There are many reasons to buy this Graphic Novel.

The artwork is beautiful throughout. Plus, you get more than just the gorgeous painted pages by Stjepan Sejic, you also get varied art styles - different, but no less stunning - from Luke Ross, Kevin Nowlan, Stephen Sadowski, Rick Leonardi, and more.

If you are interested in the Artifacts story, this is essential preparatory reading. If you have already read Artifacts, then this book will help you appreciate it even more. Important character development takes place. Events take place that set the table for the Artifacts storyline. It's an important book in the Top Cow Universe.

The writing is terrific. Ron Marz is a master at writing compelling stories where you are never lost about who somebody is or why they are in the scene. We get some bonus writing from a couple of Phil Hester short stories in the back.

Want to know more about Witchblade, Darkness, Angelus, and the Magdalena? This book has solid information and stories featuring all 4 of these important Artifacts.