Silverblade
DC · 1987–1988 · 12 issues
About the series
In this 12-issue DC series from 1987–1988, Cary Bates and Dick Giordano crafted a supernatural drama around a disgraced actor who gains the ability to transform into a mystical, sword-wielding entity. With Gene Colan's moody, atmospheric art, Silverblade explored themes of redemption and identity against a backdrop of Hollywood glitz and occult danger. A cult favorite for its blend of superheroics and horror, it stands as a distinctive, character-driven experiment from DC's late-80s creative renaissance.