The Darkness First Look (2007) Top Cow comic book. Written by Phil Hester, cover and artwork by Michael Broussard. Forever changed by the events of FIRST BORN, Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness, breaks free of his former life and begins a fresh chapter. Join new writer Phil Hester (GREEN ARROW, DEEP SLEEPER) and exciting new art talent Michael Broussard (UNHOLY UNION) in taking a FIRST LOOK at the new THE DARKNESS ongoing series beginning in December 2007.