Friday, June 15, 2001

TOP COW FOR SEPTEMBER

Following are Top Cow Productions' solicitations for September, with information provided by the company.

AGENCY #3

Written by Paul Jenkins, penciled and inked by Kyle Hotz, colored by Matt Nelson.

Hot on the tail of God's Man, the Agency enter a virtual world of sin and lust amid which the master plan of their quarry is being constructed. But once inside the mind of a madman they find that they are not alone. See the rumble in the Sin-Drome of epic proportions.

32 pages, $2.50.

TOMB RAIDER #1/2

Written by Dan Jurgens, penciled by Michael Lopez and Eric Basaldura, inked by Livesay and Marlo Alquiza, colored by Jonathan D. Smith.

Questing for a legendary relic, Lara must stay alive long enough to make amends for an error from her past.

24 pages, $2.95.

UNIVERSE #2

Written by Paul Jenkins, penciled by Clayton Crain, inked by Jonathan Glapion and colored by Steve Firchow.

The universe unfolds, revealing layer upon layer of intrigue. As Tom Judge takes the pilgrimage of a fallen soul, he follows in the footsteps of Dante only to realize that they don't go very far.

32 pages, $2.50.

WITCHBLADE #51

Written by Paul Jenkins, penciled by Brian Ching, colored by Steve Firchow.

What would you do if you found out that you were one of the most important people in the world? Where would you go if you couldn't handle the truth of your very own existence? What would you say to someone who told you your purpose on this earth? Sara Pezzini is faced with some very difficult decisions and learns more answers to the question, "What is the Witchblade?"

32 pages, $2.50.

JOE'S COMICS

DELICATE CREATURES HARDCOVER

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Michael Zulli, colored by Steve Firchow.

Prepare to enter a fairy tale world like none other as Rising Stars and Midnight Nation creator and writer J. Michael Straczynski introduces readers to the wonders of Delicate Creatures. A modern-day fable complete with a beautiful castle and eclectic cast filled with extraordinary characters.

56 pages, $9.95.

RISING STARS #17

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled and inked by Brent Anderson.

The final act begins in the story of the Specials. This issue marks the start of the arc that will follow the remaining Specials through their later adulthood and eventual deaths. Jump forward another dozen years, and see the effects that the Specials have had in their campaign to change the world, whether the world wants to be changed or not. But now the world has the tools to begin fighting back.

32 pages, $2.50.

MINOTAUR PRESS

OBERGEIST #5

Written by Dan Jolley and Tony Harris, penciled by Harris, inked by Ray Snyder, colored by Matt Hollingsworth.

Jurgen's past comes back with a vengeance as he and Elsa are ambushed in a labyrinthine junkyard. The true nature of Jurgen's quest -- and of the two "angels" behind it -- are revealed, as he faces Tin Can, a horde of Neos -- and the spectre of Adam Weiss. It's a blood-spattered detour on the Ragnarok Highway as Obergeist continues.

32 pages, $2.95.