Descended from the bloodline of Christ, Patience is the latest incarnation of the Magdalena. Armed with the Spear of Destiny, she is tasked with destroying any and all evil... even if it takes the form of a little boy. Patience might be able to destroy the boy's demonic protectors, but can she bring herself to murder a child who could ultimately prove to be innocent?

Check out the Magdalena #3 preview.

Jackie Estacado has known little fear since he inherited the power of The Darkness on his 21st birthday. But when an old mafia boss blackmails him to hunt down four fiendish bikers in the California desert, he will find that even The Darkness can know fear.

Check out the The Darkness: Four Horsemen #1 preview.

Raise the Dead. Guest-starring The Necromancer! Sara Pezzini can gain an important ally in Abby van Alstine, the Necromancer, but only if Sara can keep her alive! Abby's visit to New York City is interrupted by a demonic attack, and her only chance for survival is entering the world of the Witchblade.

Check out the Witchblade #137 preview.

Top Cow Productions has released details about Necromancer's entrance in the Top Cow Universe beginning with Witchblade #137, a standalone story in stores on August 11.

The issue -- from the regular Witchblade team of Ron Marz and Stjepan Sejic -- finds Detective Sara Pezzini, bearer of the Witchblade, gaining an important ally in Abby van Alstine, the Necromancer, but only if Sara can keep her alive. Abby's visit to New York City is interrupted by a demonic attack, and her only chance for survival is entering the world of the Witchblade.

Read more about Necromancer in the Top Cow Universe.