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Darkness (1996 1st Series) comic books 1995-1997

  • Issue #1A
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 1A
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3898215023
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Variant blue cover. Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt). "Coming Of Age," script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt); In New York City, Jackie Estacado is introduced as he stalks an undisclosed person for his "Uncle" Frankie Franchetti; The pair suspect that this man has been cheating the Franchetti Crime Family and decide on a whim that he would be better off dead; Jackie crushes the man with his sports car and shoots him several until he's dead; The Brotherhood of Darkness and a group of Angelus' warriors attack Jackie. "I Hope You've Enjoyed The Darkness" article by Marc Silvestri, pencils by Silvestri; Silvestri describes the making of the series. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1B
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 1B
    • Paper: White
    • Variant Cover.
    • Label #3789344023
    • Paper: White
    • Variant Cover
    • Label #4351210017
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    Variant black cover by Marc Sylvestri. "Coming Of Age," script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt); In New York City, Jackie Estacado is introduced as he stalks an undisclosed person for his "Uncle" Frankie Franchetti; The pair suspect that this man has been cheating the Franchetti Crime Family and decide on a whim that he would be better off dead; Jackie crushes the man with his sports car and shoots him several until he's dead; The Brotherhood of Darkness and a group of Angelus' warriors attack Jackie. "I Hope You've Enjoyed The Darkness" article by Marc Silvestri, pencils by Silvestri; Silvestri describes the making of the series. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    $699 Darkness #1 CGC 9.8 SS Garth Ennis

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  • Issue #1B.SILVER
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 1B.SILVER
    Published Dec 1996 by Image.
    • Paper: White
    • Platinum Edition.
    • Label #4111732013
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Platinum Edition. Silver Foil Title. Cover by Marc Sylvestri. "Coming Of Age," script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt); In New York City, Jackie Estacado is introduced as he stalks an undisclosed person for his "Uncle" Frankie Franchetti; The pair suspect that this man has been cheating the Franchetti Crime Family and decide on a whim that he would be better off dead; Jackie crushes the man with his sports car and shoots him several until he's dead; The Brotherhood of Darkness and a group of Angelus' warriors attack Jackie. "I Hope You've Enjoyed The Darkness" article by Marc Silvestri, pencils by Silvestri; Silvestri describes the making of the series. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1D
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 1D

    Top Cow Fan Club Edition. "Coming Of Age," script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt); In New York City, Jackie Estacado is introduced as he stalks an undisclosed person for his "Uncle" Frankie Franchetti; The pair suspect that this man has been cheating the Franchetti Crime Family and decide on a whim that he would be better off dead; Jackie crushes the man with his sports car and shoots him several until he's dead; The Brotherhood of Darkness and a group of Angelus' warriors attack Jackie. "I Hope You've Enjoyed The Darkness" article by Marc Silvestri, pencils by Silvestri; Silvestri describes the making of the series. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #2
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 2

    Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt). "Underworld," script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Batt, Aaron Sowd (ink assists), and Victor Llamas (ink assists); Jackie is sleeping in the garbage where Jenny works; He goes inside and is offered coffee, but sees a Darkling on his drink's reflection and leaves the bar; Sonatine plans to meet Jackie Estacado as his first attempt failed; Uncle Frankie is in the hospital, recovering from an attack from the last issue; Sonatine, the leader of the Brotherhood, introduces himself to Jackie and explains the story behind The Darkness and The Angelus; Sonatine wants to use Jackie for the Brotherhood. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    $6 Darkness #2 (Jan. 97') NM- (9.2) Ennis Scripts/ Silvestri & Batt Art
    $11 The Darkness #2 JAN 1997 Top Cow Comics NM
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  • Issue #3
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 3

    Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt). "Almost An Angel," script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt), Victor Llamas (assistant), and Nathan Cabrera (assistant); Sonatine confronts Jackie with the fact that he can no longer have sex; Eventually Jackie decides to discuss matters with Sonatine because he kidnapped Jenny but is attacked by the Angelus. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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  • Issue #4
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 4

    Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt). "Brought To Light," script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt) and Victor Llamas (assistant); Jackie fights the Angelus during daylight and manages to escape from her; But not without taking a hostage with her; The Angelus is outraged and sends out all her warriors to find him, but Jackie is taking care of his own bussiness. However, Jenny learns the horrible truth behind Jackie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    $11 The Darkness #4 MAY 1997 Top Cow Comics NM
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  • Issue #5
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 5

    Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt). "Apocalypse Shortly," script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Batt and Victor Llamas (assistant); Uncle Frankie tells Jackie about his father; Jackie makes a deal with The Angelus. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    $4 Darkness #5 (June 97') NM- (9.2) Garth Ennis Scripts/ Silvestri & Batt Art
    $5 DARKNESS #5, NM-, Garth Ennis, Marc Silvestri, 1996
    $11 The Darkness #5 JUN 1997 Top Cow Comics NM
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  • Issue #6
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 6
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #20-3445029-010

    Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt). "End of an Era," script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Marc Silvestri (pp. 1-17) and Cedric Nocon (pp. 18-24), inks by Matt Banning (as Batt) (pp. 1-9), Billy Tan (pp. 10, 11, 16), Danny Miki (pp. 12-13), Richard Bennett (pp. 14-15), Marlo Alquiza (p. 17), John Livesay (pp. 18-24), and Victor Llamas (assistant); The highly anticipated fight between The Angelus and The Darkness commences; one of them will die; Jenny decide it's time to say good-bye. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    22 hours left Auction The Darkness #6- 1997, Marc Silvestri, Ennis, 1ST Print, Top Cow, Image, VF!

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  • Issue #7A
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 7A

    Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt). "Playing God," script by David Wohl and Christina Z, pencils by Marc Silvestri (pages 1-6), Steven Platt (pages 7-10), Steve Firchow (pages 11-14), and Cedric Nocon (pages 15-20), inks by Matt Banning (as Batt) (pages 1-3, 7-10, 13, 16), Marc Silvestri (pages 4-6), John Livesay (pages 15, 17-20), Richard Bennett (pages 11, 12, 14), and Victor Llamas (assistant); Jackie tries to get a grasp on his powers; he tries to make a human female out of the Darkness, but it doesn't turn out quite turn out as hed hoped. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    $11 The Darkness #7 AUG 1997 Top Cow Comics NM
    $12 DARKNESS ORIGINS Vol 2 TP TPB $14.99srp Marc Silvestri Joe Benitez 2017 NM NEW
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  • Issue #7B
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 7B
    • Paper: White
    • Michael Turner Variant.
    • Label #22-2D96179-003

    Variant tan cover. Darkness surrounded by lots 'o girls. Cover pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron. "Playing God," script by David Wohl and Christina Z, pencils by Marc Silvestri (pages 1-6), Steven Platt (pages 7-10), Steve Firchow (pages 11-14), and Cedric Nocon (pages 15-20), inks by Matt Banning (as Batt) (pages 1-3, 7-10, 13, 16), Marc Silvestri (pages 4-6), John Livesay (pages 15, 17-20), Richard Bennett (pages 11, 12, 14), and Victor Llamas (assistant); Jackie tries to get a grasp on his powers; he tries to make a human female out of the Darkness, but it doesn't turn out quite turn out as hed hoped. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    $25 The Darkness #7 Image Comics 1997 Turner Babe Variant Top Cow NM 9.4 Rare

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  • Issue #8A
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 8A

    Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt). Untitled story, script by Christina Z. and David Wohl, pencils by Joe Benitez, inks by Joe Weems V, Richard Bennett, Edwin Rosell, John Livesay, Kevin Conrad, and Marco Galli (assistant); Italians and Yakuza form a truce, but, without knowing about said truce, Jackie goes and kills some of their men. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    $11 The Darkness #8 OCT 1997 Top Cow Comics NM
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  • Issue #8B
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 8B

    Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt). Untitled story, script by Christina Z. and David Wohl, pencils by Joe Benitez, inks by Joe Weems V, Richard Bennett, Edwin Rosell, John Livesay, Kevin Conrad, and Marco Galli (assistant); Italians and Yakuza form a truce, but, without knowing about said truce, Jackie goes and kills some of their men. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    $4 Darkness #8 (Oct. 97') VF+ (8.5) Variant Cover/ C.Z. & Wohl Scripts/ Benitez Art
    $11 The Darkness #8 OCT 1997 Top Cow Comics NM
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  • Issue #9A
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 9A
    Published Nov 1997 by Image.

    "Family Ties Part Two," script by Christina Z. and David Wohl, pencils by Joe Benitez, inks by Joe Weems V, Richard Bennett, Edwin Rosell, John Livesay, Kevin Conrad, and Marco Galli (assistant); The various factions are directed to a single place; Sonatine influences Ian to help him; Continued from Witchblade (Image, 1995 series) #18. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #10A
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 10A
    Published Dec 1997 by Image.

    Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt). "Family Ties Part Three," script by David Wohl and Christina Z, pencils by Marc Silvestri (pages 1-3, 10, 20, 22), Joe Benitez (pages 6-9), Clarence Lansang (pages 4, 5, 21), and Michael Turner (uncredited, pages 11-19), inks by Joe Weems (pages 1, 7, 8, 14, 19-22), Jason Gorder (pages 2, 3, 10, 12, 13), John Livesay (pages 4-6, 9), Edwin Rosell (pages 16, 17), Marlo Alquiza (pages 11, 18), Richard Bennett (page 15), Marco Galli (assistant), and Victor Llamas (assistant); The meeting takes place in National Museum; The White Bulls and Japanese have a firefight while Witchblade and Darkness battle; Ian Nottingham steps in and does something unexpected. Continued in Witchblade (Image, 1995 series) #19. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    $11 The Darkness #10 DEC 1997 Top Cow Comics NM
    $12 The Darkness #10A (1997) Family Ties Pt 3 Witchblade Crossover NM - Foil Variant
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