darkhawk. As Chris takes on the mantle and confronts his former ally, he must make a difficult choice to protect others—even if it means surrendering. With help from Allegra Bazin, he escapes from Bazin’s headquarters, but the consequences of his actions are just beginning.

In "Honor Among Psychotics," Chris and Cheryl visit Headset in the hospital before heading to a mall where chaos erupts as Punisher clashes with Savage Steel and armed mercenaries. Darkhawk intervenes mid-battle, regenerating a lost hand to stop Punisher from delivering a fatal blow. Meanwhile, Mike Powell meets the private detective Grace hired, deepening the web of secrets in this high-stakes, action-packed chapter.