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).
WITCHBLADE MANGA #1
Sumita Kazasa (w)
Kobayashi Yasuko (a) Yasuko, Christian Gossett and Gonzo (covers)
Top Cow and Bandai Entertainment proudly present the Witchblade, diving into the popular world of manga with this authentic Japanese series. Takeru is an average schoolgirl being raised in a Buddhist monastery by a group of nuns. Except for the forbidden wicked-looking claw locked in a box that keeps appearing in her dreams!
That’d make a relationship with cute Kou hard enough, but when a group of mysterious, black clad monks show up at the monastery, the Witchblade chooses its newest bearer! Originally serialized in Japan’s popular magazine, Champion Red and written by Witchblade Anime head writer, Sumita Kazasa, this uniquely Japanese tale is considered part of the Witchblade canon. Now collected for the first time for an American audience in standard comic format and in full color, plus this first issue is double-sized for the same low price!
40 pages, $2.99.
DARKNESS: LEVEL 3
Paul Jenkins and David Wohl (w)
Eric Basaldua (p), Rick Basaldua (i), Eric Basaldua and Andy Brase (covers)
Welcome to the world of The Darkness. Captain Eddie Shrote is a corrupt cop and he’s made one critical mistake. He killed Jenny, the one person Jackie Estacado cares about. And Jackie doesn’t forget… and he certainly doesn’t forgive.
This special series, brought to you by The Darkness video game/comic scribe Paul Jenkins and The Darkness co-creator David Wohl, parallels the levels of the much anticipated video game by 2K, while bringing you original stories that show you a side of The Darkness you’ve never seen. Jenkins and Wohl are joined by Top Cow star Eric Basaldua, artist of Witchblade/Wolverine. These standalone stories can be enjoyed without the video game, but add a new level to the playing experience!
32 pages, $2.99.
WITCHBLADE #106
Ron Marz (w)
Stjepan Sejic (a), Chris Bachalo and Adriana Melo (covers)
Part 1 of a very special 2-part story. Danielle Baptiste returns home to the battered city of New Orleans to visit her ailing father. As she consoles her father and explores the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Dani will discover why New Orleans is called “the most haunted city in America.” But what does the Witchblade know about it? Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Cyberforce) and Croatian painting sensation, Stjepan Sejic team up to bring you a haunting tale of mood and mystery.
32 pages, $2.99.
CITY OF HEROES #18
Sean Fish (w)
David Nakayama (p), Blond (c).
Fresh off a successful stint safeguarding Paragon City, Ms. Liberty has to deal with a twisted version of herself from Praetorian Earth… Dominatrix. The Lass of Liberty decides that a tour of the City of Heroes is just what the Statesman ordered for the Praetorian princess. An encounter with the Carnival of Shadows, a night of dancing in the Tiki Lounge at the Pocket D night club, and a grudge match with one of Ms. Liberty’s most hated enemies are just a few of the things in store for our heroines on…Ladies Night.
32 pages, $2.99.
THE AGENCY TPB
Paul Jenkins (w)
Kyle Hotz (a)
Long out of print, the classic six-issue miniseries will soon be available again in this slick trade paperback collection! Paul Jenkins (Civil War Frontline) and Kyle Hotz (The Hood) teamed up on this unique project that takes us to a dystopian future where traditional policing has fallen to the wayside and private corporations are stepping into fill the gap.
This collection includes all six issues, plus bonus material such as character designs, layout, and lots more! Join the cyborg officers of The Agency as they hunt for a serial killer in this action packed, dark humor mini-series collected for the very first time!
192 pages, $14.99.
