The Darkness #23
In *The Darkness #23* (1999), the tide turns when Jackie is shot just before sundown, sending the Darklings to Dr. Fang’s house for help—though her past with Jackie’s uncle, tied to a humiliating debt repaid in a way she never wanted, makes her less than eager to assist. Meanwhile, an imposter claiming to be Jackie has quietly taken his place in the Don’s inner circle, setting up a dangerous game of deception. Written by Scott Lobdell and illustrated by Joe Benitez with inks by Joe Weems V, this issue blends personal tension with escalating stakes, all wrapped in the bold visuals and moody palette defined by the team’s distinctive style.
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When Jackie is shot just before sundown, the Darklings take him to Dr. Fang's house for treatment. Dr. Fang is less than thrilled about this since when she was a med student, she owed Jackie's uncle a lot of money and Jackie had forced her to have sex with him as an "alternative payment plan". Meanwhile, someone impersonating Jackie has taken his place in the company of the Don.
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