Darkness TPB (1998-2007) Volume 3.5 - 1st printing. Collects Darkness (1996-2001 1st Series) #26-39, Witchblade/Darkness (1999), and Darkness/Witchblade (1999). Written by Scott Lobdell and Christina Z. Art by David Finch, Clarence Lansang, Clayton Crain, Joe Benitez, and Keu Cha. Featuring art from the industry's top artists and creators, The Darkness: Flesh and Blood is packed with action and the mysterious connection between The Darkness and The Witchblade. This trade paperback edition fills in the blanks on Jackies' past, and his place in the world. Softcover, 464 pages, full color.