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The Darkness #1
Image Comics· 1996★ Key Issue

The Darkness #1

1st appearance of Jackie Estacado as the Darkness; Top Cow/Image launch

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36 listingson eBay right now look like this issue but aren't it — usually the cheapest ones on the page. Here's what's wrong with each, so you don't buy the wrong book.

  • Wrong volume$1.99

    The Darkness: Infinity #1 Aug. 1999 Top Cow Productions

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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    ASH VS. THE ARMY OF DARKNESS #0 BY DYNAMITE 2017 1$ COMIC SALE + BONUS

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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    THE DARKNESS 1 MARC SILVESTRI STORY & COVER IMAGE COMICS 2026

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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    ASH VS. THE ARMY OF DARKNESS #1 BY DYNAMITE 2017 1$ COMIC SALE + BONUS

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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  • Wrong volume$3.49

    THE DARKNESS: BUTCHER #1 NM ONE-SHOT (TOP COW IMAGE 2008) *COMBINE SHIP & SAVE*

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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  • Wrong volume$3.99

    The Darkness Volume # 1 Issue # 17 1998

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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  • Wrong volume$4.20

    Frankenstein New World The Speed of Darkness #1 VF 2026 Stock Image

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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  • Wrong volume$4.49

    The Darkness / Batman #1 (Image Comics August 1999)

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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Guide value · CGC 9.8
$134
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Sep 17, 2026CGC 9.8$134.04

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