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Black Lightning (1977) - Series

Black Lightning (1977)

1977 - 1978
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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
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

Letterer

Bob Wiacek

Inker

Carl Gafford

Colorist

Curt Swan

Curt Swan

Penciller

Dick Giordano

Dick Giordano

Inker

Gaspar Saladino

Gaspar Saladino

Letterer

Jack C. Harris

Editor

Mike Vosburg

Penciller, Inker

Rich Buckler

Penciller, Cover Artist

Tatjana Wood

Colorist

Trevor Von Eeden

Artist, Penciller, Cover Artist

Vince Colletta

Inker, Cover Artist

Cover of Black Lightning (1977)
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