The Darkness #1 (Image Comics / Top Cow Universe) — David Mack Cover — Silvestri, Benes, Banning, Regla, Livesay, Prianto & Peteri

The first issue of Top Cow's landmark The Darkness series — introducing Jackie Estacado and the Darkness entity to the Top Cow Universe. This copy features a stunning David Mack variant cover (signed with Mack's seal) — a breathtaking mixed-media painted composition depicting a horned female figure with golden wings, elaborate jewellery and intricate body art, rendered in warm amber, gold, and mauve watercolour and ink washes with Mack's signature layered text and symbol work throughout. A double key — first issue of an iconic series AND a David Mack painted variant. Written by Garth Ennis with art by Marc Silvestri, Benes, Banning, Regla, Livesay, Prianto & Peteri. $2.99 US.

Details:

• Publisher: Image Comics / Top Cow Universe
• Series: The Darkness
• Issue: #1 — First Issue
• Cover Artist: David Mack (signed)
• Artists: Silvestri, Benes, Banning, Regla, Livesay, Prianto & Peteri
• Features: Jackie Estacado / The Darkness
• Cover Price: $2.99 US

Condition: Preowned — light wear consistent with age. Good shape overall.