This was a special Exclusive Variant produced for the Toronto Comicon 2005 of issue 84. This variant featured cover art by Francis Manapul and was limited to 500 copies, making it a sought-after collector's item.

This issue is the fifth chapter in the Witch Hunt storyline, which marked a fresh creative direction for Witchblade under writer Ron Marz and artist Mike Choi.

In this chapter:

Sara Pezzini, a New York homicide detective and the wielder of the mystical Witchblade, continues to unravel the mystery behind a series of supernatural murders.

The investigation deepens as connections to the ancient powers behind the Witchblade come to light.

Sara must face growing doubts about the artifact’s influence over her actions and whether she's truly in control—or merely a vessel for something far older and darker.

The issue builds toward a confrontation with the killer and a deeper understanding of the balance between Light and Dark forces tied to the Witchblade.