Epix #4/1991 (84)
"Black Orchid del 1" introduces a haunting, dreamlike tale from Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean, whose distinctive art and storytelling blend surreal imagery with emotional depth. When Lex Luthor orchestrates the murder of Black Orchid I, the story shifts to Phil Sylvian’s memories of his childhood with Susan Linden, the genetically engineered orchid known as Black Orchid II—revealing a past tangled with loss, identity, and the blurred line between life and creation. Cover by Dave McKean.
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
Lex Luthor ser till så att Black Orchid I blir mördad. Phil Sylvian berättar om sin uppväxt med Susan Linden för den genmanipulerade orkidén Black Orchid II. Det visar sig att Susan är död och att Phil skapat hennes avbild av sina orkidéer. Susans ex-make Carl Thorne kommer ut ur fängelset och vill hämnas på Paul då han och Susan vittnade mot honom vid hans rättegång.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).