TOP COW PRODUCTIONS FOR DECEMBER

ANGELUS #1

Written by Ron Marz, art and cover by Stjepan Sejic.

Taking flight from the pages of "War of the Witchblades"! Danielle Baptiste returns home to New Orleans to come to grips with her new role as the Angelus, the human bearer of the primal force of Light. To complicate matters she must sort out her undefined relationship with Finch while maintaining control of the Angelus host, some of whom covet her power.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 2.

THE DARKNESS/DARKCHYLDE/WITCHBLADE: KINGDOM OF PAIN

Written by Randy Queen, art and cover by Randy Queen and Sarah Queen.

The return of Randy Queen's Darkchylde! A new armor for Jackie Estacado, the bearer of The Darkness, and a new beginning for Ariel Chylde, the girl who can become creatures from her nightmares! Jackie intercepts a psychic plea for help, and frees Ariel from a self imposed, seven-year exile. But what happens when these fan favorite monster makers encounter a new threat that can create anything? Find out this Christmas, when things get dark! Guest starring Witchblade!

Also includes a bonus 8 page never-before-seen preview of Starfall, the highly anticipated sci-fi horror title from Randy and Sarah Queen!

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 23.

BERSERKER #6

Written by Rick Loverd, art by Jeremy Haun, covers by Dale Keown and Haun.

The first story arc of the brutal new series produced by Heroes star Milo Ventimiglia and DiVide Pictures concludes this month! The battle Berserker readers been waiting for is here as Farris and Aaron collide in a brutal all out brawl, which threatens to bring Asgaard to rubble. If you thought things were bloody before, wait until you get your hands on this issue!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 6.

THE DARKNESS #82

Written by Phil Hester, art by Michael Broussard, cover by Tom Feister.

"The Hunting Party," part 1 of 2. Jackie Estacado and his gang of highly specialized criminals are on a quest to destroy all of The Sovereign's remaining vessels. Their hunt takes them to a seemingly impossible target ­ Fort Knox. Can The Darkness break into the unbreakable?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 16.

PILOT SEASON: DEMONIC #1

Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Joe Benitz, cover by Marc Silvestri.

The demon is in his head. The demon makes him strong. The demon gets angry when he doesn't kill. Scott Graves is possessed and he will do anything the demon asks as long as it promises not to make him kill his wife and daughter. Scott stalks in the night as Demonic, a vigilante known for savagely slaughtering the wicked. He asks himself, how long can he continue living this way and what if the demon isn't real?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 16.

TRACKER #2

Written by Jonathan Lincoln, art and cover by Francis Tsai.

The first property from Top Cow and Heroes and Villains Entertainment is here! Alex O'Roark, the FBI's top tracker, is on a crash course through Hell. He's been infected with the werewolf virus. The FBI is suspicious. His partner, Jezebel Kendall, is falling for him. His fiancé, Tory Reyes, is worried sick. And, he must keep his horrific secret from everyone as he hunts down Herod, the world's most dangerous serial killer. Why? Herod has answers. He's the werewolf who infected Alex!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 23.

WITCHBLADE #133

Written by Ron Marz, art by Stjepan Sejic, covers by Sejic and Jeffrey Spokes.

NY Police Detective Sara Pezzini, the current bearer of the Witchblade, and Patrick Gleason have a horrifying turn to their romantic New England weekend when they discover a group of missing children held captive by massive troll!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 9.

WITCHBLADE VOLUME 8 TRADE PAPERBACK

Written by Ron Marz, art and cover by Stjepan Sejic.

"War of the Witchblades." The biggest storyline in Witchblade to date is finally collected! Sara Pezzini gives in to the dark side of the Witchblade and only Dani Baptiste can bring her back into balance. And with an ambitious Angelus Lieutenant and an Angelus force without a host circling, neither Sara nor Dani may survive the battle. Collects Witchblade #125-130 including the bonus story "Augury" from issue #125.

176 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 9.

TOP COW'S BEST OF: MICHAEL TURNER TRADE PAPERBACK (NEW PRINTING)

Written by David Wohl, Christina Z., Michael Turner and John Ney Rieber, art and cover by Turner.

This edition showcases the artistic superstar's early works, which both established some of Top Cow's flagship characters as well as his own legendary career. Includes nine full issues, including Witchblade and Tomb Raider, as well as rarely seen trading card images, posters, pinups, and variant cover images.

240 pages, $24.99, in stores on Dec. 23.