Witchblade #10 1996

Witchblade #10, published by Image Comics in November 1996, is a pivotal issue for collectors. In this story, New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini, bearer of the Witchblade, confronts mob enforcer Jackie Estacado. As Sara attempts to apprehend him, the Witchblade mysteriously resists her efforts. The narrative intensifies when monsters attack Jackie, forcing Sara to protect him. This issue is highly notable as it features the first appearance of Jackie Estacado, who would go on to become the powerful bearer of The Darkness.