PORTLAND, Ore. 11/05/2026 — The iconic Image Comics classic The Darkness—co-created by Image founder and partner and CEO of Top Cow Productions Marc Silvestri, Garth Ennis, and David Wohl—will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. In honor of this momentous milestone, Image/Top Cow will treat fans with two one-shots: The Darkness 30th Anniversary Art Gallery #1 and The Darkness Vs. The Magdalena #1 by Silvestri, with co-writers Matt Hawkins and Ryan Cady and artists Pat Boutin, David Lapham, Zul Kamarrudin, plus a very special The Darkness 30th Anniversary Blind Bag all in December when fans can pick up The Darkness (2025) #10.
“It's hard to believe it's been 30 years since we first introduced Jackie Estacado and The Darkness to the world,” said Silvestri. "What started as an idea for a character who could be both a monster and a hero has grown into something far bigger than any of us imagined. Over the years, some of the most talented creators in comics have helped shape this universe, and the fans have kept it alive through every twist and turn. Thirty years later, we're still finding new stories to tell, new ways to push the boundaries, and new reasons to love these characters. That's pretty damn cool.”
With the release of The Darkness 30th Anniversary Art Gallery #1, Top Cow will commemorate the series’ landmark anniversary with a special art collection featuring selected imagery that spans the entire 30-year legacy of The Darkness. This must-have one-shot will include iconic covers, sketches, process and promotional pieces, plus commentary from Silvestri and Joe Benitez (Lady Mechanika), on some of their favorite works and more.
Next, fans will enjoy a front row seat to one of the most exciting showdowns of the season in The Darkness vs. The Magdalena #1. In this highly collectible one-shot issue, the Magdalena returns. Like most supernatural do-gooders, the Order of the Magdalena has tangled with Darkness wielders over the centuries…but their histories are more intertwined than most. In this oversized special, witness the Darkness' influence over the Warriors of the Blood Divine in three different stories, from 0 AD Istanbul all the way up to the grungy, industrial 1990s. This will also feature a chapter showcasing Top Cow's 2026 Talent Hunt winner Zul Kamarrudin!
And at last, in the upcoming installment of the ongoing series, The Darkness (2025) #10—by Silvestri with art by Raymond Gay, Agustin Padilla, and Arif Prianto—only the Angelus stands between Sonatine and the ultimate power, and the odds are against her. If there can be any hope for humanity, it comes from Jackie Estacado…but even if he could be resurrected, would he really choose to?
The celebrations continue through the holidays when fans will have the opportunity to get their hands on a special The Darkness 30th Anniversary Blind Bag—of which there will only be 1,996 available (in honor of the year the series first launched). Each blind bag will be priced at $15 and include one (1) rare The Darkness collectible comic, which could be… one (1) Blind Bag cover exclusive variant featuring a line art cover by Joe Benitez and Joe Weems from The Darkness vs. Magdalena or one (1) random The Darkness Top Cow Store Spot Foil Exclusive variant—including foil covers by Marc Silvestri, David Mack, and more, one (1) rare ratio variant—guaranteed to be at least a 1:25, but could even be a 1:250 incentive ratio variant—plucked from the archives at random and signed by Marc Silvestri with a Top Cow C.O.A.
The Darkness 30th Anniversary Blind Bag (UPC: 70985305002500111) will be available on Wednesday, December 23.
The Darkness 30th Anniversary Art Gallery #1 (UPC: 70985304969200111) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 2.
The Darkness vs. The Magdalena #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 16:
- Cover A by Bjorn Barends – UPC: 70985304970800111
- Cover B by Joe Benitez & Richard Isanove – UPC: 70985304970800121
The Darkness (2025) #10 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 23:
- Cover A by Raymond Gay & Arif Prianto – UPC: 70985304537301011
- Cover B by Laura Braga – UPC: 70985304537301021
- Cover C by Marc Silvestri & Matt Batt Banning 30th Anniversary – UPC: 70985304537301031
- Cover D 1:50 copy incentive Foil Virgin by Marc Silvestri & Matt Batt Banning 30th Anniversary – UPC: 70985304537301041
The Darkness is also available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Google Play, Apple’s iBooks, Barnes & Noble’s Nook, Scribd’s Everand, Kobo, Overdrive, Hoopla, Sweet app, Comic Plus, and more.
