DARKNESS (2025) #1 Cvr F Inc 1:25 David Mack Virgin 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 F is a premium 1:25 incentive virgin variant by Eisner-nominated artist David Mack, creator of Daredevil: Parts of a Hole and Kabuki, rendering a trade-dress-free, surreal collage of Jackie Estacado emerging from fractured shadows and demonic whispers amid urban decay—Mack's mixed-media mastery with watercolor washes, ink splatters, and symbolic motifs evoking psychological, otherworldly menace for a raw, unadorned intensity. It's a collector's must-have for its ratio rarity, Mack's acclaimed crossover prestige from Marvel and indie horror, and thematic ignition of the relaunch's shadowy war, marking it as a premium chase in the 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 $25–$40 on eBay pre-sales, propelled by Silvestri's legacy hype, Benes' visuals, and Mack's incentive virgin prestige. CGC 9.8 slabs fetch $120–$180, boosted by early grading frenzy for Top Cow revivals and high-ratio demand.Value Projections: Raw prices may soar 70–100% to $45–$80 by late 2026, with CGC 9.8 slabs reaching $220–$350 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 Mack's virgin artistry 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!