IMAGE FIRSTS WITCHBLADE (1996) #1 (MR)

Police officer Sara Pezzini dresses to kill as she investigates notorious businessman Kenneth Irons and his deadly bodyguard, Nottingham. Her fate changes when she is offered — and reluctantly accepts — the mystic gauntlet known as the Witchblade, a sentient artifact that grants explosive power, armor, and unexpected consequences. This IMAGE FIRSTS edition reprints the premiere Witchblade issue from the 1996 series, presenting a modern, fast-paced blend of cop drama, mythic magic, and pulsing action. The story blends noir police procedural with supernatural intrigue, carried by a triple-threat creative team: writers David Wohl, Brian Haberlin, and Michael Turner, with Turner providing the interior art and the iconic cover. Aimed at readers who enjoy strong female leads, dark urban fantasy, and era-defining early-Image comics, this collection offers a compact entry point into a beloved ongoing saga.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of strong female leads in action-packed urban fantasy.
• Readers who enjoy noir detective stories with supernatural twists.
• Fans of Michael Turner’s art and the early Image Comics era.
• Readers who appreciate character-driven paranormal weapon mythos and fast-paced adventures.