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Top Cow Unveils 2010 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

TOP COW UNVEILS 2010 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVES

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 14, 2010 – Top Cow Productions, Inc. is proud to announce their exclusive offerings at this year’s Comic-Con International in San Diego, which includes an exclusive wraparound cover variant to the publisher’s most ambitious project-to-date, Artifacts.

Attendees of the convention have a chance to grab the following exclusives at the Top Cow booth #2629:

ARTIFACTS #1 WRAPAROUND SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON VARIANT
Exclusive SDCC variant cover art by Michael Broussard and Sunny Gho of IFS
(W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Broussard (I) Rick Basaldua, Sal Regla (C) Sunny Gho of IFS
Price: $10

Thirteen mystical Artifacts, including the Witchblade, the Darkness and others, guide the fate of the Top Cow Universe. For centuries, it’s been whispered that bringing together all 13 Artifacts would herald mankind’s destruction. But a mysterious figure has been manipulating events, laying plans to put Armageddon into motion. The final phase begins here, with the abduction of Hope, the daughter of Sara Pezzini and Jackie Estacado. What ensues will remake the entirety of the Top Cow Universe, from the Witchblade and the Darkness, to the Angelus, Magdalena, and countless others. Artifacts #1 is the perfect place for faithful readers to see their loyalty pay off, and for new readers to experience the Top Cow Universe. And this exquisite variant cover is the perfect way to commemorate a trip to Comic-Con International.

VELOCITY #1 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON VARIANT
Exclusive SDCC variant cover art by Kenneth Rocafort
(W) Ron Marz (A) Kenneth Rocafort (C) Sunny Gho of IFS
Price: $10

Carin Taylor is the fastest woman in the world. At least, she’d better be if she wants to save her own life and the lives of her Cyberforce teammates. When a former Cyberdata scientist — and test subject — seeks revenge against the members of Cyberforce, only Velocity can save her friends before the clock literally runs out. Bringing together writer Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and artist Kenneth Rocafort (Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer) for the first time. This fun-filled variant cover conveys Carin’s own sense of whimsy and snappy wit; and like Velocity herself, these covers will soon be gone!

DARKNESS/DARKCHYLDE: KINGDOM PAIN WRAPAROUND SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON VARIANT
Exclusive SDCC variant cover art by Randy Queen and Sarah Queen
(W) Randy Queen (A) Randy Queen and Sarah Queen
Price: $15

A new armor for Jackie Estacado, the bearer of The Darkness, and a new beginning for Ariel Chylde, the girl who can become creatures from her nightmares! Jackie intercepts a physic plea for help, and frees Ariel from a self imposed, seven-year exile. But what happens when these fan favorite monster makers encounter a new threat that can create anything? Find out this Christmas, when things get dark! Guest starring Witchblade! Created especially for Comic-Con International, Randy and Sarah Queen present this stunning wraparound cover with a virgin front cover showcasing The Darkness and Darkchylde.

PROMO: Attendees can purchase all 3 single-issue SDCC variant covers for the price of $30 (save $5).

CYBERFORCE/HUNTER-KILLER VOLUME 1 SDCC LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER
Exclusive SDCC variant cover art by Kenneth Rocafort
(W) Mark Waid (A) Kenneth Rocafort (C) Sunny Gho of IFS
Limited to 250 copies
Retail Value: $30

Two of Top Cow’s top teams return! Fan favorite writer Mark Waid (Irredeemable, Amazing Spider-Man) and artist Kenneth Rocafort (Madame Mirage) weave a tale of conspiracy, high-octane action, and next-gen technology in a crossover with consequences. The members of Cyberforce and the Hunter-Killer squad must team up to stop Cyberdata and Morningstar from taking control of the world’s information networks with the Jett™. Don’t miss the opportunity to pick up this extremely limited hard cover edition and get it signed by both Waid and Rocafort!

BERSERKER VOLUME 1 SDCC LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER
Exclusive SDCC variant cover art by Jeremy Haun
(W) Rick Loverd (A) Jeremy Haun (I) Haun, John Lucas (C) Dave McCaig
Limited to 250 copies
Retail Value: $30

Produced by Milo Ventimiglia and DiVide Pictures!
The lives of Aaron and Farris, two young and completely different men, are turned upside down when they discover an animalistic and uncontrollable rage living inside them. Meanwhile, two mysterious organizations seek them out for their newfound strength and power for their own purposes. But what good is strength and power when you can’t tell friend from foe? Don’t miss the opportunity to pick up this extremely limited hard cover edition and get it signed by the entire creative team!

Fans who are unable to attend the show can still purchase the exclusives at a later date online at www.thetopcowstore.com, while supplies last, starting in September. However, there is a limited number of each item, so fans are encouraged to visit the Top Cow booth #2629 early to purchase their SDCC exclusives.

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 – Velocity #1

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Brett

If we’ve done our job right, you’ve been able to pick up this first issue and enjoy it without any additional exposition.

I’ve been staring at teasers to the cover of Velocity #1, from Ron Marz and Kenneth Rocafort and published by Top Cow, for what seems like months and every time I’ve looked forward to the first issue. There was just something intriguing to the art and the cover, something inviting that made me want to read this issue (I have no idea why I’ve been obsessed with this cover, the last time this happened was NYX #1). But, when I finally got the chance to read the first issue, did it live up to my built up expectations? The answer is a resounding “hell yes!”

What I knew coming into this series was Velocity was associated with the team Cyberforce and she was a speedster and that’s about where my knowledge ends. But like series achieves what it set out to do, be entertaining for those familiar with the material and accessible to those who are not.

Carin Taylor is the fastest woman in the world. At least, she’d better be if she wants to save her own life and the lives of her Cyberforce teammates. When a former Cyberdata scientist — and test subject — seeks revenge against the members of Cyberforce, only Velocity can save her friends before the clock literally runs out. Bringing together writer Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and artist Kenneth Rocafort (Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer) for the first time. Featuring two covers by Rocafort and Chriscross (Captain Marvel).

The art is fantastic and story has an excellent pace but what stood out to me was the captions/thought bubbles. The voice used for this is fantastic as Carin narrates her own story. It’s a great use of the technique and one you don’t see too often.

As a relative newby to the character I easily understood what was going on and looked forward to each page and what was coming next. While the story isn’t the most creative thing in the world (character must save people before a clock runs out), the voice, action and art are highly entertaining. I entered as someone new, but it felt familiar and inviting. At the end of the first issue it felt like I’ve been catching up with old friends.

Mr. Marz I needed no additional exposition. Job well done.

Preview – Velocity #1

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Velocity #1

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

The Pilot Season Winner is Back!
Carin Taylor is the fastest woman in the world. At least, she’d better be if she wants to save her own life and the lives of her Cyberforce teammates. When a former Cyberdata scientist — and test subject — seeks revenge against the members of Cyberforce, only Velocity can save her friends before the clock literally runs out. Bringing together writer Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and artist Kenneth Rocafort (Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer) for the first time. Featuring two covers by Rocafort and Chriscross (Captain Marvel).

Cover A – Kenneth Rocafort
Cover B – Chriscross

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series Release: Wednesday, June 30th

Top Cow: September 2010 Solicitations

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

TOP COW ITEMS SHIPPING IN SEPTEMBER 2010

Pilot Season: Forever #1

(W) Brad Ingelsby (A) Thomas Nachlik (Cov) Bagus Hutomo

Pilot Season Begins Anew as a 6-Week Event in 2010!

In the not-so-distant future, a pharmaceutical company called Longevity™ has developed a drug which extends human life and counters the debilitating effects of aging almost indefinitely. When a young doctor, who owes his very life to Longevity™, gets his dream job at the company; he soon learns that immortality comes at an unthinkable price.

Created by Top Cow President Matt Hawkins (Lady Pendragon, Pilot Season: Alibi) and written by screenwriter Brad Ingelsby (The Honeyfields) with art by Thomas Nachlik (The Flying Friar), Forever follows in the footsteps of science fiction like the stories of William Gibson and Philip K. Dick.

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 pilot issue

Expected Ship Date – September 22^nd, 2010

Pilot Season: 39 Minutes #1

(W) William Harms (A) Jerry Lando (Cov) Rafael Albuquerque

Pilot Season Begins Anew as a 6-Week Event in 2010!

Robbing a bank is easy — it’s the getaway that’s hard. The bank’s surrounded by police officers, alarms are blaring, customers and employees are screaming, and the streets are blocked off. So what’s the solution?

Kill everyone in town.

Created and written by William Harms (Impaler) and debuting up-and-coming artist Jerry Lando along with a cover by Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire), 39 Minutes turns the heist story on its head.

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 pilot issue

Expected Ship Date – September 29^th, 2010

Artifacts #3 (of 13)

(W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Kalman Andrasofszky, John Tyler Christopher

Top Cow’s biggest event gets even bigger!

While Witchblade bearer Sara Pezzini and Darkness host Jackie Estacado form an uneasy alliance to search for their missing daughter, more of the all-powerful Artifacts are brought into play as Magdalena, Tom Judge and the Angelus join forces. But unbeknownst to any of them, the unseen villain is manipulating people and events to bring about the end of the world.

From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and Top Cow superstar artist Michael Broussard (The Darkness) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Featuring a gorgeous cover by superstar artist Kalman Andrasofszky (Dazzler, R.E.B.E.L.S.) as well as a variant cover series featuring Tom Judge 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 – Kalman Andrasofszky

Cover B – John Tyler Christopher

Retailer Incentive Covers also available (see order form for details)

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – September 15^th, 2010

Velocity #1 Baltimore Comicon Broussard Variant Cover

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

Get this beautiful convention variant cover by Artifacts artist Michael Broussard, previously available exclusively at Baltimore Comic-Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive

The Darkness: Four Horsemen #2 (of 4)

(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).

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – September 1^st, 2010

The Darkness #88

(W) Phil Hester (A) Sheldon Mitchell (Cov) Matt Timson

”Regicide”

Enraged by the betrayal in the last issue from within his inner circle, Jackie Estacado moves to end his conflict with The Sovereign once and for all, and close the book on this chapter of his cursed life. Meanwhile, the Judas in Jackie’s crew learns just how much Estacado despises snakes in his midst.

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series

Expected Ship Date – September 22^nd, 2010

Witchblade #141
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic

Tiamat, Part 2 of 4!

As the events of Artifacts push the world toward Armageddon, another threat appears in the form of Babylonian goddess Tiamat, who seeks vengeance upon current Witchblade bearer, Sara Pezzini, to settle an ancient score. Can Sara possibly stave off two world-threatening events at once?

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series
Expected Ship Date – September 8^th, 2010

Witchblade #136 Washington DC Comicon JG Jones Sketch Variant Cover

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

Get this extremely limited edition sketch variant cover by master artist JG Jones (Wanted, Final Crisis), previously available exclusively at the Washington DC Comicon. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $20.00 Convention Exclusive

Pilot Season 2009 Trade Paperback

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Nelson Blake II, Joe Benitez, Sheldon Mitchell, Bernard Chang, & Brian Stelfreeze (Cov) Marc Silvestri

Robert Kirkman and Marc Silvestri Unleash 5 New Concepts!

Image Partners and superstar creators Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead) and Marc Silvestri (The Darkness) collaborate for the first time by creating five new properties for 2009’s Pilot Season event! The powerhouse team paired with a who’s who list of interior artists, including Nelson Blake II, Joe Benitez, Sheldon Mitchell, Bernard Chang, and Brian Stelfreeze.

This volume collects all five concepts including Murderer, Demonic, Stealth, Stellar and Hardcore along with a cover gallery, behind the scenes sketches, designs, and more!

Full Color 144 pages $14.99 trade paperback

Expected Ship Date – September 22^nd, 2010

First Born Volume 1 Trade Paperback (New Printing)

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

Now with First Born: Aftermath!

Reprinted to coincide with Artifacts; Top Cow’s 2007 event series – First Born. When Sara Pezzini discovered she was with child, she did not know who the father was, or even how she became pregnant. It soon became clear that her unborn child would be pivotal to the Top Cow Universe when the forces of The Darkness and the Angelus moved to take possession of the baby.

This new printing collects First Born #1-3 along with Witchblade #110-112 and for the first time, the collection also includes First Born: Aftermath. Written by Top Cow architect Ron Marz (Artifacts) and Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade) and featuring art by the industry’s finest artistic talent. Also included in the volume is a cover gallery, behind the scenes sketches, designs, and an introduction by Christos Gage!

Full Color 176 pages $14.99 trade paperback

Expected Ship Date – September 8^th, 2010

Top Cow at Florida Supercon

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

MAKE A SPLASH WITH THE HERD AT SOUTH FLORIDA’S THREE DAY FESTIVAL

TOP COW AT FLORIDA SUPERCON

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 16, 2010 – Top Cow Productions, Inc. proudly announced today that they will be exhibiting at Florida Supercon in South Florida this weekend. Three three-day comic book, anime, animation, video game, fantasy and sci-fi convention will be open to the public on Friday, June 18 running through Sunday, June 20, 2010, at the Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Convention Center in Miami.

Fans who stop by the Top Cow booth will be among the first to get a glimpse and purchase Velocity #1 by Ron Marz (Witchblade, Artifacts) and Kenneth Rocafort (Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer, Madame Mirage). The story centers on the Carin Taylor, the fastest woman in the world. At least, she’d better be if she wants to save her own life and the lives of her Cyberforce teammates. When a former Cyberdata scientist – and test subject – seeks revenge against the members of Cyberforce, only Velocity can save her friends before the clock literally runs out. Velocity #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, June 30^th.

The publisher will be offering two exclusive Florida Supercon variants for the event: a blank sketch Velocity #1 Past Present and Future Comics variant and a Rocafort line art Velocity #1 Tate’s Comics variant. The exclusives are both extremely limited and will be initially made available at Florida Supercon. Fans will also be able to pick up numerous free promotional items and free comics at the Top Cow booth. Publisher Filip Sablik will be available at 4:00-5:30pm on Saturday, June 19 and at 12:30-1:30pm on Sunday, June 20 for portfolio reviews for aspiring artists.

On Saturday, June 19 at 1:00-2:00pm, join Sablik as he shares with guests of the panel what’s coming from Top Cow in 2010, including exclusive early looks and exciting announcements

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.supercon.tv. For more information from Top Cow, please visit www.topcow.com or follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/topcow.

Pilot Season Winner Velocity Is Back

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

THE PILOT SEASON WINNER IS BACK!

VELOCITY #1

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 3, 2010 – Top Cow Productions, Inc. proudly announced today that the Cyberforce character and winner of the 2007 Pilot Season, Velocity, will break out in her own series. Velocity #1, the first in a four-part series will hit comic book store shelves June 30, 2010.

Written by Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena, Artifacts) and featuring art by Kenneth Rocafort (Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer, Madame Mirage), Velocity #1 focuses on Carin Taylor, the fastest woman in the world. At least, she’d better be if she wants to save her own life and the lives of her Cyberforce teammates. When a former Cyberdata scientist – and test subject – seeks revenge against the members of Cyberforce, only Velocity can save her friends before the clock literally runs out. The series will utilize a unique story-telling technique by having a literal ticking clock through out the series counting down one minute per page as Velocity races around the globe.

“I’ve been getting to use the supernatural side of the Top Cow Universe as my playground for a while now, so I jumped at the chance to write one of my favorites from the superhero/tech side. Plus, I’ve got a thing for redheads. I’ve also got a thing for Kenneth Rocafort, who I think is one of the brilliant artists working in comics right now. We’re going to pay off Velocity’s Pilot Season win with a story that’s got her literally running for her life, and the lives of her teammates.”

Top Cow: August 2010 Solicitations

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Top Cow – August 2010 Solicitations

Artifacts #2 (of 13)

(W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Ryan Sook, John Tyler Christopher

The Event FIVE Years in the Making!

Thirteen mystical Artifacts will guide the fate of the world. Thirteen Artifacts will destroy the world. A mysterious being has taken Hope, the daughter of Sara Pezzini, the Witchblade bearer, and Jackie Estacado, the Darkness bearer; but his intent remains in shadow. As the two frantic parents search for their missing child, other players including Dani Baptiste, the Angelus bearer, Tom Judge, Magdalena and others are brought onto the board.

From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and Top Cow superstar artist Michael Broussard (The Darkness) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Featuring a gorgeous cover by superstar artist Ryan Sook (Wednesday Comics) as well as a variant cover series featuring each of the 13 Artifact bearers by John Tyler Christopher (Witchblade).

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

Cover A – Ryan Sook

Cover B – John Tyler Christopher

Retailer Incentive Covers also available

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – August 18^th, 2010

Artifacts #1 San Diego Comic-Con Broussard Wraparound Variant Cover

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

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

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive

The Darkness: Four Horsemen #1 (of 4)

(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 21^st 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 $3.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – August 4^th, 2010

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.

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series

Expected Ship Date – August 4^th, 2010

Magdalena #1 Albany Con Variant Cover

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

Get this limited edition convention variant cover by Matt Smith (Doctor Who), previously available exclusively at Albany Comic Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive

Magdalena #4

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

The Star of the Forthcoming Feature Film Gets Her Own Series!

Patience, the latest in a long line of The Magdalena, bearer of the Spear of Destiny, and Kristof, her mentor and Knight of Malta, continue to race around Europe hunting a demonic cult intent on bringing about the era of the Anti-Christ. With Patience doubting whether she will be able to fulfill her duty or not, the Church moves to ensure that their servant will do its will… even if that servant is not Patience.

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 ongoing series

Expected Ship Date – August 18^th, 2010

Magdalena #1 C2E2 Blake Wraparound Variant Cover

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

Get this limited edition convention variant cover by series artist Nelson Blake II, previously available exclusively at Albany Comic Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive

Witchblade: Due Process #1 One Shot
(W) Phil Smith (A) Alina Urusov (Cov) Alina Urusov

Sara has to make amends with an innocent man she sent to prison.

Before young Sara Pezzini was called to bear the Witchblade she made a horrible mistake that destroyed a man’s life. Today that man is being released from prison and has to put the pieces of his life back together. In order to protect his family, this desperate father made a deal with demonic forces, and now it is time to pay. When Sara tries to reach out and make her past wrong right, she’s confronted by demonic forces. The stakes: a man’s very soul.

Written by Phil Smith (Trinity: Blood on the Sands) with art by Alina Urusov (X-23, Young Avengers).

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 one-shot

Expected Ship Date – August 4^th, 2010

Witchblade #136 Washington DC Comicon JG Jones Variant Cover

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

Get this limited edition variant cover by master artist JG Jones (Wanted, Final Crisis), previously available exclusively at the Washington DC Comicon. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive

Velocity #4 (of 4)

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

The Pilot Season Winner is Back!

The clock counts down to zero as the taut, pulse pounding series races to its conclusion. Carin Taylor, the hero known as Velocity, has been infected with a deadly techno-virus. Thus far she has been successful in saving most of her teammates from the same virus, but now the exertion is taking its toil and the fastest girl in the world may not be able to win this race. The issue concludes the creative collaboration of writer Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and artist Kenneth Rocafort (Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer).

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – August 25^th, 2010

Angelus #3 Calgary Expo Stjepan Sejic Variant Cover

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

Get this limited edition sketch variant cover by series artist Stjepan Sejic, previously available exclusively at Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive

Witchblade: Redemption Volume 1 Trade Paperback

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

Only $4.99 in Direct Market Stores!

In the aftermath of “War of the Witchblades,” Sara Pezzini must reclaim the full mantle of the Witchblade and come to terms with her dark actions. In this first volume of the “Redemption” trade line, readers are reintroduced to Sara, boyfriend and partner, Patrick Gleason, and the strange, supernatural world of the Witchblade. Fans are also re-introduced to Aphrodite IV, the emerald haired cyborg assassin.

This volume collects issues #131-135 by long time writer Ron Marz (Artifacts) and artistic partner Stjepan Sejic (Angelus) and is a perfect introductory volume for new readers. Also included in the volume is a cover gallery, behind the scenes sketches, designs, and more at a special introductory price point of $4.99 (only in comic shops)!

Full Color 176 pages $4.99 trade paperback

Expected Ship Date – August 25^th, 2010

TOP COW: July 2010 Solicitations

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Artifacts #1 (of 13)

(W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Top Cow’s Finest, John Tyler Christopher, Dale Keown

The Event FIVE Years in the Making!

From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and Top Cow superstar artist Michael Broussard (The Darkness) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Featuring a jam piece cover by Broussard, Marc Silvestri, Stjepan Sejic, Sheldon Mitchell, and Nelson Blake II, as well as a variant cover series featuring each of the 13 Artifact bearers by John Tyler Christopher (Witchblade), and a special first-issue cover by Dale Keown (The Darkness/Pitt).

Also kicking off with issue #1 is the the Top Cow Origins series of backups written by Marz and drawn by a superstar collection of artists. This issue: Witchblade, by Marc Silvestri.

Cover A – Top Cow Jam Cover

Cover B – John Tyler Christopher

Cover C – Dale Keown

Retailer Incentive Covers also available (see order form for details)

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – July 21^st, 2010

Artifacts #1 Collector’s Edition

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

Get this limited edition foil stamped edition of the Top Cow Jam Cover. Quantities are limited to 2000 copies, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Variant Exclusive

Artifacts #1 Collector’s Edition Signed and Numbered

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

Get this limited edition foil stamped edition of the Top Cow Jam Cover signed by the entire Top Cow studio. Quantities are limited and numbered to 100 copies, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $29.99 Signed Exclusive

Artifacts Jam Piece Poster

(A) Marc Silvestri, Michael Broussard, Stjepan Sejic, Nelson Blake II, and Sheldon Mitchell

Get the iconic cover image of the Artifact bearers by Top Cow’s Finest for your office, bedroom, or comic room wall as a 24” x 36” full color poster!

Full Color $7.99 Poster

Broken Trinity: Pandora’s Box #6 (of 6)

(W) Rob Levin & Bryan Edward Hill (A) Alessandro Vitti (Cov) Tommy Lee Edwards

The ARTIFACTS lead-in series reaches its mind-blowing end!

Pandora’s Box has been unleashed and Elias Legion’s dream of murdering the world appears imminent. Only by accepting their destinies can Finn and Glori stop a force beyond reckoning, but will they have to relinquish free will to do it?

From newcomers Rob Levin (The Darkness: Shadows & Flame) and Bryan Edward Hill (Broken Trinity: Aftermath), and artist Alessandro Vitti (Secret Warriors). Featuring covers by Tommy Lee Edwards (Book of Eli, Turf)!

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – July 14^th, 2010

Broken Trinity: Pandora’s Box #2 Variant Cover

(W) Rob Levin & Bryan Edward Hill (A) Alessandro Vitti (Cov) Eric Basaldua

Get this limited edition alluring convention variant cover by Eric Basaldua (Witchblade Annual). Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive

Magdalena #3

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

The Star of the Forthcoming Feature Film Gets Her Own Series!

Descended from the bloodline of Christ, Patience is the latest incarnation of the Magdalena. Armed with the Spear of Destiny, she is tasked with destroying any and all evil… even if it takes the form of a little boy. Patience might be able to destroy the boy’s demonic protectors, but can she bring herself to murder a child who could ultimately prove to be innocent?

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 ongoing series

Expected Ship Date – July 7^th, 2010

Magdalena #1 ComiCONN Variant Cover

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

Get this limited edition convention variant cover by Eric Battle (Tales of the Unexpected), previously available exclusively at ComiCONN. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive

Witchblade #140

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

Tiamat, Part 1 of 4!

The Witchblade’s power dates back to the beginning of time. But there have been other powers through the centuries, and some of them have merely slumbered, awaiting an awakening. Now an ancient goddess arises in New York City, and only Witchblade bearer Sara Pezzini stands against her. As the pieces move into place for Artifacts, is Sara ready to face a foe that was old when the world was young?

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series

Expected Ship Date – July 14^th, 2010

The Darkness #84 C2E2 Lance Briggs Variant Cover

(W) Phil Hester (A) Whilce Portacio (Cov) Lance Briggs

Get this limited edition photo convention variant cover featuring Lance Briggs of the Chicago Bears, previously available exclusively at C2E2. Briggs shows off his love of The Darkness by wearing an Iron Fist The Darkness t-shirt. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive

Velocity #3 (of 4)

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

The Pilot Season Winner is Back!

Like fast women? Boy, do we have a girl for you. The clock is literally ticking on the life of Carin Taylor, the hero known as Velocity. The fastest girl in the world must race around the globe in an attempt to save her Cyberforce teammates. If Carin can’t beat the clock, she and her friends will succumb to a techno-virus and give Cyberforce’s greatest foe his greatest victory. The issue continues the creative collaboration of writer Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and artist Kenneth Rocafort (Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer).

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series

Expected Ship Date – July 28^th, 2010

Velocity #1 Signed Edition

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

Get this limited edition issue signed by co-creator Marc Silvestri and writer Ron Marz. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.

Full Color 32 pages $19.99 Signed Edition

Midnight Nation Trade Paperback

(W) J. Michael Staczynski (A) Gary Frank (Cov) Gary Frank

New Printing of Perennial Classic!

Midnight Nation is a thought-provoking story with religious overtones about a police officer in limbo who goes on a cross-country search for his soul but encounters some mighty obstacles along the way. When it first came out in 2000, J. Michael Straczynski’s (Superman, Wonder Woman) provocative storytelling and the fantastic art of Gary Frank (Superman: Secret Origin, Supreme Power) captivated readers with its mix of action, horror and drama built around a message of hope, loyalty and sacrifice.

Full Color 304 pages $24.99 trade paperback

Expected Ship Date – July 28^th, 2010