The Witchblade Collected Edition #4
The Witchblade Collected Edition #4 (1996) delivers a gripping climax to a tense power struggle, as Irons attempts to seize the Witchblade from a broken Sara with Nottingham’s aid. With Ian’s desperate rebellion ending in tragedy and Irons finally claiming the weapon, Jake’s brutal arrival reignites Sara’s resolve—leading to a pivotal moment where she fights back to reclaim her destiny. Written by David Wohl, Michael Turner, and Christina Z., with art by Michael Turner and inks by D-Tron and Team Tron, the issue’s emotional weight is matched by its striking visuals, all rendered with precision by Jonathan D. Smith and Dennis Heisler. The cover, penciled by Michael Turner and inked by D-Tron, captures the moment’s intensity with bold, dynamic lines.
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With Sara's spirit broken, Irons prepares to take the Witchblade from her with the help of Nottingham. Ian rebels and attacks his boss but Irons cuts him down. Irons completes the transfer and wields the Witchblade but, when Jake arrives and is brutalized by the villain, Sara finds the strength within herself to fight back and regain the Witchblade. Irons begs her to kill him but Sara refuses, so he takes matters into his own hands by leaping to his apparent death.
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