Darkness and Tomb Raider #1
In "The Darkness: Prelude," Lara Croft and Jackie Estacado collide in a high-stakes race to recover a cursed amulet that transforms its wearer into an irresistible beauty—turning every man who sees her into a raving devotee. As the mob boss’s unattractive wife dons the artifact, Jackie finds himself helplessly drawn to her, forcing a tense standoff with Lara as she tries to reclaim it. Written by David Wohl and illustrated by Billy Tan, with a striking cover by Jae Lee, this 2005 crossover blends supernatural intrigue with classic adventure.
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Lara and Jackie hunt down an ancient artifact that a mob boss has stolen for his unattractive wife which causes men to see her as the most beautiful woman in the world. Jackie, of course, being a man, falls under the spell of the amulet and tries to keep Lara from taking it back.
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