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.