DECEMBER 3rd , 2008
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The Darkness Vol 3 #8

(W) Phil Hester (A) Jorge Lucas (Cov) Jorge Lucas, Stjepan Sejic

Rattled by the events of "Empire,” and in less than full control of his Darkness powers, Jackie returns to the States and lapses back into his old criminal lifestyle. Unfortunately, he's already the target of a cunning and ancient enemy, one who has put him in the crosshairs of the deadly Aphrodite IV!

Cover A – Jorge Lucas

Cover B – Stjepan Sejic

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing Series


 
JINGLE BELLE: SANTA CLAUS VS. FRANKENSTEIN

Written by Paul Dini, art by Stephanie Gladden, cover by Gladden and Greg Horn.

Paul Dini's Jingle Belle comes to Top Cow in a special "Halloween collides with Christmas" one-shot.

In years past, Santa has triumphed over a variety of enemies including the Devil himself. Now, St. Nick gets ready to face his greatest challenge ever in Jingle Belle: Santa Claus Vs. Frankenstein!

Inspired by Mary Shelley's original novel (sort of), the story of Frankenstein's monster takes a new twist when he is found by Jingle in the Arctic wastes and "rehabilitated" to fit in with the elves at Santa's Workshop. All goes well until an ultra-PC city declares Santa Claus taboo and awakens Frankie's monstrous side in a misguided attempt to help his friend. It's up to an ailing Santa and a reluctant Jingle Belle to stop their monstrous "apprentice" before he destroys the town and ruins the reputation of Christmas forever!

32 pages, $2.99.


Broken Trinity : Witchblade # 1

(W) Ron Marz           (A) Nelson Blake II         (Cov) Nelson Blake II, Jeffrey Spokes

In the aftermath of BROKEN TRINITY, there’s a somber visit to a gravesite as Witchblade bearer Sara Pezzini is left to sort through her feelings for her baby's father, Jackie Estacado, wielder of The Darkness. Meanwhile, The Angelus watches and plots, waiting for a chance to strike.
This is the last of three, tie-in stand-alone issues to BROKEN TRINITY, featuring the fantastic art of Nelson Blake II (G.I. JOE: RELOADED) and the third of three alternate covers by Jeffrey Spokes (SADHU: THE SILENT ONES).

Cover A – Nelson Blake II
Cover B – Jeffrey Spokes

Full Color                   32 pages                    $2.99   One-Shot
 
DECEMBER 10th , 2008
 
Darkness Lodbrok's Hand

(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Avon Oeming (Cov) Michael Avon Oeming, Massimo Carnevale

The unique stylings of superstar artist Michael Avon Oeming (Powers, Mice Templar) are a perfect match for a Darkness and Vikings tale!

In a barbaric age lost to history, mad kings sacrifice their subjects to strange gods, dragons fill the sky, witches weave their spells, warriors wade through bloodstained snow, and still The Darkness reigns. Lodbrok’s Hand is Viking mayhem on an epic scale with an intense twist only The Darkness can provide!

Features a jaw-dropping variant cover by Massimo Carnevale (Northlanders, Y: The Last Man).

Cover A – Michael Avon Oeming
Cover B – Massimo Carnevale

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 one-shot

 
Witchblade # 122

(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic

Sara Pezzini is drawn deeper into Brooklyn's Ultra Orthodox Jewish enclave, where an unspeakable evil has been unleashed and is slaughtering members of the community. Neither Sara's detective training, nor the power of the Witchblade, have prepared her for what she's about to face. Making matters worse, the crimes have attracted the attention of a newspaper reporter who is beginning to piece together the truth about Sara and the Witchblade.

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series

 
EXPECTED DECEMBER 17th , 2008
 
Impaler #1

(W) William Harms (A) Matt Timson (Cov) Matt Timson, Sheldon Mitchell

The terrifying story that began in the Impaler Vol. 1 trade paperback continues with a new ongoing series from Top Cow!

Millions of vampires have descended upon America. In a desperate bid to defeat them, the U.S. military nuked New York City. Unfortunately, it was too little, too late. Humanity’s only chance rests in the hands of vampire hunter Vlad the Impaler and a small band of human survivors.

Don’t miss the next thrilling chapter of the International Horror Guild-nominated story!

Cover A – Matt Timson
Cover B – Sheldon Mitchell

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series


Witchblade Volume 1 Compendium (new printing)
The Darkness Volume 1 Compendium (new printing)
 
DECEMBER 24th , 2008
 
 
The Darkness Vol 3 # 9 / 73

(W) Phil Hester (A) Jorge Lucas (Cov) Jorge Lucas, Matt Timson
Jackie Estacado is in Hell...literally! Jackie's soul has been condemned to eternal damnation and his assigned tormentor happens to be an ages-old enemy who bears a centuries-long grudge against The Darkness. But this enemy has a proposition for Jackie, a bargain that may prove more terrible than Hell itself. Meet The Sovereign. Cover A - Jorge Lucas Cover B - Matt Timson Full Color 32 pages $2.99 / ongoing series

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series