Tomb Raider / Witchblade

Release date: December 1997 | Pages: 32

Writer: Michael Turner | Penciller: Michael Turner | Inker: Joe Weems | Colorist: JD Smith | Cover Artist: Michael Turner

Synopsis:

Tomb Raider Lara Croft and NYPD homicide detective Sara Pezzini take on a ninety year old man who has used an ancient artifact to merge with a demon to kill the descendants of old family rivals.

First appearance of Lara Croft in the pages of a comic book!

This one-shot is named Vendetta.

Witchblade / Tomb Raider

Release date: December 1998 | Pages: 36

Writers: Michael Turner, Bill O'Neil | Pencillers: Michael Turner, Keu Cha | Inkers: Joe Weems, Jason Gorder, Marco Galli, Aaron Sowd, and Livesay | Colorist: JD Smith | Cover Artist: Michael Turner

Synopsis:

NYPD homicide detective Sara Pezzini and adventurer Lara Croft are hot on the trail of a rich heiress who has stolen an ancient idol which is supposedly able to confer the powers of an Egyptian goddess on its owner.

Witchblade / Tomb Raider #1/2

Release date: December 1999 | Pages: 28

Writers: Michael Turner, Bill O'Neil | Pencillers: Keu Cha, Mark Pajarillo, and Dan Fraga | Inkers: Andy Owens, Walden Wong |
Colorists: Matt Nelson, Jimmy Yu, and Brian Buccellato |Cover Artists: Michael Turner, Keu Cha

Synopsis:

Detective Sara Pezzini and Tomb Raider Lara Croft track down an Asian assassin who has used a mystic gem to transform himself into a monster.

Dark Crossings #1 (Tomb Raider / Witchblade / The Darkness)

(Dark Clouds Rising)

Release date: June 2000 | Pages: 52

Writer: Charles Holland | Penciller: Dwayne Turner | Inker: Dwayne Turner | Colorists: Steve Firchow, JD Smith, John Starr, Richard Isanove, and Liquid | Cover Artist: Dwayne Turner

Synopsis:

Lara's martial arts master asks her to retrieve the Sword of Lucifer for his new pupil, Daria, but the sword is steeped in the bloody history of the Butcher Knight and once Daria has it, she kills her mentor.

Dark Crossings #2 (Tomb Raider / Witchblade / The Darkness)

(Dark Clouds Overhead)

Release date: October 2000 | Pages: 52

Writer: Charles Holland | Penciller: Dwayne Turner | Inker: Dwayne Turner | Colorists: Steve Firchow, JD Smith, and Richard Isanove |

Cover Artist: Dwayne Turner

Synopsis:

Sara is investigating the murder of a martial arts master and both Lara and Jackie come under scrutiny as suspects. The trio end up chasing the real culprit, Daria, to France but cannot stop her from allying with the deadly gargoyle known as the Butcher Knight.

Fathom #12

(Vana's Revenge - Part 1 of 3)

Release date: July 2000 | Pages: 36

Writers: Michael Turner, Bill O'Neil | Penciller: Michael Turner | Inker: Jonathan Sibal | Colorist: Peter Steigerwald | Cover Artist: Michael Turner

Synopsis:

Cannon is attacked and captured by Biranha who brings him to Vana where he is informed that she will have her revenge on Aspen for the death of her son. Returning home from a snowboarding trip, Aspen is contacted by Sara Pezzini who tells her that a friend who works with Cannon has told her that Aspen is in terrible danger. Aspen and Witchblade are attacked by Biranha and his forces.

Fathom #13

(Vana's Revenge - Part 2 of 3)

Release date: February 2002 | Pages: 36

Writers: Michael Turner, Bill O'Neil | Penciller: Michael Turner | Inkers: Jonathan Sibal, Jason Gorder | Colorists: Peter Steigerwald, Beth Sotelo | Cover Artist: Michael Turner

Synopsis:

Vana begins the transference of power from Cannon Hawke to her damaged son Taras disfiguring Hawke badly. Lara rescues Aspen and Sara from Vana's clutches and the trio begin to plan how they will rescue Cannon.

Fathom #14

(Vana's Revenge - Part 3 of 3)

Release date: May 2002 | Pages: 36

Writers: Michael Turner, Bill O'Neil | Penciller: Michael Turner | Inkers: Jonathan Sibal, Eric Basaldua, Billy Tan, Jason Gorder, and Jay Leisten | Colorists: Peter Steigerwald, Beth Sotelo | Cover Artist: Michael Turner

Synopsis:

Aspen, Lara, and Sara must rescue Cannon and escape Vana's icy headquarters. It's going to take everything they've got. And Cannon's having trouble holding on to reality. Has Vana permanently damaged him? Find out as the tumultuous conclusion to Aspen's entanglement with Vana, joined by Tomb Raider's Lara Croft and Witchblade's Sara Pezzini, comes to an explosive end!

Tomb Raider #25

(Endgame - Part 1 of 3)

Release date: November 2002 | Pages: 32

Writer: John Ney Rieber | Penciller: Michael Turner | Inker: Jonathan Sibal | Colorist: JD Smith | Cover Artist: Michael Turner

Synopsis:

Tomb Raider's 25th issue extravaganza arrives as special guest penciler Michael Turner joins forces with John Ney Rieber to present the monumental issue of Tomb Raider as Top Cow's Endgame crossover kicks off.

It all begins when the charred remains of a long-lost Native American settlement lure Lara Croft to New York City the home of Sara Pezzini and the Witchblade, and it ends with... the death of Lara Croft?!?

Witchblade #60

(Endgame - Part 2 of 3)

Release date: November 2002 | Pages: 40

Writer: David Wohl | Penciller: Francis Manapul | Inker: Jason Gorder | Colorist: John Starr | Cover Artist: Francis Manapul

Synopsis:

Sara Pezzini searches for answers to what caused the terrible fate of her friend and cohort, Lara Croft...

What she discovers is an entity as old as the Witchblade itself, but much more deadly... and evil.

EVO #1

(Endgame - Part 3 of 3)

Release date: February 2003 | Pages: 36

Writer: David Wohl | Penciller: Marc Silvestri | Inkers: Matt Banning, Billy Tan, and Jason Gorder | Colorists: John Starr, Steve Firchow | Cover Artist: Marc Silvestri

Synopsis:

Sara and Lara help a band of followers of the Witchblade from 3,000 years in the future who have come back in time to battle Vox and his plans to bridge the gap between the future and the past.

Tomb Raider / The Darkness

Release date: January 2001 | Pages: 20

Writer: David Wohl | Penciller: Billy Tan | Inker: Billy Tan | Colorist: Steve Firchow | Cover Artists: Billy Tan, Steve Firchow

Synopsis:

Lara and Jackie hunt down an ancient artifact that a mob boss has stolen for his unattractive wife which causes men to see her as the most beautiful woman in the world. Jackie, of course, being a man, falls under the spell of the amulet and tries to keep Lara from taking it back.

The Darkness and Tomb Raider

Release date: April 2005 | Pages: 36

Writer: David Wohl | Penciller: Billy Tan | Inker: Billy Tan | Colorist: Steve Firchow | Cover Artist: Jae Lee

Synopsis:

(Reprint of Tomb Raider / The Darkness.)

Lara and Jackie hunt down an ancient artifact that a mob boss has stolen for his unattractive wife which causes men to see her as the most beautiful woman in the world. Jackie, of course, being a man, falls under the spell of the amulet and tries to keep Lara from taking it back.

Magdalena vs. Dracula: Monster War

(Part 1 of 4)

Release date: June 2005 | Pages: 32

Writers: Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski | Penciller: Joyce Chin | Inker: Joyce Chin | Colorist: Scott Kester | Cover Artists: Joyce Chin, Marc Silvestri, Joseph Michael Linsner, and Eric Basaldua

Synopsis:

Magdalena follows her dreams to a deconsecrated church in London and finds Dracula being resurrected by Hyde. In the ensuing battle, Magdalena loses the Spear of Destiny to Hyde and is feasted on and left for dead by Dracula.

Tomb Raider vs. the Wolf-Men: Monster War

(Part 2 of 4)

Release date: July 2005 | Pages: 32

Writers: Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski | Penciller: Joyce Chin | Inker: Joyce Chin | Colorist: Scott Kester | Cover Artists: Joyce Chin, Eric Basaldua

Synopsis:

As Lara travels to Romania to find a cure for Magdalena, she recalls how she found Frankenstein’s body frozen in ice, was nearly killed by Hyde, but was rescued by Dr. Henry Jekyll, now completely separate from the Hyde persona. Once in Romania, Lara battles a pack of Wolf-Men to bring back a necrotic orchid for Dr. Jekyll. In London, a possessed Magdalena escapes from the care of Dr. Jekyll and travels to New York City to rejoin Dracula.

Witchblade vs. Frankenstein: Monster War

(Part 3 of 4)

Release date: August 2005 | Pages: 32

Writers: Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski | Penciller: Vitor Ishimura | Inker: Vitor Ishimura | Colorist: Scott Kester | Cover Artists: Joyce Chin, Eric Basaldua

Synopsis:

Sara is at the morgue looking over the victims of a high class brothel where everyone present was murdered and had all of the blood drained from their bodies when one of the "victims" gets up and begins to battle her. Frankenstein's monster beats Sara up and takes a piece of the Witchblade back to his allies, Dracula and Hyde. Lara and Jekyll continue to hunt for the newly vampiric Magdalena and hook up with Sara to swap notes.

The Darkness vs. Mr. Hyde: Monster War

(Part 4 of 4)

Release date: September 2005 | Pages: 32

Writers: Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski | Penciller: Vitor Ishimura | Inker: Vitor Ishimura | Colorist: Scott Kester | Cover Artists: Joyce Chin, Eric Basaldua

Synopsis:

After Lara and Dr. Jekyll free Magdalena from Dracula's curse, Jackie, Sara, Lara and Patience kill Dracula and his infected brides, and prevent Hyde and Frankenstein’s monster from resurrecting the elder gods. In the confusion Dr. Jekyll is able to reunite with Hyde and then kill himself before the Hyde persona gains control.

Tales of the Witchblade #9

Release date: January 2001 | Pages: 32

Writer: Bill O'Neil | Pencillers: David Boller, Brian Denham | Inker: John Livesay | Colorists: Matt Nelson, John Starr | Cover Artist: Randy Green

Synopsis:

Next time you get an opportunity to have a torrid affair with an Egyptian Goddess, you might want to consult Buck about his experience. Now that Buck has been made immortal by Bastet, he must find a way to release her from the statue. Buck realizes he could potentially be without his true love FOREVER and is starting to feel like this eternal life thing ain't what it's cracked up to be. Death isn't starting to look so bad after all.

Witchblade #78

Release date: September 2004 | Pages: 32

Writer: Ian Edginton | Penciller: Tony Daniel | Inkers: Rick Basaldua, Kevin Conrad, and Tony Daniel | Colorist: Brian Buccellato | Cover Artists: Tony Daniel, Greg Land

Synopsis:

When Sara and Jake investigate the gruesome murder of a man named Tom Judge, his partner Tilly weaves them a story full of magical amulets, demons from hell and the deadly woman known as Lachryma. Tilly also tells them that Sara is Lachryma's next target.

Witchblade #84

Release date: May 2005 | Pages: 32

Writer: Ron Marz | Penciller: Michael Choi | Inker: Sal Regla | Colorist: Brian Buccellato | Cover Artist: Greg Land

Synopsis:

With the gruesome fate of her partner Jake McCarthy still weighing heavily on her mind, Sara Pezzini girds herself for a final battle with ultimate evil as she heads north accompanied only by NYPD detective Patrick Gleason. Even with the vast might of the Witchblade on their side, will Sara and Gleason be enough to stop the coming apocalypse?

Witchblade featuring Tomb Raider: Covenant

Release date: June 1999 | Pages: 152

Writers: [various] | Pencillers: [various] | Inkers: [various] | Colorists: [various] | Cover Artist: Michael Turner

Synopsis:

(This book collects Witchblade #1-4, Tomb Raider / Witchblade, and Cyblade / Shi: The Battle for Independents #1.)

Produced by Titan Books in the UK, this variant edition showcases the first team-up between Witchblade and Tomb Raider, as well as the never-before-collected first appearance of Det. Sara Pezzini NYPD - a.k.a. Witchblade! She's the deadliest, most drop-dead gorgeous heroine to ever stalk the illustrated page, and as if that wasn't enough, in this first collection Witchblade teams up with the one and only Lara Croft - star of the worldwide blockbuster movie and best-selling video game Tomb Raider. Two stunning femmes fatales with big guns and even bigger attitudes in one volume...it really doesn't get much better than this! Contains scenes of horror and violence, and is not recommended for younger readers.

Witchblade featuring Tomb Raider: Ceremony

Release date: October 1999 | Pages: 128

Writers: [various] | Pencillers: [various] | Inkers: [various] | Colorists: [various] | Cover Artist: Michael Turner

Synopsis:

(This book collects Witchblade #5-8, and Witchblade / Tomb Raider.)

In the stunning, best-selling tradition of Spawn comes Witchblade, an all-new supernatural avenger from the dark side of the superhero genre. She's the deadliest, most drop-dead gorgeous heroine to ever stalk the illustrated page, and in this second collection Witchblade teams up again with the one and only Lara Croft - star of the worldwide best-selling video game Tomb Raider. The babes with big guns are back, together again and hotter than ever! The action fairly sizzles as archaeologist Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) and NYPD cop Sara Pezzini (Witchblade) team-up to combat a mystical menace born of ancient Egypt. Plus, more of Witchblade's incredible origin!

Witchblade featuring Tomb Raider: Cauldron

Release date: November 2000 | Pages: 128

Writers: [various] | Pencillers: [various] | Inkers: [various] | Colorists: [various] | Cover Artists: Michael Turner, Keu Cha

Synopsis:

(This book collects Witchblade #9-13, and Witchblade / Tomb Raider #1/2.)

In the stunning, best-selling tradition of Spawn comes Witchblade, a supernatural avenger from the dark side of the superhero genre. She's the deadliest, most drop-dead gorgeous heroine to ever stalk the illustrated page, and in this third collection Witchblade teams up again with the one and only Lara Croft - star of the worldwide best-selling video game Tomb Raider. It's another titanic team-up! And whenever Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) and NYPD cop Sara Pezzini (Witchblade) get together, there's usually trouble! The collection also features the further adventures of Witchblade, as she learns more about her mystical powers.

Witchblade featuring Tomb Raider: Coda

Release date: April 2002 | Pages: 144

Writers: [various] | Pencillers: [various] | Inkers: [various] | Colorists: [various] | Cover Artist: Keu Cha

Synopsis:

(This book collects Witchblade #14-16, Dark Crossings: Dark Clouds Rising, and Dark Crossings: Dark Clouds Overhead.)

When Lara Croft is hired by a mysterious 'master' to find the Sword of Lucifer - the blade wielded by the Devil himself, during the war in Heaven, she has no idea that her search will yet again reunite her with Sara Pezzini, wielder of the Witchblade, and Jackie Escatado, the gangster with the power of the Darkness! Sara, a homicide detective in the NYPD, comes looking for her - as prime suspect in the master's murder! Now they must team up again, to fight a force for darkness which dates back to Mertin's time - and one which knows all-too-well the Witchblade's And the Darkness' power! Meanwhile, in the Witchblade stories also collected here, Sara's quest to understand her power leads her into ever more deadly danger - and ever closer to the evil Kenneth Irons!

Tomb Raider / Witchblade: Trouble Seekers

Release date: December 2002 | Pages: 80

Writers: [various] | Pencillers: [various] | Inkers: [various] | Colorists: [various] | Cover Artist: Michael Turner

Synopsis:

(This book collects Tomb Raider / Witchblade, Witchblade / Tomb Raider, and Witchblade / Tomb Raider #1/2.)

Lara and Sara are back in a few of their most celebrated crossover events! Trouble Seekers contains their first ever meeting (the Tomb Raider / Witchblade) and their second historic teaming in the Witchblade / Tomb Raider. You can now relive these classic adventures all over again! Also including the hard-to-find Witchblade / Tomb Raider #1/2 issue, this book features an all-new cover by artist Michael Turner.

Fathom featuring Tomb Raider: Child of Two Worlds

Release date: April 2001 | Pages: 152

Writers: [various] | Pencillers: [various] | Inkers: [various] | Colorists: [various] | Cover Artist: Michael Turner

Synopsis:

(This book collects Fathom Vol. 1 #7-12.)

There are Two Worlds... The One We Know and the One Below! From the depths they rose in search of the child of two worlds, she who walked among the air-breathers but was part of another world, the world below. Her name is Aspen Matthews, and they showed her her heritage, the beauty of the oceans. But behind their concern lurked a darker agenda, a brewing war with mankind and an ancient mystery. Aspen is the key, a vessel of immense power, and she stands at a crossroads, torn between the world that birthed her and world that raised her. Her destiny unfolds...

Monster War

Release date: September 2006 | Pages: 112

Writers: [various] | Pencillers: [various] | Inkers: [various] | Colorists: [various] | Cover Artists: Marc Silvestri, Joseph Michael Linsner

Synopsis:

Collects Monster War: Magdalena vs. Dracula (2005), Tomb Raider vs. Wolf Men (2005), Witchblade vs. Frankenstein (2005), and Darkness vs. Mr. Hyde (2005). Written by Christopher Golden and Tom Sniegowski. Art by Joyce Chin and Vitor Ishimura. The first appearance of the Dynamite Monsters is now available in one trade paperback collection! Debuting in a special crossover with the Top Cow Universe, the Dynamite Monsters have their sights set on Ash in the current AOD storyline, but see where it all began in this new Collection! Collecting the entire Top Cow/Dynamite Monsters: Monster War 4 issue mini-series by writers Christopher Golden and Tom Sniegowski, and featuring the art of Joyce Chin and Vitor Ishimura, this volume also includes an all-star cover gallery featuring the artwork of Marc Silvestri, e-Bass, Joyce Chin, and Joseph Michael Linsner!