Who is Image Comics "The Darkness?" Ancient Raw Power

[@joeweems5]

Working on the Darkness was one of the high points in my career and I dig seeing so much of my Art used in this video. Thanks!

[@Mr_k1ng]

Will there be a d3?

[@ashermerkabah]

Hey Joseph, I'm a big fan since the 90's, it's awesome to see your comment on this video! Love your inks, keep up the fantastic work!

[@pocenha]

Congratulations for your work

[@beachshorts25]

Reminds me of Spawn

[@tommyvogel9595]

Thank you for blessing us with this amazing comic book characte. Jackie Estacado is hands down my favorite character out of any comic book franchise!

[@LxR7601]

"The Darkness" is literally the edgiest thing you could possibly name a character.

[@bizmonkey007]

Chris D Apocalypse and Onslaught are pretty metal when you think about it.

[@jackychang9148]

What about Darkseid? It's literally Dark Side.

[@tyking33]

The Lords of chaos will have words would be

[@tyking33]

Also devoid

[@tyking33]

The de-creator

[@PrimarisUltramarine]

Fun fact: batman was actually the one who convinced Jackie to become a better person by turning franky into the cops which is what lead to his girlfriend being killed. I wonder how bad Batman feels about unintentionally causing the death of Jackie’s girlfriend.

[@loceelen]

As a former wielder of the darkness, I can attest to how awesome it is.

[@NewSage]

LOL! Dude... I like that! Your comment gets a 10! Legendary!!! LOL! Good one!

[@kevo300]

Facts

[@Perception5639]

Along with Spawn, The Darkness is easily my favorite comic book character ever. A 10 rating is perfect, well done again!!

[@waynejulian277]

i wonder if the darkness can beat spawn in a fight

[@noahdestroyer7978]

@@waynejulian277 that if he can make holy weapon in i dont think the darkness can die

[@waynejulian277]

@@noahdestroyer7978 it seems like it would be an even match because the darkness gets completely nulled in any source of light

[@sexydudeuk2172]

Id love to see it turned into a movie as well! I wonder though who could play Jackie?

[@waynejulian277]

@@tivionte961 you could have the angelus or the sovergin brainwash spawn

[@Blkackjack]

Can't wait till Darkness 3. This and prototype were my fav action games on 360

[@thecommentguy9380]

There ain't gonna be Darkness 3 RIP in pieces

[@soccerandtrack10]

your into antihero too?

[@baddragonite]

Wonder if you'll be able to watch full movies in game again. Idk why I thought that was so cool. 😂

[@zirconviper]

You're not the only one.

[@satandarkdestroyer1832]

Prototype was the shit. I agree they are wonderful games.

[@MississippiKaijuMusic]

i would love to see a movie based on the darkness.

[@soccerandtrack10]

yeah,the games story is pretty good,most cool things are books.

[@virtualwastrel]

There is a game on it :)

[@Campboiwil]

It’s called Venom lol

[@ribrob2346]

So would I man!

[@frankcoley1537]

Game wasn't bad

[@ntabiblaze]

"if we keep fighting we'll both die" "LET'S BANG INSTEAD" "hell yeah!"

[@NewSage]

+MisterTbone - 😅 Crazy, bro!... crazy. 😎

[@Platinum_Tugboat]

The Darkness, Fathom and Witchblade got me into comics. Once I developed a love for them, my dad revealed that he also love comics, he showed me his collection of a ton of Golden and Silver age Marvel comics, and a ton of other old DC comics. It was amazing, I love my dad, and how he kept his collection from me until I found comics on my own.

[@scarvello]

Just imagine creating a proper game for this and how huge the skill tree would need to be

[@vaszka44]

Ohh Man! we need R-rating Darkness movie 4 sure ! One of my favorite characters as well.many thanks bro!

[@NewSage]

Instant competition for the box office success of Deadpool! LOL! And THANK YOU!

[@Rich9837]

The games really nerfed him...

[@raven42171]

Poodle same thing I said lol you dont get even half of this shit. Even if you somehow upgrade Jackie he still was nowhere near this powerful in the games.

[@sh7dowmustdie]

if they add all of his powers he would be OP and unbalanced.

[@griffithdidnothingwrong7117]

Exactly you can't make a game where you just one shot everyone and can't die that would not be fun and make a very linear gameplay

[@qork1477]

well first off the games had to make him weaker for it to be fun and not god mode simulator and second the games take place before he grasps the full extent of his power

[@tyanidhivemind1047]

@Colin zzstu Majors 2 actually

[@eon001]

This would make a sick movie. If the Spawn movie is a hit, this is going to get a Hollywood fast track.

[@virtualwastrel]

eon001 There is a game you can play :)

[@RejectedInch]

I hope Holliwood leaves this the hell alone. Enough comics and spectacular characters raped by those idiots ( see Dark Phoenix, raped twice, just to name one)

[@haydenysidro9388]

@@RejectedInch yeah but some have studios have managed to pull it off the marvel cu of course even DC has done better with wonder woman aquaman and shazam

[@jackgray2419]

Burning Cloud your blooming Hollywood for something that's your fault?

[@jackgray2419]

Burning Cloud you're blaming Hollywood for something that's your fault?

[@iEGrizzly]

I just came upon this to learn more about the video game. Now i’m finding out “The Darkness” fought DC Superheroes. This is badass and needs to be a movie.

[@Draveken]

DC and Marvel...... DC = Batman and Superman. Marvel = Wolverine and Hulk.

[@legendarygoji1999]

He’s one of my favorite non marvel or DC characters, which are Bloodshot, Spawn, and Dredd. I also want to see him crossover with Alex Mercer.

[@achillesjuschillin8419]

Bro I recommend so many people to ur channel fam .. keep doing yo thang fam 🙏🏾🙏🏾💯💯

[@NewSage]

+Celestial King - Thanks bro! You know it's appreciated! 👍And I'm gonna keep 'em rolling! 😎

[@innovator90]

Damn! How remember reading Darkness, Witchblade, Fathom, Tomb Raider from Top Cow. Man, those were good times. Good times indeed. Thanks for the video. Keep up the great work. 👍😎

[@ljevans3156]

New sage your channel gives me more specific information than most websites I look up

[@Roshea]

Jenny's artwork has always been a favorite throughout 90s comics. The games did a good job of personifying her.

[@IncredibleFulk1]

“Through you, I am born! You are nothing but my puppet.” Anytime I read the comic book, I always think Kirk Acevedo as Jackie and Mike Patton’s voice as the Darkness.

[@watcher805]

The day always gets better when I hear you say "Hi everybody!"

[@erik299188]

I've watched this video again just to see what rating you gave him. You didn't disappoint!

[@andrewgarrett1356]

Whenever I look at Jackie in his Darkness armor, I think to myself, "Is this what Nightwing would look like if he were Spawn?"

[@turtleanton6539]

It is !

[@ghostprince4284]

@@turtleanton6539 I Always More Venom But To Each It's Own.

[@draakendros]

You do realize the comic creator who made this now is top cow as well just giving that studio some love, they also are working on the warframe offical comic

[@nicklander3301]

Man how come we never got a movie based on The Darkness ?? I could easily see a trilogy

[@unga_bunga5987]

Always wanted to know more about this character thanks for giving me this info

[@NewSage]

+godspeed - No problem man! I'm glad, because that's what the channel was made for! Thanks for your support, and have a good one!

[@youngsir.tc_GW_VS]

Do u want him for injustice or mortal kombat

[@unga_bunga5987]

youngstert yes but think it would work more for mortal kombat

[@eloymartinez7695]

The image comics all these guys need a movie now

[@sexydudeuk2172]

I wonder though who would be good to play as Jackie?

[@JoniXDeejayTube]

@@sexydudeuk2172 Ashton Kutcher, Adam Driver or Kit Harrington... Since Jackie has long hairs, the actors are all long haired and fit perfectly for that role.

[@ConnorMcCartney95]

@@JoniXDeejayTube except none of them look 21

[@DoomYourGameAndMusicDeveloper]

Invincible has a tv show

[@ijl007]

i so wish they'd do a Spawn/The Darkness crossover and not like the Medieval Spawn and Witchblade crossover i mean one with the main characters, Al Simmons Spawn meets Jackie Estacado The Darkness, ones a mobster one kills mobsters so their reason for fighting is right there. it would be so AWESOME!!!!

[@mooviedude141]

The fact that we never got a movie based on this comic is a travesty

[@maxlopolo2415]

This is one of the american comics that I can respect as an idea. The power of this thing is to do/create ANYTHING his wearer wants, but doesn't come with an instruction manual. The problem becomes the wearer. With his doubts, insecurities and subconsciousness. The fact that he's not omnipotent (even if he could) is woven INTO the story, unlike 99% of the DC characters where the author has to make the people "forget" what they can do to have a story that makes a lick of sense. You feel like this thing is dark and evil, and can summon treacherous little bloodthirsty monsters that cannot wait to stab you in the back? DONE. You suspect that it has a will of its own, and wants to use you for evil? DONE. Enjoy a dark personification of your power that taunts you and tries to trick you. You think it can make you a god? DONE. The protagonist has been giving more than one hint at the fact that it's actually a formless, aimless, infinite source of whatever you want. Kinda hard to silence your subconscious/imagination after you involuntarily created your own problems. A part of you will always suspect that it's out to get you, and doesn't completely listen to you. And so it does.

[@Guyver-971]

My dad had all the comic books, i was reading them when i was a kid

[@FBI-1987]

You didn't mention much about Jackie and Sarah's relationship, and how it produced Hope. Along with the Broken Trinity series, that stuff was fairly important. But awesome movie overall.

[@NewSage]

Channel is still relatively new. So back then I was even MORE of a rookie! 😅 Thanks for the compliment though. And I'm still "evolving" to this very day! 👍 Have a good one!

[@FBI-1987]

@@NewSage I'm a simple guy: I see good content, I like it I see great content, I sub. And if I really enjoy it, I comment on it.

[@NewSage]

My man! 😎

[@Mamoswine-s]

@@FBI-1987relatable

[@Sublimedsd]

I watch a lot of KZbin and i would like to let you know, you make great content. Good work man. Keep it up! Very very well done

[@abhijeetsahu4526]

So darkness is literally a mixture of Green Lantern & Venom

[@shanyalali8156]

Their making a new Darkness Comic Series and releasing it next year in January JACKIE ESTACODO IS BACK BABY!!🤘

[@bisket617]

I love this game

[@NewSage]

+Bisketgaza617 bunskull - Well get your drinks... It's just getting started! 😎

[@cruz68]

me two. the darkness is awesome.

[@rcct44444]

Bisketgaza617 bunskull I still find it weird that xenomorphs live in this universe

[@hamakuasledgehammer1920]

Bisketgaza617 bunskull Same, wish we'd get a reboot of the game that still stays faithful to the story and graphical violence with an optional 3rd person perspective

[@nahidafama7706]

The Darkness is a awesome game.

[@johnhannibalsmith1607]

I remember reading "The Darkness." It started off great. As time went on, it got more and more convoluted. LOL!!!

[@foxsinban4269]

Got the massive anthology for my birthday last year, it's a beast to read and the art is immense!

[@SesuleGueguense]

Batman can bench 1000lbs. Must be on some comic book steroids lol

[@NewSage]

+César Briceño - Yeah... Batman is a bit of a beast!

[@parallax7789]

César Briceño Or mutated via radiation.

[@banmanashah]

New Sage Yeah a BIT of a beast

[@NewSage]

LOL! Ok. Ok. You're right... Don't let me get ahead of myself!

[@BlackSuperman2099]

I wouldn't be surprised if Alfred was secretly slipping Bruce roids in his food for yrs. Now that would be a great story line. LoL

[@HatiHro]

An animated series in the vein of Invincible would be amazing and would suit the more fantastical elements more than live action

[@MrSupersaiyangoku]

Sooo spawn and this guy would be an unbeatable fight. Or a great fight.

[@im2hastyle]

Great video Sage. I loved playing the 1st and 2nd Darkness games!

[@rickwitt7373]

No lie only found the channel like last week and I've just been sifting through them to find this one i played the games and read the comics but not many people ever talk about it so THANK YOU

[@NewSage]

+Rick Witt - You're welcome! I'm glad I hit your dude's video right on time! Thanks for your support and have a good one.

[@damianstarks3338]

This elemental force along with its current host Jackie are two of my favorite image comics characters along with the witchblade and it’s current host Sarah.

[@Raximus3000]

issue 181... When they messed it all up.

[@chrisconley359]

Has spawn and the darkness ever fought each other? And are they anyway connected?

[@Enriquez520]

They aren’t connected one bit. Jackie is an Italian mafia member, while AI Simmons was an US Marine

[@xxedgy_outsiderxx9978]

@@Enriquez520 I can see a us marine being picked to fight mafia drug trade

[@Enriquez520]

@@xxedgy_outsiderxx9978 One could slaughter a Mafia group.

[@Draveken]

The two would not cross as the creators never agreed to a collaboration.

[@damonblade3195]

Dude you are amazing !!!. Please do a video on Witch Blade !!!!!!!!

[@findingtruth6723]

what if the darkness and spawn merged into one being XD

[@jmoney4734]

That would be cool

[@BlankEmporium]

I'd imagine he'd name himself Spawness, or the Dark-Spawn, or, maybe, just maybe, the Darkpawn.

[@Airitoutretro]

That would be the most OP thing in comics history!!!!

[@ComradeJoe72]

Evil would retire

[@OMNITYPE27]

It would be cool if Jackie was in Injustice 2. I bet his super move would be epic!

[@be5753]

KnightsEnd he isnt dc

[@funnyvalentine6670]

Same with Sub Zero

[@GamingMasterAnthony]

君殺したいDærk I but image/top cow comics do crossover with DC and Marvel every now and then

[@Shhmoke]

Nah in mk 11 he'll have ths bloodiest fatalities

[@jacksonestacado7409]

Jim Lee helped Co found image and he works for DC. And image is a partner company of topcow. And Spawn is in it. But that will mean they'll end up giving Spawn his creation tier powers. Nothing will be a match, not even the darkness at full power. Spawn is multiverse creator crazy powerful.

[@infamoswordz]

One of my fav comic characters. Well done New Sage.

[@Hawkwave721]

Hey boss, love your content. Could you do a who is on Midnighter? That would be awesome if you could.

[@NewSage]

Thanks for the compliment! He's on the list. It may take a while to get to him, but the vid will come around! Have a good one!

[@Librarypencils]

Great video. I'm hooked. Looking forward to more.

[@jt0l3r]

I really enjoyed the accompanying video game series based upon the character.

[@darthkai3621]

Part of me wants a fight between The Darkness and Moonknight.

[@BlackSuperman2099]

Good vid, as always man. Now I'm waiting for vids on Witchblade & the Angelus.

[@420Yako]

When I collected comics, Darkness was my favorite and it still stands tall, still waiting for the movies 🎥! ❤❤❤

[@singleseeker010]

Now this is an exampled video thank I’ve been searching for hours

[@givmespace]

im loving these image comics vids! more image comic bios please

[@NewSage]

Thanks! I'm glad you're liking them! And don't worry. They're gonna keep on rolling!

[@givmespace]

GREAT stuff thanks. already subbed to your channel n love it

[@vincentshadetree]

Imagine a pick up line like that, "Aye girl, so we don't mutually destroy each other, let me hit it..."

[@daikon3199]

His suit looks like a mix of the winter soldier and aquaman/namor

[@reggielacey2235]

Witchblade, spawn and the darkness are the face of image and are in my top 5 Favorite comic superheros

[@jamaldarden1464]

You should do one on nightthrasher! But keep up the good work man. Your vids are high quality brotha

[@Tpforbunghole]

Pretty beast, I used to watch witchblade on IFC as a kid, and played the game alittle around the same time. Never had a clue they shared the same universe. This blew my mind to kingdom come 🤯

[@lavuntecolquitt]

great video, luv the Darkness bro.

[@NewSage]

+lavuntecolquitt - Thanks a lot for the love, bro! Yeah... The Darkness IS a BEAST, for sure! 😲😁

[@RubeusArchos]

cool video i enjoy this very much. looking forward seeing more image characters here. some of my favorites are Shadowhawk,SuperPatriot, Deathblow and Supreme

[@nahidafama7706]

I love the video game The Darkness. I use to binge on The Darkness. I use to finish the game & the game over & over & over again. 1 of my favourite game ever.

[@moodyjunior867]

Yo thx for the video newsage now I'm really starting to like image comics

[@NewSage]

+youngwolfXL - No problem! Actually... THANK YOU FOR your suppport! Glad you liked the vid, and have a good one!

[@moodyjunior867]

New Sage ur welcome and thx

[@BossRossTube]

youngwolf2638 DeathBlow. Team 6. young bloods. grifter. supreme. witch blade (mite be top cow). savage dragon.

[@BossRossTube]

pitt

[@BossRossTube]

10 legendary

[@redmuskratt]

Such a good resource channel!!!

[@Yo.Schwifty]

Literally my favorite comic and video game... much respect yo

[@bitchwomenbeater4lyfe839]

Great video. I love the Darkness

[@markherron1407]

They're the version of CLOAK AND DAGGER of Marvel Blessings and HUGS! 👑💜

[@xfuegoxmusic8850]

I love this channel all the love for new sage 👏👏👏👏👍👍👊👊👊👏

[@McFarlaneDragonClan]

Think I'm giving The Darkness a 10 as well buddy. Awesome 😎

[@aarn321]

I just looked it up and The Darkness's power source is actually The Great Darkness, the living primordial darkness before creation that is a force in DC Comics that is reawakening and finally back in play for the first time since the 1980s Swamp Thing story. We're finding out that while The Great Darkness was dormant since the first Crisis, several pieces of itself, at least one we know of so far confirmed, have broken off from it and entered reality. Four others they insinuated could be pieces at the end of Infinite Frontier are The Empty Hand from Multiversity, The Upside-Down Man, Nekron, and The Dark Heart of Eclipso. With The Great Darkness we awakened they made it very clear that all four of those villains will be back into play in the next big event they're working towards next year. And now with the DC Multiverse being an entire Omniverse of Multiverses now as of the end of Death Metal I wouldn't be surprised if because of where the spine story of DC lore just arrived at, as of the conclusion of Infinite Frontier, that we don't see this guy again in DC Comics in the near future, maybe even as another key player in the coming event.

[@ginge641]

Dear God that was a mess and a half to read. Thank you for reminding me why I avoid comic book lore like the plague.

[@aarn321]

@@ginge641 Oh yeah, lol good idea, stuff can tie the knots in your brain into knots, and then those knots into knots.

[@ginge641]

@@aarn321 It's what happens when you spend 60+ years with a continuity and go "but what if I added this?" for that entire stretch.

[@cameronpestel2819]

Hey new sage your channel is awesome bro 💯 you got alot of great content & I love that beat you use in the intro of your videos that shit is dope man 👍

[@Dynamode8]

Man I've seen this guy in so many damn crossovers in almost every publications it's not even funny. But he is cool none the less due to his mobster status lol. Anyways great work as always dude, keep at it. By the way you got some knowledge on some Valiant characters? If you do I suggest Shadowman, Eternal Warrior, and especially Livewire, I know you'll love her! Oh and Ant from Image comics (she's a bit obscure but needs some love 'n exposure too).

[@seraphim2525]

Great review man, one of my favorites from back when AND one of the few good video games that are based on a comic😉👍🏾

[@docregsportsmd]

My favorite Marc silvestri creation, ripclaw any razor close 2nd & 3rd

[@NewSage]

+docreg - Yeah. He's a beast! Those two are both on the list, as well. They'll be coming!

[@nonenone9815]

They need a multiverse with: 1.The darkness 2.Hellboy 3. Savage Dragon 4. Pitt 5.witchblade

[@sarexui634]

I didn't know one of my favourite Xbox 360 games came from IMAGE COMICS

[@lucasdevera4176]

playing the darkness 2 and reading after is awesome because of the story Jackie's superpowers and his enemies

[@leomargallegos1670]

We should bring a team together to bring light to the darkness series and give it the fame that it deserves

[@Wolfsbane909]

no some d-bag aliens will come and be "holier than thou" and preach about light and wholesome goodness to the darkness. that be hilarious being preached on how to be better human being by an xeno! 🤣 and he probably an italian catholic too😂

[@thefatherland7063]

One of my fav video games and now one of my favourite image comics character

[@calebray4168]

I had no idea this was a comic, I just remember the game. Crazy!

[@IbbzzEscapedReality]

I love this series and the games. I hope they consider making the darkness 3 or we get a short film

[@Mamoswine-s]

short films are very possible but i need too research the games more i’ve only started the first one, brought them both and pondered if i should play it or not. But the time is now for The Darkness 3

[@alejandrorobles2282]

Super sick. I have to buy more comics. I used to be addicted to them

[@JefeDeJefes8484]

@New Sage thanks for doing this! Especially The Darkness, you don't hear enough from him. I got the trade of the Darkness and Batman, and damn he's a bad ass!

[@dr.heinzdoofenshmirtz4463]

Hello darkness my old friend

[@TevyaSmolka]

Yay the darkness aka Jackie estercardo

[@NewSage]

+Tevya Smolka - Yep. The man! 😎

[@Furzkampfbomber]

I would love to see a third game, especially after that cliffhanger in the 2nd game. RrrrRRRrrrrriiiiiiiiisssssssSSSSE, Jackiiiiiie!

[@TevyaSmolka]

same here man

[@TevyaSmolka]

where are darkness 3 damn it

[@tivionte961]

I hope the reason is because they are trying to make it good. Like a a good story like the first one and the abilities of the second one and hopefully they don't give it the graphics of the second one

[@saturncrush]

I have to check out the Darkness crossover with DC. Looks cool.

[@rhaeghartargaryen871]

Bad ass character totally deserved a 10

[@artfan101]

Image really didn't quite grasp that its not always the powers of a character that make them interesting, but how they over come their weaknesses. Having a character that is so powerful that 99% of their enemies have no hope of winning kind of makes them boring. Look at Pre Crisis superman vs Spider-man at the same time.

[@treygreene4298]

oh image! one of the foundations of my childhood and I still have image comics as a grown man!

[@LucasAndrowick]

Great video on an underappreciated character.

[@eddieroman689]

I enjoy full back story from the darkness I always wanted to buy the comic book knowing more about the darkness I love it even more....

[@richcuadra1401]

very cool love your page you speak clearly and you're awesome thank you

[@NewSage]

+rich cuadra - Thanks a lot! I'm glad you like the channel. With great viewers like you, it'll be exciting to keep putting out vids! Have a good one! 😁

[@Babidi111]

man i love the darkness, some of the coolest lore out there!

[@BossRossTube]

i can't stop watching this luv this dude huge batman fan but this dude is beyond the ish reason y i luv the Dead Pool movie Rate r gives me hope of a movie adaptation once again great scouting for lack of better word

[@ranthegemini8197]

Good pick , can you cover heralds of galactus such as, fallen one or stardust?

[@NewSage]

Thanks! And those were good ideas. I wrote that down on the list. It will take a bit, but they'll be coming! Have a good one!

[@Kostasoflow]

first ever game i played on the xbox 360 was the darkness i was young like 6-7 when i played it when it came out i am now 17 and in a months time i will be 18 and i still love this game i want darkness 3 now

[@The_flash706]

You should do The Plutonian next :)