W.i.t.c.h. Arc Series by Elisabetta Gnone, Alessandro Barbucci, Barbara Canepa

Five teenage girls – Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin – are chosen to become the new Guardians of Kandrakar, a group of special magical warriors who keep peace in the universe and do the Oracle's bidding. They find that balancing this honorable position along with keeping up with their lives on Earth is a difficult task. Their first mission is to defeat the evil Prince Phobos who rules over Meridian, the capital of Metamoor... moreFive teenage girls – Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin – are chosen to become the new Guardians of Kandrakar, a group of special magical warriors who keep peace in the universe and do the Oracle's bidding. They find that balancing this honorable position along with keeping up with their lives on Earth is a difficult task. Their first mission is to defeat the evil Prince Phobos who rules over Meridian, the capital of Metamoor. He plans to suck Metamoor dry of its magic and then move on to the next world and repeat this process until he is ruler of the universe and able to defeat the Oracle.Includes issues 1-12:1. Halloween2. The Twelve Portals3. The Dark Dimension4. The Power of Fire5. So Be It Forever6. Illusions and Lies7. One Day You'll Meet Him8. The Black Roses of Meridian9. The Four Dragons10. A Bridge Between Two Worlds11. The Crown of Light12. The Challenge of Phobos less

The girls face off against a new foe – the previous keeper of the Heart of Candracar and possessor of the fifth element, Quintessence. While battling this new foe, the Guardians learn about the history of Kandrakar and about the hardships the previous Guardians had to face when one of their own became corrupt with power.Includes issues 13-24:13. I Know Who You Are14. The End of a Dream15. The Courage to Choose16. Nerissa's Seal17. Don't Close Your Eyes18. Remnants of Summer19... moreThe girls face off against a new foe – the previous keeper of the Heart of Candracar and possessor of the fifth element, Quintessence. While battling this new foe, the Guardians learn about the history of Kandrakar and about the hardships the previous Guardians had to face when one of their own became corrupt with power.Includes issues 13-24:13. I Know Who You Are14. The End of a Dream15. The Courage to Choose16. Nerissa's Seal17. Don't Close Your Eyes18. Remnants of Summer19. The Other Side of the Story20. A Gust of Hate21. Shadows of Tomorrow22. A Broken Heart23. Goodbye!24. Trust Me less

Crisis after crisis threaten to break up the girls once and for all. Along with stopping Ari, the powerful lord of Arkhanta, from rising up and destroying the Oracle, the girls have a whole bunch of new problems on Earth that needs their attention. The government discovers the secret of the W.I.T.C.H. girls and wants to capture them and use their powers for their own mysterious intentions... moreCrisis after crisis threaten to break up the girls once and for all. Along with stopping Ari, the powerful lord of Arkhanta, from rising up and destroying the Oracle, the girls have a whole bunch of new problems on Earth that needs their attention. The government discovers the secret of the W.I.T.C.H. girls and wants to capture them and use their powers for their own mysterious intentions. As if that wasn't enough, the girls' Astral Drops decide to rebel after months of being taken advantage of by the Guardians and start causing numerous problems between their families, teachers, and boyfriends. Also, Will's father returns into her life after a decade of absence, and his intentions are anything but fatherly, loving and trustful...Includes issues 25-36:25. Water Shadows26. Blackmail27. Divided28. So Close, Yet So Far29. The Lesser Evil30. The Chamber of Tempests31. The Voice of Silence32. Behind the Mask33. The Greatest Gift34. The Scent of Freedom35. Mirrored Lives36. Rebel Souls less

The members of the Congregation are questioning the Oracle's recent actions, and he shocks everyone by putting himself under trial. The Guardians are called in to recall his deeds. Back home in Heatherfield, Will confronts Orube and Matt, while Principal Knickerbocker goes to drastic measures to raise the girls' grades at Sheffield. In Kandrakar, the Council has to choose between Endarno and Yan Lin for the position as Oracle. After Endarno has been chosen he makes the life of the girls uneasy... moreThe members of the Congregation are questioning the Oracle's recent actions, and he shocks everyone by putting himself under trial. The Guardians are called in to recall his deeds. Back home in Heatherfield, Will confronts Orube and Matt, while Principal Knickerbocker goes to drastic measures to raise the girls' grades at Sheffield. In Kandrakar, the Council has to choose between Endarno and Yan Lin for the position as Oracle. After Endarno has been chosen he makes the life of the girls uneasy. Moreover, he is someone else than he appears to be...Includes issues 37-48:37. The Dispute38. Desires of the Heart39. On the Wings of Remembrance40. The Ultimate Secret41. The Whole Truth42. Beyond All Hope43. Tricks of Light44. Never Alone, Ever Again45. Double Deception46. The Power of Courage47. The Sands of Time48. New Horizons less

The five elements themselves have something in store for the girls. Their abilities are growing stronger and stronger. Even the triumvirate in Kandrakar doesn't have full understanding about it. At the same time, Cedric is disposed of his magic power and gets a second chance from the Oracle. He returns to "Ye Olde Book Shop" to live a decent life, under supervision of the Guardians. Nevertheless, he searches for a useful resource to get back his powers... moreThe five elements themselves have something in store for the girls. Their abilities are growing stronger and stronger. Even the triumvirate in Kandrakar doesn't have full understanding about it. At the same time, Cedric is disposed of his magic power and gets a second chance from the Oracle. He returns to "Ye Olde Book Shop" to live a decent life, under supervision of the Guardians. Nevertheless, he searches for a useful resource to get back his powers. He finds his hope in the mighty Book of Elements, written by Jonathan Ludmoore. Thanks to Mr. Collins the girls get to know about the book too. As the book captures Matt inside of it, the girls must cooperate with Cedric to open it again. This is the only story arc which has lasted for more than one whole year.Includes issues 49-63:49. Between Dreams and Reality50. Forever Magic51. Out of Control52. Unseen Enemies53. A Whole New Song54. One More Hug55. The Day After56. The Riddle57. The Isle Of Enchantment58. Illusions59. The Fire Within60. Earth and Air61. The World Inside The Book62. The Final Chapter63. Hello, Goodbye less

When Hay Lin slept over at the Lyndons' home, she met Karl and Tecla Ibsen. Karl told her about the Ragorlang, a monster which absorbs the thoughts, the voice and the sounds of its victims. The same evening she was attacked by a Ragorlang and got saved just in time by the other Guardians. Soon they discovered who's behind the new threat: Tecla Ibsen. They managed to defeat her. Once, but not for good, because Tecla returnd and at school, there's a new strange doctor, Edward Folkner... moreWhen Hay Lin slept over at the Lyndons' home, she met Karl and Tecla Ibsen. Karl told her about the Ragorlang, a monster which absorbs the thoughts, the voice and the sounds of its victims. The same evening she was attacked by a Ragorlang and got saved just in time by the other Guardians. Soon they discovered who's behind the new threat: Tecla Ibsen. They managed to defeat her. Once, but not for good, because Tecla returnd and at school, there's a new strange doctor, Edward Folkner. What has he got to do with the Ibsens? less

A new evil forces the Oracle to cut off Kandrakar from all other worlds, including the Guardians, relieving them of their powers, but soon the girls regain their powers in the most pure form, as well as new haircuts and costumes. However, to gain complete control over their powers, they must discover the root of their powers. They must use their new powers to defeat their arch nemesis Dark Mother and save the universe from a terrible crisis.Includes issues 75-86:75. As You Were, You Are Now76... moreA new evil forces the Oracle to cut off Kandrakar from all other worlds, including the Guardians, relieving them of their powers, but soon the girls regain their powers in the most pure form, as well as new haircuts and costumes. However, to gain complete control over their powers, they must discover the root of their powers. They must use their new powers to defeat their arch nemesis Dark Mother and save the universe from a terrible crisis.Includes issues 75-86:75. As You Were, You Are Now76. Earth77. All of the Stars78. Fire79. Water80. Emotions81. Air82. Energy83. Return to Kandrakar84. Unique Movements85. I Am You86. In the Heart less

In this new series, the Guardians must find the magical children of Heatherfield and teach them to control their powers. To help them in this new mission, Oracle Yan Lin gives them the key to the Witch Van, a magical on-the-road school that houses five magical laboratories, places that are expression of the powers of the Elements. But there is an enemy with terrifying ambitions to destroy all magic.Includes issues 87-99:87. A Cold Magic88. Which One of You?89. The Key to Summer90... moreIn this new series, the Guardians must find the magical children of Heatherfield and teach them to control their powers. To help them in this new mission, Oracle Yan Lin gives them the key to the Witch Van, a magical on-the-road school that houses five magical laboratories, places that are expression of the powers of the Elements. But there is an enemy with terrifying ambitions to destroy all magic.Includes issues 87-99:87. A Cold Magic88. Which One of You?89. The Key to Summer90. A Beating Heart91. So Much More92. No Longer Alone93. It Comes From Far Away94. The Settlement95. Endless Tears96. Here On The Heart97. The Magic of the World98. Sweet After All99. A Dive in the Air less

Will the girls continue to teach even during the next saga? The questions are many these days, and not many answers are given to us fans. But it seems like the girls are living their everyday life, trying to make the best of what comes to them.

Later on, the comic series introduces several new villains including Lady Giga, Lady Crash, and Lady Kimikal. The Guardians must find a way to stop their new malicious opponents without endangering the people around them.Includes issues 118-130:118. All In A Day119. Music In The Air120. Lady Giga121. Ten Years Later122. Mathematically Possible123. Lady Crash124. A Puppy for a Friend125. The Other Part126. Lady Kimikal127. Embrace128. A Single Word129. Away From the Heart130. A New Friend

W.I.T.C.H. were given the choice to give up their powers, or keep them. If the decided to keep them, they must do 3 tests without the use of magic to prove themselves worthy; should they succeed, they'll become Magical Sovereigns, if they fail they'll lose their powers and become trapped on the world they're being tested in.The final story arc that concludes the series. This is the only arc to have no major villains or antagonist.Includes issues 131-139:131. The Magic of Emotion132... moreW.I.T.C.H. were given the choice to give up their powers, or keep them. If the decided to keep them, they must do 3 tests without the use of magic to prove themselves worthy; should they succeed, they'll become Magical Sovereigns, if they fail they'll lose their powers and become trapped on the world they're being tested in.The final story arc that concludes the series. This is the only arc to have no major villains or antagonist.Includes issues 131-139:131. The Magic of Emotion132. Together Again133. Little Magic134. Tomorrow135. Summer Time136. Sportingly Stylish137. I Love London!138. A Different World139. Forever In Our Hearts less