Beautiful artwork has always been a hallmark of the WITCHBLADE franchise, and now for the first time you can have the creme de la creme in one high end art book! This over-sized 9" x 12" softcover coffee table art book features selected works from the artists that defined the Witchblade legacy including Marc Silvestri, Michael Turner, Adam Hughes, Stjepan Sejic, Mike Choi, Francis Manapul, Randy Green, Keu Cha, Greg Land, Terry Dodson and many, many more! Printed on the highest quality paper, featuring an embossed cover, and additional interviews and text pieces, this collection can't be missed! [(A) Marc Silvestri, Michael Turner, Adam Hughes, Stjepan Sejic, Mike Choi, and many more! (Cov) Marc]
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]
Following the stunning events of the spectacular first issue, writer Phil Hester (DEEP SLEEPER, GREEN ARROW) and new talent Michael Broussard (UNHOLY UNION) introduce the sensual and mysterious Eve into the world of The Darkness! And as Jackie takes on the rebels he finds there may be more to them than meets the eye. Will Jackie's time in paradise be short lived? / Cover A - Dale Keown / Cover B - Stjepan Sejic. [(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Dale Keown, Stjepan Sejic]
"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]
Based on smash hit THE DARKNESS VIDEO GAME from 2K Games and Starbreeze, this trade paperback captures the intensity and horror of the game while expanding The Darkness Universe for both players of the game and readers of the comic! All six self-contained, unique stories from THE DARKNESS LEVEL 0-5 is collected here! Co-written by video game writer Paul Jenkins (CIVIL WAR: THE INITIATIVE, WOLVERINE: ORIGIN) and co-creator David Wohl (WITCHBLADE, APHRODITE IX) with art by Top Cow's finest artists this is a is a must have for all fans of the video game and The Darkness! [(W) Paul Jenkins, David Wohl (A) Mattias Snygg, Stjepan Sejic, Tyler Kirkham, Eric Basaldua, Patrick]
Writer Ron Marz has revitalized Witchblade and is the architect behind the acclaimed First Born and Broken Trinity crossover events. Now, joined by artist Lee Moder (First Born: Aftermath, Painkiller Jane), Marz debuts DRAGON PRINCE, a five-part modern fantasy with equal doses of magic and martial arts mayhem. Like a lot of teenagers, Aaron Chiang feels he's never fit in, though he's never known why. But all that changes when he learns the truth of his heritage: He is the Dragon Prince, last of his kind and heir to the bloodline of all dragons. Hunted to the brink of extinction by a secret society of wizards, dragonkind's survival is now in Aaron's hands. Featuring spectacular covers by Jeff Johnson (Amazing Spider-Man, Way of the Rat) and Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade). / Cover A - Jeff Johnson / Cover B - Stjepan Sejic. [(W) Ron Marz (A) Lee Moder (Cov) Jeff Johnson, Stjepan Sejic]
Witchblade writer Ron Marz (ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN & EARTH) pairs with Croatian painting sensation Stjepan Sejic (THE DARKNESS: LEVEL 1, WITCHBLADE). Sara Pezzini, on leave from the NYPD, awaits the arrival of her child. But unknown to her, epic events are unfolding. Agents of the Angelus are seeking a new host, but first they want mob boss Jackie Estacado out of the way ... permanently. The cold war between Dark and Light is heating up and the stage for the next incredible year is set here!
[(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic]
Top Cow's stunning epic crossover by architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Green Lantern) and painter Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade, The Darkness: Levels) is collected for the first time. Sara Pezzini prepares to give birth to her first child, but the forces of Light and Dark both covet the offspring of the Witchblade bearer! This deluxe trade paperback collects First Born #1-3 as well as Witchblade #110-112 featuring art by industry heavyweights Luke Ross, Stephen Sadowski, Rick Leonardi, Kevin Nowlan, and Mike Mayhew. As an added bonus, fans will get a cover gallery and an exclusive look into Sejic's sketchbook to see the developmental process that went into creating the summer's hottest crossover! [(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic, Luke Ross, Stephen Sadowski, Rick Leonardi, Kevin Nowlan & Mike Mayh]
You only thought First Born was over! Coinciding with the release of the First Born collected edition, a pair of all-star creative teams joins forces for two tales that pick up very literally from the ashes of First Born, and set the stage for coming events in the Top Cow Universe in this oversized special. Witchblade scribe Ron Marz (Samurai: Heaven & Earth) and Ryan Sook (X-Factor) team for a Magdalena story, while The Darkness author Phil Hester (Superman Confidential) joins with Lee Moder (Red Sonja, Painkiller Jane) to introduce a powerful new villain. Add to that a painted sequence by original artist Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade), and this book is ideal for new fans jumping into Witchblade, The Darkness, or the rest of the Top Cow Universe. [(W) Ron Marz, Phil Hester (A) Stjepan Sejic, Ryan Sook, Lee Moder]
During the Black Sun, under the Eye of God, angels may fall to Earth. These Fallen Angels have left the grace of God and act without consequence. Many try to spite their Creator by possessing the anemic spirits of those who are morally corrupt, using them as their demonic servants. As a Child of the Black Sun, Kade is the ageless balance that tips the dark scale back towards the light, as he hunts the demons and The Fallen. Kade and Ezra have been hunting demons for nearly a thousand years. Another Black Sun is on the horizon and with it, one of the most powerful enemies known to man. [Sean O’Reilly & Stjepan Sejic]
Faith collides when Patience, The Magdalena and Daredevil, the Man Without Fear meet in this stellar crossover by writer/artist Phil Hester (THE DARKNESS, GREEN ARROW) and Ande Parks (GREEN ARROW, CAPOTE IN KANSAS) When an ancient demon is bent on settling old scores with the Catholic Church, it's up to The Magdalena and Daredevil to stop him! [(W) Phil Hester (A) Phil Hester (I) Ande Parks (Cov) Phil Hester/Stjepan Sejic]
Now that the voting is over and the two winners of Pilot Season 2007 have been announced, here's your chance to take another look at all the candidates in one neat collection! This star-studded volume features original stories and art by a cool mix of fresh newcomers and seasoned veterans, including Ian Edginton (Scarlet Traces), Stjepan Sejic (FIRST BORN), Joshua Hale Fialkov (Elk's Run), Rick Mays (Ultimate Marvel Team-Up), Joshua Ortega (Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer), Jonboy Meyers (Ninja Scroll), Jason Aaron (Wolverine), Jorge Lucas (The Incredible Hulk), Joe Casey (Uncanny X-Men) and Kevin Maguire (JLA Classified). Collects all five PILOT SEASON 2007 #1 issues-Angelus, Cyblade, The Necromancer, Ripclaw and Velocity. [(W) Top Cow’s Finest (A) Top Cow’s Finest (Cov) Stjepan Sejic]
SAVAGE TALES #5 - A 32 page comic published by D. E./Dynamite Entertainment. [Savage Tales (2-cover set) (Pablo Marcos & Stjepan Sejic cover)]
The hunt for Black Bolt concludes - launching the Inhumans into their new destiny in the Marvel Universe! It's sister vs. sister, cousin vs. cousin, Kree vs. Skrull! The loyalty lines are redrawn within the royal family as the Inhumans' mission reaches critical mass! Can Medusa and her tribe get it together to save their once and future King? Or has it all been for nothing? The seeds for the WAR OF KINGS are planted right here!
[Written by Joe Pokaski / Penciled by Tom Raney / Cover by Stjepan Sejic]
Danielle Baptiste, the new bearer of the Witchblade, realizing that the Witchblade can be a bit of a "weirdness magnet."" On her trip home to visiting her ailing father she begins having horrific, ghostly encounters with the unquiet dead, their graves destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Only Danielle can return them to their rest. Meanwhile an old foe of Sara returns to haunt her and now she doesn't have the Blade to protect her...or her unborn child. Fan-Favorite Ron Marz (Green Lantern) and Croatian sensation Stjepan Sejic team up for this Witchblade milestone!! [(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Chris Bachalo]
NYPD Detective Sara Pezzini wields half of the powerful ancient artifact known as the Witchblade. But now she faces a foe that predates even the mystical gauntlet, confronting a deadly horror that has descended upon Brooklyn's Ultra Orthodox Jewish community. Could the biblical Angel of Death truly have been unleashed? Meanwhile, the bearer of the other half of the Witchblade, Dani Baptiste, suspects one of her dance students is far more than she seems. [(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic]
Witchblade wielders Sara Pezzini and Dani Baptiste find themselves at odds over the fate of a girl Dani has taken on as a dance student. Could this be the end of their friendship and perhaps the start of something far more deadly? This issue sets the stage for a storyline that will change Sara, Dani and the Witchblade forever! [(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic]
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Laurie B! Don't miss your chance to get this unique cute take on Sara and Dani's epic struggle previously available only at Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo! Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. Full Color 32 pages Convention Exclusive
Witchblade #125 (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Chris Bachalo, Stjepan Sejic One of the longest-running series in comics reaches a milestone: 125 issues and still going strong! There's no better way to mark this occasion than with the start of the biggest Witchblade story arc ever! For more than a year now, the Witchblade has been split between two bearers-NYPD Detective Sara Pezzini and dancer Danielle Baptiste-and they have coexisted peacefully. But that's all about to end. Beginning in this issue, the six-part 'War of the Witchblades' arc will change Sara, Dani and the Witchblade forever. Sara has been Dani's friend and mentor, but now she becomes her bitter enemy. By the end of the storyline, only ONE bearer will remain. The critically acclaimed team of writer Ron Marz and artist Stjepan Sejic is joined by cover artist Chris Bachalo (Uncanny X-Men, Amazing Spider-Man), who contributes a two-part cover of Sara and Dani. Cover A - Chris Bachalo Cover B - Chris Bachalo Cover C - Stjepan Sejic Full Color 40 pages ongoing series A variant cover by Bachalo is available as part of a set of 11 copies (10 regular covers and 1 variant Bachalo wraparound sketch cover).
Witchblade #129 War of the Witchblades' Part 4 (of 6) (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Sejic, John Tyler Christopher The penultimate chapter of the War of the Witchblades' story arc! Every war must have a victor. The Balance must be restored. With the lines drawn firmly in the sand and both Sara Pezzini and Dani Baptiste carrying wounds from their battle, the stakes have never been this high. Featuring a cover by regular artist Sejic and a variant cover by newcomer John Tyler Christopher! Cover A - Stjepan Sejic Cover B - John Tyler Christopher Full Color 32 pages ongoing series. Expected Ship Date - August 12th, 2009
'War of the Witchblades' Part 6 (of 6) (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Sejic, Adriana Melo 'War of the Witchblades' concludes here! Will Sara Pezzini or Dani Baptiste emerge as the sole bearer of the Witchblade? Or will it be a completely new bearer? And who is the new Angelus? Featuring a cover by regular artist Sejic and two variant covers by classic Witchblade artist Adriana Melo (Ms. Marvel)!
More than any other man, Kenneth Irons was the ultimate adversary for Witchblade wielder Sara Pezzini. But even though Irons is dead and buried, his reach may stretch beyond the grave. Sara's past comes back to haunt both her and Dani, as the creative team of Ron Marz (GREEN LANTERN, SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH) and Stjepan Sejic (FIRST BORN) race toward the climax of their first storyline. [(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic]
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Marc Silvestri Don't miss your chance to get Witchblade co-creator Marc Silvestri's interpretation of 'Dark Sara' previously available only at Emerald City Comic-Con! Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. Full Color 40 pages Convention Exclusive.
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic The momentous "War of the Witchblades" story arc continues! Events have been building to this storyline for two years, and by the time it's all over, everyone the Witchblade touches will be changed forever. The rift between wielders Sara Pezzini and Dani Baptiste deepens into all-out hostility. Meanwhile, the mysterious manipulator who has been pulling the strings in Sara and Dani's lives finally reveals himself, and chaos follows in his wake.
"Witch Hunt" the storyline that reinvented Top Cow's flagship title by industry powerhouse Ron Marz (FIRST BORN, SAMURAI: HEAVEN & EARTH) and Wizard Top Ten artist Mike Choi (X-MEN, X-23: TARGET X) is reprinted in its entirety in this introductory volume. This collection marks a complete rebranding of the Witchblade trade paperback line in 2008 which collects the Ron Marz era of WITCHBLADE and featuring brand new painted covers by Stjepan Sejic (FIRST BORN, WITCHBLADE) With a reader friendly story, established creators and an unbelievable introductory price, you're out of excuses! Collects WITCHBLADE #80-85. [(W) Ron Marz (A) Mike Choi (Cov) Stjepan Sejic]
The new era of WITCHBLADE continues with "Awakenings" as industry powerhouse Ron Marz (FIRST BORN, SAMURAI: HEAVEN & EARTH) and Wizard Top Ten artist Mike Choi (X-MEN, X-23: TARGET X) reveal the true origin of the Witchblade for the first time! This is the second collection in a complete rebranding of the Witchblade trade paperback line in 2008 which collects the Ron Marz era of WITCHBLADE and featuring brand new painted covers by Stjepan Sejic (FIRST BORN, WITCHBLADE) Collects WITCHBLADE #86-92. [(W) Ron Marz (A) Mike Choi, Chris Bachalo, Keu Cha, and Many More (Cov) Stjepan Sejic]
Top Cow's rebranding of the Witchblade trade paperback line continues in this volume, the culmination of the initial storyline by Ron Marz (First Born, Samurai: Heaven & Earth) and Wizard Top Ten artist Mike Choi (X-Men, X-23: Target X) Also featured in this volume are Stephen Sadowski (JSA, Superpowers) and Adriana Melo (Ms. Marvel) as well as the the star-studded, landmark Witchblade #100. Plus a brand new painted cover by Stjepan Sejic (First Born, Witchblade)! Collects Witchblade #93-100 and Witchblade: Bearers of the Blade Special. [(W) Ron Marz (A) Mike Choi, Stephen Sadowski, Adriana Melo, and Many More (Cov) Stjepan Sejic]
Following the stunning revelation of her mysterious pregnancy, NYPD Sara Pezzini decides to abdicate the Witchblade to a new bearer. Ron Marz (FIRST BORN) and artists Adriana Melo (MS. MARVEL), Stjepan Sejic (ANGELUS), and Sami Basri (JLA CLASSIFIED) introduce young dancer Danielle Baptiste and change the face of WITCHBLADE forever! All wrapped up in a brand new painted cover by Sejic! Collects WITCHBLADE #101-109. [(W) Ron Marz (A) Adriana Melo, Stjepan Sejic, & Sami Basri (Cov) Stjepan Sejic]
This volume features last summer's crossover hit, First Born, its tie-in issues, and several issues dealing with Sara Pezzini's life after the universe-altering event. Showcased in this volume are current Witchblade ongoing artist Stjepan Sejic, Stephen Sadowski (JSA, Project: Superpowers), Luke Ross (Indiana Jones), and Sami Basri (JLA: Classified). Plus, this trade paperback features a brand-new painted cover by Sejic! [(W) Ron Marz, Ian Edginton (A) Stjepan Sejic, Stephen Sadowski, Luke Ross and Sami Basri (Cov) Stjep]
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic The new era of Witchblade featuring the team of writer Ron Marz and artist Stjepan Sejic continues! The pair committed to staying on the title until at least issue #150 and their second complete arc together entitled 'Crown Heights' is collected in this trade paperback. More importantly this storyline sets the stage and leads directly into 'War of the Witchblades'. Collects Witchblade #120-#124 plus an additional story previously featured in Top Cow's 2008 Free Comic Book Day offering, a cover gallery featuring Stjepan Sejic, Matt Haley, Tyler Kirkham, and plenty of bonus materials. Full Color 176 pages trade paperback.