The Darkness Black Sails #1

The Darkness Black Sails #1 (2005) kicks off with a thunderous clash in 1671, as the Spanish galleon Santa Magdalena sails home with a sacred treasure bound for the Holy See—protected by the enigmatic Magdalena. When pirate captain Miguel Estacado, the current wielder of the Darkness, attacks, the fate of the ship and its cargo hangs in the balance. Written by Ron Marz and brought to life with bold, unified art by Keu Cha—pencils, inks, and colors all by the same hand—the issue sets a gripping tone, culminating in a desperate act of sacrifice and a shocking theft: Miguel claims the Spear of Destiny before the galleon sinks. The cover, also by Keu Cha, captures the moment with haunting intensity.