The Black Dragon #4
In this pivotal 1985 issue of *The Black Dragon*, the wedding of Aelfric and Rowena turns into a massacre when the Darklings strike, leaving Griffon as the lone survivor. With Dunreith revealed as one of their number, and Edmund deValere making a desperate sacrifice to appease the Black Dragon, Gryphon must forge an uneasy alliance with Robin Hood and the Sidhe. As Dunreith briefly breaks free from Edmund’s control and pleads for death, Morgan Le Fey steps forward with a revelation that upends everything—she is his mother. Written by Chris Claremont and brought to life with bold, consistent art by John Bolton (pencils, inks, colors, and lettering), this issue delivers a haunting blend of myth and betrayal, all wrapped in Bolton’s striking cover.
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The Darklings attack the wedding of Aelfric and Rowena and slaughter those present. Griffon, the sole survivor, discovers that Dunreith is one of the Darklings. Edmund deValere sacrifices Baron Rupert and Lady Alais to the Black Dragon. Gryphon allies with Robin Hood and the Sidhe against Edmund. After the Sidhe temporarily free him of Edmund's control, Dunreith asks Gryphon to kill him. Morgan Le Fey stops him and reveals that she is Dunreith's mother.
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