Philip W. Smith II

Freelance Writer, Editor and Graphic Designer

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🚨 LAST CHANCE TO PREORDER THE DARKNESS 🚨

Final Order Cutoff is Monday for both THE DARKNESS 6 and THE DARKNESS (2025) VOL. 1 TRADE PAPERBACK.

In THE DARKNESS 6, Jackie Estacado's war against the Brotherhood reaches a brutal new level as he systematically takes down Sonatine's most powerful allies. But as the bodies pile up, Jackie may be becoming exactly the kind of monster he's trying to destroy. And with a shocking truth revealed, Sonatine finally makes his move.

Also on FOC is THE DARKNESS (2025) VOL. 1, collecting issues 1-6 of the new series, THE DARKNESS 1/2, and THE DARKNESS VS. ANGELUS. It's the perfect jumping-on point for readers looking to experience Jackie Estacado's return from the beginning.

Final Order Cutoff: Monday, 6/22
THE DARKNESS 6 in stores: 7/15
THE DARKNESS (2025) VOL. 1 TP in stores: 7/29
Tell your local comic shop before orders lock.

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LAST CHANCE TO PREORDER WITCHBLADE #23

FOC is Monday, June 15.

The technoconspiracy deepens as Jake and Sara follow a trail of clues toward a truth that may be even more dangerous than they imagined. But Aphrodite IX isn't interested in answers anymore—she wants revenge.

Anyone who stands in her way becomes a target, and Sara Pezzini is still firmly in her sights. As the mystery behind Aphrodite's origins begins to unravel, the question is no longer whether the truth can save them... but whether they'll survive long enough to find it.

Written by Marguerite Bennett, with art by Giuseppe Cafaro and colors by Arif Prianto, Witchblade #23 continues the explosive Aphrodite IX storyline that has been reshaping the Witchblade universe.

In stores July 8. Preorders close Monday.

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🚨 T-0 🚨😈

WE HAVE LIFTOFF. 🚀💀

The Darkness Complete Collection Vol. 4 Kickstarter is NOW LIVE.

The Darklings are loose and the chaos has begun. 🔥

Back it now:
https://t.co/DI2O0CbYOg
#TheDarkness #Kickstarter #ImageComics #TopCow @RocketshipEnt @Marc_Silvestri

[Image Comics @ImageComics]

THE CLASSIC SERIES CONTINUES! Top Cow proudly presents this second volume collecting the original stories, with art by MARC SILVESTRI, MICHAEL TURNER, DAVID FINCH, and more! Pre-order at your LCS, Bookshop, Amazon, B&N, Books-a-Million, Indigo & Waterstones.
https://t.co/LmZFTh4dKv

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🚀 Pre-registration is LIVE for THE DARKNESS COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL. 4! PLEASE RETWEET!

👉 https://t.co/r0xfBgZzkY

🖤 648 pages of chaos
🖊️ Hester
🎨 Silvestri, Broussard, Sejic + more

📦 Vol 1–4 catch-up tier available
⚠️ Don’t miss launch
#TheDarkness #TopCow #Comics @Marc_Silvestri @RocketshipEnt @philhester @stjepansejic

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😈🔥 FOC IS HERE — LAST CHANCE TO ORDER THE DARKNESS 5 🔥😈

Jackie’s trying to stay in control…
but between power plays, bad decisions, and a pack of chaos gremlins in his head? Yeah, good luck with that.
💬 Tension.
💣 Violence.
😈 Darklings thriving.

This one shifts everything.
🛑 FOC: MONDAY (4/27)
📅 In shops: 5/20
#topcow #imagecomics #thedarkness #comicbooks @Marc_Silvestri

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WHAT IS FOC? 🤔

FOC = Final Order Cutoff
It’s when comic shops lock in orders—so telling your retailer you want a book helps them order the right amount. These shops are rock stars—show them some love. ❤️
ON FOC TODAY:

🔥 WITCHBLADE 21
🕯️ THE THING ON THE DOORSTEP 4 (of 5)

Lock it in with your shop now.
#FOC #NCBD #TopCow #ImageComics @Marc_Silvestri @SBirksWriter @williroberts1 @peppe_rain

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😇⚔️😈 Angelus vs Darkness… what could possibly go wrong?

Here’s a sneak peek at The Darkness vs. Angelus 1—where wings get shredded, monsters get extra monstrous, and nobody is having a calm, reasonable conversation about it.

We’re diving into the past, present, and psyche of the Angelus… and let’s just say she’s not exactly impressed with the competition.

🔥 Big fights
🔥 Bigger stakes
🔥 Questionable life choices (looking at you, everyone)

📅 In stores: April 15
💥 48-page oversized one-shot

Don’t miss it… unless you enjoy regret and/or being attacked by celestial forces.

#DarknessVsAngelus #TopCow #ImageComics #ComicBooks

[Marc Silvestri @Marc_Silvestri]

Give your local comic shop a call and reserve your copies! It’s easy!

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Opposites attract.

Life Goddess 🤝 King of the Dead

Cute date? ✔️
Romantic tension? ✔️
Accidentally trapped in the Underworld? …also ✔️

Meanwhile Demeter is about to flip the entire world upside down 🌾🔥

📖 Punderworld Vol. 2
📅 Out April 8

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📦 MAY RELEASES ARE COMING

🗡️ WITCHBLADE 21 (May 13)
A killer case spirals into something far more dangerous—and far more human.
🚪 THE THING ON THE DOORSTEP 4 (May 13)
New house. Same nightmare. And it’s getting worse.
🖤 THE DARKNESS 5 (May 20)
Jackie’s done playing nice.👀

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🌸 SPRING VARIANT ALERT 🌸

Camilla d’Errico brings her signature style to WITCHBLADE 21 and THE DARKNESS 5—and they’re designed as a matching set.

Soft, stunning… and still hiding something dangerous beneath the surface. @camderricoart

Pair them up. Trust us 👀

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🚨 LAST CHANCE TO PRE-ORDER 🚨

Tell your comic shop now or roll the dice 😬

⚔️ Darkness vs Angelus — ancient grudges, zero mercy
🚪 Thing on the Doorstep 3 — Edward is… not okay
🗡️ Witchblade 20 — assassin, shady CEO, silent Witchblade 👀
🔥 I HATE FAIRYLAND team-up cover

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From inks ➡️ full chaos 🔥

See how WITCHBLADE 20 comes together—and yeah… Sara’s got a LOT going on 😅

🧠 shady tech CEO
🔪 green-haired assassin
🖤 Witchblade staying real quiet…
a wild team-up variant 👀
🗓️ 4/15

#imagecomics #witchblade #ihatefairyland

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Rain. Blood. Bad decisions. ☔🩸

@Marc_Silvestri Darkness 1 sketch covers—raw, unfiltered, and staring straight through you 👀✍️

Then THE DARKNESS 4 preview
That alley scene? Not a conversation.
Darklings show up. Subtle dies. 😈🐲

**IN STORES NOW **

[stjepan sejic/ nebezial/ shiniez @stjepansejic]

some upcoming compact edition sunstone covers

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Something came back with him… 👁️

A voice that isn’t his.
Memories that don’t belong.
And a knock that should be impossible 🚪👻

👁️ THE THING ON THE DOORSTEP 3 – 4/15
👁️ 4 – 5/13

You can lock the door… but it’s already inside. 🩸

[Marc Silvestri @Marc_Silvestri]

You don’t put “LOT” in all caps for no reason!

[stjepan sejic/ nebezial/ shiniez @stjepansejic]

working on sunstone book 10 cover.

may have forgotten to hit record until 2 minutes in XD

[stjepan sejic/ nebezial/ shiniez @stjepansejic]

another batwoman cover timelapse.