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Sara Pezzini will soon discover who the Witchblade chose to be its next bearerÉ

Alien invaders have conquered John Carter''s adopted world of Barsoom. John Carter endeavors to reach the occupied city of Helium, where his beloved Dejah Thoris is held captive by the invaders. But Dejah Thoris is no princess-in-peril, as she hatches a plot to escape from her captors and lead her people in bloody rebellion! Classic planetary adventure in tradition of grand master Edgar Rice Burroughs!

Ending her time spent separated from the Witchblade, Sara Pezzini retook possession of the ancient artifact to prevent it from falling into the hands of the Angelus. During her struggle to regain the Witchblade, Sara learned the new Angelus is Jenny Romano, Darkness bearer Jackie Estacado''s wife. With that discovery, Sara takes up the case as to how Jenny, wife of the Darkness, became the Angelus, all while the Witchblade has plans for Sara of its own. Collects WITCHBLADE #175-179.

WITCHBLADE NO MORE! Sara Pezzini violently ripped the Witchblade from her body and abandoned it. For Sara to begin her life anew, the Witchblade must find and bond with a new host. But not all who wield the Witchblade are worthy to bear the burden of the gauntlet.

Warrior Spirit...In the self-contained issue, Sara Pezzini''s first day back on the job as a New York City police detective is anything but business as usual. Sara is called in when a mysterious murder takes place at the American Museum of Natural History, but are the goings-on truly ghostly, or is something far more sinister at work?

Is the Witchblade out to reclaim Sara as its rightful host...or is it out for revenge?

One era of Witchblade ends as another begins! The unthinkable finally happens, as Sara Pezzini and the Witchblade go their separate ways! After 10 years and more than 100 issues, the Witchblade has a new bearer in a landmark issue that will forever change the series. Just who is this new bearer, and how was she chosen? What does Sara''s life hold now that it''s no longer tied to the Witchblade? All the answers are here as Top Cow''s flagship title embarks in a bold new direction!

This graphic novel is a new take on the samurai tale, a staple of Japanese entertainment. In addition to all the action and dynamic artwork that typefies the genre, it is the story of one man walking the thin line of honor and duty.

A new hero rises! Turok pursues his kidnapped brother… in the Badlands of the Old West! In the waning days of the Indian Wars, the U.S. cavalry has captured Andar, but Turok will stop at nothing to rescue him. But that quest will lead Turok, Andar and even the soldiers to a strange, lost land inhabited by creatures beyond their imaginations. This is Turok as you''ve never seen him before ... and Turok as you''ve always seen him! Written by acclaimed storyteller Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, Witchblade), with exquisite art by Roberto Castro (Red Sojna, Flash Gordon).

John Carter and Dejah Thoris try to unravel a mystery in lonely Martian village under attack by a mysterious killer. But even if they manage to gain the trust of the suspicious villagers, something far more deadly lurks in the shadows. It''s a murder mystery, Martian-style, from the minds of Ron Marz, the fan-favorite cosmic writer of Green Lantern, and Ian Edginton!

Alien invaders are on the verge of conquering all Barsoom. Only one man stands between them and the planet''s annihilation: John Carter, Warlord of Mars. But John is marooned deep in the Martian wastes, confronted by a savage white ape. Even if he survives, how will he return to the side of his beloved Dejah Thoris in time to save his adopted world? Ron Marz finally tackles the series he''s always wanted to write, teaming with rising artistic star Abhishek Malsuni for the best Barsoom ever!

TIAMAT,'' Part Two ...In modern day New York, the ancient Babylonian goddess Tiamat seeks vengeance upon current Witchblade bearer, Sara Pezzini, to settle an ancient score. With the weight of recent events bearing down on her, can Sara possibly stave off a power older than civilization itself? ......Join longtime writer RON MARZ (ARTIFACTS, MAGDALENA) and collaborator STJEPAN SEJIC (BROKEN TRINITY, ANGELUS) as they charge towards the landmark issue #150!

Presenting the long-contested face-off between the powerhouses of comics, we find heroes and villains crossing over from each dimension into the other and celestial beings begin a strange and deadly cosmic chess game to determine which universe is more powerful.

War of the Witchblades'' Part 6 (of 6) ...''War of the Witchblades'' concludes here! Will Sara Pezzini or Dani Baptiste emerge as the sole bearer of the Witchblade? Or will it be a completely new bearer? And who is the new Angelus? Featuring a cover by regular artist Sejic and two variant covers by classic Witchblade artist Adriana Melo (Ms. Marvel)!

Sara Pezzini celebrates a decade of wielding the Witchblade, and she''s brought along a lot of friends! Witchblade''s 10th Anniversary brings the most important and most requested story ever: the origin of the Witchblade! Faithful readers will be rewarded with the answers to the questions they''ve asked for a decade, while new readers will be treated to a perfect entry point to the series. Ron Marz, who has reinvigorated Witchblade since taking over the writing duties, teams with a dozen artistic superstars! Ten years in the making don''t miss this one! Art by: Mike Choi, Darwyn Cooke, Eric Basaldua, Keu Cha, Luke Ross, Francis Manapul, Rodolfo Migliari, Brandon Peterson, Bart Seards, Terry Dodgson, Chris Bachalo, George Perez, Joseph Michael Linsner, and Marc Silvestri. Inks by: Jeff de los Santos, Kevin Conrad, Andy Smith, Rachel Dodson, Tim Townsend, Mike Perkins, Joe Weems, and Matt "Batt" Banning. Colors by: Sonia Oback, Chris Bachalo, and Steve Firchow.

Catch up on the Event of the Year! Discover the series that has everyone buzzing with this introductory priced trade paperback collection released to coincide with the beginning of the second chapter of the yearlong event! Separately, thirteen mystical Artifacts will guide the fate of the Universe. Together, thirteen Artifacts will end the Universe! When a mysterious antagonist kidnaps, Hope, the daughter of Sara Pezzini and Jackie Estacado, Armageddon is put into motion. Starring virtually every character in the Top Cow Universe, this is a series for diehard fans and new readers alike. Written by Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and featuring art by Michael Broussard (The Darkness), this volume collects Artifacts #1-4 along with the Free Comic Book Day #0 issue, a beautiful cover gallery, behind-the-scenes extras, and much more! "It''s loud, widescreen comic book mayhem that sticks to the roof of your brain!" [4 out 5 stars] — Comic Book Resources "...dramatic and heavy...visually striking..." — Newsarama

Turok and Andar pierce the veil and find themselves out of time, literally, in the Lost Valley! The Kiowa warriors are surrounded by hungry dinosaurs, and their only possible allies are the cavalry soldiers sworn to capture them. But all is not as it seems in the time-lost land, and the key to solving the mystery might well be the shadowy bounty hunter dogging Turok''s trail. Dino doings from Ron Marz and Roberto Castro!

"Fugitive" Part 2 of 3 ... There''s a monster on the loose in Manhattan, and NYPD cop Sara Pezzini and the federal agents assigned to the case are running a step behind. That''s all about to change as they corner their deadly quarry, but shocking revelations await Sara as she learns that not all monsters wear inhuman faces. Sara will need the power of the Witchblade and all her skills as a detective in order to tell friend from foe and have a chance at survival!

Sara Pezzini believes her life is returning to normal...at least normal for someone who wields an ancient gauntlet of immense supernatural power. But when dark secrets about an abandoned amusement park surface, SaraÕs investigation draws her into a living nightmare.

The original Green Lantern, Alan Scott, teams up with Johnny Thunder and his amazing Thunderbolt to save the leaders of the Allied Powers-Churchill, Stalin and Roosevelt-as they convene at the Yalta Conference. Little do these historic figures expect the uninvited guest-one of Stalker''s Seven-who arrives to claim the Allied leaders in one fell swoop. And when the incalculable might of Alan Scott''s power ring and the Thunderbolt''s own magic may not be enough to stop Stalker''s servant, the balance of power rests with the all-too-human Johnny Thunder.

Sara Pezzini has faced down a lot of bad guys in her roles as both an NYPD detective and wielder of the mystical artifact known as the Witchblade. But she''s about to confront a foe who could prove to be her ultimate nemesis as the three-part ''Fugitive'' arc begins. Something is loose on the streets of New York, something deadly enough that the U.S. government wants to enlist Sara to stop it. Is the Witchblade powerful enough to keep Manhattan safe...and Sara alive?

New regular artist Adriana Melo brings her gorgeous pencils to the story of NYPD Detective Sara Pezzini and the powerful mystic artifact she possesses! The events of issue #100 reverberate as Sara comes to grips with last month''s shocking revelation and the tragic death of someone close to her. The winds of change are blowing, as Sara realizes she may no longer be the best bearer for the Witchblade. The most unexpected Witchblade storyline ever begins here!

Penciling sensation Adriana Melo (Star Wars: Empire, Birds of Prey covers) makes her Witchblade debut! All the pieces for next month''s landmark issue #100 start falling into place around NYPD detective Sara Pezzini. Her former police partner, Jake McCarthy, awakens from his coma and seems to be his normal self. But appearances can be deceiving, as Jake hides a dark and dangerous secret that will threaten not only Sara, but all of New York City and perhaps the entire world! See why Paperback Reader rates Witchblade A+ and says, "If you missed the last ten years, now is a good time to get on board for the next ten. Witchblade hasn''t been this good - ever."

Get the inside story on how the latest incarnation of the original super-team came togetherÑalong with the final fate of one of the Justice Society''s original members. Plus: Black Canary meets Fate and Sentinel spends some time with the new Star-Spangled Kid. Continued in JSA #1!

Dani returns to New York from her surreal adventures in New Orleans and immediately seeks out Sara Pezzini, the previous bearer of the Witchblade. Meanwhile Sara has her own problems to deal with as her pregnancy begins to show and she must come clean with her commanding officer about the situation. Things get even more complicated when a foe previously thought dead returns to exact her revenge on Sara!

THE FINAL CHAPTER IN THE STORY OF SARA PEZZINI! During her twenty years as Bearer of the Witchblade, Sara Pezzini has traveled the globe to do battle with just about every form of evil under the sun. When a powerful collector of the supernatural offers Sara a job, though, she finds herself called back to where it all began: New York City. If things seem too good to be true, however, it''s because they are. Looming over this new opportunity is the cold, hard fact that nothing lasts forever, and Sara''s tenure as Witchblade is almost at its end. Of course, Sara can''t help but wonder: Is this the end of the Artifact, or the end of her life?

Sara Pezzini has solved myriad mysteries as both a detective and the bearer of the Witchblade. But now to save her own life, and perhaps save the entire world, she must unravel the most starling mystery of all: who serves as the new host for the power of the Angelus?

Everything has changed! In the aftermath of last issue''s stunning turn of events, Sara Pezzini has surrendered the Witchblade to a new bearer, Danielle Baptiste. But Dani might not even survive her first experience with the mystical artifact, as she learns that possessing the Witchblade and controlling it are two very different things. As for Sara, what chance does she have to live a normal life again?

A distraught Kyle Rayner has emerged one year later, transformed with abilities that may surpass those of any Green Lantern ever. So beware his power...because his might may not be on the side of right.

Still adjusting to her role as a new mother, Sara Pezzini moves into a bigger apartment. But she quickly learns why she found such a bargain in New York City real estate -- the apartment already has ghostly tenants, and they want Sara''s baby! Meanwhile, Danielle Baptiste is swept off her feet by a new man in her life. But is he too good to be true? And what''s his connection to Sara?

Witch Hunt, Part 5...With the gruesome fate of her partner Jake McCarthy still weighing heavily on her mind, Sara Pezzini girds herself for a final battle with ultimate evil as she heads north accompanied only by NYPD detective Patrick Gleason. Even with the vast might of the Witchblade on their side, will Sara and Gleason be enough to stop the coming apocalypse?

Trapped long ago, the original, villainous Dr. Light emerges from Green Lantern''s power battery, more powerful than ever with total control over Kyle Rayner''s emerald energy creations.

Rolling directly out of events of the epic Witchblade 10th Anniversary issue, a seemingly inconsequential statue is stolen from the mysterious man known only as "The Curator." NYPD Detective Sara Pezzini is on the case, but as her investigation deepens, she learns not only the deadly truth behind the goddess statue, but also the long-buried secrets of the Curator himself! The Witchblade revelations continue, with guest pencils by Stephen Sadowski of JSA fame!

Sara Pezzini''s fiercest ally in her battles against the supernatural has always been the Witchblade. But what happens if the Witchblade abandons Sara when she needs it most? A shocking turn of events leaves Sara alone and in deadly danger!

War of the Witchblades'' Part 5 (of 6) ...The penultimate chapter of the ''War of the Witchblades'' story arc! Every war must have a victor. The Balance must be restored. With the lines drawn firmly in the sand and both Sara Pezzini and Dani Baptiste carrying wounds from their battle, the stakes have never been this high.

It''s the rematch of the century as Hal Jordan, the uber-powerful Parallax, battles Kyle Rayner for the right to bear the Green Lantern power ring.

John Carter and Dejah Thoris visit a remote Martian city, where residents are being terrorized by a monstrous, murderous presence. Will the Warlord and Princess of Mars be able to solve the mystery, or will they be blamed for the brutal crimes? More masterful Martian adventures from writer Ron Marz and Eisner-nominated co-writer Ian Edginton, authorized by the Edgar Rice Burroughs estate!

As the DAY OF JUDGMENT arrives, Kyle and THE TITANS'' Donna Troy have their long-awaited discussion about their relationship and where it stands!

Idol Worship'' part 1, guest-starring Superboy. Green Lantern Kyle Rayner heads to Hawaii to help the Teen of Steel against an out-of-control goddess! Continued in SUPERBOY (1994-2002) #47.