Witchblade / Darkchylde #1
Witchblade / Darkchylde #1 (2000) brings together two iconic supernatural forces in a high-stakes clash of wills. Written and illustrated by Randy Queen, with cover art by Queen and Alp Altiner, the issue kicks off with Ariel embracing her curse under Kenneth Irons’ guidance—only to be pulled into a violent confrontation with Sara Pezzini, who holds her responsible for the city’s demonic chaos. As tensions explode and new powers surge, the balance of control shifts in a moment that redefines what it means to carry a cursed legacy.
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Kenneth Irons summons Ariel to his sanctum and offers to relieve her of the Darkchylde curse. She accepts and is spending a fun night of club dancing when she is confronted by Sara Pezzini who blames her for demonic happenings all over the city. As they start to cat fight, Kenneth shows up with his new Darkchylde powers looking to take the Witchblade from Sara. When his new powers prove too much for him to handle, Ariel takes back the Darkchylde and resolves to live the best she can with her curse.
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