(MATURE) Black Magick Volume 2: Awakening II by Greg Rucka – New Paperback

Continue the spellbinding journey into a world of shadows with this brand-new paperback edition of Black Magick Volume 2: Awakening II. Written by the master of modern noir, Greg Rucka (The Old Guard, Lazarus), and illustrated by the incomparable Nicola Scott (Wonder Woman), this volume deepens the mystery of a detective living a double life.

This Mature Readers title from Image Comics is a stunning fusion of hard-boiled police procedural and ancient, visceral witchcraft.

The Story

Rowan Black is a robbery-homicide detective in Portsmouth, but she is also a witch of the highest order. While Volume 1 saw her world begin to unravel, Awakening II finds the pressure mounting from all sides. As a mysterious organization continues to hunt those with Rowan's gifts, her past begins to bleed into her present in dangerous ways. The line between being a protector of the law and a practitioner of the craft has never been thinner, and the consequences of her choices are becoming increasingly lethal.

Why You Should Read It

• Atmospheric "Ink-and-Wash" Art: Nicola Scott uses a breathtaking grayscale palette with deliberate splashes of color to highlight magical energy, creating a visual experience unlike anything else in comics.

• Grounded Occultism: Greg Rucka treats the supernatural with a heavy, realistic weight, focusing on the research, rituals, and heavy personal costs of magic.

• Complex Lead Character: Rowan Black is a compelling, layered protagonist—a woman trying to maintain her morality while wielding power that predates human law.

• Intricate World-Building: This volume expands the lore of the "Aredian" line and the secret societies that operate in the dark corners of the modern world.

Item Details

• Author: Greg Rucka

• Illustrator: Nicola Scott

• Format: Paperback / Softcover

• Publisher: Image Comics

• Rating: Mature Readers (Features graphic violence, occult themes, and adult language)

• Genre: Occult Noir / Urban Fantasy / Crime Thriller

Item Condition

This book is in Brand New / Unread Condition.

• Cover: Pristine and vibrant with sharp, clean corners. No shelf wear or surface scuffing.

• Spine: Tight, uncracked, and perfectly square.

• Pages: Clean, white, and crisp. No markings, dog-ears, or yellowing.

• Storage: Maintained in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment to preserve the high-quality paper and unique art style.

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