Deathblow: The Deluxe Edition #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis deluxe hardcover collects the complete run of Jim Lee and Brandon Choi's 1990s Image Comics series Deathblow, following the grizzled CIA operative Michael Cray as he confronts covert conspiracies and supernatural threats. The edition features restored artwork, a new cover by Lee, and bonus material including sketches and character designs.
"Confessions" from Deathblow: The Deluxe Edition (2014) delivers a gripping, emotionally charged chapter in the series’ darker arc, written by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee and illustrated with stark intensity by Tim Sale, whose moody inks and Linda Medley’s restrained colors heighten the tension. The story follows Deathblow as he grapples with personal demons and a growing threat tied to the Brotherhood of the Cross, while Sister Mary and the mysterious Christopher remain on the run. Jim Lee’s cover art captures the issue’s grim tone, emphasizing the weight of secrets and sacrifice.
In "null," Michael, a man grappling with a terminal illness, finds himself hunted after a mission gone wrong and a miracle in Central Park draws the church’s attention. As Gaby and the police close in on a serial killer preying on young boys, Michael must evade a trio of assassins in a tense bar showdown—only to find an unexpected moment of connection with a stripper before returning home.
In "null," Deathblow finds himself entangled in a deadly mystery after a night with stripper Sugar takes a violent turn. With a rogue priest cult hunting him and a hidden child at the center of a dark prophecy, Michael must unravel the secrets of the Brotherhood of the Cross while grappling with his own failing health. As the Black Angel steals ancient symbols tied to the apocalypse, the line between faith, fate, and survival begins to blur.
In "null," Deathblow tracks the Order of the Cross to Philadelphia, only to be mistaken for a killer by Sister Mary. After clearing up the misunderstanding, he must protect Mary and Christopher from the true threat—Trickle—before the church’s dark secrets come to light. Michael watches in stunned silence as Christopher brings a boy back to life.
In "null," Deathblow leads Sister Mary and Christopher to Montcairn Abbey, where Michael seeks redemption and a cure from the Holy Grail. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, Gaby confronts Trickle, only to face a shocking revelation about Mike’s ex-wife—before being captured in the aftermath.
In "null," Deathblow teams up with Sister Mary to rescue Christopher from the Black Angel’s assault on Montcairn Abbey. When Michael learns Father O’Conner deceived him with a false Holy Grail, he confronts his past and drinks from the true one, finding healing. Now, with Mary, he prepares to face the enemy and reclaim the boy—though the path ahead remains uncertain.
In "null," Christopher faces a harrowing test as the Black Angel summons the Four Horsemen atop the World Trade Center, plunging New York into chaos. Michael and Mary race to save Gabrielle, who’s been captured and tortured by Trickle, but their rescue comes at a devastating cost—Mike is gravely injured, and Gaby sacrifices her remaining angelic powers and her life to save him. With allies rallying to support Deathblow, the line between salvation and destruction blurs.
In "null," Deathblow, Grifter, Backlash, and Dane face off against the four Horsemen of the Apocalypse as the Black Angel drains Christopher's life—each confronting a rider in a desperate bid to survive. The story unfolds with relentless tension, blending supernatural dread and high-stakes action in a moment that tests their limits.
In "null," Deathblow and his allies face their final trial as they confront the Black Angel, a force tied to Christopher’s past. With the Sword of Heaven reawakened and Michael’s resolve tested, the line between salvation and sacrifice begins to blur.
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↩ Reprints Deathblow #1 (1993), Deathblow #2 (1993), Deathblow #3 (1994), Deathblow #4 (1994), Deathblow #5 (1994), Deathblow #6 (1994), Deathblow #7 (1994), Deathblow #8 (1994), Deathblow #9 (1994), Deathblow #10 (1994), Deathblow #11 (1994), Deathblow #12 (1995), Deathblow #13 (1995), Deathblow #0 (1996), Deathblow: Sinners and Saints #[nn] (1999), Gen-Active #3 (2000)
Reprinted in Deathblow #[nn] (2015)
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