Top Cow Announces All-New Witchblade Series
April 19, 2024Top Cow is giving a fresh spin to the popular supernatural thriller Witchblade. Set to debut in July 2024, the new series will be written by Marguerite Bennett, a New York Times Best-Selling author known for works like Animosity and Batwoman, and brought to life by artist Giuseppe Cafaro, recognized for his work on titles such as Suicide Squad and Red Sonja. Partnering with original co-creator Marc Silvestri, CEO of Top Cow Productions Inc. and a pioneer of Image Comics, they aim to reintroduce Witchblade to its devoted fans with a reimagined origin story and contemporary twists on beloved characters.
Bennett, currently engaged in projects like the Butterfly TV Series and Ark: The Animated Series, expresses her excitement: “Crafting a tale brimming with monsters, sensuality, and depth was irresistible. Our narrative is sleek, intense, and offers poignant commentary on power in the 21st century. We’re opening the door wider for new audiences to hop on this roller coaster ride. Witchblade has held a special place in my heart since childhood; Sara’s iconic legacy and her complex relationship with her own body make her truly unique.”
In Witchblade #1, readers delve into the shattered life of New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini, forever changed by her father’s murder. Driven by vengeance, Sara hunts down a ruthless criminal underworld lurking beneath the city’s surface. There, an ancient power intertwines with her essence, transforming her into something both magnificent and terrifying. Will Sara wield this power for justice, or will it consume her?
Last year’s Witchblade Complete Collection Kickstarter offered a glimpse of Marc Silvestri’s redesigned Witchblade Armor, but Giuseppe Cafaro has crafted an entirely new universe, blending noir detective elements with supernatural horror, inspired by Bennett’s exploration of Sara’s psyche. Silvestri promises a fresh mythology around Sara, brimming with surprises and excitement. Prepare to experience Witchblade in a whole new light this summer, blending 90s nostalgia with contemporary thrills.
Witchblade #1 hits comic book stores on Wednesday, July 17th, priced at $4.99 for 48 pages. Comic shop retailers must place their orders by Monday, June 24th, 2024.
About Top Cow
Top Cow Productions, Inc., a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries. The company has launched 20 franchises (18 original and two licensed) in the industry’s Top 10, seven at #1, a feat accomplished by no other publisher in the last two decades.
About Witchblade
Witchblade is a comic book series published by Top Cow Productions, which ran from November 1995 to October 2015 and December 2017 to January 2020. The series was created by Marc Silvestri, David Wohl, Brian Haberlin, and Michael Turner. The comic series was made into a TNT television series in 2001 and was directed by Ralph Hemecher and starred Yancy Butler as Sara Pezzini. Later, Top Cow and Japanese animation studio Gonzo produced an anime adaptation of Witchblade, which debuted in 2006.
