Irrevocably changed by the events of First Born, Darkness bearer Jackie Estacado has relocated to the secluded nation of Sierra Munoz, where he subjugates the people by partnering with a scientist who is able to manipulate The Darkness in ways never before imagined. Following in the wake of the hugely successful The Darkness video game and summer 2007's smash hit, First Born, The Darkness returns in a brand-new ongoing series by Phil Hester (Green Arrow) and Michael Broussard (Unholy Union). This volume collects Hester and Broussard's first arc on the series, "Empire."