Black Knight: The Fall of Dane Whitman

In this 2016 one-shot from Marvel, writer Frank Tieri and artist Luca Pizzari put the Black Knight, Dane Whitman, through a brutal trial that brings him into direct conflict with Captain America. The issue distills the weight of Whitman's legacy as a hero cursed by his own enchanted weapon, asking how far he'll fall before the shield comes down on him. It's a focused, character-driven story that matters for fans of the medieval-minded Avenger, offering a snapshot of his struggle with the darker side of his lineage.