By Command Performance (per orders from Cap'n Bob Napier), we now present the first appearance of Blackhawk, from Military Comics #1, published in August 1941. Despite some dispute, it appears likely the character was created by Will Eisner, Bob Powell and artist Charles Cuidera. Some folks also believe Eisner wrote or co-wrote the script. All I can add is that a few of the close-up panels in this tale made me think Eisner (who did the cover) couldn't resist taking a hand in the drawing. My thanks to Cimmerian32 for posting this sucker on comicbookplus.
