The Witchblade Collected Edition

Over eight issues from 1996 to 1998, Image Comics collected the early adventures of NYPD detective Sara Pezzini, who wields the ancient, sentient weapon known as the Witchblade. This oversized hardcover series, primarily written by David Wohl, Michael Turner, and Christina Z., with standout artwork from Turner, Marc Silvestri, and Tony Daniel, became a cornerstone of the publisher's early success. It matters for establishing the Witchblade as a defining Image property, blending supernatural crime drama with the visceral, detailed style that defined the era's top-tier talent.