Gargoyles: The Dark Ages, often abbreviated to The Dark Ages or simply Dark Ages, was one of six proposed spin-offs, a prequel to Gargoyles taking place in Wyvern, Scotland in the years between 971 and 994. It was pitched to CBS, but not picked up.
Dark Ages would have been set at Castle Wyvern, beginning when it was built in 971, upon Kenneth II becoming King of Scotland. It would deal with the beginnings of the alliance between the Wyvern Clan (then under Hudson's leadership) and Prince Malcolm, with Hudson and Prince Malcolm in the lead roles, Goliath, Demona (at that point named "Angel", short for "Angel of the Night"), and the Coldtrio in supporting roles, and the Archmage (who is allied with Iago) as a villain (although presumably one whose true nature has not yet been revealed to the Prince). Hudson's mate would also be significant (considering her death also occurs in 971). The trio are only children at this point, and would most likely have had a minor, possibly comic-relief, role. The Illuminati would also have had a role, likely as antagonists.
The series would have, if it had been made and continued long enough, covered the story of the Wyvern Clan between the foundation of Castle Wyvern in 971 to its fall in 994, including an account of how Princess Elena and Prince Malcolm died. (Greg Weisman has mentioned having strong ideas for how those events took place, but has not revealed them as yet.)
Greg Weisman wrote a piece of prose fiction entitled Once Upon A Time There Were Three Brothers..., which serves as a sort of lead-in to the series and can be read here.
At the 2008 Gathering of the Gargoyles, Greg revealed that he has a Dark Ages story in mind for the next six part Gargoyles mini-series. This story would be told after the conclusion of the Bad Guys: Redemption story-arc, assuming the mini-series comics continue at that point.
In July 2023, Dynamite Entertainment will release the first issue of Dark Ages miniseries. It will be written by Greg Weisman and illustrated by Drew Moss.[1]
Issues[]
Dark Ages - Alliance[]
| Title | Issue # | Release date | Credits | Covers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "The Reach" | 1 | July 12, 2023 | Writer: Greg Weisman | ||
| In this brand new miniseries, Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN and artist DREW MOSS return to the long-lost era when humans and Gargoyles lived in harmony. But in a world ruled by superstition and the sword, monsters come in all shapes and sizes. Forces of evil from both outside and within are threatening to destroy this precarious peace— with consequences that will reverberate down through the centuries and into the present day! Featuring high-quality cardstock on every cover, this limited series debuts with a special 24-page main story — and every 40-page issue will include a new illustrated text story by Greg Weisman! | |||||
| "The Draw" | 2 | August 2, 2023 | |||
| THE ORIGIN OF THE GARGOYLES CONTINUES! In this second installment of the “Dark Ages” saga, Kenneth and Mentor’s human and Gargoyle alliance battle King Culen’s army (with some magical help from the ARCHMAGE). Mentor orders Goliath’s generation to stay back, as they aren’t yet seasoned warriors, but Angel and Hyppolyta disobey Mentor’s order and join the fighting — at great cost. Written by Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN and illustrated by star artist DREW MOSS, this 40-page issue also features an illustrated text story by Weisman! ALL COVERS CARDSTOCK | |||||
| "The Oath" | 3 | September 6, 2023 | |||
| LET SLEEPING GIANTS LIE! As Angel languishes in chains, Mentor comes to the rescue — but this escape attempt may cause more harm than good. Meanwhile, construction continues on Castle Wyvern, but the noise awakens something that was better left undisturbed! Writer and Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN and artist DREW MOSS (Red Sonja) continue their epochal exploration of the Gargoyles’ origins in this third issue of Dark Ages, whose 40 pages include a new text story from Weisman and all cardstock covers featuring art by CLAYTON CRAIN, ALAN QUAH, MIRKA ANDOLFO, KENYA DANINO, ERICA HENDERSON, and more! | |||||
| "The Promise" | 4 | November 1, 2023 | |||
| It's a busy day at Castle Wyvern - Desdemona studies to become a Gargoyle Priestess and Goliath is given an important title, which makes Iago and Hyppolyta jealous. But things are about too get even busier when the younger Gargoyles' curiosity leads them into a dangerous cave, where an unhappy evil lurks! The riveting tale of the Gargoyles' origin by writer and Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN and artist DREW MOSS continues in this 40-page issue, which includes a new text story from Weisman and all cardstock covers featuring art by CLAYTON CRAIN, ALAN QUAH, MIRKA ANDOLFO, KENYA DANINO, ERICA HENDERSON, and more! | |||||
| The Dream | 5 | January 3rd, 2024 | |||
| The four youngest Gargoyles find themselves at the mercy of a menacing dragon, and while Mentor and Goliath ready their warriors to do battle with the great beast, the Archmage tells Angel that his magicks have sensed a problem - and an opportunity...
Writer and Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN and artist DREW MOSS continue their epic origin tale in this 40-page issue, which includes a new text story from Weisman and all cardstock covers featuring art by CLAYTON CRAIN, ALAN QUAH, MIRKA ANDOLFO, KENYA DANINO, and ERICA HENDERSON! | |||||
| The Pledge | 6 | March 6th, 2024 | |||
| The End of an Era! The Gargoyles attempt to reason with a Dragon - and the resulting battle, high in the skies above Castle Wyvern, will change their destiny forever! The final chapter of the Gargoyles' legendary origin story arrives in December from writer and Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN and artist DREW MOSS! This 40-page issue includes a new text story from Weisman and all cardstock covers featuring art by CLAYTON CRAIN, ALAN QUAH, MIRKA ANDOLFO, KENYA DANINO, ERICA HENDERSON, and more! | |||||
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