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Top Cow: November 2010 Solicitations

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Brett

Top Cow Items Shipping In November 2010

Artifacts Volume 1 Trade Paperback

(W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Top Cow’s Finest

Catch up on the Event of the Year!

Discover the series that has everyone buzzing with this introductory priced trade paperback collection released to coincide with the beginning of the second chapter of the yearlong event! Separately, thirteen mystical Artifacts will guide the fate of the Universe. Together, thirteen Artifacts will end the Universe. When a mysterious antagonist kidnaps, Hope, the daughter of Sara Pezzini and Jackie Estacado, Armageddon is put into motion. Starring virtually every character in the Top Cow Universe, this is a series for diehard fans and new readers alike.

Written by Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and featuring art by Michael Broussard (The Darkness), this volume collects Artifacts #1-#4 along with the Free Comic Book Day #0 issue and a beautiful cover gallery, behind-the-scenes extras, and much more!

“ It’s loud, widescreen comic book mayhem that sticks to the roof of your brain” – 4 out 5 stars – Comic Book Resources

“…dramatic and heavy…visually striking…” – Newsarama

“…great writing and great art are in perfect tandem.” – Crave Online

“I have a feeling this book is going to be huge.” – 4.5 out of 5 stars – Comicvine

Full Color 160 pages $9.99 trade paperback

Expected Ship Date – November 17^th, 2010

Artifacts #1 Second Printing

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

For fans who missed out on Artifacts the first time around, Top Cow offers this special wraparound cover second printing of the landmark first issue.

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series

The Darkness #89

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

Outer Darkness, Part 1 of 6!

With the threat of the Sovereign finally removed from his life, Jackie believes he can get some well-deserved rest. Beaten and worn down, Jackie simply wants some brief peace. But just as he believes he has a grasp on the true nature of The Darkness, Jackie’s world is opened up to another dimension all together. And with it, the Darkness War begins…

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series

Expected Ship Date – November 3^rd, 2010

The Darkness/Darkchylde: Kingdom Pain San Diego Comic-Con Wraparound Variant Cover

(W) Randy Queen (A) Randy & Sarah Queen (Cov) Randy & Sarah Queen

Get this gorgeous wraparound convention variant cover by artists Randy & Sarah Queen, previously available exclusively at Comic-Con International in San Diego. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 48 pages $15.00 Convention Exclusive

The Darkness: Four Horsemen #4 (of 4)

(W) David Hine (A) Jeff Wamester (Cov) Jeff Wamester

The Darkest Tale of The Darkness Yet!

Apocalypse has come to Ginsberg, CA! Two ominous powers arrive in town, one of ultimate light and the other of deepest darkness, and Jackie Estacado is trapped between them. The Four Horsemen are ascending to their full power. Can Jackie muster the power to prevent the end of the world?

From David Hine (Batman: Arkham Asylum) and up-and-coming artist Jeff Wamester (Frenemy of the State).

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – November 10^th, 2010

Magdalena #5 (of 13)

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

The Penultimate Chapter in Patience’s Return!

When Patience, the latest in a long line of The Magdalena, bearer of the Spear of Destiny, and Kristof, her mentor and Knight of Malta, confront the demonic cult in ancient catacombs they soon find themselves overwhelmed. Patience has been told that Magdalena bearers tend to lead short lives and she is about to find out why first hand.

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 ongoing series

Expected Ship Date – November 3^rd, 2010

Witchblade #143
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic

Tiamat, Part 4 of 4!

Sara knows that it is always darkest before the dawn, but this time, the combined toll of the “War of the Witchblades,” the death of her sister Julie, the kidnapping of her daughter Hope, and now the relentless onslaught of the God-Queen Tiamat on New York may prove to be too much for even the bearer of the Balance to overcome.

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series
Expected Ship Date – November 10^th, 2010

Velocity #1 Supercon Blank Sketch Variant Cover

(W) Ron Marz (A) Kenneth Rocafort (Cov) Your Favorite Artist

Get this blank sketch convention variant cover, previously available exclusively at Florida Supercon. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive

Top Cow Bible Addendum #1
(W) Top Cow’s Finest (A) Top Cow’s Finest (Cov) Top Cow’s Finest

Find Out What Top Cow Has In Store in 2011 and Beyond!

Debuting at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Top Cow releases its first Addendum to the Top Cow Bible. Featuring over 25 new properties and series overviews accompanied by stunning brand new art from artist like Marc Silvestri, Dale Keown, Kenneth Rocafort, Jeffrey Spokes, Erik Jones, Jorge Lucas, and many more. This is a must have for any true Top Cow fan. Find out how “We Create…”

Full Color 32 pages $5.00 convention exclusive
Expected Ship Date – November 10^th, 2010

Velocity #1 San Diego Comic-Con Variant Cover

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

Get this stunning sketch convention variant cover by series artist Kenneth Rocafort, previously available exclusively at Comic-Con International in San Diego. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive

Tracker Volume 1 Trade Paperback

(W) Jonathan Lincoln (A) Francis Tsai, Derec Donavan, Abhishek Malsuni (Cov) Francis Tsai

The first property from Heroes and Villains Entertainment collected!

Alex O’Roark, the FBI’s top tracker, has his perfect life ripped to shreds when a case to capture the world’s most dangerous serial killer leads him straight into the maw of a werewolf. Now, keeping his secret from his gorgeous fiancé and the FBI, he must hunt down the wolf that infected him before the disease turns him into a monster.

“All in all, I was pleasantly surprised with Tracker, and look forward to more.” – Newsarama

“It’s mature and gritty, yet mysterious and supernatural, allowing the reality to lead the fiction into believable circumstances.” – Fangoria

“The book manages to take a basic serial killer story and give it a twist” – Player Affinity

“Lincoln’s writing is concise, and easy to follow, but never oversimplified.” – Geeks of Doom

Full Color 144 pages $14.99 trade paperback

Expected Ship Date – November 24^th, 2010

HVE 2011 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Preview Book

(W) Various (A) Paolo Pantalena, Eric Basaldua (Cov) Paolo Pantalena

Find out the exciting new series in store from Heroes and Villains Entertainment and Top Cow Productions in 2011 in this exclusive preview book, first offered only at Comic-Con International in San Diego. Included in this preview book are first looks at Epoch, Son of Merlin, and Netherworld.

Full Color 24 pages $1.00 Convention Exclusive

Preview – The Darkness: Four Horsemen #1

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

The Darkness: Four Horsemen #1

(W) David Hine (A) Jeff Wamester (Cov) Jeff Wamester

The Darkest Tale of The Darkness Yet!

Jackie Estacado has known little fear since he inherited the power of The Darkness on his 21st birthday. But when an old mafia boss blackmails him to hunt down four fiendish bikers in the California desert, he will find that even The Darkness can know fear.

From David Hine (Batman: Arkham Asylum) and up-an-coming artist Jeff Wamester (RAZE).

Full Color 32 Pages Limited Series $3.99

Top Cow Reveals Comic-Con International 2010 Signing Schedule

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

TOP COW REVEALS COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2010 SIGNING SCHEDULE

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 19, 2010 – Comic-Con International in San Diego is days away and Top Cow Productions, Inc. is excited you’ll be spending time with us. Below are several creators who are just as thrilled that you’ll be making a stop at the Top Cow Booth #2629:

Thursday, July 22

10:00 – 11:00am: William Harms, Thomas Nachlik

11:00 – 12:00pm: Nelson Blake II, Sheldon Mitchell, Rick Basaldua

11:30 – 12:30pm: Ale Garza

12:00 – 1:30pm: Ron Marz, Kenneth Rocafort

12:30 – 1:30pm: Rob Levin, Bryan Edward Hill

1:30 – 3:00pm: Michael Broussard, Ryan Winn, Troy Peteri

2:00 – 3:00pm: Phil Hester

5:00 – 6:00pm: Rick Basaldua, Richard Fairgray, Eric Basaldua

5:30 – 6:30pm: Joshua Hale Fialkov

6:00 – 7:00pm: Sheldon Mitchell, Paolo Pantalena

Friday, July 23

10:00 – 11:00am: Rob Levin, Bryan Edward Hill, David Hine, Jeff Wamester

11:00 – 12:00pm: Kenneth Rocafort, Marc Bernardin, Adam Freeman, Richard Fairgray

12:00 – 1:00pm: Sheldon Mitchell, Troy Peteri, Joe Weems

12:00 – 1:30pm: Phil Hester

1:00 – 2:30pm: Marc Silvestri, Michael Broussard, Emily Lazar

1:30 – 2:30pm: Ron Marz

2:30 – 3:30pm: Milo Ventimiglia, Russ Cundiff, Rick Loverd, Jeremy Haun

4:30 – 5:30pm: Jason Rubin, Sal Regla, Josh Hale Fialkov, Rahsan Ekedal

5:30 – 6:30pm: David Marquez, William Harms, Thomas Nachlik, Jonathan Lincoln

Saturday, July 24

10:00 – 11:00am: David Hine, Jeff Wamester, Rick Basaldua, Paolo Pantalena

11:00 – 12:00pm: Kenneth Rocafort

11:30 – 1:00pm: Ron Marz, Michael Broussard, Troy Peteri

12:00 – 1:00pm: Rick Loverd, Jeremy Haun

1:00 – 2:00pm: Thomas Nachlik, William Harms, Jonathan Lincoln

2:00 – 3:00pm: Richard Fairgray, Rahsan Ekedal, Randy Queen, Sarah Queen

3:00 – 4:00pm: Marc Bernardin, Adam Freeman

3:00 – 4:30pm: Sheldon Mitchell, Eric Basaldua

4:00 – 5:00pm: Ale Garza, Troy Peteri

4:30 – 5:30pm: Jason Rubin, Sal Regla, Joe Weems

5:00 – 6:30pm: Marc Silvestri, Emily Lazar

5:30 – 6:30pm: Rob Levin, Bryan Edward Hill

Sunday, July 25

10:00 – 11:00am: Marc Bernardin, Adam Freeman, Rick Basaldua

11:00 – 12:00pm: David Marquez, Thomas Nachlik

12:00 – 1:00pm: Rob Levin, Bryan Edward Hill, Rick Loverd, Jeremy Haun

1:00 – 2:00pm: David Hine, Jeff Wamester, Eric Basaldua, Ale Garza

2:00 – 3:00pm: Richard Fairgray, Joshua Hale Fialkov, Paolo Pantalena

3:00 – 4:00pm: Sheldon Mitchell, Rick Basaldua

4:00 – 5:00pm: Kenneth Rocafort, Michael Broussard

PLEASE NOTE: All dates/times are subject to change. Sketch tickets will be available at the beginning of each day of the show. Sketch tickets are limited one per fan per day. Fans must be present at the appointed signing time to redeem their sketch ticket. Not all artists appearing at the Top Cow booth will offer free sketches and fans should inquire at the booth on the morning they plan to get a sketch for availability.

Be sure to check out the Top Cow “We Create” Multimedia panel on Saturday, July 24 at 1:30-2:30pm in Room 9 as well.

For up-to-date information on Top Cow’s plans at Comic-Con International in San Diego, please visit www.topcow.com or follow us on Twitter (@TopCow).

Oni Press at San Diego Comic Con 2010!

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

ONI PRESS AT SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2010

Comics Premiering at SDCC 2010

Scott Pilgrim Vol. 6: Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour

By Bryan Lee O’Malley

*Every copy purchased at the show comes with your choice of a Scott Pilgrim or Ramona Flowers wristband (also available for purchase at booth while supplies last).*

It’s finally here! Six years and almost one-thousand pages have all led to this epic finale! With six of Ramona’s seven evil exes dispatched, it should be time for Scott Pilgrim to face Gideon Graves, the biggest and baddest of her former beaus. But didn’t Ramona take off at the end of Book 5? Shouldn’t that let Scott off the hook? Maybe it should, maybe it shouldn’t, but one thing is for certain — all of this has been building to Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour!

“Scott Pilgrim is the best book ever. It is the chronicle of our time. With Kung Fu, so, Yeah: perfect.” -Joss Whedon

The Sixth Gun #1 & #2

By Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt

*Every pair of comics purchased at the show comes with a limited edition signing card (while supplies last)*

During the darkest days of the Civil War, wicked cutthroats came into possession of six pistols of otherworldly power. In time, the Sixth Gun—the most dangerous of the weapons—vanished. When the gun surfaces in the hands of an innocent girl, dark forces reawaken. Vile men thought long dead set their sights on retrieving the gun and killing the girl. Only Drake Sinclair, a gunfighter with a shadowy past, stands in their way.

“More mystery and wonder and adventure in the first six pages than some comics have in their whole lives. Say hello to your new favorite comic.” -Matt Fraction

Super Pro K.O.! Vol. 1

By Jarrett Williams

*Come to a Jarrett Williams signing on Saturday 7/24 and compete for the SPKO World Champion Belt of Comic-Con 2010*

Joe Somiano is late to his first match in Super Pro K.O.!, and has no clue what awaits him in the rowdy ring! A seasoned sumo wrestler, a jolly luchador, a flamboyant tag team, suspicious executives, and a drunken Heavyweight Champion all stand between him and the super-stardom that is his destiny. If the huge egos, clothesline take-downs, and broken chairs across the head don’t squash Joe’s dreams, he may just come out on top. But if he’s going to take home the champion’s belt, he’ll need to bring his best moves against the likes of S.P.K.O.! stars Tomahawk Slamson, Yoko No-No, Mr. Awesomeness 2, and many more in this grand slamma jamma event of a graphic novel!

“Jarrett Williams is a towering inferno of comics. Get in on the ground floor… so you can watch him burn down and then explode! And you’ll die horribly in the process!” -Bryan Lee O’Malley

Mondo Urbano

By Rafael Albuquerque, Mateus Santolouco, and Eduardo Medeiros

*Every copy purchased at the show comes with an exclusive Mondo Urbano guitar pic (while supplies last)*

Rafael Albuquerque (artist of Vertigo’s new American Vampire series) joins Eduardo Medeiros (Mad) and Mateus Santolouco (Wolverine) for a riotous new graphic novel series! Told through a series of vignettes, Mondo Urbano takes readers on a gritty and exciting ride through a world of sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll.

“I loved it. Funny, hip, scary as hell. It Rocked” -Stephen King

Con Grabs & Specials

Mondo Urbano Guitar Pic

Celebrating the release of Rafael Albuquerque, Mateus Santolouco, and Eduardo Medeiros hit Brazilian graphic novel, these heavy gauge pics feature art from the series and are free with purchase of Mondo Urbano (while supplies last)!

The Sixth Gun Limited Edition Signing Card

Free with purchase of The Sixth Gun #1 and #2 (while supplies last). Printed on a gold fabric heavyweight paper, these cards feature series artist Brian Hurtt’s amazing imagery and are signed by both Hurtt and writer Cullen Bunn.

Super Pro K.O. World Champion Belt of Comic Con 2010

Join Jarrett Williams at one of his signings on Saturday 7/24 to compete for the heavyweight championship of San Dgo Comic-Con 2010! Bring your best pre or post match throw down speech and tell Jarrett why you should be the King of the Con. All the excitement will be videoed and posted on the Oni Blog, so even if you’re not at the show you can witness the action. The winner will be announced at the Oni booth on Sunday 7/25 at 10am where Jarrett Williams and special guest judge Bryan Lee O’Malley will award the first Heavyweight Championship Belt of Comic-Con! *Old school wrastlin’ costume and persona encouraged!*

Salt Water Taffy Coloring Books

Creator Matthew Loux is making his first appearance at Comic-Con in 2010 and he’s bringing a gift for the young fans of his hit kids comic series in the form of Salt Water Taffy Coloring Books! Stop by the Oni Booth (#1833) during one of Matthew’s signings and grab a book and a pack of crayons (whiles supplies last).

Yo Gabba Gabba Comic Anthology Poster

Meet DJ Lance Rock and grab a signed promo poster for the upcoming Yo Gabba Gabba Comic Anthology, Saturday 7/24 from 2:20 – 3:50PM!

Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers Wristbands

Get one free with purchase of Scott Pilgrim Vol. 6 or $3 each (while supplies last)! Each Wristband features either Scott Pilgrim or Ramona Flowers and celebrates the release of Scott Pilgrim Vol. 6 at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.

NEW Scott Pilgrim Shirts

Featuring designs by www.johnnywander.com

Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers Metal Charms

Weighty black-nickle and full color enamel charms featuring your favorite slacker and the lady of his dreams.

Scott Pilgrim Silkscreened Vinyl Stickers

Three inch round vinyl stickers silkcreened to Scott Pilgrim perfection!

Scott Pilgrim, Limited Edition, Silkcreened Gig Posters

Oni Press, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Daniel Danger’s Tiny Media Empire have teamed up for a limited edition run of Scott Pilgrim gig posters. Each of the four silkscreened gig posters feature a band from the Scott Pilgrim comics by Bryan Lee O’Malley including: Sex Bob-omb, Clash at Demonhead, Crash & the Boys, and Kid Chameleon.

Tiny Media Empire and three powerhouse artists have each lent their style to one of the bands in the Scott Pilgrim series. Kevin Tong, best know for his gig poster work with Sonic Youth, Weezer, and Wilco, took on the Scott Pilgrim series’ quintessential band Sex Bob-omb. Daniel Danger, founder of Tiny Media Empire, put together a legendary video game reference masterpiece for his Clash At Demonhead gig poster. Underground comics favorite, Hellen Jo, used her trademark vibrant style for the quirky Crash & The Boys. And gig poster pros, Aesthetic Apparatus, have created an iconic gem for Scott Pilgrim’s high school band Kid Chameleon.

Each of the four silkscreened, four-color, 18″ x 24″ posters is numbered and collected into a set and 200 sets will be sold at the Oni Press Booth (#1833) during San Diego Comic Con for $120 each. In addition to the full sets, 300 copies of a varient on Kevin Tong’s Sex Bob-omb gig poster featuring a metallic ink will available separately for $35.

Can’t make it to Comic-Con? No worries! Each artist will have a limited quantity of their own poster available for sale on their website after the convention:

• Daniel Danger, Tiny Media Empire, www.tinymediaempire.com

• Kevin Tong, http://www.tragicsunshine.com/

• Hellen Jo, http://helllllen.org/

• Aesthetic Apparatus, http://www.aestheticapparatus.com/

More Oni Merch!

NEW Super Pro KO Buttons, Stumptown Shirts, Wet Moon Shirts, Black Metal Shirts, Wasteland Shirts, North World Shirts, Shirts of Shirts with Shirts on them buttoned to buttons of shirts… and much more!

Oni Press on Panels!

THUR

12:00-1:00 Oni Press Presents Panelmonium 2010— Often imitated but never duplicated! Get up close and personal with trend-setting indie comics powerhouse Oni Press. Join in the Q&A with your favorite Oni creators, including Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun), Jarrett Williams (Super Pro K.O.), Rafael Albuquerque (Mondo Urbano), and many more! Get sneak peeks at upcoming Oni projects, news on Oni Press fan initiatives, free Oni comics, prizes, and more! Guaranteed by Oni Press’s totally biased employees to be “the most fun you’ll ever have at a panel.” Room 9

FRI

2:00-3:00 Yo Gabba Gabba! – Panel, Q&A, and Prize Giveaway— For the first time ever, Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz, co-creators of Yo Gabba Gabba!, will appear at Comic Con to discuss the pop culture phenomenon, which began as a breakout hit series on Nickelodeon produced by The Magic Store and W!LDBRAIN Entertainment, and has since become a hit on stage and screen with preschoolers, their indie-rock-loving parents, teens and young adults. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on the recently announced 60-city North American tour, Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: There’s a Party in My City. Enter for a chance to win Yo Gabba Gabba! prizes. Get a first look at scenes from upcoming episodes, and be the first to hear about the highly anticipated Yo Gabba Gabba! comic book from Oni Press. Michael Polis, executive producer of Yo Gabba Gabba! and CEO of W!LDBRAIN Entertainment, moderates the panel, which includes Lance Robertson (DJ Lance Rock), Kevin Sukho Lee (animation producer, songwriter), J. Torres, (comic book writer/co-editor), and Matthew Loux (comic book artist). The panel will be followed by a Q&A session. Room 8

*Don’t miss DJ Lance Rock signing at the Oni Press booth #1833 Saturday 7/24 from 2:20 – 3:50PM*

SAT

4:00-5:00 Scott Pilgrim Vol. 6: Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour vs. The Fans— It’s been six years and six volumes spanning over 1,000 pages, and you’ve been there since the beginning! But there’s always been one burning question itching at the back of your brain that you thought would never be answered. Think no more! Ready your Q’s, mind your P’s, and join Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O’Malley for a battle royale as he quibbles the quips of his worst enemies…his fans! Room 25ABC

*Can’t make it to the panel? No worries! Questions will be accepted beginning Monday 7/19 at scottvsthefans@onipress.com*

Oni Press is pleased to announce the following signings at their booth #1833

Thurs
10:00 – 11:20    Bryan Lee O’Malley,    Rafael Albuquerque, Cullen Bunn &    Brian Hurtt
12:00 – 1:00 ONI    PRESS    PANELMONIUM    2010
1:20 – 2:20 Cullen Bunn &    Brian Hurtt,    Marc Guggenheim &    Justin Greenwood,    Joe Harris
2:30 – 3:50 Nico Hitori De, Jeff Wamester,    Phil Gelatt,    Robbi Rodriguez, Greg Rucka &    Matthew Southworth
4:00 – 5:20 Rick Spears &    Chuck BB, Lars Brown,    Matt Loux,    Ray Fawkes
5:30 – 6:50 Nunzio DeFilippis &    Christina Weir,    Christopher Mitten,    Ross Campbell,    J. Torres

Fri
10:00 – 11:20    Bryan Lee O’Malley,    Rafael Albuquerque, Brian Hurtt &    Cullen Bunn
11:30 – 12:50    Christina Weir &    Nunzio DeFilippis,    Jeff Wamester,    Greg Rucka,    Ande Parks
1:00 – 2:20 Marc Guggenheim    & Justin Greenwood,    Joe Harris,    Lars Brown,    Robbi Rodriguez,    Hunter Clark
2:30 – 3:50 Rick Spears    & Chuck BB,    Ross Campbell,    Brian Hurtt    & Cullen Bunn
4:00 – 5:20 Phil Gellat,    J. Torres,    Ray Fawkes,    Matt Loux
5:30 – 6:50 Bryan Lee O’Malley,    Nico Hitori De,    Rafael Albuquerque

Sat
10:00 – 11:20    Hunter Clark,    Greg Erb & Jason Oremland,    J. Torres,    Marc Guggenheim &    Justin Greenwood,    Rafael Albuquerque
11:30 – 12:50    Bryan Lee O’Malley,    Jarrett Williams,    Robbi Rodriguez,    Joe Harris,    Ross Campbell
1:00 – 2:20    Brian Hurtt    & Cullen Bunn, Greg Rucka    & Matthew Southworth,    Ande Parks,    Nico Hitori De
2:30 – 3:50    DJ Lance Rock,    Matt Loux,    Ray Fawkes
4:00 – 5:20    Brian Hurtt &    Cullen Bunn, Chuck BB    & Rick Spears,    Phil Gelatt,    Rafael Albuquerque
5:30 – 6:50    Bryan Lee O’Malley,    Jarrett Williams,    Christina Weir &    Nunzio DeFilippis,    Jeff Wamester,    Chris Mitten

Sun
10:00 – 11:20    Bryan Lee O’Malley,    Jarrett Williams,    Christina Weir    & Nunzio DeFilippis.    Jeff Wamester,    Chris Mitten
11:30 – 12:50    Brian Hurtt,    Greg Rucka,    Lars Brown,    Joe Harris
1:00 – 2:20    Chuck BB &    Rick Spears, Rafael Albuquerque,    Ray Fawkes,    Matt Loux
2:30 – 3:50    Jarrett Williams,    Hunter Clark,    Brian Hurtt,    Robbi Rodriguez

Review – Frenemy of the State #2

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Brett

The mashup of Alias and Chuck continues with the second issue of Frenemy of the State #2. An entertaining “girl power” comic that sees tabloid material Ariana dragged into the world of spying by the C.I.A. Produced by Oni Press the comic book series is the product of Rashinda Jones, Christina Weir and Nunzio DeFilippis and continues to fun tone of the first issue.

Ariana’s test mission might have not have gone as smoothly as planned but her handlers at the CIA are running out of time to stop a weapons deal that could have grave consequences for several countries. Ready or not, it’s time for this socialite to jump into the world of international espionage while trying to avoid the “Spoiled Rich Girl” section of the tabloids!

The second issue picks up directly where the first left off with a rather improbably save from a falling building. But the comic as a whole asks us to suspend disbelief in general. Ariana then has to choose if she’ll continue in the spy business considering her first mission didn’t exactly go as planned. After a very nice spin on how that decision is made she’s off the the Middle East to prevent the sale of nuclear materials.

The comic isn’t deep and pretty write by numbers, but it’s a fun read. Its definitely one to pass off to a tween girl who might be interested in comic books and wants a strong female protagonist. There’s lots of material here to mine, only time will tell what direction the creative team goes.

Preview – Frenemy of the State #2

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Frenemy of the State #2

Writer: Rashida Jones , Christina Weir, Nunzio DeFilippis
Artist: Jeff Wamester
Format: Standard, Full Color
Page Count: 32
Price: $3.99
Genre: Comedy/Action
Age Rating: T+ – Older Audiences

Ariana’s test mission might have not have gone as smoothly as planned but her handlers at the CIA are running out of time to stop a weapons deal that could have grave consequences for several countries. Ready or not, it’s time for this socialite to jump into the world of international espionage while trying to avoid the “Spoiled Rich Girl” section of the tabloids!

Top Cow at Comic-Con International 2010

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

BE AMONG THE FIRST TO START THE ARTIFACTS JOURNEY
TOP COW AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 12, 2010 – Top Cow Productions, Inc.’s race to Artifacts will include a stop at this year’s Comic-Con International in San Diego, California, the world’s biggest and most exciting popular convention, from July 22nd – 25th.

Top Cow will once again storm into the convention and set up shop at booth #2629. Among the goods to prepare attendees of CCI 2010 for the race to Artifacts will be exclusives, preview books, free goodies, variant comics and trade paperbacks, including free copies of Artifacts #0 as well as other comics, posters and bookmarks (while supplies last).

Attendees are invited to join Marc Silvestri (Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia), President Matt Hawkins, and Publisher Filip Sablik for an exciting and lively multimedia presentation about Top Cow’s plans for 2010 and 2011 in comics, film, television and much more. Be the first to hear announcements and updates on film projects including Witchblade, Magdalena, Alibi, Wanted, and The A-Team. Plus announcements on new comic projects with creators including Ron Marz (Artifacts), Jeff Katz (American Original, Freddy vs. Jason), Phil Hester (The Darkness) plus surprise guest directors, screenwriters, producers and more! The panel will be featured in room 9 from 1:30-2:30pm under the title Top Cow: “We Create” Multimedia, on Saturday, July 24th.

The schedule for signings as well as portfolio reviews at Top Cow booth #2629 will be released at a later date and will be available online at www.topcow.com as well as at the booth at the start of each day.

Joining the Top Cow team at booth #2629 will be Marc Silvestri, Ron Marz (Artifacts), Phil Hester (The Darkness), Michael Broussard (Artifacts), Kenneth Rocafort (Velocity), Jeremy Haun (Berserker), Eric Basaldua (Witchblade Annual), William Harms (Impaler), Rob Levin (Broken Trinity: Pandora’s Box), Bryan Edward Hill (Broken Trinity: Pandora’s Box), Nelson Blake II (Magdalena), Marc Bernardin (Genius), Adam Freeman (Genius), Jeff Wamester (The Darkness: Four Horsemen), David Hine (The Darkness: Four Horsemen), Jason Rubin (The Iron Saint), Joshua Ortega (Necromancer), Rick Loverd (Berserker), Sheldon Mitchell (The Darkness), Rahsan Ekedal (The Crazies, Echoes), Joshua Hale Fialkov (The Crazies, Echoes), Randy Queen (The Darkness/Darkchylde: Kingdom Pain), Sarah Queen (The Darkness/Darkchylde: Kingdom Pain), Jonathan Lincoln (Tracker), Rick Basaldua (The Darkness) and several other surprise guests.

Fans should note that because of anticipated crowding issues; artists appearing at the Top Cow booth will only be able to do a limited amount of free sketches per sitting. Sketch tickets will be available at the beginning of each day of the show. Sketch tickets are limited one per fan per day. Fans must be present at the appointed signing time to redeem their sketch ticket. Not all artists appearing at the Top Cow booth will offer free sketches and fans should inquire at the booth on the morning they plan to get a sketch for availability.

Also at the Top Cow booth #2629, the publisher will offer several items exclusive to Comic-Con International including three convention variant cover comic exclusives, two limited edition hardcovers, and an unannounced bargain-priced anthology book.

Fans who stop by the booth will be among the first to grab a copy of the debut issue to mega-event series, Artifacts by Marz and Broussard. Artifacts promises to be Top Cow’s most ambitious series to date and will weave together story lines from a number of Top Cow titles, including Witchblade, The Darkness, Angelus and Broken Trinity: Pandora’s Box. It has been known for some time that thirteen mystical Artifacts guide the fate of the Top Cow Universe. For centuries, it’s been whispered that bringing together all 13 artifacts would bring upon mankind’s destruction. The series will begin with a mysterious figure who seeks to put Armageddon into motion. Artifacts #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 28th.

For up-to-date information on Top Cow’s plans at Comic-Con International in San Diego, please visit www.topcow.com or follow us on Twitter (@TopCow).

Review – Frenemy of the State #1

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Brett

Mix Chuck and Alias and you get Frenemy of the State #1. The new comic book series by Rashinda Jones (the beauty from Parks and Recreation), Christina Weir and Nunzio DeFilippis is fun and entertaining and a pleasant surprise.

Ariana Von Holmberg is an heiress and the latest recruit to the C.I.A. She knows her way around a computer and her first mission is to retrieve something from her frenemie’s father.

Rashida Jones, Christine Weir, & Nunzio Defilippis’ new series FRENEMY OF THE STATE #1. Featuring the amazing artwork of Jeff Wamester the new series kicks off this Wednesday 5/12/2010. It’s action/comedy at it’s finest when socialite Ariana Von Holmberg becomes the CIA’s new secret weapon!

The series is perfect for young women looking for a tough and smart female lead who can kick some but and give some sass. This is La Femme Nakita/Point of No Return without the violence and drugs, so much more appropriate for a younger set.

It’s fun and entertaining and perfect for me to give to my nieces to read when they grow up and become teenagers. But I think boys and girls alike will enjoy it. If you’re looking for some different entertainment with a female lead, give this series a try.

Check out the break to find out what we think in greater detail.

Preview – Frenemy of the State #1

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Frenemy of the State #1

Writer: Rashida Jones , Christina Weir, Nunzio DeFilippis
Artist: Jeff Wamester
Format: Standard, Full Color
Page Count: 32
Price: $3.99
Genre: Comedy/Action
Age Rating: T+ – Older Audiences

Rashida Jones, Christine Weir, & Nunzio Defilippis’ new series FRENEMY OF THE STATE #1. Featuring the amazing artwork of Jeff Wamester the new series kicks off this Wednesday 5/12/2010. It’s action/comedy at it’s finest when socialite Ariana Von Holmberg becomes the CIA’s new secret weapon!