(W) Phil Hester (P) Michael Broussard (I) Ryan Winn (Col) Matt Milla (Cov) Dale Keown, Stjepan Sejic

The conclusion of the 'EMPIRE' storyarc is here, as past sins shatter hope for a brighter tomorrow! Jackie Estacado faces his toughest opponent yet, and the end of this spectacular final chapter will have you screaming, 'What?!' Writer Phil Hester (SUPERMAN: CONFIDENTIAL, GREEN ARROW) and rising star Michael Broussard (UNHOLY UNION) put the stamp on their momentous first arc on THE DARKNESS. Cover A - Dale Keown; Cover B - Stjepan Sejic