Top Cow has released the cover images and solicitation information for titles arriving in November 2010.
ARTIFACTS VOLUME 1 TRADE PAPERBACK
story RON MARZ
art MICHAEL BROUSSARD
cover TOP COW’S FINEST
NOVEMBER 17
160 PAGES / FC / TRADE PAPERBACK
$9.99
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
ARTIFACTS #1 SECOND PRINTING
story RON MARZ
art & cover MICHAEL BROUSSARD
32 PAGES / FC / LIMITED SERIES
$3.99
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.
THE DARKNESS #89
story PHIL HESTER
art SHELDON MITCHELL
cover BANE
NOVEMBER 3
32 PAGES / FC / ONGOING SERIES
$2.99
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…
THE DARKNESS/DARKCHYLDE: KINGDOM OF PAIN SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON WRAPAROUND VARIANT COVER
story RANDY QUEEN
art & cover RANDY & SARAH QUEEN
48 PAGES / FC / CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE
$15.00
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.
THE DARKNESS: FOUR HORSEMEN #4
story DAVID HINE
art & cover JEFF WAMESTER
NOVEMBER 10
32 PAGES / FC / LIMITED SERIES
$3.99
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).
MAGDALENA #5
story RON MARZ
art NELSON BLAKE II
cover RYAN SOOK
NOVEMBER 3
32 PAGES / FC / ONGOING SERIES
$3.99
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.
WITCHBLADE #143
story RON MARZ
art & cover STJEPAN SEJIC
NOVEMBER 10
32 PAGES / FC / ONGOING SERIES
$2.99
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.
VELOCITY #1 SUPERCON BLANK SKETCH VARIANT COVER
story RON MARZ
art KENNETH ROCAFORT
cover YOUR FAVORITE ARTIST
32 PAGES / FC / CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE
Get this blank sketch convention variant cover, previously available exclusively at Florida Supercon. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.
TOP COW BIBLE ADDENDUM #1
story TOP COW’S FINEST
art & cover TOP COW’S FINEST
NOVEMBER 10
32 PAGES / FC / CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE
$5.00
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…”
VELOCITY #1 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON VARIANT COVER
story RON MARZ
art & cover KENNETH ROCAFORT
32 PAGES / FC / CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE
$10.00
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.
TRACKER VOLUME 1 TRADE PAPERBACK
story JONATHAN LINCOLN
art FRANCIS TSAI, DEREC DONAVAN, ABHISHEK MALSUNI
cover FRANCIS TSAI
NOVEMBER 24
144 PAGES / FC / TRADE PAPERBACK
$14.99
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
HVE 2011 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW BOOK
story VARIOUS
art PAOLO PANTALENA, ERIC BASALDUA
cover PAOLO PANTALENA
24 PAGES / FC / CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE
$1.00
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.
