Ian Nottingham is a character from the Witchblade comics and television series, and an assassin in the employ of Kenneth Irons. Ian is of British and of Native American descent.
He was formerly a captain in the British Special Air Service, later working for MI5. He underwent behavioural modifications so he could go deep undercover, but the conditioning caused him to forget his past and became bodyguard for Kenneth Irons. He ordered the death of Saras partner in Witchblade #01. Ian was raised from childhood by Kenneth Irons to be the perfect warrior, learning several forms of combat and studying Sun Tzu's Art of War. As an adult, Irons retains Nottingham in his employ with a seven-figure salary, and access to Irons' extensive laserdisc collection. While still under Irons' employ, he becomes romantically involved with Sara Pezzini (wielder of the Witchblade, which Irons covets). In any event, their relationship is often troubled by a basic clash in personalities; Pezzini tends to be impulsive and hot-headed, whereas Nottingham is cold and calculating. He remains infatuated with her even after she tells him to "get a life" when he reveals his love for her. Sara's rejection drives Ian back to Irons until he becomes concerned for her safety again.
The latest update of Ian finds him in prison after having been arrested by Sara on two separate occasions. The first time after using her to kill a Yakuza mob boss, the second time he escaped prison only be sent back after being defeated by Sara in a fight.
As of 30 September 2007, it should be noted that current Witchblade scribe Ron Marz has stated that he does not have any plans for Ian in the near future. According to Marz, Ian's story has already been told and that he will be keeping the British character in prison for a while.
HaaSoMe! I always liked Ian cause he reminded me of a High rolling Ric Flair manga assassin. Thinks he's better than he is, but he's better than most. Nice end credits :)
xBrandonHexx 2 years ago
Thank you so much for your kind words!
jaymesEo6 2 years ago