Spies...like us? In 2008, husband-and-wife Russian intelligence operatives walked into the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic and made a deal to trade secrets for new lives. But instead of the American Dream, the Neumanns found themselves caught up in
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (C) Stjepan Sejic A New Heroine Takes Flight! Danielle Baptiste is trying to find her place in the world, like so many other twentysomethings, but unlike most girls her age Dani is also the bearer of one of the primal forces in the Universe - the Angelus! Returning to her hometown of New Orleans with her friend and romantic interest Finch, Dani must not only shoulder the burden she has inherited, she has to survive it! But her ancient enemy, The Darkness, and even her own Angelus warriors have other plans... Collected in this volume are issues #1-6 of the smash sellout series by the Witchblade creative team of Ron Marz and Stjepan Sejic. Featuring behind-the-scenes sketches, script pages, and cover gallery by Sejic and Eric Basaldua.
DISCOVER THE SEEDS OF ARTIFACTS! Top Cow launches the "Origins" line of ARTIFACTS trades with one of the stories that led to the event that forever changed the landscape of the Top Cow Universe! The birth of Sara Pezzinis daughter Hope reignited the dormant war between the Darkness and the Angelus, set the bearer of the Witchblade on the path to "War of the Witchblades" and set the stage for ARTIFACTS. Find out how in this re-branded and expanded trade collection! Written by Top Cow Universe architect RON MARZ (WITCHBLADE, MAGDALENA) and featuring art from STJEPAN SEJIC (ARTIFACTS), STEPHEN SADOWSKI (Project Superpowers), LUKE ROSS (Captain America), RICK LEONARDI (Fear Itself) and RYAN SOOK (MAGDALENA, Wednesday Comics) this collections features the complete First Born event! Collects ARTIFACTS #1-#3, WITCHBLADE #110-#112 and FIRST BORN: AFTERMATH.
(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
story RON MARZ art JEREMY HAUN & DALE KEOWN cover DALE KEOWN THE EPIC CONCLUSION! Over a year in the making, the final act of Top Cow's landmark ARTIFACTS is finally collected. The mysterious Survivor has been revealed and his plan exposed, but with the Artifact bearers evenly split is it possible for anyone to truly triumph? And what role will the deadly Thirteenth Bearer play in the final battle? RON MARZ (WITCHBLADE, MAGDALENA) and artists JEREMY HAUN (Detective Comics) and DALE KEOWN (THE DARKNESS/PITT) take the entire Top Cow Universe to the brink of destruction and beyond! Collects ARTIFACTS #9-#13
RON MARZ & STJEPAN SEJIC RESHAPE THE TOP COW UNIVERSE! In this introductory-priced volume, the longtime WITCHBLADE team of RON MARZ and STJEPAN SEJIC unveil the new shape of the Top Cow Universe. Former priest and current FBI profiler, Tom Judge, can't shake the feeling that something is horribly and inherently wrong with the world. He blames it on past trauma, but a new investigation of gangland violence linked to mobster Jackie Estacado will reveal he may very well be right and setting things right may destroy everything. Featuring a complete cover gallery alongside a host of bonus content and extras, this entry-level priced collection is a must for anyone curious about Top Cow's REBIRTH! Collects ARTIFACTS #14-#18 [(W) Ron Marz (A/CA) Stjepan Sejic]
Tom Judge was once a priest, responsible for lost souls. Now he is the bearer of the ancient, powerful Artifact called the Rapture, and responsible for the survival of the entire universe. Tom's only hope of preserving all creation is to gather the other Artifact bearers, and make a stand against the Darkness. It's a battle could cost Tom his own soul. Collects Artifacts #19-24. [(W) Ron Marz (A/CA) Stjepan Sejic]
Truths & Destinies - To wage war with the Darkness, Rapture bearer Tom Judge will need to amass an army of Artifact bearers to back him up. Collects Artifacts #25-29 [story RON MARZ / art STJEPAN SEJIC & MARCO TURINI / cover STJEPAN SEJIC]
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic, Phil Hester (Cov) Stjepan Sejic Collecting all six issues of 2008's blockbuster storyline, Broken Trinity, plus a cover gallery. In the tradition of such universe shaking stories as First Born, Broken Trinity upsets the status quo of the Top Cow Universe as one of the three principal characters in the never-ending battle between Light and Dark-Witchblade, The Darkness and The Angelus-dies, never to return. In addition, new characters enter the fray, setting the stage for a new ongoing series to debut later in 2009! Full Color 176 pages. trade paperback
Dejah as you've never seen herin a fairy tale! Once Upon A Time, a queen most jealous sought to destroy any woman fairer than she. And so, a beautiful woman struck out into the wilderness, desperate to evade the queen's envious wrath. The beauty would find allies in the wild, unlike any she'd ever seen before. And she made plans to return to the queen, to lay claim to the planet of Barsoom
Ominous Press launches with the first of three limited series set in a science-fiction/fantasy universe of epic heroes and insidious villains. In DREAD GODS, gods in a fantasy world discover they're actually monsters in a post-apocalyptic landscape. Acclaimed creators Ron Marz (Witchblade, Green Lantern) and Tom Raney (Stormwatch) join with art master Bart Sears (Rai) to usher in adventure like no other!
John Carter, the Confederate soldier transported to distant Mars, must save his adopted world from an adversary who is every bit his equal on the Red Planet: Captain Joshua Clark, formerly of the Army of the Potomac and now the strategist for a species of star-hopping conquerors. While Carter and his staunch ally, the Thark chieftain Tars Tarkas, lead a legion of united Green Men and Red Men against the alien assailants, Dejah Thoris - the princess of Barsoom - is held captive by the bloodthirsty Clark in the fallen city of Helium. The Invaders of Mars storyline is cosmic-scale action and adventure, courtesy of Ron Marz, the groundbreaking writer of Green Lantern!
With John Carter lost and presumed dead in the Martian desert, his enemy's triumph is all but assured. But who is Captain Joshua Clark of Earth, and why does his hatred for John Carter know no bounds? As Dejah Thoris prays for her warlord's safe return, the shocking origin of John Carter's arch-enemy is finally revealed! Superstar writer Ron Marz and rising-star artist Abhishek Malsuni continue their acclaimed, official run!
(W) Ron Marz (A) Nelson Blake II (C) Ryan Sook Legacy of the Magdalena Restored! The Magdalena has been the official protector and warrior of the Catholic Church for over two thousand years, sworn to defend the Faith with the Spear of Destiny against all manner of supernatural threats. However, Patience, the latest Magdalena, has seen through the hypocrisy of her masters and struck out on her own. When her old mentor comes to her with a mission to kill the Anti-Christ, will she be able to resist the call? Collected in this volume are issues #1-6 of the hit series by writer Ron Marz (Witchblade, Artifacts) and the art team of Pilot Season: Murderer, Nelson Blake II, Sal Regla, and Dave McCaig. Featuring behind-thescenes sketches, script pages, and cover gallery by Ryan Sook (Wednesday Comics)!
MAGDALENA RETURNS! GUEST STARRING WITCHBLADE! Patience, the current Magdalena, has reconciled with the Catholic Church and agreed to work with her former masters. But there are still forces within the Church that feel another might serve more willingly as the bearer of the Spear of Destiny. Patience must fight for her place and then with her partner and mentor, Kristof, recover a piece of the True Cross from mercenaries. Written by Top Cow Universe architect RON MARZ (ARTIFACTS, WITCHBLADE) and featuring art from NELSON BLAKE II (PILOT SEASON: MURDERER), DAVID MARQUEZ (Fantastic Four: Season One, Days Missing), and KEU CHA (WITCHBLADE, RISING STARS) this collections collects the "Sisters" and "The One, True Cross' story arcs! [(W) Ron Marz (A) Nelson Blake & Various (CA) Nelson Blake]
The biggest crossover event ever from Dynamite Entertainment stars an astounding array of characters who must form an uneasy alliance and save the world from the Mayan doomsday prophecy! From sword-wielding woman warriors to mad scientists, from vampire vixens to undead overlords, Prophecy has everything ... and then some! When flame-haired warrior Red Sonja follows sorcerer Kulan Gath through time from the barbaric Hyborian Age, she unleashes a chain of events that will put her side-by-side with an unprecedented gathering of characters: Dracula, Vampirella, Pantha, Athena, Eva, Herbert West Re-Animator, and Ash from Army of Darkness. Even Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Alan Quatermain get in on the action! Collecting the 7-issue mini-series, plus character bios, Ron Marz's original script to issue #1, and all covers by Paul Renaud in one complete volume. [(W) Ron Marz (A) Walter Geovanni (CA) Paul Renaud]
By RON MARZ (issue #30) and LEE MODER (issue #30); CHRISTOS GAGE (issue #31) and PABLO MARCOS (issue #31); JOSHUA ORTEGA (issue #32) and FABIANO NEVES (issue #32); LUKE LIEBERMAN (issue #33) and HOMS (issue #33); BRIAN REED (issue #34) and MEL RUBI (issue #34)! RED SONJA IS DEAD! LONG LIVE RED SONJA! The She-Devil with a Sword sacrificed herself to rid the age of the villainy of Kulan Gath and now finds herself travelling the river of the dead, a mysterious boatkeeper her only companion, as her life and past events swirl in the darkness around her! Featuring five incredible issues by five incredible creative teams, the events of this volume set the stage for the next thrilling set of Red Sonja comic book events! Volume Six of Dynamite's Red Sonja contains issues 30-34 along with a complete cover gallery featuring the work of Alex Ross, Fabiano Neves, Luke Ross, Paul Renaud, Nat Jones, Ken Kelly, Mel Rubi, Adriano Batista and more! 'There's so much in here that gives the reader an understanding of the character, the history and what the book is like. Highly recommended.' PaperbackReader.com
See for yourself why Comic Book Resources calls The Ride "A chilling masterpiece of bleak storytelling." The best in crime and action, with a taste of the South you've never experienced - featuring brother on a mission of vengeance, a daring rescue, and a tale of the Devil himself! [(W) Ron Marz & Various (A) Tom Raney & Various (CA) Andrew Robinson]
Based on the creative ideas of a group of disabled students from America and Syria, the Silver Scorpion tells the story of an Arabic teenager, Bashir Bari, who loses his legs in a tragic accident triggered by violent gangsters. Consumed with anger and grief, Bashir retreats into a world of isolation, resentful of the pitiful looks and whispers of strangers. When he accidentally witnesses the murder of Tarek, a mysterious local metal smith, Bashir is unwittingly chosen as the new guardian of an ancient power that has remained hidden for centuries. With new abilities allowing him to manipulate the metal around him, Bashir must now decide how to use this gift and balance the line between justice and revenge. [(W) Ron Marz, Ian Edginton (A) Mukesh Singh, Edison George (CA) Mukesh Singh]
The Silver Surfer has stumbled into a reality with a blast from the past. Master and servant are reunited, and it's not going to be a happy one.
JACK'S BACK! Surfer and Thanos are getting closer to retrieving the Reality Gem... ... but not if Jack of Hearts has anything to say about it! But who... or what... is possessing Jack to attack his silver friend?!
THE BIG FINALE! Silver Surfer and Thanos must stop Tyrant from using the full power of the Reality Gem! But will Surfer be able to resist his own temptation to use the Gem? And does that mean a world where the Silver Surfer never existed?! RATED T+
A MIGHTY MARVEL TEAM-UP?! NOT LIKELY...• Someone has stolen the Reality Gem and is restructuring the universe to their whimsand it's NOT Thanos! • Now, the Silver Surfer must do the unthinkable and team up with his worst foe to save all of existence. • If only they could just stop trying to kill each other
SURFER AND NOVA REUNITED! The Silver Surfer has been flung into the far future and reunited with his lost love, Frankie Raye, A.K.A. Nova! But wait, isn't she dead?! And if Nova is here, her master isn't far behind!
Ron Marz and Ron Lim return to the Sentinel of the Spaceways with a new tale of cosmic adventure set during their classic 1990s SILVER SURFER run! When the Reality Gem is stolen from safekeeping by an unknown antagonist, the resulting chaos attracts the attention of Thanos - and the Mad Titan seeks the aid of the Surfer to recover the gem! As reality fractures around them, Norrin must do the unthinkable and ally himself with his bitter enemy. The unlikely duo will cross paths with familiar faces - including Nebula, Jack of Hearts, Galactus and the original (and long-dead) Kree Captain Mar-Vell! But will even the awesome power of the Silver Surfer and Thanos be enough to restore order to the Marvel Universe? Or will doing so mean a galaxy where the Surfer never existed? Collecting Silver Surfer Rebirth #1-5. [(W) Ron Marz (A) Ron Lim (CA) Ron Lim]
THE SILVER SURFER VS. ADAM WARLOCK! Surfer has been framed for the apparent death of Genis-Vell! Can the Surfer survive long enough to clear his name to the Infinity Watch? And what happened to Genis?!
Genis-Vell is unstuck in time! Now the only one who can save the young hero isTHANOS?! Turning to the Mad Titan would be dangerous enough for the Surfer, but he doesn't realize that Genis is trapped with a living weapon, forged for the sole purpose of killing Thanos! Can this fragile alliance survive the wrath of Norrin Radd, the Fallen One: THE BLACK SURFER?!
The Sentinel of the Spaceways has taken the son of Captain Mar-Vell, Genis, under his wing, but even the Power Cosmic can't replace the love of a father! The Surfer knows something that might just be able to soothe a broken heart, but is it worth a clash with THE INFINITY WATCH? Beloved creators Ron Marz and Ron Lim return to a story from their celebrated run on Silver Surfer and they're not the only time travelers..
These brand new collectibles feature characters and stories from the smash hit Skylanders videogame series! Each Micro Comic Fun Pack features a stand-alone story starring some of the most popular Skylanders characters. In addition, packs contain a poster and a two-piece collectible standee, allowing you to display your favorite Skylanders on a desk, computer or bookshelf. Start building your collection today! Collect all three!
New forces have come to Skylands in the Light and Dark elements and the evil candy king, Pain-Yatta, may have found a way to harness those forces for his own, evil deeds. Can Knight Light, Gear Shift, and their friends ban together in time to stop the avalanche of candy from crushing all of Skylands? Also included in this volume is Graduation Day featuring all your favorite Skylanders Minis!
Join Spyro and his fellow Skylanders as they embark on all-new adventures! Stealth Elf, Eruptor, Jet-Vac, and all of your favorites are here ready to battle Kaos and the rest of the various vile villains of the land!
The #1 kids videogame and hottest-selling toy, Skylanders, is coming to your bookshelf in all-new comic book adventures! Join fan-favorite characters Spyro, Stealth Elf, Trigger Happy, and more in these original, never-before-seen stories that tie directly into the videogames.
At the end of the American Civil War, a ragtag squad of Confederate soldiers calls upon the ultimate evil to save the South. Now, the remains of their unit must team with Union soldiers to survive the horrors of the Swamp God.
In the waning days of the Civil War, contingents of Union and Confederate troops hunt each other deep in the swamps of Louisiana. But something else hunts them. A vengeful swamp monster has been summoned from the depths of hell and set loose in the bayou.
In the waning days of the Civil War, contingents of Union and Confederate troops hunt each other deep in the swamps of Louisiana. But something else hunts them. A vengeful swamp monster has been summoned from the depths of hell and set loose in the bayou. The only hope the soldiers have is each other. The swampy saga by writer Ron Marz and artist Armitano continues!
The ever-scheming Thanos forges unlikely alliances! But what secret mission could lead Rhino, Super-Skrull, Titanium Man and more to join Thanos's new team of would-be Defenders? That's exactly what the Silver Surfer and Captain Mar-Vell's son, Legacy, need to find out! To face the Galactus-level threat of the terrible Tyrant, who will join Thanos's cause? Legacy? Terrax the Tamer? Jack of Hearts? What about Ganymede, last of the Spinsterhood and sworn enemy of Tyrant? Where do the loyalties of Morg, Herald of Galactus lie? And most important: Does Thanos carry a world-shaking secret agenda? The battle begins as the cosmic firmament holds its breath. But in a war between two evils, either outcome may result in death! Collecting Secret Defenders #12-14 and Cosmic Powers #1-6.
Turok discovers the greatest mystery of the Lost Valley is ... Turok himself?! Stunning revelations abound as Turok learns the long-buried truth about the Lost Valley, and about himself. Now he just has to live long enough to escape this time-lost land and the fate waiting for him thanks to the bounty hunter who has doggedly pursued him. Oh, and dinosaurs too! More prehistoric peril by Ron Marz and Roberto Castro!
All secrets are revealed as Turok faces the ultimate truth of the Lost Valley, and his place in it, when he is confronted by a seemingly endless array ... of Turoks! Will the revelations be enough to return Turok and Andar to their home? Or will the brothers be forever marooned in a land of hungry dinosaurs? Writer Ron Marz and artist Roberto Castro continue to deliver prehistoric perfection!
A new hero rises! Turok pursues his kidnapped brother⦠in the Badlands of the Old West! In the waning days of the Indian Wars, the U.S. cavalry has captured Andar, but Turok will stop at nothing to rescue him. But that quest will lead Turok, Andar and even the soldiers to a strange, lost land inhabited by creatures beyond their imaginations. This is Turok as you've never seen him before ... and Turok as you've always seen him! Written by acclaimed storyteller Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, Witchblade), with exquisite art by Roberto Castro (Red Sojna, Flash Gordon). Discover more about Turok in our Exclusive Interview with writer Ron Marz!
Turok and Andar are on the verge of solving the secrets of the Lost Valley, if they can just avoid becoming dinner for hungry dinosaurs! Meanwhile, the cavalry soldiers might betray the brothers in order to find a way home, the mysterious bounty hunter reveals his true (and shocking!) nature, and Turok comes face to face with a woman who could become his greatest ally ... or his worst enemy! Classic adventure for a classic creative team!
Carin Taylor is the fastest woman in the world. At least, she'd better be if she wants to save her own life and the lives of her Cyberforce teammates. When a former Cyberdata scientist-and test subject-seeks revenge against the members of Cyberforce, only Velocity can save her friends before the clock runs out. Collects Pilot Season: Velocity #1 and Velocity #1-4.
Adam Warlock has been stripped of his Infinity Gem! But who is the new bearer calling herself Eve? As Adam falls into a coma, Gamora, Pip and Genis-Vell must seek the help of Doctor Strange!
Adam Warlock and Doctor Strange must escape Soul World! But in order to do that, Adam will have to fight Eve head on! Without the Soul Gem, does Adam stand a chance?
It's Warlock vs. Warlock! But will Adam emerge victorious? Or will Eve reign supreme as the new Warlock of the cosmos!
The grand conclusion to Adam Warlock's journey! Will he rise above and prove himself as the better Warlock, or is Eve truly his replacement?
Adam Warlock was created to be the perfect human specimen. Since then, Adam has gone on to be a cosmic savior, defending the galaxy from the likes of Thanos, the Universal Church of Truth and the Magus. But what will happen when the next evolution of Warlock emerges? Someone who is stronger, faster and smarter than Adam? Don't miss this untold story of Adam Warlock and the Infinity Watch as Ron Marz and Ron Lim (SILVER SURFER: REBIRTH) introduce a new character that will forever impact Warlock's legacy!
An untold take of Adam Warlock and the Infinity Watch! Ron Marz and Ron Lim return to the world of Adam Warlock to tell a flashback tale set in the wake of the classic cosmic epic INFINITY GAUNTLET! Adam was created to be the perfect human specimen. Since then, he has gone on to be a cosmic savior, defending the galaxy from the likes of Thanos and the Magus. But what will happen when the next evolution of Warlock emerges? Someone stronger, faster and smarter than Adam? Adam has been stripped of his Infinity Gem, and its new bearer calls herself Eve! With Adam rendered comatose, his allies - Gamora, Pip the Troll and Genis-Vell - seek the aid of Doctor Strange! But can the Sorcerer Supreme help Adam find his way out of Soul World? Or will Eve reign supreme as the new Warlock of the cosmos? Collecting Warlock: Rebirth #1-5.
Ending her hiatus time spent separated from the Witchblade, Sara Pezzini retook possession of the ancient artifact to prevent it from falling into the hands of the Angelus. During her struggle to regain the Witchblade, Sara learned the new Angelus is Jenny Romano, Darkness bearer Jackie Estacado's wife. With that discovery, Sara takes up the case as to how Jenny, wife of the Darkness, became the Angelus, all while the Witchblade has plans for Sara of its own. Collects Witchblade #175-179.
story RON MARZ art STJEPAN SEJIC & MATTHEW DOW SMITH cover STJEPAN SEJIC New York City Detective Sara Pezzini is once more in sole control of the powerful, mystical gauntlet known as the Witchblade. She is finally returning to normal, only Sara's version of "normal" includes investigating the city's strangest mystical crimes. Included in this volume is a mystery with "Paper Monsters," a solo adventure with Sara's partner and boyfriend Patrick Gleason, and a retelling of Sara's origin story. Written by RON MARZ (ARTIFACTS, MAGDALENA) and with art by STJEPAN SEJIC (ANGELUS) and special guest artist MATTHEW DOW SMITH (Doctor Who). Featuring a complete cover gallery, a behind-the-scenes section and more! Collects WITCHBLADE #140-143, plus the over-sized 15th anniversary issue #144.
story RON MARZ art STJEPAN SEJIC cover STJEPAN SEJIC END OF AN ERA! Longtime scribe RON MARZ (ARTIFACTS, MAGDALENA) and artistic partner STJEPAN SEJIC (BROKEN TRINITY) conclude their critically acclaimed run on WITCHBLADE. In this volume, Sara Pezzini must defeat the ancient Babylonian goddess-queen Tiamat, who has returned after centuries with an ax to grind with the Witchblade bearer. Also in this volume, the over-sized landmark 150th issue of Witchblade where Internal Affairs closes in on Sara's mystical secret, forcing her to choose between her role as Witchblade bearer and detective. Collects WITCHBLADE #145-#150
(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.
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic The biggest storyline in Witchblade to date is finally collected! Don't miss your opportunity to find out what all the excitement was about. Sara Pezzini gives in to the dark side of the Witchblade and only Dani Baptiste can bring her back into balance. And with an ambitious Angelus Lieutenant and an Angelus force without a host circling, neither Sara nor Dani may survive the battle. Collects Witchblade #125-130 including the bonus story "Augury" from issue #125. Full Color 176 pages trade paperback
This first volume in a new series of WITCHBLADE collections provides a perfect jumping-on point! Sara Pezzini has given up the Witchblade and taken up the life of a small-town Sheriff, but her past comes back haunt her in deadly fashion. Acclaimed writer RON MARZ returns to the series, working with gifted artist LAURA BRAGA to tell the next chapter in the life of Sara Pezzini and the Witchblade! Collects Witchblade #170-174. [(W) Ron Marz (A) Laura Braga (CA) Marc Silvestri]
The final chapter in the story of Sara Pezzini! During her twenty years as Bearer of the Witchblade, Sara Pezzini has traveled the globe to do battle with just about every form of evil under the sun. When a powerful collector of the supernatural offers Sara a job, though, she finds herself called back to where it all began: New York City. If things seem too good to be true, however, it's because they are. Looming over this new opportunity is the cold, hard fact that nothing lasts forever, and Sara's tenure as Witchblade is almost at its end. Of course, Sara can't help but wonder: Is this the end of the Artifact, or the end of her life? Collects Witchblade #180-185.
(W) Ron Marz, Phil Smith (A) Stjepan Sejic, Michael Gaydos, Alina Urusov (C) Stjepan Sejic Redemption Meets Artifacts! Sara Pezzini, current bearer of the Witchblade, has been to Hell and back. As she finally begins to get her private and work life back in order, the Universe decides it has other plans. Sara must help a kindred spirit in Abby van Alstine, the Necromancer, deal with her powers and mantle and then is dragged into the epic Artifacts storyline when her daughter Hope is taken and her sister Julie is killed by the same robotic assassin Sara let get away in the recent past. Collected in this volume are a series of stand-alone Witchblade stories originally printed in issues #137-141 written by Top Cow architect Ron Marz (Artifacts, Magdalena) and featuring art by Stjepan Sejic (Angelus). Also included as a special bonus is Witchblade: Due Process by Top Cow Holiday Special team Phil Smith and Alina Urusov. Featuring behind-the-scenes sketches, script pages, and cover gallery by Sejic, Eisner award winner Michael Gaydos (Alias), Urusov and Randy Queen (Darkchylde).
