Roman Black is the moribund patriarch of a family of powerful sorcerers. As his wicked and corrupt children fight over who will take the reins of Manor Black and representative of the black arts, Roman adopts a young mage who he gifts his powers to with the hope that someone good will take his place against the evil forces out to bring down his family and legacy. Collects Manor Black issues #1-4 and featuring a sketchbook section and pinup art by Jill Thompson, Dan Brereton, Eric Henderson, and Greg Smallwood.