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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Cover pencils by James Fry, inks by Andrew Pepoy. "Nightmares," script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by James Fry, inks by Andrew Pepoy
Paul Johnstone, Shadowhawk, is long dead but police captain, Arturo Rieves, continues to have nightmares that the vigilante will return; Criminals start reporting that they were apprehended by Shadowhawk; Lou Jacks, one of the best men on the force, resigns; Christina Ried, Shadowhawk's trainer, has dropped out of sight; Lincoln Sum, the brother of Shadowhawk's armorer, has arrived in town; Rieves himself is saved from certain death by a hero in black and glinting silver; His nightmare is back; But who is Shadowhawk?
36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.
After only a short time in existence, Image has emerged as a major player in the comic book industry. And with popular characters like Spawn, Pitt, The Savage Dragon and ShadowHawk driving their line, it's no wonder that they've become a force to be reckoned with. This Hero Special Edition pops the lid off of this enigmatic company, the studios that make it up, the talents that keep it going, and what the future holds in store for comicdom's "bad boys." Included are exclusive, in-depth interviews with many of the top Image creators; a stunning cover by Erik Larsen; a special fold-out poster of the main Image cast of characters; and some special inserts: two different ShadowHawk cards and a Cyberforce card! From their humble beginnings at the Big M to their journey back into the independent spotlight, this special issue serves up the final word on Image.
FC, 96 pg. Cover price $3.95.
(W) Steve Niles (A) Ashley Wood (Cover)Ashley Wood
"Heaven & Hell"
The biggest and most-anticipated event of the year! A word spoken. A flash of blinding light. A mysterious hero from the past returns. The New York City streets are suddenly alight with chaos. The Hellspawn stands poised for combat with a Hell-born she-demon called Haella, who challenges the rightful successor to the throne. When the hero emerges, he will stand between the combatants and the history of the Hellspawn will be forever changed.
FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.
(W) Steve Niles (A) Ashley Wood
"Monsters and Miracles"
An evil will be born from the belly of a young mother possessed. From this birth will be spat the Hellspawn's torment and rage, and the greatest challenge of Spawn's existence. The Powers are surfacing, crawling from the cuts and wounds of the dying, eager to claim the throne vacated by Malebolgia's demise. But there is another presence on the scene, standing between Spawn and his destiny. A hero lost in the fabric of time and the imagination whose time to re-emerge has come!
FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.
(W) Steve Niles (A) Ashley Wood (Cover) Ashley Wood
"Conflicts of Interest"
A reporter is nosing around the alleys searching for the unholy legend that lurks in the shadows. The back streets of New York are painted red with blood as Cy-Gor and the Hellspawn battle. The battle ape is rewired, raging and out of control in his lust to destroy Spawn. But there is another player with a secret, a new USSG agent named Damascus who will pull the pin and unleash an unforgettable series of events. When the secret comes out, the history of the Hellspawn will be shattered... forever.
FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.
story BRIAN HOLGUIN art PHILIP TAN cover JAY ANACLETO
'THE WINTER KING,' Part Three-The saga of the Winter King continues... The Godslayer has traveled across the world to reach the hall of Urshrek, a cannibalistic deity who feeds on the souls of children. Now he comes face to face at last with the brutal tyrant God and his horde of shadow warriors. Let the battle begin!
Cover price $2.99.
Cover art by Mike Grell. Untitled story, script by Mike Grell, art by Mike Grell (2-5, 2-15,18-19; 24-31); Rob Prior (painted, 1, 6-11,16-17, 20-23, 26-29, 32)
Abbie becomes infatuated with Drake but he resists her. In Wallachia, in 1492, Vlad Dracul rises from the grave to defeat Kazakla Bey; Afraid of his power, the church conspires with his enemies to trap and entomb him.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.
Cover pencils by Dwayne Turner. Blood and Rain, script by Alan McElroy, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Danny Miki
Suture begins to kill other serial killers; Sam and Twitch are hired to look into the disappearance of Gretchen Culver.
36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.
Touch of Evil: Part 1 of 2 - Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Jon J Muth (A) Michael Gaydos (I) Mark Nicholas; Cover by Simon Davis
In the first chapter of the two-part "Touch of Evil," Detective Albrecht's estranged son is accused of murdering a little girl and when his captain orders him to stay away from the investigation, he asks the Crow to check it out. But Eric Draven has problems of his own. The loss of Shelly is too much for him. He's killed everyone involved in her death, but he's found no peace. He can't even console himself with the thought that at least Shelly's found peace, because he isn't with her. What's to keep him on earth? What's to keep him from ending it all? And how do you kill someone who's already dead? Jon J Muth continues as writer of the only ongoing, full- color monthly Crow comic book with art for this issue contributed by Michael Gaydos.
32pg., FC. Cover price $2.50.
SAM & TWITCH #24 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Alex Maleev (Color) Jay Fotos "The Jon Doe Affair" Part V CONTINUING ARC WRITTEN BY TODD McFARLANE
Sam narrowly escapes the killer's trap. Killer? Or killers? One of the federal agents investigating the case isn't so lucky and winds up in the morgue. Meanwhile, Sam ponders the role his new girlfriend might play in these events and wonders if perhaps he was meant to live his life alone. If the killer (or killers) has his way, Sam might not live long enough to find out.
FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.
Cover pencils by Dwayne Turner. Tombs, script by Alan McElroy, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Danny Miki
Suture begins to kill the people responsible for her death; Sam and Twitch are digging to deep into the disappearance of Gretchen Culver and the police try to stop them.
36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.
In the ultimate showdown to defeat Cardinale and the Darkness army, Royald manages to turn the Witchblade against Medieval Spawn. With the revelation that they used to be lovers, will Katarina be able to prevent the Witchblade from destroying Spawn?
Written by Garth Ennis. Art and cover by Brandon Peterson and BATT.
FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.95.
Cover pencils by Billy Tan, inks by D-Tron. Selena [Part 1], script by Warren Ellis, pencils by Billy Tan and Brian Ching, inks by D-Tron and Team Tron [Jeff De Los Santos, Marcia Chen, Jose Guillen, Andy Kim, and Viet Truong
In a future Manhattan, crime, disease, madness and death have been eradicated so, when a brutal murder takes place, detective John Chimu has to head to the wild Downtown district to enlist the aid of sexual deviant and Witchblade wielder, Selena.
36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.
Top Cow Comics. (W) Christina Z. (P) Randy Green. (I) D. Tron. (C) Jonathan D. Smith.
Just what is the deal with Sara's new partner, Eric? He seems to know an awful lot about the Witchblade, and even more about Sara, herself. Sara now wonders, too, as she becomes embroiled in more trouble that seems to point back to him. But is Eric really the problem, or is Jake just making trouble because he's jealous? And just what is the secret behind Irons, Nottingham, and Gavin? We're not saying, but this issue will shed some more shocking light on the subject.
FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.50.
Cover pencils by Randy Green, inks by D-Tron. Untitled story, script by Christina Z. and David Wohl, pencils by Randy Green and Kevin Wiggins (Assistant), inks by D-Tron; Team Tron [Andy Kim; Jeff De Los Santos; Joanne Grace; Renae Geerlings]
Sara and Eric interview an informant in their murder investigation but quickly discover that the girl they are interviewing is actually the killer who is taking out those who stood by while she was molested as a child; Sara forces a meeting with Jeanrene's father, mob boss Sal Pirone, but gets shot at for her troubles; Jake begins to investigate Gavin; Jeanrene claims another victim.
36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.
Cover pencils by Randy Green, inks by D-Tron; Regular Edition has yellow/orange background
Untitled story, script by Christina Z. and David Wohl, pencils by Randy Green, Dan Fraga, and Kevin Wiggins (Assistant), inks by D-Tron; Team Tron [Jeff De Los Santos; Andy Kim; Jose Guillen; Joanna Grace]
Sara and Eric investigate a brutal S&M murder and discover that the mob is somehow involved; Joe Siry remembers the events that got him into a partnership with the evil of Kenneth Irons; Ian rescues Setsuke from Gavin.
36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.
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.
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.
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.
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.
