In a world consumed by shadows...one man becomes The Darkness. Jackie Estacado is back! Thrust into a supernatural war between the dark and the light in a no-holds-barred adventure where the edge of our reality grinds against supernatural forces grappling for control over each other and the waking world.
Mafia Hitman Jackie Estacado was both blessed and cursed on his 21st birthday when he became the bearer of The Darkness, an elemental force that allows those who wield it access to an otherworldly dimension and control over the demons who dwell there. Forces in the world rise up to face Jackie and the evil his gift represents. Th more
What more needs to be said with all these classic amazing titles coming back with new content? We have Youngblood and now The Darkness! It feels incredible to go to the comic shops again and this is one of the books driving it. Read Full Review
Benes crafts some beautifully detailed and visually rich art throughout the issue. Everything from the character designs to the action is heightened and stunning. Read Full Review
The first issue is the a decent issue, giving us a dark saga thats an unapologetically macabre story, weaving a tapestry thats world building. It feels rather reductive for the older fans, but theres not enough meat on the bones for new fans either. Overall its fun, but could be a lot more. Read Full Review
There has been some decent work done bringing this particular premise to the page once more. It'll be interesting to see where it goes from here. The basic premise is nice enough and clever enough that I could actually go in a whole bunch of different directions that don't necessarily have anything to do with where it's been before. It will remain to be seeing if it gets any more traction than the original series. Read Full Review
The Darkness #1 is a loud, unapologetic reboot that proudly embraces its '90s DNA while attempting to reintroduce the character for a new generation. Marc Silvestri and Ed Benes deliver a visually explosive supernatural battle between heaven and hell, even if the quieter character moments struggle to carry the same weight. While Jackie Estacado isn't yet deeply nuanced, the mythology, brutal power fantasy, and striking redesign of the Darkness prove that the series still has real life in it. Especially when it fully unleashes its demonic side. Read Full Review
THE DARKNESS #1 is a visual powerhouse that stumbles a bit when it opens its mouth to speak. It earns a place in your budget if you prioritize top-tier art and 90s nostalgia over nuanced storytelling. If you are looking for a deep, character-driven drama, you might want to look elsewhere, but for a popcorn action flick in comic form, it gets the job done. Read Full Review
Like all true fans , I love a little nostalgia but unfortunately the dialogue at times reminds me more of the bad parts of the 90's. Visually this is an absolute triumph in design and story led structure and with a little more care in the dialogue, this really could be on every pull list. As a nod to my past I'm going to give it a 10 as in the end The Darkness says so.........JM
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