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Top Cow: February 2011 Solicitations

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Magdalena #7

(W) Ron Marz (A) Keu Cha (Cov) Keu Cha, Nelson Blake II

Artist Keu Cha Returns to Comics!

Patience, the current Magdalena, has managed to follow her faith without bowing down to the hierarchy of the Catholic Church. However, the patience of the power brokers at the Vatican has run out, and they’re conspiring to replace her. But how is a new Magdalena ordained when the previous one is still active?

Classic Top Cow artist Keu Cha (Witchblade, Rising Stars) reunites for a special two-issue arc with series author Ron Marz (Artifacts). Featuring a painted cover by Cha and a striking cover by series artist Nelson Blake II (Pilot Season: Murderer).

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 ongoing series

Expected Ship Date – February 9^th, 2010

Magdalena #1 C2E2 Variant Cover Signed Edition

(W) Ron Marz (A) Nelson Blake II (Cov) Nelson Blake II

Get this stunning wraparound convention variant cover signed by cover and interior artist Nelson Blake II, previously available exclusively at C2E2. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $19.99 Convention Exclusive

Magdalena Nelson Blake Lithograph Signed & Numbered

(A) Nelson Blake II, Dave McCaig

Get the limited edition cover image of Magdalena by Nelson Blake II & Dave McCaig for your office, bedroom, or comic room wall as a high end signed & numbered 11” x 17” lithograph! Ships in a protective sleeve with a certificate of authenticity. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color $29.99 Lithograph

Artifacts #7 (of 13)

(W) Ron Marz (A) Whilce Portacio (Cov) JP Leon, John Tyler Christopher

The Art of War!

Distracted by the battle with Cyberforce and the android assassin Aphrodite IV, the Artifact Bearers trying to prevent the end of the Top Cow Universe are unaware that, in a distant corner of the world, the war might already be lost. The mysterious 13^th Artifact Bearer holds in his hands the power to tip the scales. Has he already been seduced by the villainous architect of the master plan?

From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and legendary artist Whilce Portacio (The Darkness, Uncanny X-Men) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Featuring a gorgeous cover by JP Leon (Winter Men, Earth X) as well as a variant cover featuring Ian Nottingham by John Tyler Christopher (Witchblade).

Each issue will also feature a Top Cow Origin backup written by Marz and drawn by a superstar artist.

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – February 23^rd, 2010

Artifacts #1 San Diego Comic-Con Variant Cover Signed Edition

(W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Michael Broussard

Get this stunning wraparound convention variant cover signed by cover and interior artist Michael Broussard, previously available exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $19.99 Signed Edition

The Darkness #91
(W) Phil Hester (A) Sheldon Mitchell (Cov) Bane

”Outer Darkness” Part 2 of 6!

The battle between Jackie Estacado and the very source of his power, The Darkness ensues in earnest! Estacado has been lied to, beaten down, and betrayed over and over again over the last few years; but he has also studied, learned, and grown. Will Jackie Estacado take control of his destiny or will he end up another in a long line of pawns for The Darkness?

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series
Expected Ship Date – February 2^nd, 2010

Witchblade #139 Michael Gaydos Variant Cover

(W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Gaydos (Cov) Michael Gaydos

Get this surprise variant cover by special guest artist Michael Gaydos (Alias) commemorating the passing of Julie Pezzini, previously available only as a 1-in-10 random variant. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Variant Exclusive

Twilight Guardian #2 (of 4)

(W) Troy Hickman (A) Siddharth Kotian (Cov) John Tyler Christopher

The Pilot Season Winner Returns!

Twilight Guardian, the lone defender of her suburban neighborhood, has often longed for contemporaries to share crime-fighting tactics with. When she is invited to a local comic convention to join a league of Real Life Superheroes, Twilight Guardian becomes embroiled in solving a heinous crime that will require their collective talents to solve!

Eisner-nominated creator and writer Troy Hickman (Common Grounds) and talented up-and-coming artist Siddharth Kotian (Eat The Dead) continue the highly anticipated four-issue mini-series. Issue #2 features a classic team cover by John Tyler Christopher (Artifacts, Witchblade).

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – February 9^th, 2010

Broken Trinity Volume 2 Pandora’s Box TP

(W) Bryan Edward Hill, Rob Levin (A) Alessandro Vitti, Facundo Percio (Cov) Tommy Lee Edwards

A New Artifact Emerges!

Michael “Finn” Finnegan, bearer of the Glacier Stone, and Glorianna “Glori” Silver, bearer of the Ember Stone, have been told that they are predestined to fight and destroy each other. When a charismatic cult leader named Elias Legion moves to remake the world using a lost Artifact known as Pandora’s Box, will Finn and Glori be able to set aside their differences to combat a larger threat or will fate dictate their inevitable clash?

Collected in this volume are issues #1-6 of the world-spanning, pulse-pounding sequel to Broken Trinity Volume 1. Written by the Pilot Season: 7 Days From Hell team of Bryan Edward Hill and Rob Levin with art by Alessandro Vitti (Secret Warriors) and Facundo Percio (Anna Mercury). Featuring behind-the-scenes sketches, script pages, and cover gallery by Tommy Lee Edwards (Turf).

“…grand action and.. a visual treat…” – Broken Frontier

“…religious zealots, ninja, mystical creatures, and a high body count, so what else could you ask for?” – Comic Attack

“The ‘two enemies somewhat united by a shared enemy’ angle isn’t new… But it is the execution here that makes the difference.” – Best Shots @Newsarama

Full Color 160 pages $19.99 trade paperback

Expected Ship Date – February 16^th, 2010

Broken Trinity Reader Set

(W) Ron Marz, Phil Hester (A) Stjepan Sejic, Top Cow’s Finest (Cov) Top Cow’s Finest

Your last chance to get a complete set of the original single-issue comics that introduced Finn and Glori at a bargain price! Set includes Broken Trinity #1-3, Broken Trinity: The Darkness #1, Broken Trinity: Angelus #1, Broken Trinity: Witchblade #1, and Broken Trinity: Aftermath #1. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $14.99 Set (x7 Comics)

Echoes #3 (of 5)

(W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A) Rahsan Ekedal (Cov) Rahsan Ekedal

A Tale of Suspense and Psychological Horror!

Detective Robert Neville has been helpful to Brian Cohn, who is finding himself a potential suspect in a missing child case. But when the opportunity presents itself to shift the suspicion to another person will Brian be able to do it? Particularly since he suspects that he may be a serial killer like his father?

From acclaimed author Joshua Hale Fialkov (Tumor, Pilot Season: Alibi) and rising star artist Rahsan Ekedal (Creepy) a disturbing story of murder and mystery wrapped in questions of sanity.

Grayscale 32 pages $2.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – February 23^rd, 2010

Review – Echoes

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Brett

I first came across Echoes in Top Cow‘s compilation Top Cow First Look. Out of all of the comics, this one was the gem out of the bunch (and most were solid). I gave that first issue a perfect 10. How possibly could the next four issues meet that high bar set by the first? Well, writer Joshua Hale Fialkov and artist Rahsan Ekedal have pulled it off.

I’m not the biggest horror fan. Every so often I like a good slasher or suspense movie, but I’m a fan of the psychological thriller. Those movies and stories are full of character development and usually fantastic acting that really scares you because it’s not the person with the pick ax you need to worry about, it’s the psycho next door that blends in. Echoes is that psycho next door story. This is Silence of the Lambs or Se7en in comic book form. A psychological meltdown, thriller and head trip of the highest caliber.

Brian Cohn has discovered his recently deceased father may have been a serial killer. As Brian struggles what to do with his father’s legacy and flesh doll trophies, a young girl goes missing in town and when the police come to his door, Brian must question if he is responsible…

But what’s fantastic of this entire series is the “did he do it?” question. I somewhat knew where the series was going, but no idea the truth behind it all. Fialkov keeps you on your toes and as you read, you feel like you’re being dragged into Brian’s psychological meltdown.

But on top of that this is a story of fathers and sons. Does a son inherit the sins of the father? How much influence do they have upon us? This is a breakdown of character on numerous levels. Brian’s life, his mentality and a murderers deconstruction of his victims. All of them are taken apart and reassembled in different ways.

Ekedel’s art is perfect. It’s creepy but not disgusting and at times beautiful. The black and white adds to the story, forcing you to imagine the blood, or the gray lines and shading complementing the mood.

You know something you’ve read is good when you finish it and immediately want to see this on the big screen. Get David Fincher to direct and I’ll be there opening night (and begging to be a part of it).

This is an absolute buy. I can’t recommend it enough.

Top Cow: January 2011 Solicitations

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Twilight Guardian #1 (of 4)

(W) Troy Hickman (A) Siddharth Kotian (Cov) Eric Jones

The Pilot Season Winner Returns!

The tale of a lone, dedicated hero patrolling her nine block suburban neighborhood captured the imaginations of fans during 2008’s Pilot Season and after heated voting emerged as one of the winning titles.

Now Eisner-nominated creator and writer Troy Hickman (Common Grounds) returns with a four issue limited series, which will delve into Twilight Guardian’s past, her motivations for crime fighting, and even give her an arch-nemesis in the terrifying Dusk Devil! Joining Hickman is talented up-and-coming artist Siddharth Kotian (Eat The Dead). Issue #1 features a beautiful painted cover by Eric Jones (Hack/Slash, Unknown).

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – January 12^th, 2010

Artifacts #6 (of 13)

(W) Ron Marz (A) Whilce Portacio (Cov) Phil Noto, John Tyler Christopher

The Battle Begins in Earnest!

The mysterious villain’s plans continue to unfold with deadly precision as Witchblade, The Darkness, Angelus, Tom Judge, and Magdalena are drawn into a conflict with the heroes of Cyberforce. But even as friends become foes, Aphrodite IV arrives with murderous intentions. Can an opponent who doesn’t tire or even feel pain be defeated?

From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and legendary artist Whilce Portacio (The Darkness, Uncanny X-Men) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Featuring a gorgeous cover by Phil Noto (Pilot Season: 7 Days From Hell, Jonah Hex) as well as a variant cover featuring Aphrodite IV by John Tyler Christopher (Witchblade).

Each issue will also feature a Top Cow Origin backup written by Marz and drawn by a superstar artist.

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – January 26^th, 2010

Artifacts #2 New York Comic-Con Variant Cover

(W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Stjepan Sejic

Get this haunting convention variant cover by Witchblade artist Stjepan Sejic, previously available exclusively at New York Comic-Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive

Witchblade #145
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic

”Boogey Man” Part 1 of 2!

Sara Pezzini has investigated countless bizarre crimes, but her latest case may be the most shocking yet! Pezzini and her detective partner have encountered monsters and demons before, but these latest supernatural terrors seem to be born from the imagination of an innocent child.

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 ongoing series
Expected Ship Date – January 26^th, 2010

Witchblade #138 New York Comic-Con Variant Cover

(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic

Get this convention variant cover by series artist Stjepan Sejic showing Sara Pezzini on the job, previously available exclusively at New York Comic-Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive

Angelus Volume 1 Trade Paperback

(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic

A New Heroine Takes Flight!

Danielle Baptiste is trying to find her place in the world, like so many other twenty-somethings. But unlike most girls her age, Dani is also the bearer of one of the primal forces in the Universe – the Angelus! Returning to her hometown of New Orleans with her friend and romantic interest Finch, Dani must not only shoulder the burden she has inherited, she has to survive it! But her ancient enemy, The Darkness, and even her own Angelus warriors have other plans…

Collected in this volume are issues #1-6 of the smash sellout series by the Witchblade creative team of Ron Marz and Stjepan Sejic. Featuring behind-the-scenes sketches, script pages, and cover gallery by Sejic and Eric Basaldua.

“Stjepan Sejic… uses his brush to create almost fine art paintings for each page…” – Crave Online

“This is definitely a must-read, so drop everything and run and pick it up.” – Geeks of Doom

“…an interesting storyline but also some killer art.” – Geekweek

“…this is a book to have an eye on.” – Best Shots @Newsarama

Full Color 160 pages $14.99 trade paperback

Expected Ship Date – January 5^th, 2010

Artifacts #2 Armageddon Expo Variant Cover

(W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Georges Jeanty & John Tyler Christopher

Buffy artist Georges Jeanty teams with Artifacts cover artist John Tyler Christopher to create this fun “down under” cover, previously available exclusively at Armageddon Expo in Australia and New Zealand. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive

Magdalena Volume 1 Trade Paperback

(W) Ron Marz (A) Nelson Blake II (Cov) Ryan Sook

Legacy of the Magdalena Restored!

The Magdalena has been the official protector and warrior of the Catholic Church for over two thousand years, sworn to defend the Faith with the Spear of Destiny against all manner of supernatural threats. However, Patience, the latest Magdalena, has seen through the hypocrisy of her masters and struck out on her own. When her former mentor comes to her with a mission to destroy the Anti-Christ, will she be able to resist the call?

Collected in this volume are issues #1-6 of the hit series by writer Ron Marz (Witchblade, Artifacts) and the art team of Pilot Season: Murderer, Nelson Blake II, Sal Regla, and Dave McCaig. Featuring behind-the-scenes sketches, script pages, and cover gallery by Ryan Sook (Wednesday Comics)!

“…one absolutely gorgeous read…fast, fluid, and packs a real punch…” – Best Shots @Newsarama

“…provides readers with enough juice to fuel their appetite for more.” – Crave Online

“Marz proves you can take a well-worn story, completely re-tool it and make it your own.” – Geekweek

“The entire team from start to finish works wonderfully together…” (5 out of 5) – Geeks of Doom

Full Color 160 pages $14.99 trade paperback

Expected Ship Date – January 19^th, 2010

Madame Mirage Volume 1 Trade Paperback (New Printing)

(W) Paul Dini (A) Kenneth Rocafort (Cov) Kenneth Rocafort

The Out of Print Series Returns!

Who is this beautiful woman who appears out of the mist? As deadly as she is beautiful, she is cutting a bloody path through the city’s villains, who now wear suits and have “legitimate” businesses. But who is her ultimate prey? And how does this Mirage take form? These and many other questions will be asked along with the most pivotal question of all – Who is Madame Mirage?

Paul Dini (Tower Prep, Zatanna) and Kenneth Rocafort (Velocity) weave a tale of murder, intrigue and revenge in a world of high-tech espionage and treachery. This volume collects the complete first six-issue limited series. Madame Mirage – you’ll never forget her… if you can make her acquaintance and live to tell the tale…

“This book gets better with each issue.” – Best Shots @Newsarama

“The real brilliance of this tale is that, just as the reader decides they know exactly how the story will play out, Dini pulls the rug out from under them.” – IGN

“Pulpish and noir, mystery and intrigue coupled with great art.” – Crimespree Magazine

Full Color 176 pages $14.99 trade paperback

Expected Ship Date – January 12^nd, 2010

Velocity #2 Project: Comic-Con Variant Cover

(W) Ron Marz (A) Kenneth Rocafort (Cov) Kenneth Rocafort

Get this convention variant cover by series artist Kenneth Rocafort showing Velocity doing what she does best, previously available exclusively at Project: Comic-Con in St. Louis. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive

Echoes #2 (of 5)

(W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A) Rahsan Ekedal (Cov) Rahsan Ekedal

A Tale of Suspense and Psychological Horror!

Brian Cohn has discovered his recently deceased father may have been a serial killer. As Brian struggles what to do with his father’s legacy and flesh doll trophies, a young girl goes missing in town and when the police come to his door, Brian must question if he is responsible…

From acclaimed author Joshua Hale Fialkov (Tumor, Pilot Season: Alibi) and rising artist Rahsan Ekedal (Creepy) a disturbing story of murder and mystery wrapped in questions of sanity.

Grayscale 32 pages $2.99 limited series

Preview – Top Cow First Look Trade Paperback – Echoes #1

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

TOP COW FIRST LOOK VOLUME 1 TRADE PAPERBACK

(W) Christos Gage, Marc Bernardin, Adam Freeman, Jason Rubin, B. Clay Moore, Joshua Hale Fialkov, John Mahoney and Filip Sablik
(A) Jorge Lucas, Afua Richardson, Tyler Kirkham, Nelson Blake II and Thomas Nachlik
(Cov) Top Cow’s Finest

Six New #1 Issues for only Five Bucks!
In an unparalleled publishing initiative, Top Cow proudly presents a collection of six never-before-seen first issues of upcoming series bound in a single collection. Sunset by Christos Gage (Avengers Academy) and Jorge Lucas (The Darkness) tells the tale of an old Vegas enforcer on a quest for revenge in his twilight years. The Pilot Season 2008 winning team of Marc Bernardin & Adam Freeman (The Authority) and Afua Richardson (Cyblade) returns with Genius—a story of a young African-American military genius taking over LA’s gangs. Jason Rubin (The Iron Saint) and Tyler Kirkham (Green Lantern Corps) unveil the supernatural murder-mystery Mysterious Ways. B. Clay Moore (Hawaiian Dick) and Nelson Blake II (Magdalena) take you deep into space horror with Black Vault. And reintroducing Top Cow’s Minotaur imprint come two dark series: Joshua Hale Fialkov & Rahsan Ekedal’s (The Cleaners) generational serial killer Echoes, and Last Mortal, a supernatural noir adventure from Filip Sablik, John Mahoney, and Thomas Nachlik.

160 PAGES / Full Color / TRADE PAPERBACK / $4.99

Review – Top Cow First Look

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Brett

I’ll just cut to the chase when it comes to Top Cow First Look, this is a must buy. Six fantastic stories for $4.99. Less than $1 an issue, this is a no brainer. So, where do I begin with each tale, I guess it’s easiest to take them one at a time and just praise each of them in their own little way with a modified review.

Genius is written by Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman with art by Troy Peteri. Someone’s united all of the gangs in Los Angeles. One cop believes this person exists and the LAPD is dealing with a very bright individual. But would anyone believe that leader is a woman? The story is original, the art is great and I wanted more and more. This kick ass story starts off this steal. Rating: 9

Sunset, takes on a man who has a mysterious past. Written by Christos Gage and the art by Jorge Lucas, this is a mix of Dirty Harry or Gran Torino. A revenge tale with a lot of ass kicking. The entire issue is a build, and ends just as it’s getting good. Great story, and great art. Rating: 9

Mysterious Ways is the weakest of the bunch, but still really good. Written by Jason Rubin with pencils by Tyler Kirkham and inks by Sal Regla is the story of a gruesome murder and some spiritual things behind it. My biggest issue with this story is it’s a bit choppy and part just don’t make sense. Still the art is tight, and it’s entertaining. Rating: 8

Black Vault is something I didn’t see coming. To say why it’s so good is to reveal the twist at the end. This story written by B. Clay Moore and art by Nelson Blake II takes place on the International Space Station and involves a very mysterious crew who arrive with a cargo that’s not quite what it seems. This has tons of potential and I want to see where it goes. Rating: 9.5

The final two entries are from Minotaur Press who are being picked up by Top Cow.

Echoes by the brilliant Joshua Hale Fialkov with art by Rashan Ekedal is so beyond twisted and so freaking good. This a psycological thriller along with the likes of Silence of the Lambs. You know where this is going, and the pacing and build up are perfect. I love the black and white art (it’s a perfect fit) and can’t imagine what comes next. This is so good I hope folks are seriously taking a look at it for the big or small screen. Rating: 10

The final story of the bunch is Last Mortal, written by John Mahoney and Filip Sablik with art by Thomas Nachlik. A very interesting tale that doesn’t reveal what’s going on until the very last panel. It’s one story that crosses over into something totally different. Again this is a black and white comic, which works for it. A very creative and engaging beginning that sucks you right in. Rating: 9

Check out our extended thoughts below.

Top Cow: December 2010 Solicitations

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Top Cow Items Shipping In December 2010

Witchblade #144
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic, Jean-Sebastien Rossbach

Witchblade 15^th Anniversary Issue!

In 1995, Marc Silvestri, Michael Turner, David Wohl, and Brian Haberlin created a new kind of comic heroine with the origin of Sara Pezzini, the latest in a long line of bearers of the mystical gauntlet known as the Witchblade. In an over-sized 15th Anniversary issue, Ron Marz and StjepanSejic tell Sara’s origin from a new perspective, planting seeds that soon will bear deadly fruit!

Featuring two spellbinding covers including a wraparound retrospective by series artist Sejic and an iconic painting by fantasy illustrator Jean-Sebastien Rossbach (Magic: The Gathering). Also including special anniversary features, pin ups, and much more! Plus ask your retailer about a FREE matching digital download of this issue with purchase.

Cover A – Stjepan Sejic

Cover B – Jean-Sebastien Rossbach

Full Color 48 pages $4.99 ongoing series
Expected Ship Date – December 29^th, 2010

Witchblade Annual 2010
(W) Ron Marz (A) Tony Shasteen (Cov) Tom Feister

Witchblade 15^th Anniversary Issue!

Sara Pezzini comes face to face with a former Witchblade bearer, a Russian soldier who served during the frozen Siege of Stalingrad, a pivotal battle in World War II. What tale does she have to tell Sara? Witchblade bearers past and present come together in a one-of-a-kind story, with amazing art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Tony Shasteen (The Talisman).

Featuring two striking covers by Tom Feister (GI Joe: Origins, The Darkness) and Tony Shasteen along with a bonus back up feature!

Cover A – Tom Feister

Cover B – Tony Shasteen

Full Color 48 pages $4.99 annual
Expected Ship Date – December 15^th, 2010

Witchblade 15^th Anniversary Stjepan Sejic Poster

(A) Stjepan Sejic

Get the iconic cover image of Witchblade by Stjepan Sejic for your office, bedroom, or comic room wall as a 24” x 36” full color poster!

Full Color $7.99 Poster
Expected Ship Date – December 29^th, 2010

Top Cow 2011 Calendar

(A) Top Cow’s Finest

Just in time for the holidays comes a 12 Month 2011 calendar featuring all of your favorite Top Cow characters including Witchblade, The Darkness, Magdalena, and many more by artists such as Stjepan Sejic, Ryan Sook, Marc Silvestri, and more!

Full Color 24 pages $7.99 Calendar
Expected Ship Date – December 29^th, 2010

Artifacts #5 (of 13)

(W) Ron Marz (A) Whilce Portacio (Cov) Nic Klein, John Tyler Christopher

Your Second Chance to Jump In!

The first chapter of Artifacts concluded with a shocking cliffhanger and the second chapter shows no sign of letting up! With all of the players on the board, the antagonist manipulating the Bearers of the Artifacts moves to complete his plan for utter annihilation of the world. But how do the members of Cyberforce fit into the machinations of the supernatural?

From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) andwelcoming legendary artist Whilce Portacio (The Darkness, Uncanny X-Men) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Featuring a gorgeous cover by Nic Klein (Viking) as well as a variant cover featuring Michael “Finn” Finnegan by John Tyler Christopher (Witchblade).

Each issue will also feature a Top Cow Origin backup written by Marz and drawn by a superstar artist.

Cover A – Nic Klein

Cover B – John Tyler Christopher

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – December 29^th, 2010

Top Cow Baseball Cap

Show off your allegiance to the Herd with this stylish red one-size-fits-all baseball cap featuring a white Top Cow Productions logo. Initially available only at Comic-Con International in San Diego. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Red/White $19.99 baseball cap

The Darkness #90

(W) Phil Hester (A) Sheldon Mitchell (Cov) Bane

Outer Darkness, Part 2 of 6!

Jackie Estacado has risen from mob hitman to absolute kingpin. He has defeated countless enemies of indescribable power, and even ruled an entire country. Now the only enemy left is The Darkness itself, the very source of Jackie’s power. Can he defeat it before it consumes the last shred of his humanity? And will the mysterious Foreigner join Jackie in battle, or simply put him out of his misery?

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series

Expected Ship Date – December 15^th, 2010

Pilot Season: Stealth Sketch Top Cow Store Variant Cover

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Sheldon Mitchell (Cov) Marc Silvestri

Get this limited edition sketch variant cover by co-creator Marc Silvestri, previously available exclusively from the Top Cow Store. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Top Cow Store Exclusive

Magdalena #6

(W) Ron Marz (A) Nelson Blake II (Cov) Ryan Sook

Patience Confronts the Anti-Christ!

The moment Patience has been dreading has arrived. Slaying demons and battling evil cult members is righteous. Rebelling against a Church hierarchy she knows is corrupt is virtuous. But now, faced with executing a young boy who may bring about the end of the world, Patience will discover how far she’s willing to go to wield the Spear of Destiny and bear the mantle of Magdalena…

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 ongoing series

Expected Ship Date – December 22^nd, 2010

Top Cow Holiday 2010 Special

(W) Phil Smith (A) Alina Urusov (Cov) Alina Urusov

Featuring Witchblade, The Darkness, Angelus, Magdalena, Cyberforce, Hunter-Killer and other Top Cow Universe favorites!

When a distraught mother surrenders her baby at a New York City fire station during a winter snowstorm, Sara Pezzini, Jackie Estacado, the Hunter-Killers, and other Top Cow Universe characters find themselves pulled together in the spirit of the holidays to aid the innocent newborn. What quickly becomes apparent is there are larger sinister forces at play here with the baby as the focal point of a supernatural event that will take Top Cow greatest heroes banding together to save, not only a city, but a single child as well.

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 one shot

Expected Ship Date – December 15^th, 2010

Jingle Belle: Grounded Special

(W) Paul Dini (A) Stephanie Gladden (Cov) Stephanie Gladden

A fan favorite holiday character returns!

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 one shot

Expected Ship Date – December 1^st, 2010

Jingle Belle: Stocking Stuffers TPB

(W) Paul Dini (A) Stephanie Gladden, Various (Cov) Stephanie Gladden

A gigantic treasure trove of new and classic Jingle Belle stories!

When Jing again breaks her parents rules, she is forced to spend Christmas Eve GROUNDED. But when Santa is also caught in a lie, he has to share the same punishment! Neither father nor daughter can leave the North Pole until they apologize, and with the contentious Kringles not speaking to each other, Christmas is doomed! In SLAYBELLE, Jing teams up with Halloween witch Polly Green to create a new holiday horror movie. Their film features a psycho St. Nick’s helper (played by Jing) who offs mall Santas in gleefully gruesome ways. “It’s a Wonderful Life?” Not by a long shot!

The collection also features new and never before seen short stories, pin-ups and one-page strips staring Polly, Super Rica and Rashy, Ida Red, and other characters from the extended Jingle Belle universe. As a special bonus, it reprints the popular book-length story “Jingle Belle: Santa Claus VS Frankenstein!”

Full Color 120 pages $14.99 trade paperback

Expected Ship Date – December 8^th, 2010

Magdalena Origin Volume 1 TPB

(W) Malachy Coney, Marcia Chen (A) Joe Benitez (Cov) Joe Benitez

Discover the Origin of the Magdalena!

Patience was not the first Magdalena. Not even the first to make her presence known in the modern Top Cow Universe. Go back and rediscover the origins of the Order of the Magdalena in this first of two “Origin” trade paperback volumes.

This collected edition includes the first appearance of the Magdalena by Malachy Coney and superstar Joe Benitez when she came to slay Jackie Estacado in The Darkness Vol. 1 #15-#18. Also collected in this edition is the first three issue limited series starring the Magdalena by Marcia Chen (Wriathborn) and Joe Benitez.

Full Color 176 pages $14.99 trade paperback

Expected Ship Date – December 8^th, 2010

Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer San Diego Exclusive Hard Cover

(W) Mark Waid (A) Kenneth Rocafort (Cov) Kenneth Rocafort

Get this extremely limited edition (250 copies made) convention variant hard cover edition of Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer. Featuring a wraparound cover by series artist Kenneth Rocafort, previously available exclusively at Comic-Con International in San Diego. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 160 pages $30.00 Convention Exclusive

The Darkness Accursed Volume 4 Trade Paperback

(W) Phil Hester (A) Phil Hester, Michael Broussard, Whilce Portacio (Cov) Michael Broussard & Steve Firchow

Guest-Starring Hunter-Killer!

Jackie Estacado, the current bearer of The Darkness, was blackmailed and lied to by a devil calling himself The Sovereign. Now free from The Sovereign’s grips, Jackie has assembled a motley crew of criminals with one goal – destroy every last one of The Sovereign’s reliquaries. His quest will take him to the Florida Everglades, against the Russian Mob, and even into Fort Knox. Collecting issues #80-84 and featuring art by Michael Broussard (Artifacts), Phil Hester (Firebreather, Green Arrow), and comic industry legend Whilce Portacio (Uncanny X-Men).

“If you’re ready to go deeper into a hard-boiled fantasy, then The Darkness could be for you.” – Newsarama

“…Hester totally hooked me…” – Crave Online

“The Darkness maintains a steady quality that other comics only dream of attaining.” – OneMetal.com

“The Darkness continues to be one of the best books out there right now in terms of consistency.” – NFamous Gamers

Full Color 176 pages $14.99 trade paperback

Expected Ship Date – December 22^nd, 2010

Berserker San Diego Exclusive Hard Cover

(W) Rick Loverd (A) Jeremy Haun (Cov) Jeremy Haun, Dale Keown

Full Color 160 pages $30.00 Convention Exclusive

Echoes #1 (of 5)

(W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A) Rahsan Ekedal (Cov) Rahsan Ekedal

The First Shocking Suspense Series from Minotaur!

Brian Cohn is a diagnosed schizophrenic leading a simple, uncomplicated life in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. He’s expecting his first child with his wife. When he goes to visit his estranged Alzheimer’s afflicted father on his deathbed, the dying old man confesses to being a serial killer. Now Brian is faced with discovering a horrifying new side to his father and left wondering if we ever really escape familial legacies.

From acclaimed author Joshua Hale Fialkov (Tumor, Pilot Season: Alibi) and rising artist Rahsan Ekedal (Creepy) a disturbing story of murder and mystery wrapped in questions of sanity.

Grayscale 32 pages $2.99 limited series

Top Cow First Look Volume 1 Trade Paperback

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

SIX NEW #1 TOP COW ISSUES FOR ONLY FIVE BUCKS

TOP COW FIRST LOOK VOLUME 1 TRADE PAPERBACK

LOS ANGELES, Calif., September 2, 2010 – Top Cow Productions, Inc. proudly announced today that the publisher will be releasing six new #1 issues in the upcoming Top Cow First Look Volume 1 trade paperback. Scheduled to be in stores October 6, 2010, the Top Cow First Look is a new publishing initiative that will allow readers to sample new titles from six dramatically different creative teams in a single collection at a reasonable price point.

For readers new to Top Cow, the Top Cow First Look trade will provide an exclusive “first look” at the publisher’s latest creation in the crime noir, suspense, urban action, space horror, supernatural mystery and revenge genres. The follow titles are collected in the first volume:

One of the winners of the 2008 Top Cow Pilot Season, Marc Bernardin, Adam Freeman and Afua Richardson present the first issue in their upcoming miniseries, Genius centers on the story of a young African-American military genius taking over Los Angeles’ gangs.

Written by Christos Gage (Avengers Academy) with by the art team of Jorge Lucas (The Darkness) and Felix Serrano, Sunset tells the tale of an old Vegas enforcer on a quest for revenge in his twilight years.

Writer Jason Rubin (The Iron Saint), penciler Tyler Kirkham (Green Lantern Corps), inker Sal Regla and colorist Arif Prianto of IFS, unveils the supernatural murder-mystery Mysterious Ways.

B. Clay Moore, Nelson Blake II and Dave McCaig take you deep into space horror with Black Vault.

Kicking off the newly relaunched Minotaur Press line, Joshua Hale Fialkov and Rahsan Ekedal bring you a haunting generational serial killer tale with Echoes.

Written by John Mahoney and Top Cow publisher Filip Sablik with art by Thomas Nachlik present you a supernatural noir adventure about a small time criminal who discovers he cannot die with Last Mortal.

Breaking: Top Cow SDCC 2010 Announcements

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

TOP COW ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2010

Pilot Season 2010:

Pilot Season 2010 will begin anew as a 6-week event debut in the fall. The 6-week schedule is a new element to this year’s Pilot Season competition. Additionally, the promotion will return to include 6 different creative teams after 2009’s event where all the properties were co-created by Robert Kirkman and Marc Silvestri. Top Cow will be debuting the contestants for the 2010 competition at Comic-International with a Pilot Season 2010 Declassified preview book.

Created by Matt Hawkins and written by screenwriter Brad Ingelsby with art by Thomas Nachlik with a cover by Bagus Hutomo of IFS, Pilot Season: Forever #1 focuses on a pharmaceutical company, Longevity, and their development of a drug that extends human life and counters the debilitating effects of aging almost indefinitely.

Created and written by William Harms and debuting art from Jerry Landon with a cover by Rafael Albuquerque, Pilot Season: 39 Minutes #1 turns a heist story on its head when a bank robber’s only solution to getaway from a surrounded bank full of customers and employees is to kill everyone in town.

Created and co-written by Marc Silvestri and co-writer Jeff Katz with art by Allan Jefferson, Pilot Season: Crosshair #1 centers on former assassin for the CIA, Justin Weller, who just settled into the life of a loving husband and devoted father in the suburbs, coping with the discovery that he has been brainwashed to kill the President of the United States.

Created and written by Filip Sablk and debuting art from David Marquez with a cover by Jenny Frison, Pilot Season: The Asset #1 redefines the femme fatale for the digital age when you’re matched with the woman of your dreams; the same woman who’s trying to get you killed.

Created and co-written by the team behind Broken Trinity: Pandora’s Box, Bryan Edward Hill and Rob Levin, with jaw dropping art from industry legend Brian Stelfreeze, Pilot Season: 7 Days from Hell #1 finds ex-pat turned mercenary John Bishop mortally wounded, but spared from Hell by a renegade demon seeking redemption.

Created and co-written by Marc Silvestri and David Wohl with art from Stjepan Sejic, Pilot Season: Midway Earth #1 sees our home planet as the strategic prize in a brutal war between two alien races.

Top Cow Bible Addendum:

Hot on the heels of the Top Cow Bible, which debuted at Comic-Con International 2009, Top Cow will debut the Top Cow Bible Addendum #1 at Comic-Con International 2010. The 32 page, prestige format comic will feature over 25 brand-new properties spotlighted and introduced to the world for the first time. This collection will include upcoming contestants in Pilot Season 2010 as well as new properties debuting as series from Top Cow and Minotaur Press in 2010 and 2011. Each property will include a summary and brand new key art and showcase Top Cow’s motto of “We Create…” Additionally, the back of the Top Cow Bible Addendum #1 will contain several pages of “In Development” properties, which will tease upcoming projects.

Pitt Comics and Reprints:

Top Cow proudly announces that it has acquired the rights to Pitt, the seminal character created by legendary artist Dale Keown. Keown has long considered himself part of the Top Cow family and this deal solidifies his ongoing relationship and commitment to the Cow. As part if this, Top Cow will collect previously published Pitt comics in trade paperbacks (which have never been collected before) as well as produce new Pitt comics and merchandise. Future Pitt comics will feature covers by Keown and be co-written and art directed by the creator.

Minotaur Press Revival:

Top Cow proudly announces the return of the Minotaur Press imprint to their line. The imprint is best known for releasing such series as Obergeist by Tony Harris and Dan Jolley and Felon by Greg Rucka. The return of the imprint is part of Top Cow’s efforts to create three distinct, clear lines of comics. These lines will include Top Cow Universe, which encompasses series such as Witchblade The Darkness, and Artifacts, that take place in the shared Top Cow Universe; Top Cow Productions, which will include stand alone color series such as Mysterious Ways, Sunset, and Rest; and lastly, Minotaur Press, which will act a home for more independent styled series. The first series to launch under the revived Minotaur Press will be Echoes created and written by Joshua Hale Fialkov (Tumor, Alibi) with toned art by Rahsan Ekedal. The series follows a man, who discovers his dead father may have been a serial killer and when new bodies begin to surface he’s left to wonder if he has inherited his father’s tendencies. The second series planned for release under the Minotaur Press line is Last Mortal. Last Mortal is co-created and written by Top Cow Publisher Filip Sablik (Pilot Season: Asset) and newcomer John Mahoney and co-created and drawn by Thomas Nachlik (Pilot Season: Forever). That series tells the story of a small time criminal who discovers after trying to kill himself that he is immortal.

Mysterious Ways:

Video game industry legend Jason Rubin makes his triumphant return to comics with a brand new series entitled Mysterious Ways. Best known for creating Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter, Rubin made his initial splash in comics with The Iron Saint (originally published under the title Iron and the Maiden). The Iron Saint makes its collected trade debut at Comic-Con International along with a special sneak peek of Mysterious Ways #1 as part of the Top Cow First Look trade paperback. Mysterious Ways features art by Green Lantern Corps artist Tyler Kirkham, inker Sal Regla, and colorist Arif Prianto of IFS. The series follows the story of washed up ex-cop Sam, who has slid into a pit of despair and drinking his life away after killing his corrupt partner. When a serial killer begins killing innocent women around town, the police suspect Sam. As Sam races to clear his name he discovers that the Lord works in very Mysterious Ways indeed. Mysterious Ways is slated for release in late 2010/early 2011.

Rest:

Top Cow Productions and DiVide Pictures are proud to announce the return of fan favorite property Rest. Originally published by Devil’s Due Publishing, Rest chronicles the adventures of John, a man who becomes one of the first human test subjects for a drug, which removes the need for sleep. Imagine what you could do if you had an extra eight hours every day and always felt awake and refreshed. The dream soon becomes a nightmare as John discovers that he may not be the first subject and the drug may have unforeseen side effects. Three issues of Rest, issues #0, #1, and #2, have been released previously. Top Cow and DiVide will be utilizing a unique publishing plan to relaunch Rest. Issues #3-5, which complete the series, will be released exclusively digitally in single-issue form, along with making issues #0-2 available digitally. The issues will be released leading up to the release of the trade paperback in October at New York Comic-Con. More details will be forthcoming on specifics for the digital release plan.