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Darkness (1996 1st Series) comic books 1999-2001

  • Issue #19
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 19

    Cover pencils by Joe Benitez, inks by Joe Weems V. Untitled story, script by Malachy Coney (plot), Joe Benitez (plot, script), and Marcia Chen (script), pencils by Joe Benitez, inks by Joe Weems V, Jonathan Sibal, Jason Gorder, and Marco Galli (assistant); Jackie is asked to pick up the Don's goddaughter at the airport; Meanwhile, someone has put out a huge contract to have Jackie killed and would-be assassins are popping up everywhere. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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  • Issue #20A
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 20A

    Untitled story, script by Malachy Coney and Marcia Chen, pencils by Joe Benitez, Dave Finch, and Marco Galli (assistant), inks by Marlo Alquiza, Joe Weems V, John Livesay, and Jonathan Sibal; Nicolleta is kidnapped and Jackie discovers his own grandmother is behind the kidnapping; She is also behind the contract to kill Jackie because she wants all the power of the Darkness returned to her; But her scheme will only work if Jackie is killed on December 21st while the sun is up; Since the sun is down, she has lost her chance but vows to try again in one year. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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  • Issue #20B
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 20B

    Cover art by Mark Silvestri. Untitled story, script by Malachy Coney and Marcia Chen, pencils by Joe Benitez, Dave Finch, and Marco Galli (assistant), inks by Marlo Alquiza, Joe Weems V, John Livesay, and Jonathan Sibal; Nicolleta is kidnapped and Jackie discovers his own grandmother is behind the kidnapping; She is also behind the contract to kill Jackie because she wants all the power of the Darkness returned to her; But her scheme will only work if Jackie is killed on December 21st while the sun is up; Since the sun is down, she has lost her chance but vows to try again in one year. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #20C
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 20C

    Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Joe Weems V. Untitled story, script by Malachy Coney and Marcia Chen, pencils by Joe Benitez, Dave Finch, and Marco Galli (assistant), inks by Marlo Alquiza, Joe Weems V, John Livesay, and Jonathan Sibal; Nicolleta is kidnapped and Jackie discovers his own grandmother is behind the kidnapping; She is also behind the contract to kill Jackie because she wants all the power of the Darkness returned to her; But her scheme will only work if Jackie is killed on December 21st while the sun is up; Since the sun is down, she has lost her chance but vows to try again in one year. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #20JAYCO.SKETCH
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 20JAYCO.SKETCH
    Published Apr 1999 by Image.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Jay Company San Diego Convention Exclusive Limited to 500. Features an exclusive new sketch cover by Ebas (Eric Basulda). Untitled story, script by Malachy Coney and Marcia Chen, pencils by Joe Benitez, Dave Finch, and Marco Galli (assistant), inks by Marlo Alquiza, Joe Weems V, John Livesay, and Jonathan Sibal; Nicolleta is kidnapped and Jackie discovers his own grandmother is behind the kidnapping; She is also behind the contract to kill Jackie because she wants all the power of the Darkness returned to her; But her scheme will only work if Jackie is killed on December 21st while the sun is up; Since the sun is down, she has lost her chance but vows to try again in one year. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #21
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 21

    Cover pencils by Joe Benitez, inks by Joe Weems V. Untitled story, script by Malachy Coney, pencils by David Finch (pages 1-4) and Clarence Lansang (pages 5-22), inks by Victor Llamas, Jonathan Sibal, John Livesay, Andy Owens, and Marco Galli (assistant); Jackie enlists a mystical helper to track down a mysterious town called Wyrmwood where Jenny issued a frantic phone call for help. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    $3 The DARKNESS, Vol. 1 #21 (1999) NM | 'Wyrmwood, Pt. 1' | Joe Benitez cover
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  • Issue #22
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 22

    Cover pencils by Joe Benitez, inks by Joe Weems V. Untitled story, script by Malachy Coney, pencils by Clarence Lansang and Ken Lashley, inks by Jonathan Sibal, Andy Owens, Victor Llamas, John Livesay, and Marco Galli (assistant); Jackie learns that another Estacado in a much earlier time had helped create the mysterious town called Wyrmwood that seems to exist outside the real world; Now the current inhabitants want Jackie to release them into real world so they can spread chaos; Instead, Jackie swallows the whole town back inside himself using the Darkness to end the threat and save Jenny. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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  • Issue #23
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 23

    Cover pencils by Joe Benitez, inks by Joe Weems V. Untitled story, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Joe Benitez, inks by John Livesay, Joe Weems, Jason Gorder, and Marco Galli (assistant); When Jackie is shot just before sundown, the Darklings take him to Dr. Fang's house for treatment; Dr. Fang is less than thrilled about this since when she was a med student, she owed Jackie's uncle a lot of money and Jackie had forced her to have sex with him as an "alternative payment plan"; Meanwhile, someone impersonating Jackie has taken his place in the company of the Don. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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  • Issue #24A
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 24A

    Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Joe Benitez, inks by John Livesay. Untitled story, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Joe Benitez, Ken Lashley, and Draxhall Jump Studios (assistant), inks by John Livesay; Joe Weems; Draxhall Jump Studios; Steve Nelson (assistant); Still recovering from gunshots wounds in the previous issue, Jackie and Wenders take a reluctant Dr. Fang with them on a road trip to Vegas to determine who is impersonating Jackie with the Don. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    6 days left Auction THE Complete DARKNESS Volumes 2 Hardcover IMAGE

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  • Issue #24B
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 24B

    Flipcover with Tomb Raider cover on reverse. Cover pencils by Joe Benitez, inks by John Livesay. Untitled story, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Joe Benitez, Ken Lashley, and Draxhall Jump Studios (assistant), inks by John Livesay; Joe Weems; Draxhall Jump Studios; Steve Nelson (assistant); Still recovering from gunshots wounds in the previous issue, Jackie and Wenders take a reluctant Dr. Fang with them on a road trip to Vegas to determine who is impersonating Jackie with the Don. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #25A
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 25A

    25A-Joe Benitez Cover Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Joe Benitez/Clarence Lansang What can we say? It had to be a double-size issue, just to fit in all the excitement and action and just plain weirdness that occurs as... The Darkness takes Las Vegas! Not that Jackie Estacado is a gamblin' man, but he finds himself in the city of sin when he tries to learn just who had the gall to steal his identity! The question is, can he get it back before the mysterious Angelus gets The Darkness in her sights?! Of course, the Angelus herself has her own problems when she comes tooth to claw with a long lost member of the Estacado family! And if you think she's surprised, imagine how Jackie feels?! This issue features just about every character seen in The Darkness and has an ending that will shock even the most hardened comic fan! FC, 48pg. Cover price $3.99.

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    $6 THE DARKNESS 25 VF IMAGE PA14-61
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  • Issue #26
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 26

    Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Clarence Lansang Remember The Darkness #1? Remember Joey "The Scar" Scarpaggio? No? Really? He was the mook that Jackie killed on the last evening before he became The Darkness! Well, it turns out he wasn't a mook at all!! In fact, he was an undercover FBI Agent! And if you thought the Mob takes care of its own, wait until you see what one renegade federal agent brings to bear on Jackie Estacado ? and all the Darklings in Hell might not be enough to protect him!" Cover price $2.50.

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    $6 THE DARKNESS 26 VF IMAGE PA14-62
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  • Issue #27
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 27

    Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Clarence Lansang As the FBI continues its assault on Jackie Estacado, he must enlist the help of an unlikely ally to save himself. But will even THIS be enough to keep Jackie from the hands of the U.S. government? We don't know--Uncle Sam is a pretty tough opponent for ANYONE, even someone with the power of The Darkness... FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

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  • Issue #28A
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 28A

    (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Clarence Lansang DARKNESS MONTH CONTINUES! Part 4. The Darkness/Witchblade crossover concludes HERE! JACKIE ESTACADO--a broken man? As impossible as it seems, after months of battling the Angelus, a certain unnamed caped crusader, and a host of other baddies, even the power of the DARKNESS is not enough to protect him anymore. Instead, he must turn to the most unlikely ally of all for help... his power's ancient enemy, Sara Pezzini and the WITCHBLADE! Don't miss this momentous turning point in the life of the man known as the DARKNESS, the ramifications of which will be felt over the next year! FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

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    6 days left Auction The Darkness #28 (Newsstand Edition), Image Comics, Top Cow Prod., Jan 2000
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  • Issue #28B.GOLD
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 28B.GOLD
    Published Jan 2000 by Image.

    Gold Foil limited edition. (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Clarence Lansang DARKNESS MONTH CONTINUES! Part 4. The Darkness/Witchblade crossover concludes HERE! JACKIE ESTACADO--a broken man? As impossible as it seems, after months of battling the Angelus, a certain unnamed caped crusader, and a host of other baddies, even the power of the DARKNESS is not enough to protect him anymore. Instead, he must turn to the most unlikely ally of all for help... his power's ancient enemy, Sara Pezzini and the WITCHBLADE! Don't miss this momentous turning point in the life of the man known as the DARKNESS, the ramifications of which will be felt over the next year! FC, 32pg"

  • Issue #29
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 29

    Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell. (P) Keu Cha & Billy Tan. Cover by Clarence Lansang. Airplane high jinks ensue as the "High Noon" story line takes off! Jackie may be flying first class, but no one filled the Darklings in on proper airplane etiquette. To make matters worse, all hell breaks loose when Jackie reaches the baggage claim! Unknown gunmen in trench coats are cutting loose! Innocent luggage is lost in the fray! And the gunmen have abducted Carter, the stewardesses' young son, but why?!? FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

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  • Issue #30
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 30

    (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Clarence Lansang (I) Victor Llamas It's "High Noon" part two as Jackie1s hot on the trail of the gunmen who kidnapped young Carter! He's going to need the full power of The Darkness if he is to save him though because the welcoming party he's about to receive wants to introduce Jackie to his maker! Plus, more light is shed on Jackie's past and The Darklings enjoy an ambulance ride which you will not soon forget! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #31
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 31

    Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Clarence Lansang (I) Victor Llamas The "High Noon" story line concludes in grand fashion as a little boys fate is left in the hands of Jackie, the most unlikely of saviors. But, how can even Jackie save himself being trapped upon an oil rig, surrounded by gun toting thugs, in the middle of water, during broad daylight!?! Could it get any worse? We even wonder if The Darkness and his little pals can save the day this time! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

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    $2 The Darkness #31 Comic Book - Top Cow Productions and Image Comics!

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  • Issue #32A
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 32A

    Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Brian Ching Who is it that has a nastier mean streak than Jackie? Who can make the most formidable of men wet their pants? Who looks like a vision of heaven but acts like a creature from hell? Her name is Capris, the one and only sister of Jackie Estacado, and she's out for blood! Learn how one of the most innocent of young girls became a one woman wrecking machine and how the sister of The Darkness prepared for her "Dark Days Ahead". FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #33
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 33

    Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Brian Ching Sometimes you can learn more about a person by hanging out with that person's sister. Family, as they say, is everything. This two part story (by Scott Lobdell and guest penciler Brian Ching) explores The Darkness from a a whole different angle, as we get to learn about the past of Jackie's twin sister, Capris Castagliano. For all those fans who have been following the exploits of Mr. Estacado -- you might be surprised to discover he's the good twin! (Both this issue and the next set up for the extended story arc starting in Darkness #35 -- featuring the return of Ripclaw!) FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #34
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 34

    Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell. (P) Clayton Crain. Cover by Mark Pajarillo. One word: RIPCLAW That's right! CYBERFORCE'S favorite Native American Indian has tracked Jackie Estacado right through his cover in the Witness Protection Program (where Jackie is assigned while waiting to testify at Uncle Frankie's coming trial) here in Miami. But don't think Robert Bearclaw intends to use his cybernetic implants to simply kill The Darkness -- he's got bigger plans in store! In fact, so big are these plans, they can't be contained in one story! This issue begins a five part story arc that will help pave the way not only for the future of this book -- but also the future relaunch of the book that started TOP COW COMICS! Any guesses? FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

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  • Issue #35
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 35

    Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell. (P) Clayton Crain. Cover by Mark Pajarillo. There are some things a man just shouldn't know about himself...and Jackie is exposed to them all when his Spirit Guide -- the former CYBERFORCE mainstay known as RIPCLAW -- takes him on a mystical mystery tour of his life!It's all part of a cram course in the power of the THE DARKNESS, as Jackie prepares to battle the enigmatic CONQUISTADOR and his army of baby faced warriors! All this, and who does Robert Bearclaw put in charge of guarding their bodies while they tour the spirit planes? Capris Castagilione, Jackie's twisted twin sister! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #38
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 38

    Written by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Brett Booth. Inks by Sal Regla and Marlo Alquiza. Jackie Estacado has barely completed his training with Ripclaw, when the Darkness is forced to battle the Conquistator and his legion of hostile cherubs! But will even these two be enough to stem the coming blood tide, or is Jackie going to have to look towards his sister Capris for help!? Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #39
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 39

    (W) David Wohl (P) David Finch As if the power of THE DARKNESS were not terrifying enough -- look what happens when Capris and Jackie combine their powers to stop the Hostile Cherubs! And while Jackie finds himself inadvertantly fighting to prevent the world from falling to the Blood TIde...it means he's not able to testify as the key witness in the State's case against Frankie Franchetti! And what would the EXCITING CONCLUSION of the RIPCLAW five part story be...without a startling bang revelation by Jenny Romano?! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #40B
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 40B

    Cover B: Winged girl with white background. THE DARKNESS #40 Cover B: Dale Keown cover. Top Cow Comics. (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dale Keown (I) Jason Gorder (C) Matt Nelson. Darkness falls? The 40th issue of the Darkness is guaranteed to be a shocker as Jackie Estacado finally acknowledges his love for his childhood friend JENNY. Will he make the ULTIMATE SACRIFICE for the one he loves? DEATH, BLOOD, GORE, SEX and fun are only a few of the elements that will make this the most un-&%#@&^%-ing believable issue of the Darkness yet! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.