{"product_id":"the-darkness-vol-1-5-image-comics-1997-signed-by-marc-silvestri","title":"The Darkness, Vol. 1 #5 (Image Comics 1997) Signed by Marc Silvestri","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Darkness, Vol. 1 #5 (Image Comics, 1997) is a collectible entry in the early Image era, now available with a signature from creator Marc Silvestri. This issue pairs Silvestri’s distinctive cover art with Matt Banning’s inks (credited as Batt) and features a script by Garth Ennis, delivering a pivotal moment in the series’ first arc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you’re getting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned by Marc Silvestri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCover pencils by Marc Silvestri; inks by Matt Banning (as Batt)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStory: \"Apocalypse Shortly\" with script by Garth Ennis; pencils by Marc Silvestri; inks by Batt and Victor Llamas (assistant)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlot moments include Uncle Frankie telling Jackie about his father and Jackie making a deal with The Angelus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e36 pages, full color\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCover price: $2.50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eStory \u0026amp; art highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eImpressive collaboration: Silvestri’s pencils head up both the cover and interior art, supported by Ennis’ scripting and Batt’s inks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey plot beats condensed into a single issue: a family revelation from Uncle Frankie and a consequential pact with The Angelus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVivid, era-defining color production across 36 pages for a compact reading experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCollector value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutographed copies from Marc Silvestri carry distinctive appeal for fans and collectors, offering a tangible connection to the creator during a landmark 1997 Image Comics run. The combination of signature, notable creative lineup, and a self-contained story moment makes this issue a standout piece for completing or elevating a Darkness collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ugly Monkey Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51432989720854,"sku":"70985307603200511","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4301\/3142\/files\/11E53B74-CE2F-4FCB-9677-9B2E5D955269.jpg?v=1781669932","url":"https:\/\/uglymonkeycomics.com\/products\/the-darkness-vol-1-5-image-comics-1997-signed-by-marc-silvestri","provider":"Ugly Monkey Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}