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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.
Publisher
Issues
11
Published
1977–1978
Status
Completed
Genre
Publication Type
Format
Standard
Medium
Comic
Decade
Original Language
English
Language
English
All Issues in Black Lightning (1977)
Ben Oda
Letterer
5 issues
Bob Rozakis
Writer, Editor
8 issues
Curt Swan
Penciller
7 issues
Frank Springer
Inker, Cover Artist
2 issues
Jenette Kahn
Writer
2 issues
Jerry Serpe
Colorist
2 issues
Liz Berube
Colorist
2 issues
Rich Buckler
Penciller, Cover Artist
9 issues
Tatjana Wood
Colorist
10 issues
Tony Isabella
Writer
11 issues
Trevor Von Eeden
Artist, Penciller, Cover Artist
11 issues
Vince Colletta
Inker, Cover Artist, Cover Inker
10 issues
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