The Darkness
Image · 1996–2001 · 41 issues
About the series
Published by Image Comics from 1996 to 2001, The Darkness ran for 41 issues and introduced the mob hitman Jackie Estacado, who inherits a primal, supernatural force tied to an ancient lineage. The series was shaped by writers Scott Lobdell, Malachy Coney, and Garth Ennis, with defining artwork from Joe Benitez, Clarence Lansang, and Marc Silvestri. A cornerstone of the Top Cow universe, it blends crime noir with dark fantasy, exploring the burden of immense power and its corrupting influence.
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