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DARKNESS (2025) #1 Cvr D Blank Sketch Var (1st Print)
DARKNESS (2025) #1 Cvr D Blank Sketch Var (1st Print)
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DARKNESS (2025) #1 Cvr D Blank Sketch VarEmbrace the shadows in the explosive relaunch of The Darkness (2025) #1, where legendary co-creator Marc Silvestri returns to write the gritty saga alongside powerhouse artist Ed Benes—published by Image Comics/Top Cow Productions on December 10, 2025. Thrust into a no-holds-barred supernatural war between dark and light, mafia hitman Jackie Estacado grapples with the curse he inherited on his 21st birthday: an elemental force granting dominion over demonic hordes from another realm, where reality frays against forces vying for control and the cost of power threatens to consume him. This reinvention amps the grit, danger, and mythology with fresh twists, delivering a thrilling must-read for fans of Estacado's anti-hero edge and Top Cow's infernal universe!Cover Details: Cover D is the coveted blank sketch variant, offering a pristine white canvas primed for custom artwork from your favorite convention artists—evoking the raw potential of Jackie's untamed Darkness with endless possibilities for personalized demonic flair and shadowy motifs. It's a collector's must-have for its blank allure, high demand among sketch cover enthusiasts, and thematic nod to the relaunch's uncharted supernatural war, making it a premium canvas in the series' variant lineup.Key Appearances: Centers on The Darkness (Jackie Estacado) unleashing his demonic arsenal, with teases of Angelus light-wielders and Witchblade ties in the brewing war. Revives the Top Cow Universe, linking to classic spin-offs, crossovers like The Darkness II game, and broader Image horror lore, while priming synergies with potential streaming adaptations and 30th-anniversary media revivals.Current Fair Market Value (FMV): Raw copies trade at $15–$25 on eBay pre-sales, propelled by Silvestri's legacy hype, Benes' visuals, and blank sketch scarcity. CGC 9.8 slabs fetch $80–$120, boosted by early grading frenzy for Top Cow revivals and custom art potential.Value Projections: Raw prices may soar 70–100% to $25–$50 by late 2026, with CGC 9.8 slabs reaching $170–$250 amid Comic-Con panels and Darkness game sequels. The comic market's 7.5% annual growth to $26.75 billion by 2032, per industry forecasts, supercharges this—ignited by Image horror booms and Estacado cinematic buzz.Why Invest Now? Claim this infernal icon for Silvestri's reinvented curse, Benes' explosive visuals, and blank sketch versatility in Top Cow's dark renaissance. VegasComics.com offers grading-ready copies primed for CGC, locking in gains as the shadows spread—wield the Darkness before it claims you!
