Top Cow announced Antarctica is now an ongoing series at the publisher by Simon Birks and Willi Roberts.
Though ANTARCTICA has been a unique blend of STARGATE and HIS DARK MATERIALS, the second arc will throw readers back to a time before Hannah’s father, Jerome, disappeared. The creators will continue to deliver twists and turns, introduce new characters, both good and bad, and the excitement and mystery will continue to play out against the backdrop of snow and ice.
In a press release, Top Cow President Matt Hawkins said, “From the beginning, Top Cow has been known to be a boutique art shop, and ANTARCTICA certainly fits what Marc Silvestri intended back in the 90’s…to support creators who take a gamble on their own creations and make comics that take readers to a place that they never knew that they wanted to go. Simon Birks, Willi Roberts, and Lyndon White are shining examples, and no wonder the fans and critics responded.”
Writer Simon Birks stated, “If readers already love the first two issues of Volume 1, they’re going to love this new arc as we get the chance to delve deep into the previous events surrounding the Fracture and explore the Hannahs’ stories.” Birks added, “We’re thrilled to once again be working with the team at Top Cow. Not only have they been professional, but they’ve really taken the time to get to know us, and I’m delighted they love the book as much as we do.
“ANTARCTICA takes no prisoners, and I’m excited to share our adventure with the readers. Willi and I have created something exceptional; an incredible experience full of unique twists and turns to keep everyone guessing right up until the end as if one married THE FUGITIVE and THE CABIN IN THE WOODS.”
Here is the description of the sixth issue in the series:
THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST. It’s Christmas Eve. Hannah is seven years old and looking forward to spending the holidays with her father, but when she wakes on Christmas morning, things don’t seem right. Jerome is acting suspiciously; the windows are showing the same scenes over and over again, and someone, or something, is waiting for her on the other side of the wall…
Antarctica #6 arrives on 13, 2023.
