The Darkness #9

In The Darkness #9, newly appointed head of the Franchetti crime family, Jackie, faces mounting pressure as Ernie Palanco—a reckless grandson of a powerful mobster—continues to unravel their operations with his missteps. Written by Paul Jenkins and illustrated by Steven Cummings, with inks by Jon Sibal and Rick Basaldua, this issue dives into the tense dynamics of power, loyalty, and consequence in a world where violence is just another tool. The cover by Vatche Mavlian captures the dark, brooding atmosphere of a story where every decision could be the last.