- Script
- James Robinson
- Pencils
- Steve Yeowell
- Inks
- Wade von Grawbadger
- Colors
- Gregory Wright; Graphic Color Works (as GCW) (separations)
- Letters
- Bill Oakley
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Black Condor [Ryan Kendall]; Black Pirate [Jon Valor]; Charity; Sadie Falk; Hardhat; Jack Knight; Ted Knight; Barry O'Dare; Clarence O'Dare; Hope O'Dare; Mason O'Dare; Matt O'Dare; The Shade [Richard Swift]; Shatterfist; The Spider [Lucas Ludlow Dalt] (introduction, behind the scenes); Mikaal Tomas; Commissioner Woo (dies); Bobo Benetti; Dudley Donovan (dies); Faith O'Dare
- Universe
- DC : mainstream
- Synopsis
- The Shade and Ted discuss the goings-on in Opal since Jack left, including the actions of the O'Dares, Bobo and Commissioner Woo. Sadie is approached by the ghost of the Black Pirate who is looking for Jack. The issue ends with the death of one of Jack's underworld contacts and Commissioner Woo, foreshadowing troubles to come.
- Reprints
Jack Knight only makes a minor appearance.