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(W) Ron Marz (A) Whilce Portacio (C) Phil Noto, John Tyler Christopher The Battle Begins in Earnest! The mysterious villain's plans continue to unfold with deadly precision as Witchblade, The Darkness, Angelus, Tom Judge, and Magdalena are drawn into a conflict with the heroes of Cyberforce. But even as friends become foes, Aphrodite IV arrives with murderous intentions. Can an opponent who doesn't tire or even feel pain be defeated? From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and legendary artist Whilce Portacio (The Darkness, Uncanny X-Men) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Featuring a gorgeous cover by Phil Noto (Pilot Season: 7 Days From Hell, Jonah Hex) as well as a variant cover featuring Aphrodite IV by John Tyler Christopher (Witchblade). Each issue will also feature a Top Cow Origin backup written by Marz and drawn by a superstar artist.
Catch up on the Event of the Year! Discover the series that has everyone buzzing with this introductory priced trade paperback collection released to coincide with the beginning of the second chapter of the yearlong event! Separately, thirteen mystical Artifacts will guide the fate of the Universe. Together, thirteen Artifacts will end the Universe. When a mysterious antagonist kidnaps, Hope, the daughter of Sara Pezzini and Jackie Estacado, Armageddon is put into motion. Starring virtually every character in the Top Cow Universe, this is a series for diehard fans and new readers alike. Written by Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and featuring art by Michael Broussard (The Darkness), this volume collects Artifacts #1-#4 along with the Free Comic Book Day #0 issue and a beautiful cover gallery, behind-the-scenes extras, and much more! It's loud, widescreen comic book mayhem that sticks to the roof of your brain - 4 out 5 stars - Comic Book Resources dramatic and heavyvisually striking - Newsarama great writing and great art are in perfect tandem. - Crave Online I have a feeling this book is going to be huge. - 4.5 out of 5 stars - Comicvine [(W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Broussard (CA) Top Cow's Finest]
(W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Top Cow's Finest Catch up on the Event of the Year! Discover the series that has everyone buzzing with this introductory priced trade paperback collection released to coincide with the beginning of the second chapter of the yearlong event! Separately, thirteen mystical Artifacts will guide the fate of the Universe. Together, thirteen Artifacts will end the Universe. When a mysterious antagonist kidnaps, Hope, the daughter of Sara Pezzini and Jackie Estacado, Armageddon is put into motion. Starring virtually every character in the Top Cow Universe, this is a series for diehard fans and new readers alike. Written by Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and featuring art by Michael Broussard (The Darkness), this volume collects Artifacts #1-#4 along with the Free Comic Book Day #0 issue and a beautiful cover gallery, behind-the-scenes extras, and much more! "" It's loud, widescreen comic book mayhem that sticks to the roof of your brain"" - 4 out 5 stars - Comic Book Resources ""dramatic and heavyvisually striking"" - Newsarama ""great writing and great art are in perfect tandem."" - Crave Online ""I have a feeling this book is going to be huge."" - 4.5 out of 5 stars - Comicvine
Jackie Estacado is taken prisoner by the rebels and the true villain in Jackie's new life is revealed as "EMPIRE" rumbles towards its climactic conclusion! Writer Phil Hester (SUPERMAN: CONFIDENTIAL, GREEN ARROW) and rising star Michael Broussard (UNHOLY UNION) continue their re-defining run on THE DARKNESS. [(W) Phil Hester (P) Michael Broussard (I) Ryan Winn (Col) Matt Milla (Cov) Dale Keown, Stjepan Sejic]
To reclaim his soul from the demonic Sovereign, Jackie must defeat his last champion - a trailer park meth lord who happens to be immortal. Cut off from his full power, Jackie travels to the dark underbelly of the American heartland to execute a man who cannot die. Black Teeth continues the startling "Crooked" storyline and sets up the game-changing events that will alter The Darkness forever. Artist Michael Broussard returns as we count down to the 75th issue overall of The Darkness! / Cover A - Dale Keown / Cover B - Frazer Irving. [(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Dale Keown, Frazer Irving]
"EMPIRE" continues with writer Phil Hester (SUPERMAN: CONFIDENTIAL, GREEN ARROW) and artist Michael Broussard (UNHOLY UNION) as Jackie is finally confronted with the reality of his use of The Darkness in Sierra Munoz at the hands of the rebels. / Cover A - Dale Keown / Cover B - Stjepan Sejic. [(W) Phil Hester (P) Michael Broussard (I) Ryan Winn (Col) Matt Milla (Cov) Dale Keown, Stjepan Seji]
Answers are revealed as writer Phil Hester (DEEP SLEEPER, GREEN ARROW) and Michael Broussard (UNHOLY UNION) are joined by second series artist Dale Keown (THE DARKNESS/PITT) to show us how Jackie and Dr. Kirchner first met. Oh, and Jackie takes on the US Government in the most explosive battle in The Darkness' history! Strap in, it's gonna be a bumpy ride. . [(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard, Dale Keown (Cov) Dale Keown, Stjepan Sejic]
Weakened and battered after a conflict with The Darkness itself, Jackie Estacado flees Sierra Muñoz and heads back to the States. But the road home is no easy journey as he runs afoul of Mexican witches, wannabe gangsters and even Aphrodite IV! Jackie soon discovers his battle with The Darkness cast his soul into Hell while leaving his body and mind on Earth. Enter The Sovereign, an arch-demon who promises to reunite Jackie's body and soul, but at a price that may be worse than Hell itself. Plus, witness a possible future ruled by The Darkness run amok in a spectacular story drawn by a list of all-star artists! Collects The Darkness Vol. 3 #7-10 and the double-sized The Darkness #75 (essentially issue #11 before the Legacy Numbering took effect), plus a cover gallery and behind-the-scenes extras! Bold, uncompromising and utterly thrilling. Under the skillful direction of Phil Hester, Michael Broussard and Jorge Lucas, The Darkness has risen to the top of my read pile. - Robert Kirkman (Walking Dead, Invincible) Full Color 144 pages trade [(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (CA) Dave Lanphear]
With Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer in full swing, go back rediscover the stories that made Ripclaw the most popular member of the renegade band of heroes called Cyberforce! Collected for the first time! Collects both Ripclaw mini-series plus Ripclaw Pilot Season, a cover gallery and plenty of bonus materials. [(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard & Various (CA) Michael Broussard, Steve Firchow]
PHIL HESTER's EPIC RUN CONCLUDES! Jackie Estacado has been pushed to the limit and beyond. He finally has something worth losing in his life and there is only one true threat to his happiness - the Darkness, itself. Utilizing the Sun Dagger, Estacado will die and plunge himself into the Darkness dimension itself to confront the very source of his gift and his curse. Longtime writer PHIL HESTER (Wonder Woman, Bionic Man) concludes his critically acclaimed run on one of Top Cow's flagship franchises with art by ROMANO MOLENAAR (Within Temptation's the Unforgiving) and LEANDRO OLIVEIRA (Superman) with ""Total Darkness."" The perfect way to catch up before starting DAVID HINE and JEREMY HAUN's new run! Collects THE DARKNESS #96-100 [(W) Phil Hester (A) Romano Molenaar, Leandro Oliviera (CA) Michael Broussard]
Now's your chance to read "Empire," the first storyline by the new creative team of Phil Hester (Firebreather, Green Arrow) and Michael Broussard (Unholy Union) that marked the shocking return of The Darkness! Following the events of First Born, Jackie Estacado relocates to the secluded nation of Sierra Muñoz, where he explores new uses of his powers with the help of a shady professor. But Jackie is being manipulated, and when he finally realizes it, not even his Darkness powers may be enough to save him. Death, mayhem, destruction...all that and more are in this Darkness story that will surely become an instant classic. Featuring an unbelievable introductory price, a compelling story and talented creators, how can you go wrong? Collects The Darkness Vol. 3 #1-6. NOTE: Advance solicited: Shipping for December 2008.
[(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Dale Keown]
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