Witchblade #21 Cover B D'Errico Variant First Printing 2026 BN

Witchblade #21 is a pivotal issue in the modern reboot of the legendary Image Comics series, scheduled for release on May 13, 2026. Written by Marguerite Bennett with art by Giuseppe Cafaro and Arif Prianto, this issue continues the dark, grounded investigation of Detective Sara Pezzini.

Core Plot Details

The story focuses on Sara Pezzini and her partner Jake McCarthy as they dig deeper into a conspiracy of cyberterrorism and targeted murders that is rapidly spiraling out of control.

• The Machine that Suffers: The issue centers on a haunting philosophical question: "Who would build a machine that can suffer?"
• Aphrodite's Reveal: The enigmatic Aphrodite takes center stage, revealing she is far more than just a killing machine, though the revelation may make her even more dangerous to those around her.
• Closing in: Despite the chaos, Sara and Jake are closing in on their prime suspect in the cyberterrorism investigation.