The Black Hood, Vol. 1

The Bullet's Kiss

Illustrated by Michael Gaydos
$8.99 US
Archie Comic Publications | Dark Circle
On sale Jul 11, 2017 | 9781627389266
Sales rights: World

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A man driven to the brink, blacklisted and left brutally changed must crawl through the wreckage of his life to defeat a gang of deadly criminals hell-bent on setting the streets of Philadelphia aflame. Fueled by rage and empowered by years of experience upholding the law, the new Black Hood is a visceral, conflicted and flawed urban vigilante--but he's also the city's last hope.

A gritty, modern crime noir tale that introduces readers to the newest--and deadliest--hero in the Dark Circle Comics lineup.
There's something magnetic about watching this character lose himself, bit by bit, until there's nothing left. That's the secret of THE BLACK HOOD. It's not just a mask - it's a reflection of the man underneath” --NEWSARAMA

The Black Hood is a thrilling start to a new publishing initiative, so far removed from any previous iteration of this concept.” --COMIC BOOK RESOURCES

“Highly recommended for fans of crime comics and darker subject matter.” -- COMICS BEAT

“This is a team of creators who understand what it takes to evoke sorrow, pity, anger, compassion, and ultimately fist-clenching victory from an audience”  --BLOODY-DISGUSTING

The Black Hood is the real deal; lean, tough, and noir-as-hell” -- PANELS

"A well-executed noir crime story with a satisfying conclusion." -- EXAMINER

"Dark, uncompromising, and supremely well-crafted." -- ALL-COMIC 

“Noir fiction fans will surely dig this first sordid arc.” -- MIAMI HERALD 

“A compelling read.” -- PHILEBRITY

“A riveting read.” -- GRAPHIC POLICY

“Duane Swierczynski tells a gripping story.” -- COMIC CRUSADERS

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A man driven to the brink, blacklisted and left brutally changed must crawl through the wreckage of his life to defeat a gang of deadly criminals hell-bent on setting the streets of Philadelphia aflame. Fueled by rage and empowered by years of experience upholding the law, the new Black Hood is a visceral, conflicted and flawed urban vigilante--but he's also the city's last hope.

A gritty, modern crime noir tale that introduces readers to the newest--and deadliest--hero in the Dark Circle Comics lineup.

Praise

There's something magnetic about watching this character lose himself, bit by bit, until there's nothing left. That's the secret of THE BLACK HOOD. It's not just a mask - it's a reflection of the man underneath” --NEWSARAMA

The Black Hood is a thrilling start to a new publishing initiative, so far removed from any previous iteration of this concept.” --COMIC BOOK RESOURCES

“Highly recommended for fans of crime comics and darker subject matter.” -- COMICS BEAT

“This is a team of creators who understand what it takes to evoke sorrow, pity, anger, compassion, and ultimately fist-clenching victory from an audience”  --BLOODY-DISGUSTING

The Black Hood is the real deal; lean, tough, and noir-as-hell” -- PANELS

"A well-executed noir crime story with a satisfying conclusion." -- EXAMINER

"Dark, uncompromising, and supremely well-crafted." -- ALL-COMIC 

“Noir fiction fans will surely dig this first sordid arc.” -- MIAMI HERALD 

“A compelling read.” -- PHILEBRITY

“A riveting read.” -- GRAPHIC POLICY

“Duane Swierczynski tells a gripping story.” -- COMIC CRUSADERS