Comic Title: Showcase Presents Blackhawk Vol. 1 TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2008
On Sale Date: October 8, 2008 Direct Market Date October 1, 2008
Source: Previews, #237

Direct Market Date October 8, 2008
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Cover Price: $16.99
Page Count: 512
Editor: Sean Mackiewicz

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "The Sky Kites"
Pages: 8

Feature(s):
Blackhawk (of Earth-1)

Penciller: Dick Dillin
Inker: Charles Cuidera

Reprinted From:
Blackhawk #122 (1958)

Feature Character(s)

• Blackhawk (last appearance in Blackhawk #122; next appearance in Blackhawk #122)

Supporting Character(s)

• The Blackhawks (last appearance in Blackhawk #122; next appearance in Blackhawk #122)
• Hendrickson (last appearance in Blackhawk #122; next appearance in Blackhawk #122)
• Stanislaus (last appearance in Blackhawk #122; next appearance in Blackhawk #122)
• Andre (last appearance in Blackhawk #122; next appearance in Blackhawk #122)
• Chuck (last appearance in Blackhawk #122; next appearance in Blackhawk #122)
• Olaf (last appearance in Blackhawk #122; next appearance in Blackhawk #122)
• Chop Chop (last appearance in Blackhawk #122; next appearance in Blackhawk #122)
• Blackie (last appearance in Blackhawk #120; next appearance in Blackhawk #124)

Villain(s)

• The Raven Gang (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
A gang of raiders using jet-powered kites robs a cargo ship. The Blackhawk chase them and cause them to abandon their stolen goods. When the crooks strike again, Blackhawk orders Blackie to follow them. Using a miniature radio, Blackie transmits the gang's plans back to the Blackhawks. The crooks spot Blackie and announce false plans to lead Blackhawk into a trap. However, Blackie notices that he was discovered, so he flies away, then returns to transmit the real plans. Alerted to the gang's true plan, the Blackhawks apprehend the crooks with Blackhawk bringing down the leader with one of their kites.