Dane Whitman (Earth-616)

Black Knight
Name	Dane Whitman
Current Alias	Black Knight
Aliases	Black Knight of Earth-398
Affiliation and Relationships
Affiliation	,, Formerly Ultraforce (in the Ultraverse);,, Knights of Wundagore, Pendragons, Heroes for Hire, Queen's Vengeance, King Richard's Army
Relatives	Nathan Garrett (aka Black Knight, uncle, deceased), Sir Percy of Scandia (aka Black Knight, ancestor, deceased), Lady Rosamund, Eobar Garrington (ancestors, deceased).
Marital Status	Single
Physical Characteristics
Gender	Male
Height	6′ (1.83 m)]]
Weight	190 lbs (86.18 kg) (86 kg)
Eyes	Irises: Brown
Hair	Brown
Origin and Living Status
Origin	Dane Whitman came into possession of the Ebony Blade and his uncle's equipment.
Living Status	Alive
Reality	Earth-616
Place of Birth	Gloucester, Massachusetts
Personal Information
Identity	Secret
Citizenship	American
Occupation	Adventurer, crimefighter; former scientist
Base of Operations	Slorenia; Castle Garrett Formerly Avengers Mansion, New York City, New York
Creators and Appearances
Creators	Roy Thomas
First	Avengers Vol.1 #47
First	Avengers Vol.1 #47

History

Dane Whitman inherited his uncle Nathan's castle. He was unaware that his uncle had been the villainous Black Knight until finding notes and inventions. Eventually he came upon the Ebony Blade. Passing its test, Sir Percival explained the history of the blade and its curse. Taking the weapon Dane decided to be a hero, although the Avengers did not trust them until he assisted them against Kang.

The curse of the Ebony Blade became too dangerous and Dane eventually abandoned it choosing to use a technological weapon instead. On a few occasions he needed the help of Doctor Strange and Victoria Bentley to avoid being possessed by its hunger for blood and to reverse being turned into stone. Dane thought he had rid the curse by freeing Sir Percival's spirit.

Dane was involved in a love triangle with Crystal and Sersi. He renounced his feelings for Crystal as she and Quicksilver attempted to reconcile. He agreed to become Sersi's 'Gann Josin', a sort of psychic link between soulmates. After Proctor (an evil alternate version of Dane) was finally defeated, Sersi felt she was too dangerous and must exile herself. Dane went along with her.

The two eventually ended up in the Ultraverse along with several other heroes and villains. Dane even briefly led the Ultraforce. Eventually the two decided to return to 616. However, Sersi's teleportation sent them into Earth's past.

Dane was briefly in the body of his ancestor Eobar Garrington during the Crusades, where he met the knight Bennet du Paris, who shortly became Exodus. This explains why Dane felt Exodus was somehow familiar when they 'first' met on Genosha.

The Defenders sought to bring Dane back to the present using the Evil Eye to find him, but Dane explained he felt the need to assist his ancestor while Mordred's evil was interfering with past events.

Sersi was later able to transport herself and Dane back to the present. Their 'Gann Josin' has apparently been broken and they have gone their separate ways aside from acting as reservist Avengers. Dane also joined Luke Cage's Heroes for Hire shortly after his return.

While they were gone, Victoria Bentley had retained ownership of the castle so he would not lose it. She could easily watch over the property as it neighbored hers. However, Dane's former squire became possessed by the Ebony Blade and turned into the Bloodwraith. The Bloodwraith then murdered Victoria.

Not long after, the Lady of the Lake appeared to Dane, telling him he was destined to become Avalon's champion. She presented him with a new armor as well as the Shield of Night and the Sword of Light.

While pursuing the Bloodwraith in Slorenia, Dane came across the High Evolutionary's Knights of Wundagore and agreed to train them.

Dane had converted Garrett Castle into a museum. Dane suddenly switched bodies with Black Knight (Sir Percy of Scandia). The investigating New Excalibur found an ancient scroll in Percival's tomb showing the team as the saviors of Camelot.

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Attributes

Power Grid

Powers

Dane formerly possessed a Gann Josin link to Sersi.

Abilities

Dane has skill with science and technology and has become somewhat familiar with magic.

Paraphernalia

Equipment

Dane wears protective armor, apparently of elven design. He also possesses a necklace that can contain his armor, sword and shield and reappear whenever he says Avalon.

Weapons

• Dane currently wields the Sword of Light and the Shield of Night.
• He formerly used a Photon Sword and the cursed Ebony Blade.

Transportation

• Dane normally rides the winged horse, Aragorn. He also used Valinor like his uncle did. While with the Knights of Wundagore, Dane uses one of their 'atomic steeds'.
• While he used the Ebony Blade, Dane could be summoned to it regardless of location through the use of a ritual.

See Also

• 485 appearance(s) of Dane Whitman (Earth-616)
• 20 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Dane Whitman (Earth-616)
• 59 minor appearance(s) of Dane Whitman (Earth-616)
• 34 mention(s) of Dane Whitman (Earth-616)
• 20 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Dane Whitman (Earth-616)
• 357 image(s) of Dane Whitman (Earth-616)
• 17 quotation(s) by or about Dane Whitman (Earth-616)
• 6 victim(s) killed by Dane Whitman (Earth-616)
• 9 item(s) used/owned by Dane Whitman (Earth-616)

Links and References

• Comic Book Awards Almanac