Ron Marz

Ron Marz is an American comic book writer, known for his work on titles such as Batman/Aliens, DC vs. Marvel, Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, and Witchblade.

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Witchblade #88

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Witchblade #89

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Witchblade #90

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Red Sonja: Sonja Goes East #1

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Witchblade #91

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Witchblade #92

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Witchblade #91

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Witchblade #93

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Cyberforce #1

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Witchblade #97

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Ion: Guardian of the Universe #1

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Cyberforce #2

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Witchblade #98

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Ion: Guardian of the Universe #2

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Witchblade #98

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Witchblade #99

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Ion: Guardian of the Universe #3

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Cyberforce #3

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Cyberforce #4

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Witchblade #99

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Ion: Guardian of the Universe #4

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Witchblade #100

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1st appearance of Danielle Baptiste, later becomes Witchblade

Witchblade #100

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Variant cover art by Michael Turner

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Witchblade #100

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Witchblade #100

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Witchblade #100

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Ion: Guardian of the Universe #5

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Witchblade #101

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Cyberforce #6

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Ion: Guardian of the Universe #7

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Samurai: Heaven & Earth #1

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Ion: Guardian of the Universe #8

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Witchblade #102

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Ion: Guardian of the Universe #9

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