The Darkness Series by Garth Ennis, Phil Hester, Michael Broussard, Paul Jenkins, Scott Lobdell, David Lapham, Ron Marz, Marc Silvestri, Tim Seeley, David Hine, Malachy Coney, David Wohl, Joe Benítez, Dale Keown, Joshua Hale Fialkov, Christina Z., Romano Molenaar, Leandro Oliveira

Mafia Hitman Jackie Estacado was both blessed and cursed on his 21st birthday when he inherited the power of The Darkness, an elemental force that allows those who weild it access to an otherworldly dimension and control over the demons who dwell there... moreMafia Hitman Jackie Estacado was both blessed and cursed on his 21st birthday when he inherited the power of The Darkness, an elemental force that allows those who weild it access to an otherworldly dimension and control over the demons who dwell there. Forces for good in the world rise up to oppose Jackie and what his gift represents, but in this story, they are the bad guys! The sold-out origin story by Garth Ennis (Punisher, Preacher) and Marc Silvestri (X-Men: Messiah Complex) is presented here as part of the brand-new, redesigned "Origins" trade paperback line. This volume collects The Darkness Volume 1 #1-6, along with a cover gallery and behind-the-scenes material. less

Coming of AgeIntroducing mafia hitman Jackie Estacado and the ancient power of the Darkness!

With the highly anticipated The Darkness video game from 2K just around the corner, Top Cow is releasing a collection of the best of The Darkness to bring fans of the video game into the fold... moreWith the highly anticipated The Darkness video game from 2K just around the corner, Top Cow is releasing a collection of the best of The Darkness to bring fans of the video game into the fold. This video game collection reprints the essential Coming of Age origin story arc by Garth Ennis and Marc Silvestri, which introduced the world to Jackie Estacado, the terrible power and curse known as The Darkness as well as reprinting Resurrection, the critically acclaimed story arc by Paul Jenkins and Dale Keown. Also included in the volume is bonus material for The Darkness video game. The volume includes first appearances by Top Cow favorites such as The Angelus, The Brotherhood of the Darkness and more. less

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The Witchblade and the Darkness have always been linked as related powers. But when Sonatine, a man obsessed with having the Darkness for himself, decides to steal it from Jackie Estacado, its current bearer, and place it into assassin extraordinaire, Ian Nottingham, the plan goes horribly awry. Detective Sara Pezzini, the host for the Witchblade, arrives on the scene and her power too, is taken. But the two cannot coexist and the reaction could bring about Armageddon... moreThe Witchblade and the Darkness have always been linked as related powers. But when Sonatine, a man obsessed with having the Darkness for himself, decides to steal it from Jackie Estacado, its current bearer, and place it into assassin extraordinaire, Ian Nottingham, the plan goes horribly awry. Detective Sara Pezzini, the host for the Witchblade, arrives on the scene and her power too, is taken. But the two cannot coexist and the reaction could bring about Armageddon. Now Jackie and Sara, natural enemies, must find a way to work together to stop what could become the end of the world. less

With Witchblade now well over 100 issues, here's your chance to go back to the very beginning to rediscover the classic origins of the mystical guantlet and the start of a long, storied history with its current wielder, NYPD Detective Sara Pezzini. This brand-new trade paperback collects Witchblade issues #18-25 and features stunning artwork and a cover gallery by superstar penciler Michael Turner (Superman/Batman, Fathom), Randy Green (X-Men, Tomb Raider), and Jason Pearson (Body Bags)... moreWith Witchblade now well over 100 issues, here's your chance to go back to the very beginning to rediscover the classic origins of the mystical guantlet and the start of a long, storied history with its current wielder, NYPD Detective Sara Pezzini. This brand-new trade paperback collects Witchblade issues #18-25 and features stunning artwork and a cover gallery by superstar penciler Michael Turner (Superman/Batman, Fathom), Randy Green (X-Men, Tomb Raider), and Jason Pearson (Body Bags). In addition, this collection also features the first-ever, major inter-company crossover event Family Ties, which includes two tie-in issues of The Darkness. less

Collects The Darkness #7-10 as well as Witchblade #18-19. Go back to the beginning and see 21-year-old mob hitman Jackie Estacado struggle with the power and the burden of The Darkness. Also collected in this edition is the first crossover between The Darkness and Witchblade in the fan favorite 'Family Ties' storyline. Featuring art by Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri and superstar Joe Benitez (Soulfire, Titans).

Collects:- The Darkness #15-#18

ORIGIN COMPLETED! In this final volume of The Darkness: Origins trade paperback line, Jackie Estacado puts his house in order and assumes control of his life with the Darkness. First, Jackie's family life in the Franchettis is thrown into upheaval when his uncle Cristo and cousin Nicoletta return and bring old feuds with them. Then Jackie discovers he has a twin sister he never knew -- right before the Angelus and Sonatine return for a climactic showdown!

On his 21st birthday, the awesome and terrible powers of the Darkness awaken within Jackie Estacado, a mafia hitman for the Franchetti crime family.There's nothing like going back to the beginning and reading it all over again.The Darkness Compendium Volume 1 collects the first 40 issues of one of Top Cow Productions' flagship books, plus the complete run of the Tales of The Darkness series collected into one trade paperback... moreOn his 21st birthday, the awesome and terrible powers of the Darkness awaken within Jackie Estacado, a mafia hitman for the Franchetti crime family.There's nothing like going back to the beginning and reading it all over again.The Darkness Compendium Volume 1 collects the first 40 issues of one of Top Cow Productions' flagship books, plus the complete run of the Tales of The Darkness series collected into one trade paperback. See how The Darkness first appeared and threw Jackie into the chaotic world of the supernatural. Plus, get the first appearances of The Magdalena and more... less

Irrevocably changed by the events of First Born, Darkness bearer Jackie Estacado has relocated to the secluded nation of Sierra Mu�oz, where he subjugates the people by partnering with a scientist who is able to manipulate The Darkness in ways never before imagined. Following in the wake of the hugely successful The Darkness video game and summer 2007's smash hit, First Born, The Darkness returns in a brand-new ongoing series by Phil Hester (Green Arrow) and Michael Broussard (Unholy Union)... moreIrrevocably changed by the events of First Born, Darkness bearer Jackie Estacado has relocated to the secluded nation of Sierra Mu�oz, where he subjugates the people by partnering with a scientist who is able to manipulate The Darkness in ways never before imagined. Following in the wake of the hugely successful The Darkness video game and summer 2007's smash hit, First Born, The Darkness returns in a brand-new ongoing series by Phil Hester (Green Arrow) and Michael Broussard (Unholy Union). This volume collects Hester and Broussard's first arc on the series, "Empire." less

Collects Darkness Accursed #7-11 (Legacy #71-75)!Weakened and battered after a conflict with The Darkness itself, Jackie Estacado flees Sierra Mu 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... moreCollects Darkness Accursed #7-11 (Legacy #71-75)!Weakened and battered after a conflict with The Darkness itself, Jackie Estacado flees Sierra Mu 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! less

Collects Darkness Accursed Vol. 3 #12-15 (Legacy #76-79)The groundbreaking relaunch by writer Phil Hester (Firebreather, Green Arrow) continues with this third blockbuster volume. Jackie Estacado, the current bearer of The Darkness, has found himself cut off from his power and his soul and has to make a deal with a devil who calls himself The Sovereign to get both back. Collects issues #76-79 plus the stand alone Tales of The Darkness story entitled "Lodbrok's Hand... moreCollects Darkness Accursed Vol. 3 #12-15 (Legacy #76-79)The groundbreaking relaunch by writer Phil Hester (Firebreather, Green Arrow) continues with this third blockbuster volume. Jackie Estacado, the current bearer of The Darkness, has found himself cut off from his power and his soul and has to make a deal with a devil who calls himself The Sovereign to get both back. Collects issues #76-79 plus the stand alone Tales of The Darkness story entitled "Lodbrok's Hand." Features art by regular series artist Michael Broussard (Dark Avengers/X-Men), Nelson Blake II (Broken Trinity: Witchblade), Jorge Lucas (Broken Trinity: Aftermath), and Michael Avon Oeming (Mice Templar). less

Jackie Estacado, the current bearer of The Darkness, was blackmailed and lied to by a devil who calls himself The Sovereign. Now free from The Sovereign's grip, Jackie has assembled a motley crew of criminals with one goal - destroy every last one of The Sovereign's reliquaries His quest will take him to the Florida Everglades, against the Russian Mob, and even into Fort Knox... moreJackie Estacado, the current bearer of The Darkness, was blackmailed and lied to by a devil who calls himself The Sovereign. Now free from The Sovereign's grip, Jackie has assembled a motley crew of criminals with one goal - destroy every last one of The Sovereign's reliquaries His quest will take him to the Florida Everglades, against the Russian Mob, and even into Fort Knox. Collecting The Darkness issues #80-85, featuring art by series artist Michael Broussard (Dark Avengers/X-Men: Utopia) and writer Phil Hester (Firebreather). less

For the complete collector, comes the highly anticipated second volume in The Darkness Compendium series This volume picks up where the first one left off, as Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness, returns from Hell itself to gain revenge on his former mob family for the death of his one true love, Jenny... moreFor the complete collector, comes the highly anticipated second volume in The Darkness Compendium series This volume picks up where the first one left off, as Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness, returns from Hell itself to gain revenge on his former mob family for the death of his one true love, Jenny. It contains the seminal run by Paul Jenkins and Dale Keown which inspired The Darkness video game, along with story arcs by noted authors including David Lapham (Stray Bullets), Scott Lobdell (X-Men), and Ron Marz (Artifacts), and the first twenty-five issues of Phil Hester's revolutionary relaunch of the series to coincide with The Darkness video game. Join Jackie as he goes from resurrected assassin to mob boss to drug kingpin to bagman for an ancient demon The Darkness Compendium Volume 2 collects The Darkness Volume 2 #1-24, The Darkness Volume 3 #1-10, and the "Legacy Numbering" issues #75-89 for a total of 50 complete issues collected into one deluxe hard cover volume. less

Collects THE DARKNESS #85-89 plus Bonus Material!Jackie Estacado, the current bearer of The Darkness, was blackmailed and lied to by a devil calling himself The Sovereign... moreCollects THE DARKNESS #85-89 plus Bonus Material!Jackie Estacado, the current bearer of The Darkness, was blackmailed and lied to by a devil calling himself The Sovereign. Now free from The Sovereign's grip, Jackie has assembled a motley crew of criminals with one goal - destroy every last one of The Sovereign's reliquaries! His quest will pit him against a former Russian mob boss turned art collector, a mute mystic, countless of The Sovereign's statues, and even traitors within his midst! Concluding the second year of writer PHIL HESTER'S (Firebreather, Wonder Woman) epic run and featuring art by SHELDON MITCHELL (Pilot Season: Stealth) and ROMANO MOLENAAR (The Darkness II: Confession), and a special stand-alone 'Tale of The Darkness' issue set in the Wild West by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV (Tumor, Echoes) and MATT TIMSON (Impaler, Popgun). less

Collects the entire OUTER DARKNESS story arc-- #90-95 plus bonus materials!In one of the most explosive THE DARKNESS arcs yet, longtime writer PHIL HESTER (WONDER WOMAN, GODZILLA) and artist SHELDON MITCHELL (PILOT SEASON: STEALTH) push Jackie Estacado, current bearer of the Darkness, to the brink. Having defeated his enemy, The Sovereign, Estacado had hoped to settle into a quiet, peaceful life in Chicago... moreCollects the entire OUTER DARKNESS story arc-- #90-95 plus bonus materials!In one of the most explosive THE DARKNESS arcs yet, longtime writer PHIL HESTER (WONDER WOMAN, GODZILLA) and artist SHELDON MITCHELL (PILOT SEASON: STEALTH) push Jackie Estacado, current bearer of the Darkness, to the brink. Having defeated his enemy, The Sovereign, Estacado had hoped to settle into a quiet, peaceful life in Chicago. But a series of attempts on his life, set him on a path that reunites him with old friends, allies and enemies. However, Jackie soon finds that the most dangerous enemies don't come from outside, but rather, from within. less

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. Collects THE DARKNESS #96-100

A BOLD NEW ERA OF THE DARKNESS! Hot on the heels of The Darkness II video game release, this introductory-priced volume welcomes the new creative team of David Hine (The Darkness: Four Horsemen, The Bulletproof Coffin, Detective Comics) and Jeremy Haun (Artifacts, Detective Comics)! On the surface, Jackie Estacado has everything he ever wanted - control of the Darkness, a successful career, and happy family life. Only his desire to make his life truly perfect will be his undoing... moreA BOLD NEW ERA OF THE DARKNESS! Hot on the heels of The Darkness II video game release, this introductory-priced volume welcomes the new creative team of David Hine (The Darkness: Four Horsemen, The Bulletproof Coffin, Detective Comics) and Jeremy Haun (Artifacts, Detective Comics)! On the surface, Jackie Estacado has everything he ever wanted - control of the Darkness, a successful career, and happy family life. Only his desire to make his life truly perfect will be his undoing. What will Jackie do when everything begins to slip away?Collects THE DARKNESS #101-105. less

Can a mother's love save the universe? In the aftermath of Artifacts, Darkness bearer Jackie Estacado reconstructed the fabric of the universe to save his daughter Hope and resurrect his previously murdered lover, Jenny Romano. What seemed like an innocent transgression to set things right for himself has created cracks that have allowed older, greater evils to enter our world... moreCan a mother's love save the universe? In the aftermath of Artifacts, Darkness bearer Jackie Estacado reconstructed the fabric of the universe to save his daughter Hope and resurrect his previously murdered lover, Jenny Romano. What seemed like an innocent transgression to set things right for himself has created cracks that have allowed older, greater evils to enter our world. Rapture bearer and defrocked priest Tom Judge knows what Jackie has done and is assembling an army of Artifacts bearers to stop him and set things right... but will the Witchblade bearer Sara Pezzini be willing to help him?Collects ARTIFACTS #25-26, WITCHBLADE #164-165, and THE DARKNESS #111 less

"BREAKING DARK" - Jackie Estacado has made a lot of enemies, but he has no idea how powerful the gangster Balakov has become. Without the Darkness at his command, will Jackie be able to protect his family? David Hine (Darkness: Four Horsemen, Bulletproof Coffin) and Jeremy Haun (Artifacts, Detective Comics) question everything you think you know about the Top Cow universe. Collects The Darkness #106-110.

Jenny is losing her mind, Hope is becoming more corrupted by her Darkness abilities, and an ancient, more powerful evil is about to return to the surface of our world. What will it take for Jackie Estacado to reclaim the Darkness and put an end to the madness that he helped create?