Arif Prianto – illustratör

A New Era for the Witchblade begins here! For the first time in the enigmatic weapon's history, New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini unlocks an aspect of the ancient relic no wielder has ever had before—transforming her into something strange, powerful, and NEW that will redefine the Witchblade legacy.  Maimed by her enemy, Kenneth Irons, Sara draws upon the ancient powers of The Darkness and the Angelus to rise, transform, and strike back, becoming something entirely new in the process. Life does not stop, as Sara must try to put the broken pieces of her life back together while also hunting down a supernatural serial killer, and more in this action-packed volume that will redefine Witchblade and set the stage for new players in the shared Top Cow Universe! Collects Witchblade (2024) issues #13-18.

The second volume of a new Witchblade series combines a reimagined origin with contemporary takes on familiar characters and new story arcs that rekindles the energy and excitement that fueled the 90’s Image Revolution that shaped generations of top creators.New York City Police Detective, Sara Pezzini’s life was forever fractured by her father’s murder. Cold, cunning, and hellbent on revenge, after colliding with the ancient power known as the Witchblade Sara has transformed into something wild, magnificent, and beyond her darkest imaginings.Along the way, Sara has been manipulated by the sinister Kenneth Irons and his assassin, Ian Nottingham, who offer to guide Sara through her transformation to their own ends. Sara and Ian’s relationship has grown, but in this time of turmoil for Sara, a new character enters the stage, Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness.Collects Witchblade [2024] #7-12.

New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini's life was forever fractured by her father's murder. Cold, cunning, and hellbent on revenge, Sara now stalks a vicious criminal cabal beneath the city, where an ancient power collides and transforms her into something wild, magnificent, and beyond her darkest imaginings. Electrified with power strength, healing, pleasure, and rage, every temptation lures her from her mission to find her father’s killer. Sara thinks she possesses the Witchblade -- but does it possess her? Includes issues #1-6 plus the Witchblade #1/2 origin story from 2021.

The new era for the Witchblade continues here! Sara awakens to a bloody corpse in her bed and struggles to recall brief images from the night before, including having met a mysterious green-haired woman who has disappeared without a trace. Before Sara can put the pieces together, Sara is called upon to investigate a brutal slaughter, where the clues point to a killer with a knack for outsmarting the latest security systems and escaping virtually undetected, leaving a bloody swath in their wake. How can she investigate the dead man in her bed with her well-intentioned new partner, Jake McCarthy, watching her every move? The pieces start to come together as Sara comes face-to-face with one of the deadliest assassins in the Top Cow Universe. Join us as fan favorite character Aphrodite IX returns to the Top Cow Universe! This volume also includes the action-packed Witchblade Annual [2026] #1 that reveals the origins of Ian Nottingham Explore not only Ian's training and adventures in service to Kenneth Irons, but also the tragedy that defined his life - and how far he's willing to go to reclaim his lost love. Learn why Ian betrayed Sara...and what lies in store for their future. Plus - the secrets of the Sickle Key! Collects Witchblade issues #19-24 and the Witchblade Annual [2026] #1.

In a world consumed by shadows...one man becomes The Darkness. Jackie Estacado is back! Thrust into a supernatural war between the dark and the light in a no-holds-barred adventure where the edge of our reality grinds against supernatural forces grappling for control over each other and the waking world.Mafia Hitman Jackie Estacado was both blessed and cursed on his 21st birthday when he became the bearer of The Darkness, an elemental force that allows those who wield it access to an otherworldly dimension and control over the demons who dwell there. Forces in the world rise up to face Jackie and the evil his gift represents. There is one small problem in this story…evil is good. From co-creator Marc Silvestri (The Darkness, Cyber Force, Batman and the Joker: The Deadly Duo) with the universe-shattering first issue art by Ed Benes (Birds of Prey, Superman, Justice League of America), followed in issue #2-6 with ongoing series artist Raymond Gay (Gunsligner Spawn, Bloodletter, TMNT, Medieval Spawn), comes an explosive new era of The Darkness! Collects The Darkness [2025] #1-6 plus The Darkness 1/2 from 2001.

ABSOLUTE CORRUPTION" After sealing off the main artery of an interdimensional black market trade in the supernatural, Witchblade-bearer Sara Pezzini wears a target on her back. Between Chicago''s corrupt elite and common criminals, everyone wants a piece of the Witchblade-but who will get to her first? Collects WITCHBLADE #166-169 and more!

SERIES PREMIERE Sara Pezzini is back in an allnew origin story! A reimagining of the classic storyline, this highoctane supernatural thriller starts at the beginning with familiar characters and new story arcs. New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini’s life was forever fractured by her father’s murder. Cold, cunning, and hellbent on revenge, Sara now stalks a vicious criminal cabal beneath the city, where an ancient power collides and transforms her into something wild, magnificent, and beyond her darkest imaginings. From cocreator MARC SILVESTRI (THE DARKNESS, CYBER FORCE, Batman and the Joker: The Dearly Duo)_ _and writer MARGUERITE BENNETT (Animosity, Batwoman, DC Bombshells) with artist GIUSEPPE CAFARO (Suicide Squad, Power Rangers, Red Sonja_) comes a bold new era of _WITCHBLADE!

Left battered and beaten, Sara narrowly escapes from Kenneth Iron''s arena and takes refuge by night in the mystical space of "The Keep" in order to stay off the billionaire''s radar. By day, Sara gets back to the business of being a cop while her training with Ian Nottingham continues. Sara starts to piece together the connections between her father''s murder and its ties to supernatural forces around her. One lead, the mob enforcer, twenty-year-old Jackie Estacado, has been on Sara''s radar. Her brief encounter with him previously left her shaken and wondering what the true nature of this dark killer is and how he is connected to the forces of darkness and light that have shaped her life. In these pages, Sara and Jackie finally clash, and the universe will never be the same!

Snuggle up by the fire, but stay out of the shadows, and join us for THE TOP COW HOLIDAY SPECIAL (2024), featuring three eight-page tales based on classic holiday stories with a Top Cow twist! MARGUERITE BENNETT and GIUSEPPE CAFARO bring you a tale from WITCHBLADE, where Sara flashes back to her grandmother and the story of "e;The Befana,"e; the Italian Christmas Witch! MARC SILVESTRI and TINA VALENTINO team up to bring a heartwarming Christmas tale from THE DARKNESS, featuring Santa Claus, a family of Darklings, and an old friend who joins the fun based on "e;The Night Before Christmas."e; MATT HAWKINS and ATILIO ROJO put APHRODITE IX through her paces as she navigates a deadly series of mazes based on "e;The Twelve Days of Christmas."e;

The issue you've been waiting for! Sidney-also known as THE ADJUDICATOR-continues to blow the minds of Zach and Rose by giving them a guided tour of their true birthright and birthplace: Heaven and Hell! Will they come to embrace their new normal? Or reject it?

Detective Sara Pezzini is on the threshold of a world of monsters, demons, and hellspawn when the mysterious hunter, Ian Nottingham, promises to teach her to unlock her true terrifying potential. Will he guide her through the darkness—or let it devour her?