Big Bang Adventures # 37“The Knight Watchman: Wanted Dead or Alive Public Enemy”
Writers: Gary Carlson & Ray MacKay
Artist: Ronald C. Williams
Colorist: Shayne Cui
Letterer: Ron Wood
“A Lovely Day For a Pie”
Writer: Ray MacKay
Penciller: Eric Bowen
Inker: Mike Matthew
Cover Date: June 2026
Rating: 10/10
The latest issue of “Big Bang Adventures” from Big Bang Comics highlights The Knight Watchman as a dangerous impostor who roams the city, killing criminals and mocking his strict “No Killing” policy. His nephew, Jerry Randall, aka Galahad, alerts him and offers to handle the situation, but Reid Randall, the real Knight Watchman, refuses. Instead, he adopts a new identity as The Crusader, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the impostor. Such quality comics are rare today, especially amid inconsistent Marvel and DC titles and independent comics thriving. This issue, crafted by Ray MacKay and Gary Carlson, masterfully captures the tone of the Golden and Silver Ages, with nods to the Bronze Age, making it a true delight. Their storytelling continues to elevate The Knight Watchman, blending influences from Batman and Daredevil to deepen his character without turning him into a cliché—instead, he’s a heroic vigilante committed to justice on his own terms. Ronald C. Williams’s artwork perfectly complements MacKay and Carlson’s script, delivering crisp visuals that evoke nostalgia for the Silver Age, a noteworthy achievement. The story concludes with a humorous parody inspired by 1970s Marvel and DC Hostess pies, created by Ray MacKay and Eric Bowen, which adds a marvelous touch.
This issue exemplifies the best of “Big Bang Adventures,” showcasing respectful homages and delivering one of the finest Knight Watchman stories yet—an ode to timeless superhero tales rooted in nostalgia and reverence.
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