Witchblade

Born in the creative crucible of 1995's independent comics boom, Witchblade burst onto the scene in Cyblade / Shi: The Battle for Independents #1 — a landmark crossover that brought together some of the most exciting voices in comics, including Marc Silvestri, William Tucci, and Anthony Winn. An Image Comics creation that embodies the bold, boundary-pushing energy of the Copper/Modern Age, this character went on to headline their own series and even cross into DC territory with JLA / Witchblade, a testament to the kind of staying power few debut characters achieve. With a collector-significant key issue already anchoring their legacy and appearances alongside Sara Pezzini woven throughout their history, Witchblade represents one of the most distinctive presences to emerge from the independent comics renaissance of the mid-nineties. For fans who love their comics with ambition and attitude, this is a character whose short but punchy catalog packs a serious punch.