10 Comics That Told Inspiring Mental Health Stories
8. Black Knight: The Fall Of Dane Whitman
Battling with addiction is at the heart of Black Knight: The Fall Of Dane Whitman. In the story, Black Knight is struggling to control his Ebony Blade, a cursed weapon that forces its wielder to murder indiscriminately.
After killing a villain called Carnivore, Black Knight went on the run from the Avengers and hid out in Weird World. He became the new ruler, leading his people against other factions who wanted to take over. When the Avengers tracked him down, Whitman fought against them, but was defeated and the Ebony Blade was taken off him.
The sword’s curse was so powerful that even Captain America couldn’t overcome it. He lost control, which caused Black Knight to step up and take the blade back. Captain America came to understand that Whitman is the only person who could wield the sword and they parted on good terms.
Ultimately, Black Knight was successful in managing his addiction.