Coley #[4]
In "The Dark Island," Coley faces a terrifying confrontation with The Black Widow and her cult, where his hidden voodoo abilities begin to surface in a moment of desperation. As the tension escalates, a former captor sets him free, forcing Coley into a violent clash while Lon and Darryl bear witness. Meanwhile, Coley grapples with the emotional toll of violence and the growing rift with Kit, who feels she can no longer keep up with his world—though he pleads for her to stay just long enough to witness a crucial voodoo ritual. Written and illustrated by John Blackburn, this 1991 issue delivers a gripping, character-driven tale with a dark, atmospheric edge, all rendered in his distinctive, intense style. The cover by John Blackburn captures the story’s ominous mood with striking, moody visuals.
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In front of her followers, The Black Widow has her way with Coley, intending to kill him when she's finished. But Coley's voodoo powers come into play, and turn the tables fatally. After most of her followers have fled, one of his kidnappers frees Coley rather than killing him and the two of them wind up going at it while Lon and Darryl watch. Later, Harry's very aware of how much killing upsets Coley. But Coley finds that Kit intends to leave him, feeling she can't handle his lifestyle anymore. He begs her to stick around just long enough to see a voodoo ritual.
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