LOS ANGELES, Calif., January 29, 2008 – Top Cow Productions, Inc. announced today that their “Let Us Win YOU Over” initiative would begin in February and the inaugural title in the program would be highly anticipated anniversary issue – The Darkness #75. The “Let Us Win YOU Over” initiative is a yearlong campaign by Top Cow Productions to give out free copies of its regular comics to potential fans in the U.S. and Canada through participating comic book stores. Each month, a different set of stores, each month a different free comic. The stores vary by geography and demographics. Top…
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Press Release LOS ANGELES, Calif., December 5, 2008 – Top Cow Productions, Inc. announced today it will maintain a $2.99 price point for its regular-sized comic books throughout 2009, despite the recent move of other publishers to raise the cost of some of their books to $3.99. “We looked around and saw cover prices creeping up and up all around us,†noticed Top Cow Publisher Filip Sablik. “It seems wrong to raise your prices on customers during these tough economic times. Once we knew we were going to hold the line on our prices, it made sense to call attention…
Seth Green and Hugh Sterbakov will be appearing at Atomic Comics Chandler Fashion Center on Wednesday, December 13th 2006 from 5PM to 7:30PM. The popular duo will be appearing at the legendary comic book retail chain to promote the release of their new series Freshmen II, which Green and Sterbakov co-created together. The event will coincide with the release of Freshmen II #2, which will debut in comic shops across the country that day.
An Inside Look With David Wohl And Stjepan Sejic This December, one of Top Cow’s flagship characters, The Darkness celebrates its 10th anniversary. One of the highlights of the “Decade of Darkness” celebration is the hotly anticipated video game release coming in the spring from 2K for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 and a series of tie-in “Level” one shots beginning in December. There can be no doubt that The Darkness is about to embark on a new wave of content and popularity. As a bonus for long time and new fans of the property, Top Cow Productions is releasing…
Top Cow has sent Major Spoilers cover images and solicitation information for titles shipping February 2007. Take the jump for the run down and be sure to click on the thumbnail for the Wichblade Manga cover (tentacle porn alert).
Fewer than two weeks after Top Cow Productions’ smash-hit Freshmen II leaped off comic book shelves, Top Cow’s original Freshmen series is launching as a web comic as well, having just started on November 10, 2006.
Creators of Freshmen Help Celebrate Grand Re-Opening! On November 1, 2006, the stars have aligned to bring together two momentous events. Freshmen II #1 from Top Cow Productions will hit store shelves on this date, and famed comic shop Golden Apple is moving after 27 years in business.
This December, one of Top Cow’s flagship characters, The Darkness celebrates its 10th anniversary. With a hotly anticipated video game release coming in the spring from 2K Games for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, a series of tie-in “Level” one shots beginning in December, and an upcoming crossover with Dale Keown’s Pitt, the character appears to be embarking on a new wave of content and popularity. With that in mind, we sat down with Darkness co-creators Marc Silvestri and David Wohl to discuss the enduring popularity of their creation.
Top Cow Artist Signs on for Another Three Years Artist Tyler Kirkham has found a home, and he’s staying there. Kirkham, the artist behind such titles as Strykeforce and V.I.C.E., has renewed his exclusive contract with Top Cow Productions for another three years. Kirkham will remain at Top Cow through at least October, 2009, and likely well beyond. “Top Cow is home for me. This is where I started, and this is where I’m staying,” Kirkham said. “Right from the beginning, it was the people at Top Cow that helped me get my start in comics.” Kirkham is currently penciling…
It’s fall again and students are returning to colleges and universities around the U.S. The super-powered students of Top Cow’s hit series Freshmen are no different. Hot on the heels of last year’s six-issue mini-series, Top Cow is launching Freshmen II: Fundamentals of Fear in November. Co-created by actor and producer Seth Green (Robot Chicken, Buffy), and writer Hugh Sterbakov, the first Freshmen series introduced the world to a diverse group of college freshmen who are turned into the funniest group of super heroes to date after being exposed to the Ax-Cell-Erator. Like the newest campus party, Freshmen II promises…
Top Cow/Moore Statues Selling Fast! Top Cow Productions, Inc. in conjunction with CS Moore Studio is pleased to announce that all 500 units of the Aphrodite IX Statue Artist Proof edition have sold out from the manufacturer. The statue is a new Artist Proof of the incredibly popular original Aphrodite IX statue released several years ago. It features a brand new paint scheme, new base, and comes with a certificate of authenticity. The certificate will come with an original sketch by Marc Silvestri and will be signed by both Silvestri and the sculptor, Clayburn S. Moore.
Tyler Kirkham Phoenix cover Leads Off Top Cow Productions, Inc. is incredibly proud to announce the first in a series of hotly anticipated variant covers for landmark Marvel Comics issues. As part of a larger partnership with Marvel, which includes a number of crossover one shots such as Darkness/Wolverine and Cyberforce/X-Men being released by Top Cow as well as Top Cow artists working on top Marvel series such as Phoenix: Warsong, Top Cow will be producing a number of extremely limited edition covers of Marvel comics. And like the Michael Turner variants previously released by Aspen Comics, these variant editions…
Longtime Diamond Vet Moves to Publishing Arena Top Cow Productions has added a seasoned veteran to its staff, who will bridge both business and creative affairs. Filip Sablik has assumed the role of Vice President of Marketing & Sales, where he will develop and implement large-scale marketing, advertising, and promotional efforts, working closely with Top Cow’s promotional partners. He will be heavily involved with Top Cow’s trade show presence, developing Top Cow’s website and weekly “Moosletter,” and become the primary contact point for retailers and press. “Filip was a great guy to work with, and instrumental to Top Cow’s success…