Tales of the Witchblade #8

In "Raquel [Part 2]," the Witchblade's power proves no match for the ancient goddess Bastet as Raquel's struggle for love and control takes a darker turn. Written by Bill O'Neil and Michael Turner, with art by Christian Zanier and Draxhall Jump Studios, this 1999 Image Comics issue sees Raquel resorting to deception in her desperate bid to reclaim Prince Sallah—her resolve tested by the weapon's growing influence. The cover, penciled by Christian Zanier and inked by Sean Parsons, captures the tension of a battle not just of strength, but of will.