Princess Lucinda Nightbane had it all. She had servants, a loving family and magical powers. It was a perfect, life any twelve year old girl would envy...up until the rebellious forces of good and light attacked Princess Lucinda: The Black Rose of the Empire chronicles the origin, and first adventure of everyone's favorite wicked princess as her life is turned upside down in part one of a three part epic story of loss, revenge, and change. Issue 1 contains; - An epic 64 page comic book style story - Gallery by some of the hottest new artist around - Appendix detailing background information about Lucinda's world and family history.