Witchblade / Darkchylde #1

Witchblade / Darkchylde #1 (2000) brings together two iconic supernatural forces in a high-stakes clash of wills. Written and illustrated by Randy Queen, with cover art by Queen and Alp Altiner, the issue kicks off with Ariel embracing her curse under Kenneth Irons’ guidance—only to be pulled into a violent confrontation with Sara Pezzini, who holds her responsible for the city’s demonic chaos. As tensions explode and new powers surge, the balance of control shifts in a moment that redefines what it means to carry a cursed legacy.