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 17th, 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 3rd, 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 10th, 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 3rd, 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 10th, 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 10th, 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 24th, 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
