*DC: Introduced in 1973’s Adventure Comics #428, the Black Orchid had fallen into such obscurity fifteen years later that reportedly, when writer Neil Gaiman pitched this mini to DC executives, he was met with blank looks and a hesitant question: ‘Blackhawk Kid? Was he in the Legion of Super-Heroes?’ Despite this, Gaiman took a bog standard super-hero and turned her into a tragic and fascinating figure, revealing the Orchid’s true origins for the first time. He was aided considerably in this by the compelling artwork of Dave McKean, whose vision proved so integral that, when McKean was unavailable for a sequel, Gaiman refused to produce the mooted ‘Black Orchard’ without McKean’s input. One of the cornerstones of the 1980s evolution of comics, deserving of greater acclaim and recognition. This complete 3 part Prestige Format mini-series is offered as a set in Near Mint condition.
PICTURED: BLACK ORCHID #1 NM; COMPLETE SET #1-3 NM £20 SOLD