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Top Cow: March 2011 Solicitations

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Artifacts #8

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

Mass Combat!

The combined forces of the Artifact bearers aligned with Witchblade bearer Sara Pezzini and The Darkness host Jackie Estacado have reached a truce with the cybernetic heroes of Cyberforce. They’ve fought off the relentless assassin Aphrodite IV, but that was only the beginning. Pushed to the limit, can they defeat a force that dwarfs everything they’ve faced before?

From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and legendary artist Whilce Portacio (The Darkness, Uncanny X-Men) bring the second chapter of the epic event series to a thunderous conclusion. Featuring a gorgeous cover by Portacio as well as a variant cover featuring Alina Enstrom 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 – March 23^rd, 2011

Artifacts #2 New York Comic-Con Variant Cover Signed Edition

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

Get this haunting convention variant cover of Aphrodite IV signed by interior artist Michael Broussard, previously available exclusively at New York Comic-Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $19.99 Signed Edition

The Darkness #92
(W) Phil Hester (A) Sheldon Mitchell (Cov) Bane

”Outer Darkness” Part 3 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 – March 16^th, 2011

Witchblade #139 Randy Queen LBCC Variant Cover

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

Get this exclusive convention variant cover by Randy Queen (Darkchylde), previously available only at Long Beach Comic-Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Variant Exclusive

Magdalena #8

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

Artist Keu Cha Returns to Comics!

Patience, the current Magdalena, has defended the church from demons, cultists, and even other Artifact bearers. Will she be able to survive against another Magdalena candidate? Or will she become the next in a long line of martyred Magdalenas?

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 – March 23^rd, 2011

Magdalena #7 Signed Edition

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

Get a limited edition first issue signed by Ron Marz, Keu Cha, and Nelson Blake II. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $14.99 Signed Edition

Twilight Guardian #3

(W) Troy Hickman (A) Siddharth Kotian (Cov) Jeffrey Spokes

The Pilot Season Winner Returns in “Heroes and Villains” Part 3!

It’s a case of multiple personalities as Twilight Guardian is pitched several possible interpretations of her tireless war on crime in her very own comic book! Which identity will Twilight Guardian choose? And has her arch villain Dusk Devil finally come to confront her on her home turf?

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 #3 features a portrait of Twilight Guardians by Jeffrey Spokes (Witchblade, Irredeemable).

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – March 9^th, 2011

Twilight Guardian #1 Signed Edition

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

Get a limited edition first issue signed by creator and writer Troy Hickman. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $14.99 Signed Edition

Witchblade Redemption Volume 2 TPB

(W) Ron Marz, Phil Smith (A) Stjepan Sejic, Michael Gaydos, Alina Urusov (Cov) Stjepan Sejic

Redemption Meets Artifacts!

Sara Pezzini, current bearer of the Witchblade, has been to Hell and back. As she finally begins to get her private and work life back in order, the Universe decides it has other plans. Sara must help a kindred spirit in Abby van Alstine, the Necromancer, deal with her powers and mantle and then is dragged into the epic Artifacts storyline when her daughter Hope is taken and her sister Julie is killed by the same robotic assassin Sara let get away in the recent past.

Collected in this volume are a series of stand-alone Witchblade stories originally printed in issues #137-141 written by Top Cow architect Ron Marz (Artifacts, Magdalena) and featuring art by Stjepan Sejic (Angelus). Also included as a special bonus is Witchblade: Due Process by Top Cow Holiday Special team Phil Smith and Alina Urusov. Featuring behind-the-scenes sketches, script pages, and cover gallery by Sejic, Eisner award winner Michael Gaydos (Alias), Urusov and Randy Queen (Darkchylde).

“Marz and Sejic as they continue to drive the Witchblade title to new heights with great stories and great artwork.” – Comic Attack

“I can’t say enough great things about this book.” – Image Addiction

“Compelling storytelling, beautiful artwork and dynamic characters make this a series not to be missed.” – Weekly Comic Review

“…a first-rate book that I thoroughly enjoyed.” – Best Shots @Newsarama

Full Color 160 pages $19.99 trade paperback

Expected Ship Date – March 16^th, 2011

Witchblade Volume 1 Deluxe Slipcase

(W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Choi, Chris Bachelo, Stephen Sadowski, Stjepan Sejic, and Top Cow’s Finest (Cov) Stjepan Sejic

Available for the first time, this limited edition beautiful slipcase collects Witchblade Volume 1 through 4 by Ron Marz (Artifacts) at a bargain price. These volumes collect issues #80 through #109. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 820 pages $49.99 Set (x4 Trades)

Expected Ship Date – March 30^th, 2011

Darkness Origins Volume 3 TP

(W) Garth Ennis, Malachy Coney (A) Marc Silvestri, Joe Benitez (Cov) Joe Benitez

Sonatine Returns and The Magdalena Debuts!

Go back and see Jackie Estacado as a fledgling bearer of The Darkness as The Darkness Origins trade line continues. Jackie’s life is turned further upside down when his foster sister, Appolonia Franchetti returns to New York and the ruthless mafia princess soon plots to become the next Angelus in order to crush her sibling. Soon after, Jackie is confronted by yet another righteous woman who wishes to see him dead – the Magdalena!

Collected in this volume are classic issues #11-18 by Garth Ennis (Preacher) and Malachy Coney with art by Marc Silvestri (X-Men/Dark Avengers: Utopia) and Joe Benitez (Lady Mechanika).

Full Color 160 pages $19.99 trade paperback

Expected Ship Date – March 2^nd, 2011

Echoes #4

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

A Tale of Suspense and Psychological Horror!

Brian Cohn is living a nightmare. His recently deceased father, who Brian shares the disease of schizophrenia with, confessed to being a serial killer of little girls on his death bed. Now Brian is racing to solve the mystery of a missing child in his town, all the while feeling his condition taking a deeper and deeper grip on his psyche and his mind beginning to unravel.

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.

“This is an absolute buy. I can’t recommend it enough.” – Graphic Policy

“ You’d be hard-pressed to find a more gripping and inventive psychological thriller in any medium.” – Panels on Pages

Grayscale 32 pages $2.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – March 23^rd, 2011

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?

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!

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 – The Darkness #87

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Brett

Just an amazing issue. The Darkness #87 is a stand alone that takes a break to look at one of the many forces out to get Jackie Estacado and stop the Darkness force.

Just as the Brotherhood of The Darkness existed to serve the interests of The Darkness on Earth, another cult has existed in secret serving the needs of The Angelus on this world. Now armed with a legendary weapon crafted from the heart of a sun itself, a servant of the cult within Jackie’s inner circle moves to end the Estacado line once and for all.

If you don’t know anything about the Darkness or it’s characters, this is still a highly enjoyable comic. Really the premise is simple. A person is trained their entire life with one mission. When it comes time to commit that mission, what happens when they realize the evil they’ve been trained to fight isn’t so bad. If your action created the risk of creating a worse evil, would you still take it?

That’s the basic set up here. It adds a ton to The Darkness, but at the same time can be taken as a simple tale about indoctrination. It’s simple and very effective. A straight forward story that gets you to think what you’d do in that situation or if it’s a decision you’ve already made.

Beyond solid and entertaining, a definite buy.

Preview – The Darkness #87

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

THE DARKNESS #87

(W) Phil Hester (A) Sheldon Mitchell (Cov) Dale Keown

The Darkest Tale of The Darkness Yet!
Just as the Brotherhood of The Darkness existed to serve the interests of The Darkness on Earth, another cult has existed in secret serving the needs of The Angelus on this world. Now armed with a legendary weapon crafted from the heart of a sun itself, a servant of the cult within Jackie’s inner circle moves to end the Estacado line once and for all.

32 Pages Full Color On-going Series $2.99

Preview – The Darkness/Pitt Volume 1 Trade Paperback

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

The Darkness/Pitt Volume 1 Trade Paperback

(W) Paul Jenkins (A) Dale Keown (Cov) Dale Keown
Item Code: FEB100419
ISBN: 978160706108351499

Aliens! Mobsters! Zombies! Feds!
Dale Keown’s classic hero, Pitt, makes his return to comics! When Tim and Pitt’s mission to track down those infected by an alien virus brings them to The Darkness bearer Jackie’s stomping ground in New York, they are invariably drawn together. Both attract the unwanted attention of the Federal Government and mayhem ensues!

The crossover reunites The Darkness writer Paul Jenkins (Captain America, Mythos) and Pitt creator Dale Keown (Hulk: The End), collecting the sold out The Darkness/Pitt #1-3 plus a collection of script, toned artwork, a cover gallery and much more. As an added value, this trade will also include The Darkness #75, an all-star anniversary issue by Phil Hester (The Anchor) and a host of fantastic artists!

“Every panel shows the love for the medium and a cunning eye for dynamics, action moments, perspective and the use of light/shadow is used delicately and skillfully.” —Broken Frontier
“…an exciting, eye-popping read” – Comic Book Resources
“…a hell of a lot of character conflict, cracking dialogue…” – Bleeding Cool
“The concept from start to finish is just plain old-fashioned cool” – Newsarama

Full Color 144 pages $14.99 trade paperback

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

Review – The Darkness: Four Horsemen #2

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Brett

The four horsemen are on the warpath in a small town and Jackie Estacado has to stop them. This series is so twisted with each depiction of the horsemen just being as depraved as it needs to be. One had me gagging a bit, and that’s impressive. It’s brutal but The Darkness: Four Horsemen #2 is a fun read.

Jackie Estacado has arrived in the California desert town of Ginsberg, where Hell has come to Earth. The Demon Riders have brought out the worst in the townspeople and Ginsberg burns. Jackie believes he has faced monsters before, but nothing like this.

The Darkness: Four Horsemen #2 is published by Top Cow, written by David Hine with art by Jeff Wamester. It picks up from the first one with further descriptions of each horseman’s power and the terror they have been causing on Ginsberg. And let me say, it’s twisted. One scene and descsription makes the glutton scene in Se7en look tame.

The issue continues to build the scene for the eventual drag out fight and that’s ok. Hine’s description of the horsemen is entertaining enough and Wamester’s twisted mind puts it all on paper for us to be repulsed and giggle at the same time.

Preview – The Darkness: Four Horsemen #2

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

THE DARKNESS: FOUR HORSEMEN #2

(w) DAVID HINE (a) JEFF WAMESTER (cov) JEFF WAMESTER

The Darkest Tale of The Darkness Yet!

Jackie Estacado has arrived in the California desert town of Ginsberg, where Hell has come to Earth. The Demon Riders have brought out the worst in the townspeople and Ginsberg burns. Jackie believes he has faced monsters before, but nothing like this.

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

32 pages Full Color Limited Series $3.99

Review – The Darkness #86

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Brett

So, did The Darkness always have this aspect of God in it? The Darkness #86 is the second part of Alkonost storyline. Jackie is captured by an individual who wants to collect him. We learn out why, which I didn’t see coming and also why Jackie is seeing visions of his sister.

Alkonost, Part 2 of 2!
In the hunt for The Sovereign Jackie and crew strike a deal with an insane Russian mobster and collector of the occult, but his supernatural enforcer wants to add a Darkness wielder to the collection. What is The Alkonost and how does it control even The Darkness itself?

Top Cow Pit artist Sheldon Mitchell (Pilot Season: Stealth) joins regular writer Phil Hester (Gen13, The Anchor) for a sinister two-part story. Featuring a cover by Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire)!

The story is interesting and definitely kept me on my toes. My biggest issue is I felt like things needed to be expanded more, and this story might of been helped by expanding it to a third issue.

There’s a lot going on, including a new factor in the Darkness world (at least I think it’s new, I’m new to the series, give me a break). There’s a strange mix of religion with the Darkness and one I’m not positive fits perfectly. Also, once we learn what’s really been collected, it seems to be too powerful of an object to just be hidden away.

I’ve generally enjoyed the Darkness but this issue while entertaining came off as rushed and not completely fleshed out as much as it should have been.

Preview – Darkness #86

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

The Darkness #86

(W) Phil Hester (A) Sheldon Mitchell (Cov) Rafael Albuquerque

Alkonost, Part 2 of 2!
In the hunt for The Sovereign Jackie and crew strike a deal with an insane Russian mobster and collector of the occult, but his supernatural enforcer wants to add a Darkness wielder to the collection. What is The Alkonost and how does it control even The Darkness itself?

Top Cow Pit artist Sheldon Mitchell (Pilot Season: Stealth) joins regular writer Phil Hester (Gen13, The Anchor) for a sinister two-part story. Featuring a cover by Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire)!

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series

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