Hellblazer: Papa Midnite 1

"Chapter I" is the first chapter in the Hellblazer: Papa Midnite comic book limited series published by DC Comics under their Vertigo imprint. The story was written by Mat Johnson with artwork by Tony Akins and inks by Dan Green. It was colored by Brian Miller and lettered by Phil Balsman. The story was edited by Jonathan Vankin. This issue shipped with an April, 2005 cover date and carries a cover price of $2.99 per copy (US).

Featured characters

 * Papa Midnite, Linton Midnite

Supporting characters

 * Luna
 * Cuffee
 * Miss Johnson
 * Fortune

Antagonists

 * Robbie "Stenkin" Jenkins
 * William Bobo

Minor characters

 * Marks
 * Prince

Organizations

 * None

Races

 * Humans
 * Ghosts

Locations

 * New York Colony
 * New York City
 * Manhattan
 * Central Park
 * Harlem
 * Times Square
 * Greenwich Village
 * Midnight Club

Items

 * None

Miscellaneous

 * 18th century
 * Curse
 * Immortality
 * Slave

Notes & Trivia

 * This issue is reprinted in the Hellblazer: Papa Midnite trade paperback collection.


 * This series is rated M for Mature (18+ readership).


 * UPC barcode: 761941246871 00111.


 * Papa Midnite was created by writer Jamie Delano and artist John Ridgway. He first appeared in Hellblazer #1 in January, 1988.


 * This issue shipped to retailers on February 2nd, 2005.


 * Papa Midnite appears in the main story and in flashback.


 * First appearance of Cuffee, who is a slave. Appears in flashback only. He makes a second appearance in Hellblazer: Papa Midnite #2.


 * Luna appears in flashback only. She is Papa Midnite's sister. Earlier stories established her name as Cedella.


 * Marks is Papa Midnite's driver. First appearance.


 * Prince is a slave from the 18th century. First appearance. Appears in flashback only.