A dark, action-packed Top Cow crossover where Witchblade, The Darkness, and Angelus collide in a supernatural war of mythic proportions. ⚔️🔥
Broken Trinity (Collection)
Genre 🗡️✨
Supernatural Fantasy • Action • Dark Urban Mythology
This series blends modern-day crime drama with ancient myth, weaving a high-stakes battle between primal elemental forces into a gritty, emotional storyline.
Main Characters 🌟
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Sara Pezzini / Witchblade – A tough NYPD detective and bearer of the mystical Witchblade gauntlet.
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Jackie Estacado / The Darkness – A mob hitman cursed and empowered by the shadowy force known as The Darkness.
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Angelus – A radiant, godlike entity representing light and order, sworn enemy of The Darkness.
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Finn – A reluctant wielder of the Ice Artifact, drawn into the war.
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Glorianna Silver – Possessor of the Fire Artifact, equally dangerous and unpredictable.
Writer ✍️
Ron Marz – Known for his mastery of character-driven stories in cosmic and supernatural settings.
Artist 🎨
Stjepan Šejić – Renowned for his painterly digital style, detailed anatomy, and emotionally charged expressions.
Editor Details 📋
Rob Levin – Ensures narrative flow across multiple Top Cow titles, coordinating the crossover’s consistency.
Publisher and Brand 🏢
Top Cow Productions (an imprint of Image Comics) – Famous for creator-driven, mature-themed supernatural sagas.
Release Year 📅
2008
Brief Plot Summary 📖
When a supernatural imbalance threatens the world, three legendary artifacts—the Witchblade, The Darkness, and the Angelus—become central to a coming war. As Sara Pezzini and Jackie Estacado find themselves reluctantly drawn together, new artifact bearers emerge: Finn with the Ice Artifact and Glorianna Silver with the Fire Artifact. The clash between these forces of light, darkness, and elemental power spirals into a deadly confrontation, blurring the lines between hero and villain.
Notable Arcs or Storylines 🔥❄️
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The Gathering of Artifacts – Introduces the elemental weapons of Ice and Fire, expanding the Top Cow mythos.
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Angelus’ Resurgence – A powerful storyline depicting the return and wrath of the Angelus.
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Sara & Jackie’s Uneasy Alliance – A rare partnership forged in necessity, fraught with mistrust and tension.
Fan Theories or Interpretations 💭
Some fans speculate that the Ice and Fire Artifacts were precursors to even greater cosmic forces in the Top Cow Universe, potentially influencing future crossovers. Others theorize that Sara’s actions in Broken Trinity subtly shift the Witchblade’s sentience, making it more aligned with her personal morality rather than its chaotic nature.
Review Summary ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Art: Šejić’s lush, painted visuals give the series an epic, cinematic feel, with each page resembling a fully realized fantasy painting. 🎨
Story Quality: Ron Marz crafts a tightly woven narrative that balances action, lore, and character growth without losing pace. 📚
Character Depth: Sara and Jackie are written with emotional complexity, while Finn and Glorianna bring fresh perspectives to the artifact mythology.
This collection stands as one of Top Cow’s most visually stunning and narratively engaging crossovers—perfect for fans of supernatural epics with moral ambiguity. ⚔️
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