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Creation & Design

Witchblade was created by Marc Silvestri, David Wohl, Brian Haberlin, and Michael Turner, debuting in 1995. The character was designed to embody the duality of light and dark, representing both the feminine and the supernatural.

Early Years

Sara Pezzini, a New York City police officer, becomes the bearer of the Witchblade, a powerful artifact that grants her various abilities but also comes with a heavy burden. Her journey begins as she learns to control the Witchblade while battling various supernatural threats.

Character Development

Throughout her journey, Sara evolves from a police officer struggling with her newfound powers to a confident and capable hero who embraces her role as the Witchblade bearer, balancing her personal life with her responsibilities.

Cultural Reception

Witchblade has been well-received, gaining a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim for its strong female lead and intricate storytelling.

Character Details

Real Name:
Sara Pezzini
First Appearance:
Cyblade / Shi: The Battle for Independents
Aliases:
Witchblade, Sara Pezzini
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Top Cow Universe, The Witchblade, The Darkness
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Regeneration, Weapon creation, Empathy
Equipment:
Witchblade
Weight:
130lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Cyblade / Shi: The Battle for Independents
Preview ⋅ Image ⋅ 1995
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Cyblade / Shi: The Battle for Independents
 
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Pin-up of Witchblade

San Diego Comic Con 1995 exclusive

Cyblade / Shi: The Battle for Independents #1
Image ⋅ 1995
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Cyblade / Shi: The Battle for Independents #1
 
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1st appearance of Witchblade

Witchblade #1
Top Cow ⋅ 1995
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Witchblade #1
 
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2nd appearance of Witchblade

Premiere issue of Witchblade's first solo series

1st appearance of Ian Nottingham

Tomb Raider / Witchblade #1
Top Cow ⋅ 1997
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Tomb Raider / Witchblade #1
 
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1st appearance of Lara Croft, Tomb Raider in comic books

Adapted from the 1996 video game Tomb Raider

[January 2023 - Netflix developing a TV series with writer attached]

Fathom #12
Top Cow / Image ⋅ 2000
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Fathom #12
 
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Variant wraparound cover by Michael Turner

Holofoil edition

Fathom #12
Variant ⋅ Top Cow / Image ⋅ 2000
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Fathom #12
 
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Variant cover art by Michael Turner featuring Aspen Matthews, Lara Croft and Witchblade

Tower Record store exclusive

Witchblade #75
Platinum ⋅ Top Cow ⋅ 2004
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Witchblade #75
 
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Variant cover art by Dave Nester, limited to 99 copies

Wizard World Philadelphia 2004 convention exclusive

Witchblade #87
Top Cow ⋅ 2005
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Witchblade #87
 
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Cover art by Adam Hughes

Witchblade #100
Top Cow ⋅ 2006
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Witchblade #100
 
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1st appearance of Danielle Baptiste, later becomes the new Witchblade

Witchblade #103
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Variant ⋅ Top Cow ⋅ 2007
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Witchblade #103
 
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1st appearance of Danielle Baptiste as Witchblade

Unholy Union #1
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Unholy Union #1
 
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One-shot crossover between Marvel and Top Cow

Battle of Hulk, Darkness, Ghost Rider, Witchblade

Savage Dragon #140
Image ⋅ 2008
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Savage Dragon #140
 
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Team-up of Savage Dragon, Spawn, Witchblade, Shadowhawk and Invincible

Copies ordered by retailers: 6,384

Witchblade #135
Variant ⋅ Top Cow ⋅ 2010
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Witchblade #135
 
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Fantastic Realm Edition

Witchblade #150
Variant ⋅ Top Cow ⋅ 2011
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Variant cover art by Stjepan Sejic, limited to 750 copies

Witchblade #150
1:25 ⋅ Top Cow ⋅ 2011
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Witchblade #162
Top Cow ⋅ 2012
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Cover art by John Tyler Christopher

Story takes place at Wrigley Field

Witchblade #170
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Top Cow ⋅ 2013
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Cover art inspired by X-Men #251(1989)

Witchblade #171
Top Cow ⋅ 2013
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Copies ordered by retailers: 7,263 including the variant

Witchblade #172
Variant ⋅ Top Cow ⋅ 2013
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Variant cover art by Stjepan Sejic, limited to 500 copies

Valentine's Day cover exclusively available at comics shops

Witchblade #185
Variant ⋅ Top Cow ⋅ 2015
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Witchblade #185
 
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Variant cover art by Keu Cha

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