"Meet the Dark Man. He is a hero who lives in the shadows. A man with secret powers. The only man who can fight the evil Shadow Masters. The Rod of Iron can control the future. The Dark Man must find it. The Old Man said a girl would help him."--From the publisher.

"Dark Man Blue series"--Title page verso. "The graphics are dark, adult in style, with clear references to gaming, film, and graphic novels."--From the publisher. Originally published: Winchester, England : Ransom Publishing Ltd., 2005.