Marvel Super-Heroes #17

Marvel Super-Heroes #17 (November 1968) spotlights the Black Knight in his own feature, and the cover — penciled and inked by John Romita and Howard Purcell — makes a vivid first impression: the blue-caped, sword-wielding hero stands his ground against a looming gallery of monstrous and masked villains that seem to rise from the shadows around him. That brooding, threat-filled composition perfectly suits a story titled "The Black Knight Reborn!", hinting at high-stakes adventure steeped in both sorcery and swordplay. With Roy Thomas scripting and a talented artistic team including Marie Severin, Herb Trimpe, and Dan Adkins among others, this 25-cent issue delivered serious Bronze Age ambition.