DARKNESS (2025) #1

In a world consumed by shadows, darkness returns in this fresh chapter of The Darkness. Jackie Estacado, a mafia hitman and bearer of the Darkness, is thrust into a brutal war between dark and light, where every choice shakes reality. This issue inaugurates a bold new era in The Darkness universe, with Marc Silvestri returning as co-creator and guiding the mythos into explosive territory. The story blends noir crime roots with supernatural stakes as the line between waking life and other dimensions fractures under demonic influence. Interiors and cover art by a rotating team including Silvestri, Ed Benes, and Arif Prianto delivers kinetic action, menacing imagery, and lush cosmic detail. The narrative emphasizes how power corrupts and evil can masquerade as good, inviting long-running fans and new readers to dive into a universe where the demon within can reshape reality.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of dark supernatural superhero tales with crime noir roots.
• Readers who enjoy Marc Silvestri's signature art and high-energy action.
• Those interested in mythic dimensions and demon lore.
• New readers looking for a bold, self-contained yet expansive fantasy-horror comic.