Witchblade #1
The Witchblade #1 (1996) introduces a gripping blend of noir suspense and supernatural mystery, launching a series that centers on police officer Sara Pezzini as she stumbles into a deadly game orchestrated by businessman Kenneth Irons. When a cryptic gauntlet known as the Witchblade is put on display at the Rialto, Sara and her partner Michael Yee find themselves caught in a violent ambush that ends in tragedy—and the sudden, shocking fusion of the gauntlet with Sara’s hand. Written by David Wohl, Brian Haberlin, Michael Turner, and Christina Z, with dynamic art by Michael Turner and inks by D-Tron, Nathan Cabrera, Viet Truong, and John DiRito, and colors by Nathan Cabrera and J. D. Smith, the issue sets a bold tone with its moody atmosphere and high-stakes action. The cover, penciled by Michael Turner, captures the moment of transformation with striking intensity.
In the shadowed underbelly of the Rialto, a dangerous game unfolds as businessman Kenneth Irons and his enforcers lure desperate souls to a mysterious auction of the Witchblade. When police officer Sara Pezzini and her partner Michael Yee stumble upon the scheme, they're caught in a deadly trap orchestrated by Irons, his bodyguard Nottingham, and a rogue cadre of villains including Hugh Selzer, Sofie, Sam Tabb, Blitz, and Tony Cugliani. As gunfire rings out and the line between justice and survival blurs, Sara’s desperate grasp on a weapon beyond her understanding ignites a transformation that will change everything.
In the wake of a gruesome murder that leaves a woman cooked from within, Sara Pezzini struggles to recover in the hospital, haunted by the memory of Michael Yee’s death and the mysterious events at Kenneth Irons’ tournament. As Jake McCarthy and Joe Siry grapple with their own questions, the Triads’ wrath and Nottingham’s schemes unfold in a web of betrayal, with Irons and his allies testing the limits of power and loyalty. With the Witchblade calling to her, Sara embarks on a desperate attempt to reclaim what was lost—only to find that some lines cannot be crossed.
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