New Releases by Ron Marz

Tiamat, Part 3 of 4! ...Still reeling from the events of Artifacts, Sara succumbs to the mythic power of the Babylonian God-Queen Tiamat. With the Balance out of the way, will Tiamat remake New York in her image?

The Witchblade has borne many wielders in many eras, perhaps even in other realms. Ron Marz and Stjepan Sejic tell a fantasy tale of epic proportions as only they can. But how does all this connect to Sara Pezzini?

Pantheon'', Part 3 of 3...Guest-starring Aphrodite IV! Sara Pezzini, the current bearer of the Witchblade, is caught between the deadly robotic assassin Aphrodite IV and the corrupt mega-corporation Cyberdata. Even with a mystical gauntlet at her disposal, will Sara be able to walk away from this encounter?

Pantheon'' Part 2 of 3...Guest-starring Aphrodite IV! The android assassin Aphrodite IV is back in town and Sara''s confrontation with the cold-blooded killer will force her to face her own actions during ''War of the Witchblades.''

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!

A quiet, romantic weekend in New England turns into a terrifying mystery when Sara and Gleason are pulled into an investigation of missing children. But is this a simple missing persons case or has the Witchblade been drawn to another supernatural crime? Featuring a cover by regular artist Sejic and a variant cover by Nelson Blake II (The Darkness)! Cover A - Stjepan Sejic Cover B - Nelson Blake II

One of the longest-running series in comics reaches a milestone: 125 issues and still going strong! There''s no better way to mark this occasion than with the start of the biggest Witchblade story arc ever! For more than a year now, the Witchblade has been split between two bearers-NYPD Detective Sara Pezzini and dancer Danielle Baptiste-and they have coexisted peacefully. But that''s all about to end. Beginning in this issue, the six-part ''War of the Witchblades'' arc will change Sara, Dani and the Witchblade forever. Sara has been Dani''s friend and mentor, but now she becomes her bitter enemy. By the end of the storyline, only ONE bearer will remain. The critically acclaimed team of writer Ron Marz and artist Stjepan Sejic is joined by cover artist Chris Bachalo (Uncanny X-Men, Amazing Spider-Man), who contributes a two-part cover of Sara and Dani.

"Know also, ''o prince, that in the self-same days that the Cimmerian did stalk the Hyborian Kingdoms, one of the few swords worthy to cross with his was that of Red Sonja, warrior-woman out of majestic Hyrkania. Forced to flee her homeland because she spurned the advances of a king and slew him instead, she rode west across the Turanian Steppes and into the shadows mists of legendary." - The Nemedian Chronicles This sixth volume in Dynamite''s hit series is an all-star Red Sonja event featuring the She-Devil''s descent into purgatory, with each issue (#30-34) featuring a unique creative team!

More than any other man, Kenneth Irons was the ultimate adversary for Witchblade wielder Sara Pezzini. But even though Irons is dead and buried, his reach may stretch beyond the grave. Sara''s past comes back to haunt both her and Dani, as the creative team of Ron Marz (GREEN LANTERN, SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH) and Stjepan Sejic (FIRST BORN) race toward the climax of their first storyline.

Romance blossoms this spring courtesy of WITCHBLADE''s new long term creative team of Ron Marz (FIRST BORN, SAMURAI: HEAVEN and EARTH) and painter Stjepan Sejic (FIRST BORN, THE DARKNESS) when Dani meets a handsome stranger who sweeps her off her feet. But Sara''s police instincts kick in and she suspects there is more to Dani''s new paramour than meets the eye. Featuring a beautiful variant cover by Luke Ross (SAMURAI: HEAVEN and EARTH).

A new chapter in the Witchblade saga begins now! After the stunning events of FIRST BORN , who will be the bearer of the Witchblade? Will Sara Pezzini take up the ancient, powerful artifact again, or will Dani Baptiste retain it? The pieces for the most surprising year of Witchblade ever begin to come together here as both Sara and Dani head in new directions.......FIRST BORN architect Ron Marz ( ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH ) reunites with artist Sami Basri ( JLA CLASSIFIED ) for this new chapter in the Witchblade legacy.

FIRST BORN tie-in issue! A new life has entered the world ... but that life, as well as the world, might be in more than danger than ever before. Following the shocking events of FIRST BORN #3 , who will protect Sara''s Pezzini''s baby from agents of the warring Darkness and Angelus? Is rookie Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste anywhere near ready for the job?......FIRST BORN architect Ron Marz ( ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH ) is joined in the final of three very special FIRST BORN tie-in issues by the veteran art team of Rick Leonardi ( JLA, SUPERMAN RETURNS), Kevin Nowlan (BATMAN: BLACK and WHITE, SUPERMAN v. ALIENS) and cover artist Mike Mayhew ( VAMPIRELLA, THE PULSE ).

FIRST BORN tie-in issue! Patience, the current Magdalena is suddenly drawn into the events of FIRST BORN as Sara Pezzini and new Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste struggle to survive the battle. This issue will provide fans with a fuller reading experience and lead directly into FIRST BORN #3!...Long time scribe Ron Marz (ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH) is joined in the second of three very special FIRST BORN tie-in issues by the unstoppable art team of Steve Sadowski (JSA, RED SONJA ANNUAL), Kevin Nowlan (BATMAN: BLACK and WHITE, SUPERMAN v. ALIENS) and cover artist Mike Mayhew (VAMPIRELLA, THE PULSE).

Rookie Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste is unprepared as the servants of the Angelus are closing in on her. But there''s no reason not to trust the good guys, right? This issue will provide fans with a fuller reading experience and lead directly into First Born #2!......Joining long time writer Ron Marz (ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH) for all three Witchblade First Born tie-in issues will be the art team of Matt Haley (SUPERMAN RETURNS, WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPERHERO?) and cover artist Mike Mayhew (STORM, DAILY BUGLE: CIVIL WAR EDITION).

Witchblade reaches its 100th issue with a milestone story that will shake the book to its very core! New York City Police detective Sara Pezzini has been the wielder of the mystic weapon known as the Witchblade since issue #1. But Sara realizes nothing lasts forever as she faces a friend turned deadly enemy ... and only one of them will survive! Writer Ron Marz has been building to this story since the beginning of his acclaimed run, bringing closure to the past and setting the stage for the future. Outgoing penciler Mike Choi pulls out all the stops in his Witchblade swansong, joined by new regular artist Adriana Melo. Plus, a shocking ending you have to read to believe! The winds of change are blowing, bringing in a new era of Witchblade greatness!...Four covers available by Turner, Silvestri, Choi and Animated!!

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.

Partners...This issue tests everything Sara Pezzini has ever learned about being a New York City Police detective. When a friend''s young daughter is missing, not even the mysterious power of the Witchblade can help Sara find her in this emotional, gripping story.

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?

Witch Hunt, Part 1...A new era starts in the Witchblade saga with the creative team of Ron Marz (The Darkness, Green Lantern) and rising artistic star Michael Choi! This new-reader-friendly issue is a perfect introduction to Top Cow''s flagship character. Someone wants New York City Police detective Sara Pezzini dead, and not even the powerful supernatural artifact called the Witchblade will be enough to keep her from harm. If you''ve never read Witchblade, this is the place to start!

Written by Ron Marz and Peter David; Art by various Imagine if Coke and Pepsi got together and let consumers decide who would win in a fight. That''s exactly what happened when the two biggest comic book publishers, DC Comics and Marvel Comics decided to write an epic story in which their legendary characters would not only interact and battle, but the fans would decide who would win those wars. See who triumphs when Superman takes on the Hulk, Spider-Man goes up against Superboy, Batman fights Captain America, Wolverine battles Lobo, Wonder Woman faces off against Storm, and the Silver Surfer brawls with Green Lantern.

Part 2 of 5 - Story by Ron Marz. Art by Renato Arlem and Robert Jones. Cover by Scott Clark. Diva is dead. Strafe has betrayed the team and joined Despot''s evil ranks. And Spartan assumes command of StormWatch. This is the moment that leads into the unbelievable Image Event – Images of Tomorrow.

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In the aftermath of epic events of the "Final Night," Green Lantern and the heroes of the DC Universe mourn the loss of a true hero.

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.

The conclusion of ''Emerald Twilight.'' In order to stop a Hal Jordan who has gone mad with grief, the Guardians of the Universe have unleashed the diabolical Sinestro, Hal''s former mentor and greatest adversary. It''s the final showdown: Hal Jordan vs. Sinestro to the death, all culminating in the debut of a new Green Lantern!

Kyle has finally made it back home, but he''s not alone: a pre-Parallax Hal Jordan from the past has followed him to the present!