DARKNESS (2009)

"The only cover of this milestone issue that's signed by the current Darkness creative team of Phil Hester and Michael Broussard! "

"The Darkness #76 (W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Frazer Irving, Josh Medors Jackie's face-off against his deadliest foe yet continues as the Legacy numbering of The Darkness goes into full effect, taking into account every issue ever published, regardless of volume. The Sovereign's bloody mission for Jackie has finally driven him to despair. Broken and lost, Jackie falls for an otherworldly seductress who seeks to exact a centuries-old curse against The Darkness. Plus, who is The Foreigner and how does his connection to The Darkness predate Jackie Estacado's? Cover A - Frazer Irving Cover B - Josh Medors Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series"

"(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Frazer Irving Jackie's face-off against his deadliest foe yet continues as the Legacy numbering of The Darkness goes into full effect, taking into account every issue ever published, regardless of volume. An ageless beauty with red ribbon in her hair and her silent enforcer are determined to wipe out another Darkness bearer. Can Jackie break the curse? Meanwhile the mysterious Foreigner reveals new information to Jackie, which shakes him to his core. Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series"

"(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Whilce Portacio For months Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness, has been separated from his power and manipulated by the mysterious Sovereign. But every man has his breaking point and a team of The Sovereign's mercenaries are about to find out what happens when Jackie reaches his limit. Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series Expected Ship Date - June 10th, 2009"

"(W) Phil Hester (A) Jorge Lucas (Cov) Lucas, Whilce Portacio Jorge Lucas returns for a special issue of The Darkness. Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness, is through with being someone else's bag man and assembles a special team of thieves, smugglers, and murderers for one purpose - to take down The Sovereign. Cover A - Jorge Lucas Cover B - Whilce Portacio Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series Expected Ship Date - August 5th, 2009 Recommended for Mature Readers"

"'Bog' Part 1 (of 2) (W) Phil Hester (A) Phil Hester (Cov) Phil Hester Phil Hester takes over The Darkness for a special 2 part story! Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness, and his crew of criminals head to the swamp on their quest to destroy every representation of The Sovereign in the world. But this swamp has a monstrous protector Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series"

"'The Hunting Party' Part 1 (of 2) (W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Tom Feister Jackie Estacado and his gang of highly specialized criminals are on a quest to destroy all of The Sovereign's remaining vessels. Their hunt takes them to a seemingly impossible target - Fort Knox. Can The Darkness break into the unbreakable? Featuring a brand new cover by Tom Feister (Ex Machina, Green Lantern/Sinestro Corps Secret Files). Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series"

"(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Dennis Calero 'TBA', Part 1 of 2! Jackie Estacado, the current bearer of The Darkness, and his ragtag band of specialists continue their quest to destroy all of The Sovereign's host bodies. They've run into a small complication however the next one is being held inside Fort Knox! Featuring a cover by Dennis Calero (X-Men Noir, Dark Tower). Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series"

"(W) Phil Hester (A) TBD (Cov) Bagus Hutomo 'Hunt The Darkness' Jackie Estacado, the current bearer of the Darkness, has escaped from Fort Knox, but a Hunter-Killer team is hot on his heels. Will Jackie be able to defeat a team of trained government ultra-sapiens before daybreak? Featuring a cover by Bagus Hutomo (Shrapnel: Arteseia Rising). "

"(W) Phil Hester (A) Sheldon Mitchell (Cov) Aaron Campbell Alkonost, Part 1 of 2! When Jackie's mission to destroy all of the Sovereign's host bodies brings him into the collection of an eccentric Russian crime boss, he and his crew are confronted with an evil that is all too human. Top Cow Pit artist Sheldon Mitchell (Pilot Season: Stealth) joins regular writer Phil Hester (Gen13, The Anchor) for a sinister two-part story. Featuring a cover by Aaron Campbell (Sherlock Holmes, Green Hornet)! Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series"

"(W) Phil Hester (A) Sheldon Mitchell (C) Rafael Albuquerque ALKONOST: Part 2 (of 2)-In the hunt for The Sovereign Jackie and crew strike a deal with an insane Russian mobster and collector of the occult, but his supernatural enforcer wants to add a Darkness wielder to the collection. What is The Alkonost and how does it control even The Darkness itself? Top Cow Pit artist Sheldon Mitchell (Pilot Season: Stealth) joins regular writer Phil Hester (Gen13, The Anchor) for a sinister two-part story. Featuring a cover by Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire)! "

"The Darkest Tale of The Darkness Yet! Just as the Brotherhood of The Darkness existed to serve the interests of The Darkness on Earth, another cult has existed in secret serving the needs of The Angelus on this world. Now armed with a legendary weapon crafted from the heart of a sun itself, a servant of the cult within Jackie's inner circle moves to end the Estacado line once and for all."

"(W) Phil Hester (A) Sheldon Mitchell (Cov) Matt Timson 'Regicide' Enraged by the betrayal in the last issue from within his inner circle, Jackie Estacado moves to end his conflict with The Sovereign once and for all, and close the book on this chapter of his cursed life. Meanwhile, the Judas in Jackie's crew learns just how much Estacado despises snakes in his midst."

"(W) Phil Hester (A) Sheldon Mitchell (Cov) Bane Outer Darkness, Part 1 of 6! With the threat of the Sovereign finally removed from his life, Jackie believes he can get some well-deserved rest. Beaten and worn down, Jackie simply wants some brief peace. But just as he believes he has a grasp on the true nature of The Darkness, Jackie's world is opened up to another dimension all together. And with it, the Darkness War begins... "

"(W) Phil Hester (A) Sheldon Mitchel (Cov) Bane OUTER DARKNESS: Part 2 (of 6)-Jackie Estacado has risen from mob hitman to absolute kingpin. He has defeated countless enemies of indescribable power, and even ruled an entire country. Now the only enemy left is The Darkness itself, the very source of Jackie's power. Can he defeat it before it consumes the last shred of his humanity? And will the mysterious Foreigner join Jackie in battle, or simply put him out of his misery?"

"(W) Phil Hester (A) Sheldon Mitchell (C) Bane 'Outer Darkness' Part 2 (of 6)-The battle between Jackie Estacado and the very source of his power, The Darkness ensues in earnest! Estacado has been lied to, beaten down, and betrayed over and over again over the last few years; but he has also studied, learned, and grown. Will Jackie Estacado take control of his destiny or will he end up another in a long line of pawns for The Darkness? 32pgs, FC"

"'Outer Darkness' Part 3 of 6! The battle between Jackie Estacado and the very source of his power, The Darkness ensues in earnest! Estacado has been lied to, beaten down, and betrayed over and over again over the last few years; but he has also studied, learned, and grown. Will Jackie Estacado take control of his destiny or will he end up another in a long line of pawns for The Darkness?"

"story PHIL HESTER, art SHELDON MITCHELL, cover BANE 'OUTER DARKNESS,' Part Four Even as The Darkness itself moves against its rebellious host, Jackie Estacado, he realizes that there is another entity marshaling forces against him. Who is the skeleton in Jackie's closet that has come back seeking revenge and possibly control of The Darkness? Find out in this issue! ALSO AVAILABLE THE DARKNESS #90 ECCC VARIANT COVER BY TONY SHASTEEN $10.00"

"story PHIL HESTER art SHELDON MITCHELL cover BANE 'OUTER DARKNESS,' Part Five The Darkness declares all out war against its most rebellious bearer, Jackie Estacado! With a small group of loyal allies, Jackie must face down an army of doppelgangers, a scorned woman from his past, and the very source of his own power. "

"story PHIL HESTER art SHELDON MITCHELL cover BANE 'OUTER DARKNESS,' Part Six The Darkness declares all out war against its most rebellious bearer, Jackie Estacado! With a small group of loyal allies, Jackie must face down an army of doppelgangers, a scorned woman from his past, and the very source of his own power. "

"story PHIL HESTER art ROMANO MOLENAAR cover A JEREMY HAUN CELEBRATE THE FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY! Since The Darkness first debuted fifteen years ago, the Darkness itself and its headstrong bearer, Jackie Estacado, have often been at odds. Estacado is no saint, but the Darkness has crossed a line and to protect his family, Jackie will take the fight into the heart of the Darkness itself. Leading up to the landmark issue #100, long time writer PHIL HESTER (Wonder Woman, Green Hornet) is joined by artist ROMANO MOLENAAR (The Darkness II: Confession) for the stunning conclusion of his three year run!"

"story PHIL HESTER art ROMANO MOLENAAR cover A JEREMY HAUN CELEBRATE THE FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY! Longtime Darkness bearer, Jackie Estacado, is on a mission to destroy the one enemy that can strike at the core of his life the Darkness itself. But fighting his way through the Darkness' home dimension, Estacado will encounter unexpected ghosts from his past. Long time writer PHIL HESTER (Wonder Woman, Green Hornet) and ROMANO MOLENAAR (THE DARKNESS II: CONFESSION) barrel towards the landmark issue #100!"

"story PHIL HESTER art ROMANO MOLENAAR cover A JEREMY HAUN CELEBRATE THE FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY! The Darkness has mustered its considerable defenses in its home dimension to crush its prodigal son and current bearer, Jackie Estacado. Long time writer PHIL HESTER (WONDER WOMAN, THE GREEN HORNET) and ROMANO MOLENAAR (THE DARKNESS II: CONFESSION) build to the crescendo that will be landmark THE DARKNESS #100 when Jackie will come face-to-face with the source of his power and misery."

"story PHIL HESTER art ROMANO MOLENAAR cover A JEREMY HAUN LANDMARK ANNIVERSARY ISSUE! Just in time for the release of THE DARKNESS II video game from 2K Games and Digital Extremes, Top Cow proudly releases the over-sized 100th issue of one of their flagship characters. Long time writer PHIL HESTER (Wonder Woman, Green Hornet) concludes his epic run on the series with artist ROMANO MOLENAAR (THE DARKNESS II : CONFESSION) as Darkness bearer, Jackie Estacado comes face-to-face with the source of his power and misery - the Darkness itself! And only one of them will walk away Featuring covers by such lumineries as TODD McFARLANE (SPAWN) and MICHAEL GOLDEN (The Nam, Micronauts, SPAWN) alongside THE DARKNESS artists JEREMY HAUN and MICHAEL BROUSSARD! "

"NEW CREATIVE TEAM! BOLD NEW DIRECTION! 'THE CRACK IN EVERYTHING', PART 1 Hot on the heels of THE DARKNESS II video game release, Top Cow proudly welcomes the new creative team of DAVID HINE (THE DARKNESS: FOUR HORSEMEN, THE BULLETPROOF COFFIN) and JEREMY HAUN (ARTIFACTS, BATTLE HYMN, 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."

"'THE CRACK IN EVERYTHING,' Part Two In order to maintain his happy home life, Jackie Estacado must distance himself further from the Darkness than ever before. But with a rival mob moving aggressively into his territory, will Jackie be able to maintain control of his organization without his most powerful weapon at his every beck and call? Hot on the heels of THE DARKNESS II video game release, Top Cow proudly welcomes the new creative team of DAVID HINE (THE DARKNESS: FOUR HORSEMEN, THE BULLETPROOF COFFIN) and JEREMY HAUN (ARTIFACTS, BATTLE HYMN, Detective Comics)! "

"'THE CRACK IN EVERYTHING,' Part Three At home, Jackie remains blissfully unaware of the rot growing under the surface of his perfect family life. But at the office, he's painfully aware that the cold war brewing between him and the Bulgarian mafiya is about to boil over. Hot on the heels of THE DARKNESS II video game release, Top Cow proudly welcomes the new creative team of DAVID HINE (THE DARKNESS: FOUR HORSEMEN, THE BULLETPROOF COFFIN) and JEREMY HAUN (ARTIFACTS, BATTLE HYMN, Detective Comics)! "

"story DAVID HINE art / cover JEREMY HAUN 'THE CRACK IN EVERYTHING', PART 4 We can tell you only two things about this issue: One, this issue will dive into depths of horror darker than any previous Darkness issue, and two, you won't see the end coming. "

"'THE CRACK IN EVERYTHING', PART 5 The cracks in Jackie Estacado's perfect life become gaping chasms and threaten to swallow him along with the sanity of his wife, Jenny. If that wasn't enough to drive a man over the edge, the pressure within is nothing compared to the threat from the rival Bulgarian mafia faction closing in on Jackie's territory. "

"story DAVID HINE art / cover JEREMY HAUN 'BREAKING DARK', Part One Jackie Estacado never feared much of anything, except the Darkness itself. Then the rules changed and he learned that there are things in this world that even the Darkness should fear."

"story DAVID HINE art & cover JEREMY HAUN 'BREAKING DARK,' Part Two Jackie Estacado and his crew, along with his Doppelganger, move in to take out Balakov and his organization. When they do they will find that Balakov has a very unexpected and deadly ally. DAVID HINE (THE DARKNESS: FOUR HORSEMEN, THE BULLETPROOF COFFIN) and JEREMY HAUN (ARTIFACTS, Detective Comics) follow up their horrific first arc with a four-part story that will make you question everything you think you know about the Top Cow universe."

"'BREAKING DARK,' PART Three Jackie Estacado's world has been crumbling around him and he fears recent events may drive his wife, Jenny, to the brink of insanity. But will Jackie be able to hold it together when he receives even more tragic family news? DAVID HINE (THE DARKNESS: FOUR HORSEMEN, THE BULLETPROOF COFFIN) and JEREMY HAUN (ARTIFACTS, Detective Comics) follow up their horrific first arc with a four-part story that will make you question everything you think you know about the Top Cow universe. "

"'BREAKING DARK,' Part Four 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 (THE DARKNESS: FOUR HORSEMEN, THE BULLETPROOF COFFIN) and JEREMY HAUN (ARTIFACTS, Detective Comics) conclude their second story arc that will question everything you think you know about the Top Cow universe."

"WRATH OF THE WITCHBLADE! Jackie crafted the world as he saw fit. For the longest time, nobody noticed. As master of the shadows, he knows that he must operate outside of the spotlight if he wants to get what he truly wants. But there are those who know the unbalance Jackie caused. Witchblade bearer Sara Pezzini knows what Jackie stole from her and the time has come for her to make Jackie pay."

"'WRATH OF THE WITCHBLADE!' Jackie crafted the world as he saw fit. For the longest time, nobody noticed. As master of the shadows, he knows that he must operate outside of the spotlight if he wants to get what he truly wants. But there are those who know the unbalance Jackie caused. Witchblade bearer Sara Pezzini knows what Jackie stole from her and the time has come for her to make Jackie pay."

"story DAVID HINE art JEREMY HAUN & JOHN RAUCH cover STJEPAN SEJIC 'TWISTED TALES OF HOPE!' On the verge of adolescence, Jackie's daughter Hope is following in her father's footsteps and is starting to grow into the young lady that she was always destined to become. But there is Darkness in her blood. And when she wanders into the woods alone, surrounded by things that go bump in the night, Hope wonders if she is the creature to actually fear. Guest artist STJEPAN SEJIC (ARTIFACTS, WITCHBLADE) joins series writer DAVID HINE on the goriest, most unchained storyline of THE DARKNESS to date! "

"'ALONE IN THE WOODS' Darkness bearer Jackie Estacado's daughter Hope has wandered beyond the perimeter of her father's vigilantly guarded estate, Erewon. When night falls in the woods and the supernatural begins to stir, Hope is more at home that ever before. Don't miss this twisted fairytale that illustrates firsthand that Hope is truly her father's daughter!"

"story DAVID HINE art / cover JEREMY HAUN & JOHN RAUCH 'THE AGE OF REASON,' Part One Jackie Estacado is no longer lord over The Darkness. His Doppelganger has usurped his place at the head of his crime organization and his daughter Hope is quickly maturing and growing in her abilities to inherit the Darkness power for herself. Jump on board in the first part of this special, oversized issue of The Darkness that unveils the horrors that come to life when Hope's nightmares are allowed to roam free."

"'THE AGE OF REASON,' Part Two Hope Estacado is very much her father's daughter. But Jackie Estacado was raised to be a hired killer for a crime family before he inherited the curse of the Darkness. As she matures to take care of her mentally unstable mother, what terrible rites of passage await Hope? "

"story DAVID HINE art / cover JEREMY HAUN & JOHN RAUCH SERIES FINALE! As The Darkness virus becomes a citywide epidemic, the Old Gods run rampant. What will it take for Jackie Estacado to reclaim the Darkness from his nefarious Doppelganger?"