Prepare yourselves, because in a world consumed by encroaching shadows, one man doesn't just embrace the dark—he becomes it! Jackie Estacado is back, baby, and he's not holding anything back! Get ready to be thrust headfirst into an all-out supernatural war, a high-octane brawl between the primal forces of dark and light. This isn't just an adventure; it's a no-holds-barred clash where the very fabric of our reality is ripped open, grinding against ancient, malevolent supernatural forces locked in a desperate struggle for dominion over each other and the unsuspecting waking world. Your reality will never be the same!

Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado, a man already living on the knife-edge, was both explosively blessed and irrevocably cursed on his fateful 21st birthday. That’s when he became the unwilling, yet undeniably powerful, bearer of The Darkness – an elemental, cosmic force of unimaginable power! This isn't just some parlor trick; it's the key to an otherworldly dimension, granting him chilling control over the grotesque demons that writhe within its depths. But wielding such power comes at a cost, and now, unimaginable forces from every corner of existence are rising up, determined to confront Jackie Estacado and the terrifying, seductive evil his "gift" represents. And here’s the kicker, the delicious twist that will hook you from page one: in this epic saga, evil isn't just a force to be reckoned with… evil is undeniably, captivatingly good!

From the legendary co-creator Marc Silvestri (the mastermind behind The Darkness, Cyber Force, and the groundbreaking Batman and the Joker: The Deadly Duo), get ready for an adrenaline shot to the heart! The universe-shattering first issue explodes onto the scene with the breathtaking art of Ed Benes (whose iconic work includes Birds of Prey, Superman, and Justice League of America). Then, brace yourself for issue #2 and beyond, as the incredible ongoing series artist Raymond Gay (known for his gritty brilliance on Gunsligner Spawn, Bloodletter, TMNT, and Medieval Spawn) takes the reins. Together, they ignite an explosive new era of The Darkness, promising an unparalleled ride into the heart of shadow and power that fans have been ravenously awaiting!