Black Lightning (1977) - Series

Series

Black Lightning (1977)

DC Comics •

1977 - 1978

Description

Black Lightning is a DC Comics series from the late 1970s centered on a hero with electrical powers. The series is notable for featuring one of DC's earliest African American lead characters and blends superhero action with social issues. It ran for 11 issues before concluding, with a focus on dynamic visuals and grounded storytelling.

Series Details

Publisher

DC Comics

Type

Regular Series

Status

Completed

Run

1977 - 1978

Issues Count

11

Genre

Superhero

Format

Standard

Original Language

English

Language

English

Creators

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Ben Oda

Ben Oda

Letterer

Bob Wiacek

Bob Wiacek

Inker

Carl Gafford

Carl Gafford

Colorist

Curt Swan

Curt Swan

Penciller

Dick Giordano

Dick Giordano

Inker

Gaspar Saladino

Gaspar Saladino

Letterer

Jack C. Harris

Jack C. Harris

Editor

Mike Vosburg

Mike Vosburg

Penciller, Inker

Rich Buckler

Rich Buckler

Penciller, Cover Artist

Tatjana Wood

Tatjana Wood

Colorist

Trevor Von Eeden

Trevor Von Eeden

Artist, Penciller, Cover Artist

Vince Colletta

Vince Colletta

Inker, Cover Artist

Cover of Black Lightning (1977)

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Issues

Black Lightning

#1

Black Lightning

Black Lightning (1977)

Jan 04, 1977

Merlyn Means Murder

#2

Merlyn Means Murder

Black Lightning (1977)

Feb 01, 1977

Every Hand Against Him

#3

Every Hand Against Him

Black Lightning (1977)

Apr 04, 1977

Beware the Cyclotronic Man

#4

Beware the Cyclotronic Man

Black Lightning (1977)

Jun 14, 1977

Nobody Beats a Superman

#5

Nobody Beats a Superman

Black Lightning (1977)

Aug 10, 1977

One Man's Poison!

#6

One Man's Poison!

Black Lightning (1977)

Oct 04, 1977

The Conscience of the Killer

#7

The Conscience of the Killer

Black Lightning (1977)

Dec 13, 1977

Deadly Aftermath

#8

Deadly Aftermath

Black Lightning (1977)

Jan 17, 1978

Fear and Loathing at Garfield High

#9

Fear and Loathing at Garfield High

Black Lightning (1977)

Feb 14, 1978

The Other Black Lightning

#10

The Other Black Lightning

Black Lightning (1977)

Apr 11, 1978

All They Will Call You Will Be...Deportee!

#11

All They Will Call You Will Be...Deportee!

Black Lightning (1977)

Jun 20, 1978

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