Following the relaunch, Top Cow has sent a seven-page sneak peek of the Darkness #2, which finds Jackie taking on the rebels.
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Stjepan Sejic named regular artist for Witchblade
A lot of good work came from Sejic during his Witchblade: First Born run, and Top Cow Productions has announced Stjepan will now be the regular artist for the ongoing Witchblade series beginning with issue #116.
“Historic run, on the rise artist, longest running, and consistent,” said Sejic in a prepared statement, “In my personal dictionary these descriptions all fall under ‘hype’. As a fan, I’ve read my share of hype but as an artist my job is to destroy the skepticism in fans’ minds. I’m committed to doing just that. Ron [Marz] has amazing stories outlined and I’m extremely excited to show fans what I can really do. I’m in this because I love comics and telling stories, and these are going to be some badass stories!”
Witchblade #116 promises to be an ideal jumping on point for new readers. Following the events of First Born, the Witchblade was split in half and is now wielded by long-time bearer Sara Pezzini and neophyte Danielle Baptiste. Both women will have to adapt to the new changes in their lives and this issue will lay seeds for the upcoming landmark issue #125.
Take the jump for a sneak peek at the Sejic cover and the bonus incentive cover by Greg Horn (hot!)
Top Cow Sneak Peek: Darkness First Look
The Darkness is getting a new ongoing series, and with the events following first born, it is a chance for Jackie Estacado to start all over again.
Top Cow has sent a sneak peek of the issue (only $.99) that arrives in December.
Witchblade Anime Volume 1 at Number 1
FUNimation has announced Witchblade Anime Volume 1 DVD debuted at the number one position as the best-selling anime to date in 2007. This is according to Nielsen VideoScan following the September 25 release.
From the renowned anime studio GONZO, Witchblade is the saga of a woman who must bear the burden of a terrible force of destruction known as the Witchblade. Based on the comic book series from Top Cow Productions, the anime series goes into the future to tell the tale of a new bearer of the Witchblade and the conspiracy that surrounds her burden. Witchblade is the first U.S. comic book property to be made into an anime.
Witchblade Volume 2 is set to arrive November 6 with exclusive covers from Top Cow Productions artists.
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The Darkness Ongoing This December
Top Cow has announced The Darkness will be a new ongoing series debuting December 12th.
The new ongoing series will be written by Phil Hester (Green Arrow, Deep Sleeper) and penciled by Michael Broussard (Unholy Union). Both Hester and Broussard have stated their commitment to the ongoing series with Broussard recently signing a 3 year exclusive contract with Top Cow. The Darkness #1 finds the title character, Jackie Estacado irrevocably changed by the life changing events of First Born. Estacado has relocated to the Central American country of Sierra Muñoz and has seemingly gained a new understanding and control over his powers. But every tropical paradise has dark secrets underneath the surface…
The first issue will be oversized, and might be a good jumping on point for new readers – although I think picking up a few select trades would get you up to speed as well.
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Top Cow Sneak Peek: Madame Mirage #3
Top Cow has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Paul Dini’s Madame Mirage #3. The espionage story featuring a holographic hitwoman is not too bad, and is worth checking out.
Top Cow Comics for January 2008
Top Cow has sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for titles shipping in January 2008. Among the titles to look out for; Witchblade, Madame Mirage, and the second issue of the ongoing The Darkness.
Top Cow Sneak Peek: The Necromancer Pilot Season 1
Top Cow has sent along a sneak peek of Necromancer, part of Top Cow’s fan favorite character contents Pilot Season.
Take the jump to see the action.
Top Cow Sneak Peek: Velocity Pilot Season #1
Pilot Season is reaching its climax, and the latest entry to the contest is Velocity Pilot Season #1. Top Cow has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek at the issue by Joe Casey and Kevin Maguire.
Top Cow Sneak Peek: Witchblade Takeru Manga 9
Top Cow Productions has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Witchblade Takeru Manga 9 that arrives October 17, 2007. This in continuity series features Takeru and Kuo hunting for the origins of the Witchblade, which has caught the interest of the US military.
As a bonus, Witchblade Takeru Manga 9, and all following issues to issue 12 will be oversized to accommodate the story. 40 pages of Witchblade-iness for $3.99.
Top Cow Sneak Peek: Witchblade #110
Top cow has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Witchblade #110 that brings Magdalena intothe events of First Born. Take the jump for the preview.
Aphrodite IX Pulled from Pilot Season
Of all of the Pilot Season titles being released from Top Cow, Aphrodite IX is being pulled by the publisher.
“The decision to cancel Aphrodite IX Pilot Season was a tough one,” explained Matt Hawkins, President of Top Cow, “The issue wasn’t coming together in a way that would work for Pilot Season. We didn’t want to risk delaying the voting process for Pilot Season or releasing a pilot issue we weren’t completely happy with, so the responsible thing to do was to remove it from the promotion. Fans haven’t seen the last of Aphrodite IX though.”
Pilot Season will continue with five titles; Ripclaw, Cyblade, Velocity, The Necromancer, and The Angelus.
I’m happy Top Cow isn’t giving up on Aphrodite IX, and I hope we do get to see the full issue next year.
In the mean time, check out the full color cover (not previously released) to the issue that almost was.