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{Dоwnlоаd/Rеаd PDF Bооk} Witchblade: Redemption: Volume 1 Pdf WITCHBLADE: REDEMPTION: VOLUME 1 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Stjepan Sejic,Ron Marz,Phil Smith,Filip Sablik | 160 pages | 25 Dec 2010 | Image Comics | 9781607061939 | English | Fullerton, United States Witchblade: Redemption - Volume 4 The Witchblade's power dates back to the beginning of time. But there have been other powers through the centuries, and some of them have merely slumbered, awaiting an awakening. Is Sara ready to face a foe that was old when the world was young? Join longtime writer Ron Witchblade Monsters in the sewers! Intrepid reporter Gretch is determined to get to the bottom of a story about monsters in the New York sewer system for the Twilight Alternative and of course, her sources lead back to Detective Sara Pezzini. With multiple accounts of the tale to sift through, the truth lies somewhere in between! Witchblade In , Marc Silvestri, Michael Turner, David Wohl, and Brian Haberlin created a new kind of comic heroine with the origin of Sara Pezzini, the latest in a long line of bearers of the mystical gauntlet known as the Witchblade. Witchblade created by Marc Silvestri, Isolated in a small town in upstate New York and charged to bring a dangerous killer to New York City for trail, Detective Patrick Gleason may be out of his depth. Somehow the killer has managed to slaughter almost all of the town's police force all while locked and chained inside a holding cell. It quickly becomes clear that the killer has some supernatural As the events of Artifacts push the world toward Armageddon, another threat appears in the form of Babylonian goddess Tiamat, who seeks vengeance upon current Witchblade bearer, Sara Pezzini, to settle an ancient score. Can Sara possibly stave off two world-threatening events at once? Witchblade "Tiamat," part 1 of 4! As the pieces move into place for Artifacts, is Sara ready to face a foe that Witchblade Sibling rivalry! Julie Pezzini has led a rough life, including a stint in prison. But that's nothing compared to being the sister of an NYPD Detective who also happens to wield a powerful mystic weapon. Even Sara and the Witchblade might not be enough to keep Julie safe in Sara's world of supernatural threats! Witchblade 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. And the connection to Sara Pezzini may surprise even the most devoted fan! Sara Pezzini can gain an important ally in Abby van Alstine, the Necromancer Abby's visit to New York City is interrupted by a demonic attack, and her only chance for surival is entering the world of the Witchblade. 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? Witchblade "The Bridge", Part 2 of 2 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! Witchblade "The Bridge", Part 1 of 2 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? Witchblade "A New Beginning. Emerging from the ashes of "War of the Witchblades", the new Witchblade bearer must struggle to adjust to her new responsibility with the reunified gauntlet. But will the gauntlet allow her a moment of respite in the wake of war and loss? Witchblade "War of the Witchblades" concludes here! Or will it be a completely new bearer? And who is the new Angelus? Every war must have a victor. The Balance must be restored. With the lines drawn firmly in the sand and both Sara Pezzini and Dani Baptiste carrying wounds from their battle, the stakes have never been this high. Every war has casualties and the climactic battle in Witchblade has left both Sara and Dani lying on the ground. Which one will rise to reunite the Witchblade? Or will the Witchblade choose a new bearer entirely to carry the mantle of The Balance? Witchblade created by Marc Silvestri, David Wohl, The rift between wielders Sara Pezzini and Dani Baptiste deepens into all-out hostility. Meanwhile, the mysterious manipulator who has been pulling the strings in Sara and Witchblade One of the longest-running series in comics reaches a milestone: issues and still going strong! Witchblade Witchblade wielders Sara Pezzini and Dani Baptiste find themselves at odds over the fate of a girl Dani has taken on as a dance student. Could this be the end of their friendship and perhaps the start of something far more deadly? This issue sets the stage for a storyline that will change Sara, Dani and the Witchblade forever! Could the biblical Angel of Death truly have been unleashed? Meanwhile, the bearer of the other half of the Witchblade, Dani Baptiste, Making matters worse, the crimes have attracted the attention of a newspaper reporter who is beginning Something ancient and evil is stalking the community, something that even the Witchblade might not be able to stop. This issue also features Capture Witchblade Shaken by a failed and very nearly deadly romance, rookie Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste confronts her feelings of betrayal and realizes this life, and the Witchblade, might not be for her. Dani seeks the advice of Sara Pezzini, who's had her share of experience with both the Witchblade and with being betrayed by men like Ian Nottingham and Kenneth Irons. It's time for some girl talk and some ass-kicking, The Top Cow crossover no one predicted! But even though Irons is dead and buried, his reach may stretch beyond the grave. But Sara's police instincts kick in and she suspects there is more to Dani's new paramour than meets the eye. Witchblade created This issue provides a perfect jumping-on point for new readers, as Sara Pezzini and Dani Baptiste Witchblade Danielle Baptiste, the new bearer of the Witchblade, realizing that the Witchblade can be a bit of a "weirdness magnet. Only Danielle can return them to their rest. Meanwhile an old foe of Sara returns to haunt her and now she doesn't have Witchblade Part 1 of a very special 2-part story. Danielle Baptiste returns home to the battered city of New Orleans to visit her ailing father. As she consoles her father and explores the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Dani will discover why New Orleans is called "the most haunted city in America. Witchblade The Magdalena returns in this painted spectacle! Sara must help her friend Patience on a dangerous mission where she discovers what life is like without the Witchblade's assistance. And what is the curious history between the Magdalena and the curator? Meanwhile, Danielle Baptiste continues her baptism through fire as she learns what it means to enter the world of the Witchblade! Wildfire 1 Is genetically modified food an end to world hunger or a first class ticket to the apocalypse? Dan Miller is a plant biologist working with a small team perfecting an accelerated plant growth process. When things go wrong, Los Angeles pays the price in a disaster story unlike any before. Warframe 1 The critically acclaimed free-to-play cooperative shooter comes to comics! In the far future, humanity's descendants scramble to survive in a galaxy rife with conflict, scavenging for ancient technology and long-forgotten secrets. However, before Tiamat was able to take control of the kingdom she was stopped by two women who wielded the Witchblade, an ancient sentient weapon with two components, the Darkness and the Angelus or light and dark. Fast-forward to present day and our MC is a detective named Sara Pezzini the wielder of the Darkness side of the Witchblade. She is currently working a case where, low and behold, an ancient crown has been stolen. From these circumstances, the magnetic story of Sara, her friend and Angelus Witchblade wielder Dani, is born. I cannot express how much I absolutely love the story. Not only did it capture my attention, but it left me desiring more even after I absorbed the sneak peek of issue with lightening speed. The dialogue, the concept, the beautifully handcrafted artwork, and the characters were so well put together it was more like a giant novel than a simple comic. Witchblade is by far one of the best comics I have read, and trust me I read a lot of them. If you are looking for a graphic novel that has a compelling story, read Witchblade. If you are looking for a skillfully designed graphic novel, then read Witchblade. If you crave strong female main characters and superhero type abilities, then you MUST read Witchblade. I promise there is never a dull moment in Redemption. The beginning, the middle, and the end are all very satisfying. Diayll-The Gaming Momma. Names Diayll, I am a 36 year old country girl, living and enjoying life. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Like what you see? Get MGW posts in your inbox! February 16, Leave a comment. Witchblade: Redemption Vol. 1 - Comics by comiXology Nothing outstanding in this particular volume I loved the War of the Witchblades arc that came before this , but I do like Sara's interactions with Aphrodite IV.
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