The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of THE
BLACK HOOD #1 from Dark Circle Comics. The story is written by Duane
Swierczynski, art by Michael Gaydos, colored by Kelly Fitzpatrick, and lettered
by Rachel Deering.
Officer Gregory Hettinger is injured responding to a call
regarding four men with guns. He wakes up to find out that the man he killed
with the vigilante The Black Hood. While the rest of Philadelphia views him as
a hero, Gregory sees himself as a killer. Physically and emotionally scarred,
he becomes addicted to drugs and more withdrawn. What happens next will shape
his destiny…
I’ve read a little of the previous versions of The Black
Hood and was curious where things would go in this series. Duane Swierczynski takes
an interesting approach in making Gregory Hettinger a person that anyone can
relate too. The question is what type of hero will he become? Gaydos’ visuals are perfect for this tale of the
darkness that is equates to Hettinger’s decent and disillusionment. If THE BLACK HOOD is
any indication, the Dark Circle line will be a valued addition to the comic book
world.
THE BLACK HOOD #1 is in stores now, or available for
ordering at darkcirclecomics.com.
