From WIKIPEDIA
In the Top Cow Universe, the Darkness is depicted as a cosmic entity predating recorded history . It is the embodiment of the empty void of chaos which existed prior to the coming of God's light – embodied as the Angelus . As the cosmos formed in its place, the now-usurped Darkness grew to resent God and His creation. Growing powerful enough to manifest itself and conjure a legion of demons, the Darkness declared war upon the Angelus and her host . This lasted for eons until a truce was found to prevent mutual destruction. To seal the covenant, the two powers mated and conceived the Witchblade.
Some time after this, the Darkness began inhabiting human vessels – inherited through the sons of its chosen bloodline; the father passing the curse to his child at the moment of conception , expiring as the force leaves his body. The power then awakens on the son's 21st birthday. A wielder of the Darkness has been present in every major time period and continental power in history. These hosts have usually been of a violent predisposition, such as dictators and warlords. Many have also been of a criminal background, namely murderers, thieves, and abusers.
Later in the story, the writers invented other cosmic powers, so far 13, known as "Artifacts".
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