The Darkness #4
(W) Marc Silvestri (A) Agustín Padilla, Raymond Gay
Jackie conceals a shocking secret from Jenny, as he’s forced to confront the full depths of the Brotherhood’s depravity. But who else could he turn to, with traitors and enemies surrounding him on all sides? What chance would he stand against the Angelus’ full wrath — and her fearsome “Wolves of War” — without Sonatine’s protection?
The Darkness #3
(W) Marc Silvestri (A) Raymond Gay
Now that he understands the nature and power of the Darkness, Jackie Estacado only has one thing on his mind: revenge. And while there’s little the Russian mob can do to stop the blood and destruction that’s coming, there are other powers in the world, and Jackie may have overstepped his bounds. Plus, meet Jenny’s new bodyguards — the Brotherhood of the Darkness!
The Darkness #2
(W) Marc Silvestri (A) Raymond Gay
The brutal conflict between the Franchettis and the Russians escalates into a full-on gang war, as Jackie Estacado struggles to make sense of his inheritance — the chaotic power known as the Darkness! But Kalashnikov-toting gangsters are the least of Jackie’s worries. The Angelus has set her sights on him, and her warriors will stop at nothing to destroy the Darkness once and for all…
Tyler Kirkham’s Final Boss series launch is leveling up with a slew of eye-popping, highly collectible retailer exclusive covers this November from Image Comics.
This high-stakes, action-cranked ongoing series marks Kirkham’s debut at Image and it will pack serious firepower with variant covers by fan-favorite legends like V. Ken Marion, Ryan Ottley, Jae Lee, and Kirkham himself.
Final Boss drops readers into a no-holds-barred, turbo-charged thrill ride—a love letter to classic beat-’em-ups and over-the-top action epics. Tommy Brazen, ex-street brawler turned powered-up merc, is trying to forge his own path. But when he starts unlocking pieces of his hidden past, he realizes the real endgame is far more complex than he ever imagined.
Comic shop retailers on board with their very own exclusive Final Boss #1 covers include:
Final Boss #1 by Kirkham will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 19:
Top Cow Productions and Image Comics are set to relaunch one of their most iconic titles this December as The Darkness returns in an all-new ongoing series from original co-creator Marc Silvestri. The new series kicks off with The Darkness (2025) #1, featuring artwork from celebrated artist Ed Benes and a new era for Jackie Estacado, the anti-hero who helped define Top Cow’s universe.
This new series marks Silvestri’s highly anticipated return to the franchise he helped create in 1996. For longtime fans, the relaunch promises a bold expansion of the mythology that made The Darkness a cult phenomenon while introducing fresh twists designed to surprise even its most devoted readers. “The Darkness has always been one of my favorite characters, and I’ve wanted to come back to it for a long time,” says Silvestri. “Fans have been asking for years when Jackie would return, and now we get to deliver something truly special. This is going to feel familiar, but it’s going to take you places you’ve never been before.”
The Darkness (2025) #1 will feature pencils by Ed Benes with inks from Matt “Batt!” Banning, Sal Regla, and John Livesay, colors by Arif Prianto, and letters by Troy Peteri. Benes will handle the first issue, while fan-favorite Raymond Gay will join the series starting with issue #2.
The story once again follows Jackie Estacado, a mafia hitman who inherits a terrifying gift on his 21st birthday: an elemental force known as The Darkness, which grants him dominion over creatures from another realm. As supernatural forces wage war over reality itself, Jackie must navigate a brutal conflict where good and evil are anything but clear.
The Darkness (2025) #1 arrives in comic shops on December 10, 2025. The issue will launch with an extensive lineup of variant covers from Silvestri, Benes, and acclaimed artist David Mack, along with blank sketch options, high-ratio incentives, and ultra-rare signed and original art editions for collectors.
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.
As the countdown to the next Witchblade (2024) story arc intensifies, fan speculation regarding the return of The Darkness is reaching a fever pitch. Marguerite Bennett and Giuseppe Cafaro’s Witchblade (2024) #14 promises major revelations, a stunning new costume debut, and heavily rumored ties to The Darkness mythos that have speculators and lore-hunters on high alert. This highly collectible new issue is set to hit shelves this September from Image Comics.
Following the events of Witchblade (2024) #13, New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini returns to work while her partner clings to life, still reeling from the world-shattering events of last issue and coming to grips with the new nature of the Witchblade. In the City, a deadly serial killer is targeting the homeless, but the crime scenes reveal clues only Sara and the Witchblade can follow. How is a teenage conspiracy theorist involved in all of this, and will Sara be able to stop the killer before they strike again?
Witchblade (2024) #14 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 17:
Bloodletter #3
(W) Joseph P. Illidge, Tim Seeley (A/CA) Christian Rosado (C) DC Alonso (L) AndWorld Design (CB) Raymond Gay
The secret history between Tasha and Casper is finally revealed, all the while, a hidden sect of Vampires becomes active in New Jersey.
Bloodletter #2
(W) Joseph P. Illidge, Tim Seeley (A/CA) Christian Rosado (C) DC Alonso (L) AndWorld Design (CB) Raymond Gay
Since getting burned all those years ago, Tasha has lived the life of a mercenary. But one chance encounter with someone from her past sends the Bloodletter down a path she may soon regret.
Tumba and Lobo, two bounty hunters with a shared past, will embark on a perilous journey that will test their strength and resilience, forever altering their lives. With Centurion Consumer Products at their heels, they’ll have to quickly learn how to control and use their newly acquired abilities. The Necroscum virus is no joke, but when their weapons become an extension of their infected bodies, it’s slashing time!
Story and Plot: Carlos Suarez, Ivan Plaza
Script: Marco Lopez
Art: Puis Calzada
Color: Brian Magnaye
Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual
Cover Art: Raymond Gay, Jeremy Clark, Chuck Michael Obach
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Centurion Consumer Products, a corporate conglomerate with insidious intentions, has delved into the dark realm of the supernatural, harnessing a malevolent force for its sinister agenda. In a city teetering on the brink of chaos, TUMBA and LOBO, two bounty hunters with a shared past, will embark on a perilous journey that will test their strength and resilience, forever altering their lives.
Story: Ivan Plaza, Marco Lopez
Art: Puis Calzada
Color: Brian Magnaye
Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual
Cover Art: Raymond Gay, Jeremy Clark, Chuck Michael Obach
Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.
