Black Orchid (1988) - Series

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Black Orchid (1988)

Series

1988 - 1989

Overview Issues Discussion

Description

Black Orchid is a three-issue limited series from DC Comics that reimagines the character as Susan Linden-Thorne, a hybrid of human and plant origins. The story shifts focus to her plant-based clones, Flora Black and Suzy, as they navigate the DC Universe seeking identity and purpose. The series combines Neil Gaiman's writing with Dave McKean's distinctive art to create a dark, atmospheric tone.

Series Details

Publisher

DC Comics

Type

Limited Series

Status

Completed

Run

1988 - 1989

Issues Count

3

Genres

Superhero, Fantasy

Format

Standard

Original Language

English

Language

English

Creators

Dave McKean

Dave McKean

Artist, Penciller, Inker, Colorist, Cover Artist

Karen Berger

Karen Berger

Editor

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman

Writer

Todd Klein

Todd Klein

Letterer

Tom Peyer

Tom Peyer

Editor

Characters

16 total

Abby Holland

Abby Holland

Abigail Arcane Cable Holland

Alec Holland

Alec Holland

Alec Holland

Batman

Batman

Bruce Wayne

Black Orchid

Black Orchid

Susan Linden-Thorne

Carl Thorne

Carl Thorne

Carl Thorne

Dr. Phillip Sylvian

Dr. Phillip Sylvian

Phillip Daniel Sylvian

Flora Black

Flora Black

Flora Black

Floronic Man

Floronic Man

Jason Woodrue

Joker

Joker

Lex Luthor

Lex Luthor

Alexander Joseph Luthor

Linda Holland

Linda Holland

Linda Olsen Ridge

Mad Hatter

Mad Hatter

Jervis Tetch

Cover of Black Orchid (1988)

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