Back in Action: Witchblade #1 and Hunter Killer #1 Return as Facsimile Editions!

A Blast from the Past: Top Cow Revives Two Cult Classics!

Rated: Teens/Mature

In a move that has comic book fans and collectors buzzing, Top Cow Productions has announced facsimile editions of two of its most iconic titles – Witchblade #1 from 1995 and Hunter Killer #1 from 2005. These are not just reprints – they’re time capsules, lovingly reproduced to match the original issues page by page, ad by ad, line by line. They are printing the issues in regular, foil and blank variants.

🔥 Witchblade #1 (1995): The Saga Begins…

First published in 1995, Witchblade was a breakout hit that helped define 90s dark fantasy comics. Created by David Wohl, Marc Silvestri, Brian Haberlin and the legendary Michael Turner, this series introduced us to Sara Pezzini, a tough New York detective who stumbles upon a mystical, sentient artifact known as the Witchblade.

Bonded to Sara, the gauntlet grants her enhanced strength, regeneration, and shape-shifting armor but it also holds ancient secrets and deadly power. With its mix of noir, mysticism and sharp visuals, Witchblade became a symbol of Top Cow’s storytelling excellence and remains a fan favorite to this day.

🚀 Hunter Killer #1 (2005): Superhuman Espionage at Its Finest

Launched in 2005, Hunter Killer is the brainchild of Mark Waid and Marc Silvestri, offering a high-stakes story centered on a secret organization tasked with hunting down rogue superhumans known as “Ultra-Sapiens.” The series brought espionage, sci-fi and high-octane action into one thrilling package.

The protagonist, Ellis, is an unregistered Ultra-Sapien unknowingly caught in the battle between the Hunter-Killer program and a hidden war of powered beings. Backed by Silvestri’s detailed and dynamic artwork, the comic delivered a cinematic experience that fans still admire.

💎 Why These Editions Matter to Collectors and Fans

Facsimile editions like these are more than nostalgia, they are entry points into comic book history. For collectors, this is a rare opportunity to own faithful recreations of iconic issues without the premium price tag of original prints. For new readers, it’s a chance to start at the very beginning, to experience what made these stories resonate with fans worldwide.

Every panel, ad and color tone from the original issues has been preserved, making this a wholesome and immersive experience. Whether you’re reliving memories or discovering them anew, these anniversary editions bridge generations of comic storytelling.

🛒 Where to Find Them?

Available soon through your local comic book shops and online retailers, keep an eye on official announcements from Top Cow/Image Comics.

📌 A Collector’s Delight and a Reader’s Dream

In a landscape filled with reboots and spin-offs, facsimile editions remind us of where it all began. With Witchblade #1 and Hunter Killer #1, Top Cow is opening the time vault and it’s your chance to jump in. Relive the power, the art, and the edge, because legends never die, they just get reprinted. Cheers – Comics Byte!!

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