TAROT WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE (2009)

We are thrilled to unveil the Prestige Edition of Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose #1, a stunning tribute to 25 years of Jim Balent's enchanting artistry. This exclusive 32-page comic is printed on radiant holo foil and features 29 pages of the beloved story from our sold-out issue. Each copy comes bagged and boarded, personally signed by Jim and individually numbered-making it a true collector's treasure! Plus, every edition includes a collectible card along with a certificate of authenticity. Celebrate this incredible milestone with us and add this remarkable piece to your collection!

"Enjoy a love-filled Mugwart showing his devotion to his Goblin Queen, bagged and boarded with a copy of a signed Tarot #27, 'The Goblin Queen.' You'll receive either the A or B cover to this sexy, magical adventure one-shot story feaeturing Raven Hex and the love-smitten Mudwart. The accompanying pencil print is approximately 6 1/2' x 10' and is numbered and signed by the artist. Limited to a printing of 500 copies."

For the very first time, BroadSword Comics is creating Studio Reissued Editions of rare and sold out Tarot, Witch of the Black Rose. The first of these rare issues is #40, "The Lovers Card." In this story Tarot is torn between two Lovers, Boo Cat and the Skeleton Man. Internal pressures force her to choose between them. Also, returning is the vampire, Licorice Dust. Find out what dark place she has been lurking in for the past year.  A perfect one shot for new Readers, excellent for ongoing collectors or a Tarot lover that missed this epic adventure!

"(W/A) Jim Balent This Signed Double Deluxe Edition of Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose #51 comes bagged and boarded and includes a signed copy of Tarot (either cover) and features a full-color rendition of the sold out Tarot lithograph, 'Mystery.' This print measures approximately 6 1/2' x 10', is numbered, signed by the artist, and limited to a print run of 500 pieces. An embellished Certificate of Authenticity is included in the package."

"(W/A) Jim Balent This Double Deluxe Edition comes bagged and boarded with a signed copy of Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose #52 (either cover) and features either one of Jim Balent's penciled prints: 'Faerie Goddessmother' or 'Fever Faerie.' Each print measures 6 1/2' x 10' on parchment paper and comes signed by the artist. With a limited printing of 500 copies, they come with an art-embellished Certificate of Authenticity."

"(W/A) Jim Balent This Double Deluxe Edition includes a copy of signed edition of Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose #53's haunted tale, 'Loose Lips' (either Cover), and features a Jim Balent Penciled print of Crypt Chick. This print measures roughly 6.5' x 10' is numbered and signed by the artistm with a limited printing of 500. An art-embellished Certificate of Authenticity is also included."

"(W/A) Jim Balent First time ever - BroadSword's Glow- in-the-Dark covers! A secret design is printed in glow in the dark ink on each premium heavy stock cover. Only 1,000 copies were printed of issue #54 with the special collector's glow cover. Each comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Ships equally with 2 Jim Balent covers."

"(W/A) Jim Balent 'The Witches' Market' story arc begins with 'Shades of Magick.' The book of dark Magick has vanished from its protective vault and Raven Hex is nowhere to be found. Fearing what horrors her sister might unleash with that book, Tarot tracks her sister to the Witches' market, where among the many arcane items for sale lurks the fangs and claws of a beast hungry to rip into new flesh!"

"(W/A) Jim Balent 'Shades of Magick,' Part 2. Tarot's search to find her sister and the book of forbidden magick, leads her to a group of ring stones and a creature named Pan who has trapped several maidens in an endless dance with his music. With his sights now set upon Tarot, he seeks to bewitch her and make her one of his helpless servants! As always, this issue ships equally with 2 Jim Balent covers."

"(W/A) Jim Balent 'Familiar Troubles.' Caged and imprisoned, Pooka finds himself at the mercy of the fairies he's chased and harassed all his life. Now the tables have finally turned, and it's time for the fairies to have their revenge! Pooka's only hope for rescue is Tarot, but she has been drugged by a poisoned blade and faces death herself."

"(W/A) Jim Balent 'Shades of Magick,' Part 4: The Library of Magick. A Dark Entity waits in the Library of Magick for Raven Hex as Tarot's search comes to an end. Surrounded by books of magick as far as the eyes can see, Raven is seduced by the power that lies at her fingertips. But there is a terrible price that must be paid for such knowledge and a sacrifice must be made!"

"(W/A) Jim Balent Tonya Kay, (featured in Stan Lee's Who Wants To Be a Super Hero, actress, and Chaotic Witch) finds herself trapped in a nether world of despair with Tarot. Surrounded by living stone serpents, the two Witches must battle for their freedom or face eternity as statues, turned by the Magick of the Dark Medusa Queen!"

"(W/A) Jim Balent 'The Dragon Witch of Winter.' There's a new Dragon in Salem. She can freeze the blood in your veins. She can make your flesh crack off your bones like ice with her breath. Salem, Massachusetts is under a deadly cold spell this winter. To go outside is a death sentence, and Tarot stands alone to take on her icy bite!"

"(W/A) Jim Balent 'The Swordmaiden,' Part 1. Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose with this in-depth telling of her Origin and how she became the Swordmaiden to the Goddess. Dark forces cross her path. A Coven rejects her. A Sister stands defiant. A Mother sentences her daughter to Death. And this is only the beginning!"

"(W/A) Jim Balent 'The Swordmaiden,' Part 2. Tarot's quest to become the Swordmaiden to the Goddess continues as she finds herself battling the fallen Witches of years past and the Darkness within. Raven Hex's mysterious relationship with the sickle Moon Coven comes to an ugly end and forces her relive her darkest hour."

"(W/A) Jim Balent 'The She Wolf of Salem.' The trap is set. Teeth and claws are ready for the kill - only it's the wrong prey that triggers the trap. The Skeleton Man finds himself in a life or death battle between a pack of werewolves and a bloody thirsty werewolf hunter. And there's no silver bullet to help our hero this time!"

"(W/A/C) Jim Balent Jealous that Tarot is spending too much time with her girlfriend, Licorice Dust fights Tarot for the affections of Boo Cat. It's Witch versus Vampire in this supernatural, fangs against magick, cat-fight!"

"(W/A) Jim Balent A desperate cry goes out to Tarot and her sister Raven Hex. Oil-covered carcasses of merfolk - men, women and children - lie dead, washed up on the gulf shore. Was it an accident of mass destruction or was it, as the merfolk see it, a weapon that was unleashed upon them? The fate of mankind lies in the hands of one Witch..."

"(W/A) Jim Balent 'The Trickster God,' Part 1: 'Loki.' A thunder god falls to earth. A trickster god demands that Raven Hex be his mistress. Salem is cut off from the rest of the world. Tarot and her mother are imprisoned. A lone Graveyard Guardian with a legendary hammer in his hands sets off on a fatal quest to take on a God."

"(W/A) Jim Balent 'The Trickster God,' Part 2: 'Oh Hel.' The Skeleton Man, with the hammer of Thor in his hands, travels to the Black Rose Mansion only to find that Loki has taken over. Raven Hex, Tarot, and their mother are prisoners of the trickster god and are victims to his every whim. Meanwhile, alone in the cemetery, Crypt Chick faces the ruler of the underworld herself, 'Hel.'"

"(W/A) Jim Balent 'The Trickster God,' Part 3: 'Twilight of the Heroes.' The Skeleton Man and Tarot's mother are transported to a frozen harbor by Loki's magick. There they face the mighty jaws and teeth of the Midgard Serpent, Jormungand. A tragic end is foreseen! Heroes die! A dark witch stands defiant in the face of a God. A terrible grieving begins."

"(W/A/C) Jim Balent The 'Trickster God' story arc concludes in this issue as we find the last of our heroes headed for certain death. The Skeleton Man with the mighty Hammer held tightly in his fists and fueled by the loss of everyone he has ever loved, sets off to kill the god that caused him so much pain. Raven Hex, bound and tortured by Loki, reaches her mental breaking point and shatters."

"(W/A) Jim Balent Two warriors clash. One from a world of deep blue waters and one from a world of magick. An assault takes place in a sacred temple. Treasures are stolen and a mermaid is left to die. Not all Witches seek harmony in the world and not all mermaids sing under the sea."

"(W/A) Jim Balent Beaten by the Warrior Mermaid, Tarot hangs half-submerged, chained to the walls of a hidden cave. Crabs, eels, and sharks close in to rip at her flesh and to bring a bloody end to the Witch of the Black Rose..."

"The TSA just deployed their new security system, a robot called P.A.T. (Passenger Assistance Technology ). Unfortunately the robots are performing too well and soon go on a rampage, judging everyone's body fluids to be over the 3.4 ounce liquid limit. The 3 Little Kittens spring into action and try to shut down the mechanical menaces before they cram all of humanity into a one quart size zip lock bag."

"'Kittens vs. Robots,' Part 2! It's bad enough that an army of TSA security robots have gone on a rampage in downtown Manhattan. But add the mysterious flying ring disks armed to the teeth to the mix and you have a deadly combination that even the 3 Little Kittens can't fight their way out of! Plus, an intimate date between Jon and Tarot takes an unexpected turn! "

"'Kittens vs Robots,' Part 3: Robamatron. Flying Drones are shooting up Manhattan and security robots are disarming people by ripping off their arms! And now the President of the United States has a Flying Armored Battle suit! The Kittens have their paws full! Meanwhile, Tarot and Jon's date ends in a way neither of them expected!"

"'The Dark Spiral,' Part 1: 'The Abandoned Witch Village.' An ill wind blows from the rooftops of an abandoned witch village. Evil fairies and a dark queen with wicked intent haunt Tarot as she begins a downward spiral. Issue #75 is the beginning of an epic journey that will change Tarot's life - as well as everyone she loves."

"'The Dark Spiral,' Part 2: 'Witchfork.' Tarot has fought many enemies in her time - dragons, goblins, dark elves - but none have been so formidable as the Dark Fairy from the Unseelie Court she faces now! Tarot's dark spiral continues as her battle for her freedom rages on. The trap has been sprung. Escape is hopeless."

"Tarot is missing! There is no sign of her in the Mortal realm or the Faery realm. Meanwhile Raven Hex has problems of her own. Challenged by a Dark Pan, Raven Hex is in a magickal duel for her life. The fate of these two sisters seems grim!"

"The Dark Spiral, Pt. 4. Tarot is missing and Raven Hex is captured! The world of Magick is a dangerous place and being a Witch of the Dark Path makes you a target. Spells are power... Sometimes what you desire, you have to steal. And sometimes what you steal will desire your life."

"'The Dark Spiral,' Part 5: 'Return to Witch Fork.' A gruesome rumor is circulating. Tales of a Dark Spiral Witch matching Tarot's description on a slaughtering rampage spread across the Fairy Realm. The Skeleton Man heads a search party to rescue his beloved Witch from the Unseelie Court. The fate of Witchkind rests upon his shoulders!"

"Lighting, hurricane gales and drenching rain assault Raven Hex and The Skeleton Man as they close in on the dark faeries that abducted Tarot. The two get on each other's last nerve as they invade each other's personal space. Secrets are reviled in this too-close-for-comfort situation."

"Raven Hex, The Skeleton Man, Thornwic, and the Witch Mother, having discovered the camp of the Dark Faeries, make plans to rescue the bewitched Tarot. But some plans require a sacrifice. A life for a life - and maybe more! The unseelie court sets its lethal gaze upon a new enemy."

"'The Dark Spiral,' Part 8, 'The Spiral Witch.' The bewitched Tarot has killed many under the command of the Dark King and Queen of the Faeries. Now she is unleashed on her loved ones. The Skeleton Man holding the black rose sword must make a terrible choice as Tarot releases all her fury upon them."

"'The Dark Spiral,' Part 9: 'The Wounded.' The conclusion of the Dark Spiral storyline. Tarot's family members are burned beyound recognition and hangs by a thread to life. Tormented by the suffering her magick has caused, Tarot tries to pick up the pieces of her shattered life as the Skeleton Man confronts Lord Thornwic for betraying them."

"'Night of the Krampus.' Not all creatures are confined to folklore. Some walk the streets at night and capture naughty little children and shove them in their sacks! Tarot receives a desperate plea from such a child halfway around the world. But upon arriving she discovers a much larger monster! A perfect jumping-on place for new readers and a thrilling one shot story for Tarot lovers!"

"There is some 'Thing' in the well! At one time the earth was seeded with many Wishing Wells to help mankind. Slowly these Wishing Wells turned dark. Something crawled into the Wells and poisoned them, cursed them. Now Tarot finds out that some evil cannot be wished away."

"The final confrontation between Tarot and Licorice Dust comes to a dramatic end when Tarot's sexual assault is revealed. Long time loves and friendships are destroyed. Boo Cat experiences a dose of cold reality when she is exposed to the truth. Lives change - and one stops."

"The Skeleton Man takes Tarot, Raven Hex, and the Saber toothed Boo Cat and Pooka on a quest for fire in this light hearted tale of adventure. Dinosaurs, tar pits, and volcanoes are not the only things making their trek difficult. Will they survive in the past or will they be history?"

"Raven Hex, after fully healing from the events in the Faery Realm, seeks revenge against Lord Thornwic for betraying her family and almost killing them. The Dark Witch is focused on delivering Death, but will the Swordsman to the Horned God be too powerful?"

"'Return of the Krampus.' It's December the fifth, the night that The Krampus walks the streets, searching for naughty children to punish. Tarot returns to Austria to try and prevent this from happening. She failed last year. But this time she is bringing Raven Hex to take on the Yule Devils!"

"'Crossover.' When the students of the Shadow Academy accidentally crash into the Faery realm, Cherry Creeper and her friends come face to face with an angry Dragon! Not even Tarot or Raven Hex can prevent their fiery encounter! This is the first time School Bites and Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose books have done a crossover!"

"Alone on a hill with no Sister or Mother to come to her rescue, Hangs the body of Raven Hex from a tree. She used a spell from the Book of Curses to reunite with her dead father. But there was a terrible price to pay!"

"Many years ago Tarot imprisoned and cut off the head of the Dark Elf Azure. Now he has escaped his cell, reattached his head and is looking for revenge. Meanwhile, Dark Magick grows inside Raven Hex as she examines Her Dress of Shadows and discovers its Black secrets. But there was a Terrible Price to pay. "

"'The Dress of Shadows,' Part 2. Witch Manor has been invaded by the Dark Elf Azure. Raven Hex and Tarot's combined Magick is no match for his spells. Azure revenge is at hand! He stands poised to deliver his fatal blow in wiping out the bloodline of the Black Rose Witches. And things are about to get worse!"

"There are silent Ghosts, there are noisy Ghosts, there are Ghosts that want to kill you! And then there is Crypt Chick. Jon's announcement that he is to wed the Witch Tarot infuriates the jealous She Ghost! So much so She wants Jon dead! It's Crypt Chick vs. the Skeleton Man! "

"The Krampus that stole Yule! Who has been naughty and who has been nice? This year the Krampus has deemed Tarot and Raven Hex to be very naughty! The Yule Devils make a surprise visit to Witch Manor and this time they are bringing a She-Krampus for the Skeleton Man! Merry Hex-mas to all! "

"Tarot, Raven Hex, and the Skeleton Man are thrown into the world of werewolves, vampires, and reanimated corpses as the cursed gaming system, the Hex Box, makes an unexpected return. Only months until Tarot's wedding, she finds herself the bride to a monster!"

"'The Hexbox: It's Alive,' Part 2. Tarot, Raven, and the Skeleton Man are still trapped in the alternate Monster World created by the Cursed Hexbox Game System. The three must find a way back to their own dimension or forever live in this realm as a Vampire, Werewolf, and Bride of the Monster!"

"'Lost Toys.' Some items you lose and no matter how hard you look, are never found again. And then there are other Items, Evil Items, you pray never return! An Old Evil once thought lost has been unearthed and now threatens the life of Tarot only months before her wedding!"

"'Wicked Gifts.' Tarot visits the Mist Realm to reflect on her life and her upcoming Wedding. She is presented with many tasty treats by the Faery Folk. But not all the Faeries have pure intent. With only months before her Hand-fasting, Tarot finds herself a target of a Doppelganger spell!"

"'The Which Witch Bride.' Today is Tarot's wedding day. But it's her Doppelganger that is about to get Handfasted to her Beloved Jon! Raven Hex nor their Mother has seen through the glamour spell that masks the true form of the Bride! Meanwhile the Real Tarot is forever chained in the fairy realm! In celebration of our one-hundredth issue of Tarot, Holly G! will be contributing her spin on our favorite Red Headed Witch! 'Teen Tarot.' So this Issue will have even more magickal art and stories!"

"'The Krampus is So Hexed!' The Krampus is so hexed this Yule! This Winter Raven Hex has hunted down the Krampus on his night of mischief and she is armed with forbidden spells! But her spells come with a high price! All hexed up and now it snows! A blizzard of a battle begins!"

"'The Acolyte.' Raven Hex has trapped Lord Thornwic, the Swordsman to the Horned God, in her cursed book of shadows for over a year. Now unknown to Raven, his Acolyte, fueled by anger and revenge, sharpens her blade and sets off to free her master and to kill the one who trapped him!"

"Tarot discovers the Coven that was responsible for her kidnapping. She decides not to tell her husband, for she fears it would be too dangerous for him to follow. It is a decision she may soon regret for the Coven of the Nameless Ones' lair will become her tomb!"

"Jon surprises Tarot with a romantic honeymoon trip to Stonehenge! Unfortunately, they are not alone! Demons and Banshees dwell among the standing stones! Prayers of Devils and Pipes of Pan weave a spell over the virgins who lie beneath the haunted moon. Not exactly how Jon envisioned his night with Tarot!"

"This limited signed edition of Tarot #105, featuring the exquisite ink work of Jim Balent of the issue, will be bagged & boarded with a full color Skyclad version of that very same image for Grown ups Only! To see art print visit jimbalent.com."

"The Spirit of Halloween has always been celebrated in Salem. But this year that Spirit takes a physical form! The City of Salem has been transformed into a City of Nightmares! Tarot and Raven are now green Witches and Jon is a Real Skeleton Man! This will not be a Happy Halloween!"

"Krampus time! Tarot and Jon, still suffering from the curse of the Halloween Spirit, travel to Austria on Dec 5th to find the Yule devil, Krampus, to see if he can reverse the spell. Unfortunately there is a price that comes with working with the Yule Devil!"

"'Night of the Skeleton Man!' Tarot is shot while accompanying the Skeleton Man on one of his missions! Jon must steal a police car to save her life! Time is ticking away as Tarot bleeds out! Meanwhile, Raven Hex is attacked by two of Azure's minions as they attempt to retrieve his severed arm."

"Raven Hex confronts her two greatest foes in the Realm Beyond the Mist. The only way to save her mother's life, Raven Hex must return the severed arm to Azure so he can release Lord Thornwic from the book of curses. But will it cost her more than she thinks?"

"'The Dragon Prince.' They say that when a Dragon falls in Love, it's for life. But what happens when a Dragon Prince falls in love with a Dark Witch who vowed never to fall in love again? Will Raven's darkness swallow up the love of the fiery beast or will the Dragon's love burn Raven once again?"

"Happy Endings? The Skeleton Man faces a life or death situation as he battles internal demons from his past. Meanwhile Boo Cat tries to relieve the stress Tarot is feeling by giving her a massage but accidentally uses Enchanted Cat-Nip Massage Oil. "

"'Halloween Games.' The Spirit of Halloween returns to Salem and once again turns all its residents into monsters! Tarot, the Skeleton Man, Raven Hex and The Witch Mother face this spooky specter in a game to reclaim the lives of the town and their own!"

"A Krampus Winter Wonderland! Krampus bells ring, are you listening. Tarot is ready, her armor is glistening. A beautiful Witch, A devil with a Switch. Fighting in a Winter Wonderland! Also... the time of the courting is OVER! Raven Hex must make her decision! Will she marry the Dragon Prince and become his Princess?"

"'Princess Raven Hex.' Raven Hex, the Dark Witch of the Black Rose, The Shadow Path Witch... can she live in a world filled with Light, Green Magick and unconditional love as a Dragon's Princess? Also... Tarot's Mother is coming very close to discovering that Crypt Chick was the one that shot her daughter!"

"'The Mourning After.' Tarot, Raven and Jon are dealing with the tragedy that has struck their family. Will this horrific event tear them apart or will it bring them closer together? Meanwhile, their absence from the Battlefield is devastating! Thornwic is left to fight the Creatures from the book of curses on his own."

"'Last Days of Salem,' Part 1. The forbidden book of curses has unleashed a Horror on to Salem that has never been seen before. Demons from another dimension have invaded the city and are killing hundreds. Tarot, Raven Hex and The Skeleton Man go on a suicide mission to save the town... and the world!"

"'The Halloween Witch.' What Samhain Sorcery is this? What happens when Tarot and Raven Hex are thrown into a world of Trick or Treat Ghouls and Goblins? Can an innocent Halloween Witch named Spellarella save the two Witch Sisters before they are trapped in a land of Monsters forever? Find out in this Spooktacular Halloween issue! "

"Yuletide Monster Mash! Confused on how to celebrate the Yule season, Spellerella brings the Krampus into her world of animated Monsters! Soon she realizes that the Krampus is too much for her to handle so she conjures up Tarot to help stop the yule devil! "

"While Salem was being Destroyed, Boo Cat and Licorice Dust were on vacation in Transylvania. Or so Boo Cat thought! In truth, Licky D tricked Boo into going on a Vampire hunting mission! Maybe teaming with a, Party Animal, Girly Werecat wasn't the best partner to take on a bloody campaign! Regular Edition shipped equally with 2 covers."

"Swordmaiden no more! A new beginning! Tarot, fearing she is not worthy of being the Swordmaiden, returns the sword to the Goddess who plunges her into the labyrinth of Darkness! Celebrate this 20 year anniversary of Tarot with this special 'Jumping On Issue' that will be filled with extra pin-ups, art, photos, and surprises! "

"'Alternate Paths: Raven Hex The Swordmaiden #1.' Alternate Paths is a New Series embedded into the Tarot bimonthly publishing schedule. Issue one is the story of what if Raven Hex decided to accept the title of the Swordmaiden from the Goddess and how the world would be different with a Dark Path Witch wielding the enchanted sword!"

"New for the series of bodypainted Tarot character photocovers by the team of famed & award-winning body painter Nick Wolfe, fantasy photographer SGH PhotoArt, and featuring Emily Åström as the bewitching Raven Hex, the cosplayer stars on the wraparound cover for this prestige press of Raven Hex #1. Comes bagged and signed by Artist/Creator Jim Balent. Limited print run."

"Halloween Holiday! Boo Cat goes on holiday alone to this Hedonistic Island party on Halloween. Hoping to indulge in all the carnal delights her body can handle... unfortunately her vacation turns into a blood bath when a Were-Jaguar shows up to the party! Boo Cat #1 is part of the Alternate Paths series and the ongoing Tarot series. Regular edition ships equally with 2 covers."

Santa's Helpers?! Santa needs help delivering his gifts this year! But all he can get is a Sexy Werecat (Boo Cat) and a Mean Old Krampus! Can the three of them work together to save Christmas or will they all be on the Naughty list by the end of the night?! Including Santa?! Regular edition ships equally with 2 covers.

A new Terror has invaded Salem! An evil Fae from the realm beyond the Mist makes it's home in a local pond and starts drowning every child and elderly that strays too close to it's edge. Tarot must face this Jenny Greenteeth, but this water demon is more deadlier than Tarot imagines.

"Raven Hex accuses Jon of being useless because he can not contact her dead parents. The Skeleton Man then witnesses a car accident and tries to rescue those trapped inside. Unfortunately he arrives just as the driver is dying and the Skeleton Man's soul is dragged with the dying man's soul to the Afterworld! image edited visit jimbalent.com for full art."

The Skeleton Man, while trying to save a Lost Soul, is stuck in a Limbo of Despair and Sorrow! Now both of them must discover a way to escape this place of horrors while Jon fights his own Private Demons or spend eternity trapped in this Dark Afterlife!

The Skeleton Man discovers that it was Crypt Chick that shot his wife and was the cause of Tarot and Raven Hex's mother's Death! Jon is compelled to tell the sisters, and Crypt Chick wants them all dead - including Jon!

Tarot battles a Werewolf, a Vampire, a Mummy, and a Creature from the bogs at a Halloween Party Massacre, as four partygoers are possessed and transformed during a seance! Meanwhile Jon tells Raven of the time he went to a comic-con during Halloween in NYC and met his favorite super-hero in the flesh!

"The Kram-Puss! It is the new Yule season and the Krampus is once again out causing chaos. This time the Krampus strikes a day before his normal holiday and cat-naps Pooka right in front of Tarot! Tarot must now travel to the underworld to the lair of the Yule Devil to rescue her beloved familiar! Regular Edition ships equally with 2 covers."

"Demands from the Deep!" An Army of mermaids rise from the deep and lay claim to a shoreline that a three thousand year old treaty with Mankind says is theirs! Mankind doesn't remember the pact and the mermaids are killing all who stand in their way! It's up to Tarot to bring a balance to this bloody mess!

"Deal with the Devil." Jon, with his health getting worse and fearing his death is coming soon, makes a desperate decision! Finding a scroll with instructions on how to restore one's health by meeting the Devil at the Crossroads... Jon as a last resort decides to go see the Devil... but will he sell his Soul for a cure?

"'Doctor Louse Fly and the Corpse Cutters,' Part One. The Skeleton Man discovers a Secret Society that steals corpses and cuts them up for their own twisted power trip! Meanwhile Tarot uncovers a hive of half human, half insect beings, lead by Dr. Louse Fly! His mission is to enslave and to spread his corrupted vision of the world! It's Science versus Magick! Which one will win?"

"Dr. Louse Fly and the Corpse Cutters," Part Two. The Skeleton Man finds himself teamed up with a group of Heroes who protect the Dead and plan on taking down the Corpse Cutters! Meanwhile Tarot fights Dr Louse Fly and his Minions of half Insect humans as she tries to stop the Doctor from turning all of Salem into Bug people!

"Tarot's Terror." Dracula wants to drink the Blood of Tarot because he believes drinking the Witch's Blood will give him Magical powers. Doctor Frankenstein wants Tarot for her body parts to create a Witch Mate for his Creature! It's Witches verses Monsters once again! Winner gets the Swordmaiden's body and blood! Regular edition ships equally with 2 covers.

Presenting the Studio Deluxe Edition of Tarot #137, a limited variant cover signed by Jim Balent. This exclusive edition includes a wildcard mini art print, numbered and accompanied by a protective sleeve and board for pristine preservation. In this thrilling installment, Raven Hex finds herself abducted from her bed by the Krampus, who proposes an unlikely alliance to take down the new Winter Warlock, Jakk of Frost. In a high-stakes showdown against Zombie Reindeer and Monstrous Snowmen, Jakk unleashes holiday horror that threatens life itself. Join Raven Hex in this gripping battle as she navigates a treacherous path between dark forces and festive chaos!

For our 23rd-anniversary Issue, Boo Cat tries to rescue an Herb Witch from an 8 foot tall Gourd Golem. But she is also captured and is tied to poles, making her into a living scarecrow! Tarot tries to rescue them both but soon finds out her Magick is useless against the Golem! The regular edition shipped equally with 2 cover.

"The Cursed Swordsman." The Goddess presents Tarot with a new sword and reveals a dreadful warning of a powerful cursed swordsman to a dead god! This new adversary is not only a threat to the existence of the Swordmaiden... but to the Mortal World and the Realm beyond the Mist as well! Raven Hex is the first to fight him... it is her darkest hour! Ships equally with two covers.

"The Cursed Swordsman," Part 2. After the violent attack on Raven Hex in their mansion... Tarot , fueled by rage, goes on a Hunt for the Cursed Swordsman! She tracks him to the Fairy Realm where she  follows his path of destruction and carnage! The Battle between Tarot and the Cursed Swordsman continues in the Fairy Realm!

"The Cursed Swordsman," Part 3. The final battle between Tarot and the Cursed Swordsman comes to a dramatic end in the Realm beyond the Mist! With the Dead Swordsman Thornwic at their feet, Tarot must banish the Cursed Swordsman or be killed by him! Meanwhile the dead body of the Skeleton Man lies on a table, ready to be dissected! This regular edition ships equally with 2 covers.

Belle of the Halloween Ball! This Halloween see The Little Mermaid from the Black Lagoon! Countess Snow White! Skeleton Rapunzel  and The Belle of the Halloween Ball... as they set their black hearts on erasing Tarot from the pages of  fairytale lore! This Monster Mash-Up Halloween issue between Princesses and classic Monsters should not be missed!

The 24th-Anniversary Issue!!! The last stand against the undead!!! "Witches versus Vampires!" Tarot returns from her meeting with the Goddess, only to find out that she has been gone for two months! A War has broken out between the Vampires and the Black Rose manor! The Skeleton Man, Raven Hex, and the Krampus, make a life-or-death last stand against the Undead at the mansion! Regular Edition ships equally with 2 connecting covers.

"The Vampire of Halloween." Tarot and the Skeleton Man make a daring rescue attempt to save Boo Cat from the clutches of the Vampire of Halloween, Licorice Dust! Chained inside the floating Vampire's Castle, Boo Cat's life hangs in the balance! Will she be turned into an UNDEAD?! Find out in this issue!

Collector's alert! This 25th-anniversary issue of Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose will include more stories and more art! First, a dramatic Tarot story that will change our Heroes forever! Plus! From Dungeons Deep and High Adventure, an exciting new additional story, introducing new characters and a new series! So… will the Dark Elves' plans to Impregnate Tarot and Raven Hex then steal their babies work?! Find out this issue! The regular edition comes with two covers (A & B), shipping equally.