CODENAME: BLACK DEATH
WHERE THE TRIUMPH UNIVERSE BEGINS
FIRST PRINTINGS • 4-ISSUE COMPLETE SERIES • ORIGIN OF THE TRIUMPH UNIVERSE
A high-stakes, action-driven comic series following a Marine Sergeant Major whose life is shattered by betrayal, corruption, and loss—forcing him to become something far more dangerous.
TRIUMPH UNIVERSE
SCOURGE OF THE SKULL DIGGER
SKATE DIRECTIVE
TREAD INCURSION
IHP!
KEY ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS
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FIRST APPEARANCE: BLACK DEATH
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FIRST APPEARANCE: SKATE
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FIRST APPEARANCE: SENATOR JERRY MCDONALD
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FIRST APPEARANCE: FOLEY (TECH OPERATIVE)
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ORIGIN STORY: BLACK DEATH
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INTRODUCTION OF CORE THEMES: INTERNAL CORRUPTION, MILITARY POWER, VIGILANTE JUSTICE
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4-ISSUE COMPLETE STORY ARC
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FIRST PRINTINGS — ORIGINAL SERIES
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LIMITED PRINT RUN RELEASES
DESCRIPTION
CODENAME: BLACK DEATH is a four-issue superhero comic series published by Triumph Comics, blending military action, political conspiracy, and vigilante justice into a grounded, cinematic origin story.
The story begins with Sergeant Major Marshall leading a covert Marine operation deep in hostile territory—only to survive a mission that should have killed him.
But survival comes at a cost.
After returning home, Marshall discovers a far more dangerous enemy—not overseas, but within his own country. When his brother and family are murdered as part of a larger conspiracy, everything changes.
Armed with advanced experimental technology and driven by vengeance, Marshall becomes BLACK DEATH—a force targeting corruption at the highest levels of power.
This is not just a revenge story. It’s the foundation of a universe.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
“Fans of indie action comics should check this one out.”
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WHY THIS IS A KEY ISSUE
ORIGIN OF THE TRIUMPH UNIVERSE
This is where everything starts. The tone, the stakes, and the world-building all begin here.
INTRODUCTION OF A NEW TYPE OF HERO
Not a traditional superhero—BLACK DEATH operates in moral gray areas, balancing justice and vengeance.
FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE STORIES
The corruption, technology, and power structures introduced here expand directly into later titles like Agents of Talon.
COMPLETE COLLECTIBLE ARC
A full 4-issue story designed as a cohesive, collectible experience from beginning to end.
STORY BREAKDOWN
ISSUE #1 — THE MISSION
A Marine recon operation goes wrong, leaving Marshall captured, tortured, and presumed dead—until something changes.
ISSUE #2 — VENGEANCE IGNITES
After a targeted attack kills his brother, Marshall begins his hunt for those responsible.
ISSUE #3 — COLLISION COURSE
Black Death clashes with powerful forces, including advanced military technology and rising opposition.
ISSUE #4 — JUDGMENT NIGHT
The final confrontation forces a choice: justice or execution—and the consequences reshape everything moving forward.
CONTINUE THE TRIUMPH UNIVERSE
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AGENTS OF TALON #1
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SCOURGE OF THE SKULL DIGGER #1
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SKATE DIRECTIVE #1
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TREAD INCURSION #1
CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT
BLACK DEATH
A Marine Sergeant Major turned vigilante after uncovering corruption within the system he once served.
FOLEY
A disgraced but brilliant tech specialist whose knowledge becomes essential to Black Death’s mission.
SENATOR JERRY MCDONALD
A powerful political figure hiding corruption, manipulation, and deadly secrets.
SKATE
A Marine hand-picked to pilot the experimental SKATE combat system, placing him at the center of a growing military power struggle.
SMILES
A professional hitman hired to eliminate Black Death, operating within elite criminal and political circles.
ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
Triumph Comics is an independent comic book publisher based in the St. Louis, Missouri area, specializing in superhero and satirical comics with a focus on limited print runs, variant covers, and collectible releases.