The Darkness #1
"Empire Part One: Nightfall" kicks off The Darkness #1 with a chilling blend of supernatural dread and high-stakes tension. Written by Phil Hester and illustrated by Michael Broussard, this first issue introduces Jackie’s growing dominion over Sierra Munoz as a suicide squad arrives just after dusk—too late to stop his escalating power. Meanwhile, Dr. Kirchner and Jackie are pushing forward with their dangerous new drug, Nightfall, a substance drawn from the Darkness itself, promising to reshape the underground world. The cover by Marc Silvestri and Joe Weems captures the ominous tone, setting the stage for a story where power, addiction, and ancient evil collide.
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Jackie has taken control of Sierra Munoz. A suicide squad attempts to assassinate Jackie, but arrive just after dusk when his powers allow him to withstand the attack. Dr. Kirchner and Jackie are developing a new drug using the Darkness called Nightfall that has the potential to replace heroin.
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