Darkshade

In the early 2000s, AC Comics launched Darkshade, a one-shot from writer-artist Bill Black that introduced a mysterious, shadow-clad heroine. Published during a period when AC was reviving its line of classic-style superheroes, this single issue established the character's brooding, noir-infused tone within the publisher's shared universe. Black's distinctive, expressive artwork and tight scripting gave the story a self-contained, atmospheric feel that stands as a concise entry in AC's modern catalog. Though brief, Darkshade remains a notable example of the creator-owned spirit that defined the publisher's output at the time.