Top Cow Solicitations - January 2011

January 2011 looks like being a somewhat quieter (and therefore thankfully cheaper!) month for readers of Top Cow's books: alongside new issues of Artifacts, Witchblade and Echoes, we've got the first of a four-issue mini featuring the winner of 2008’s Pilot Season Twilight Guardian, convention variants for the collectors and a number of eye-catching trade paperbacks including Magdalena and a new printing of Madame Mirage.

Twilight Guardian #1 (of 4)
Written by Troy Hickman, art by Siddharth Kotian, cover by Eric Jones
The Pilot Season Winner Returns!
The tale of a lone, dedicated hero patrolling her nine block suburban neighborhood captured the imaginations of fans during 2008’s Pilot Season and after heated voting emerged as one of the winning titles.
Now Eisner-nominated creator and writer Troy Hickman (Common Grounds) returns with a four issue limited series, which will delve into Twilight Guardian’s past, her motivations for crime fighting, and even give her an arch-nemesis in the terrifying Dusk Devil! Joining Hickman is talented up-and-coming artist Siddharth Kotian (Eat The Dead). Issue #1 features a beautiful painted cover by Eric Jones (Hack/Slash, Unknown).
Full Colour, 32 pages, $3.99, limited series, expected ship date January 12th, 2011

Artifacts #6 (of 13)
Written by Ron Marz, art by Whilce Portacio, covers by Phil Noto, John Tyler Christopher
The Battle Begins in Earnest!
The mysterious villain's plans continue to unfold with deadly precision as Witchblade, The Darkness, Angelus, Tom Judge, and Magdalena are drawn into a conflict with the heroes of Cyberforce. But even as friends become foes, Aphrodite IV arrives with murderous intentions. Can an opponent who doesn’t tire or even feel pain be defeated?
From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and legendary artist Whilce Portacio (The Darkness, Uncanny X-Men) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Featuring a gorgeous cover by Phil Noto (Pilot Season: 7 Days From Hell, Jonah Hex) as well as a variant cover featuring Aphrodite IV by John Tyler Christopher (Witchblade).
Each issue will also feature a Top Cow Origin backup written by Marz and drawn by a superstar artist.
Full Colour, 32 pages, $3.99, limited series, expected ship date January 26th, 2011

Witchblade #145
Written by Ron Marz, art by Stjepan Sejic, cover by Stjepan Sejic
”Boogey Man” Part 1 of 2!
Sara Pezzini has investigated countless bizarre crimes, but her latest case may be the most shocking yet! Pezzini and her detective partner have encountered monsters and demons before, but these latest supernatural terrors seem to be born from the imagination of an innocent child.
Full Colour, 32 pages, $3.99, ongoing series, expected ship date January 26th, 2011

Echoes #2 (of 5)
Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, art by Rahsan Ekedal, cover by Rahsan Ekedal
A Tale of Suspense and Psychological Horror!
Brian Cohn has discovered his recently deceased father may have been a serial killer. As Brian struggles what to do with his father’s legacy and flesh doll trophies, a young girl goes missing in town and when the police come to his door, Brian must question if he is responsible...
From acclaimed author Joshua Hale Fialkov (Tumor, Pilot Season: Alibi) and rising artist Rahsan Ekedal (Creepy) a disturbing story of murder and mystery wrapped in questions of sanity.
Grayscale 32 pages $2.99 limited series


Angelus Volume 1 Trade Paperback
Written by Ron Marz, art by Stjepan Sejic, cover by Stjepan Sejic
A New Heroine Takes Flight!
Danielle Baptiste is trying to find her place in the world, like so many other twenty-somethings. But unlike most girls her age, Dani is also the bearer of one of the primal forces in the Universe – the Angelus! Returning to her hometown of New Orleans with her friend and romantic interest Finch, Dani must not only shoulder the burden she has inherited, she has to survive it! But her ancient enemy, The Darkness, and even her own Angelus warriors have other plans…
Collected in this volume are issues #1-6 of the smash sellout series by the Witchblade creative team of Ron Marz and Stjepan Sejic. Featuring behind-the-scenes sketches, script pages, and cover gallery by Sejic and Eric Basaldua.
“Stjepan Sejic… uses his brush to create almost fine art paintings for each page ...” – Crave Online
“This is definitely a must-read, so drop everything and run and pick it up.” – Geeks of Doom
“... an interesting storyline but also some killer art.” - Geekweek
“... this is a book to have an eye on.” – Best Shots @Newsarama
Full Colour, 160 pages, $14.99, trade paperback, expected ship date January 5th, 2011

Magdalena Volume 1 Trade Paperback
Written by Ron Marz, art by Nelson Blake II, cover by Ryan Sook
Legacy of the Magdalena Restored!
The Magdalena has been the official protector and warrior of the Catholic Church for over two thousand years, sworn to defend the Faith with the Spear of Destiny against all manner of supernatural threats. However, Patience, the latest Magdalena, has seen through the hypocrisy of her masters and struck out on her own. When her former mentor comes to her with a mission to destroy the Anti-Christ, will she be able to resist the call?
Collected in this volume are issues #1-6 of the hit series by writer Ron Marz (Witchblade, Artifacts) and the art team of Pilot Season: Murderer, Nelson Blake II, Sal Regla, and Dave McCaig. Featuring behind-the-scenes sketches, script pages, and cover gallery by Ryan Sook (Wednesday Comics)!
“... one absolutely gorgeous read ...fast, fluid, and packs a real punch ...” – Best Shots @Newsarama
“...provides readers with enough juice to fuel their appetite for more.” – Crave Online
“Marz proves you can take a well-worn story, completely re-tool it and make it your own.” - Geekweek
“The entire team from start to finish works wonderfully together ...” (5 out of 5) – Geeks of Doom
Full Colour, 160 pages, $14.99, trade paperback, expected ship date January 19th, 2011

Madame Mirage Volume 1 Trade Paperback (New Printing)
Written by Paul Dini, art by Kenneth Rocafort, cover by Kenneth Rocafort
The Out of Print Series Returns!
Who is this beautiful woman who appears out of the mist? As deadly as she is beautiful, she is cutting a bloody path through the city’s villains, who now wear suits and have “legitimate” businesses. But who is her ultimate prey? And how does this Mirage take form? These and many other questions will be asked along with the most pivotal question of all – Who is Madame Mirage?
Paul Dini (Tower Prep, Zatanna) and Kenneth Rocafort (Velocity) weave a tale of murder, intrigue and revenge in a world of high-tech espionage and treachery. This volume collects the complete first six-issue limited series. Madame Mirage – you’ll never forget her... if you can make her acquaintance and live to tell the tale...
“This book gets better with each issue.” – Best Shots @Newsarama
“The real brilliance of this tale is that, just as the reader decides they know exactly how the story will play out, Dini pulls the rug out from under them.” – IGN
“Pulpish and noir, mystery and intrigue coupled with great art.” - Crimespree Magazine
Full Colour, 176 pages, $14.99, trade paperback, expected ship date January 12nd, 2011

Witchblade #138 New York Comic-Con Variant Cover
Written by Ron Marz, art by Stjepan Sejic, cover by Stjepan Sejic
Get this convention variant cover by series artist Stjepan Sejic showing Sara Pezzini on the job, previously available exclusively at New York Comic-Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.
Full Colour, 32 pages, $10.00, Convention Exclusive

Artifacts #2 New York Comic-Con Variant Cover
Written by Ron Marz, art by Michael Broussard, cover by Stjepan Sejic
Get this haunting convention variant cover by Witchblade artist Stjepan Sejic, previously available exclusively at New York Comic-Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.
Full Colour, 32 pages, $10.00, Convention Exclusive

Artifacts #2 Armageddon Expo Variant Cover
Written by Ron Marz, art by Michael Broussard, cover by Georges Jeanty & John Tyler Christopher
Buffy artist Georges Jeanty teams with Artifacts cover artist John Tyler Christopher to create this fun “down under” cover, previously available exclusively at Armageddon Expo in Australia and New Zealand. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.
Full Colour, 32 pages, $10.00, Convention Exclusive

Velocity #2 Project: Comic-Con Variant Cover
Written by Ron Marz, art by Kenneth Rocafort, cover by Kenneth Rocafort
Get this convention variant cover by series artist Kenneth Rocafort showing Velocity doing what she does best, previously available exclusively at Project: Comic-Con in St. Louis. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.
Full Colour, 32 pages, $10.00, Convention Exclusive


Images shown are not necessarily the final covers.
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