The Black Hood
Archie · 2017–present · 3 issues
About the series
A gritty, three-issue revival from Archie Comics in 2017, The Black Hood is a crime-noir reimagining of a classic pulp hero, written by Duane Swierczynski with stark, shadow-drenched art by Michael Gaydos. It follows a disgraced Philadelphia cop who dons a hood to dispense his own brutal justice, stripping away the caped-crusader fantasy for a raw, psychological exploration of violence and redemption. This series stands as a key entry in Archie’s Dark Circle imprint, demonstrating the publisher’s willingness to push its heroes into mature, grounded territory.