Witchblade #1
The Witchblade #1 (1996) introduces a gripping blend of noir suspense and supernatural mystery, launching a series that centers on police officer Sara Pezzini as she stumbles into a deadly game orchestrated by businessman Kenneth Irons. When a cryptic gauntlet known as the Witchblade is put on display at the Rialto, Sara and her partner Michael Yee find themselves caught in a violent ambush that ends in tragedy—and the sudden, shocking fusion of the gauntlet with Sara’s hand. Written by David Wohl, Brian Haberlin, Michael Turner, and Christina Z, with dynamic art by Michael Turner and inks by D-Tron, Nathan Cabrera, Viet Truong, and John DiRito, and colors by Nathan Cabrera and J. D. Smith, the issue sets a bold tone with its moody atmosphere and high-stakes action. The cover, penciled by Michael Turner, captures the moment of transformation with striking intensity.
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Police officer Sara Pezzini and her partner Michael Yee uncover intel about something big going down at the Rialto. Businessman Kenneth Irons and his bodyguard Nottingham are offering paying attendees a chance to try on a mystic gauntlet--the Witchblade. Irons' men catch Michael lurking about outside and prepare to execute him. Sara leaps to the rescue but both she and Michael are shot. Wounded and reaching out for any weapon she can use, Sara comes into contact with the Witchblade which grafts onto her hand as she begins to blast the bad guys. Sara clears the room but Michael dies.
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