CROSSGEN ENTERTAINMENT FOR SEPTEMBER

Following are CrossGen Entertainment's solicitations for September, with information coming from the company.

BRATH #8

Written by Chuck Dixon, penciled by Andrea Di Vito, inked by Roland Paris, colored by Rob Schwager.

At the feet of the Emperor, Brath receives the shock of his life. Meanwhile, when you see what the treacherous Mac Dools do in this issue, your blood will boil.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 24.

CRUX #30

Written by Chuck Dixon, penciled by Sergio Cariello, inked by Rob Hunter, colored by Laura Villari.

Atlantis vs. the Negation - it's all-out war! The newly reinforced Atlanteans collide with the endless hordes of Negation amphibian monsters…and to the victor goes Earth itself.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 17.

EL CAZADOR #1

Written by Chuck Dixon , art by Steve Epting, colored by Nick Bell.

Beginning a wild epic of piracy and plunder! When a fiery Spanish donessa runs afoul of a villainous armada, she sets sail with vengeance in her heart - reborn as Captain Sin! Meet CrossGen's next major hero in a savage tale of the days when cannons roared, cutlasses clashed, and the seas were stained blood red! Be there as writer Chuck Dixon, artist Steve Epting and colorist Nick Bell unleash a wicked world of battles, brutality and Buccaneers. Featuring 32 pages of historically accurate action and adventure.

48 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 3.

THE FIRST #35

Written by Barbara Kesel, penciled by Andy Smith, Inked by Robin Riggs, colored by Morry Hollowell.

From the pages of Solus, here comes the Hound! You've wondered about their true nature - and now the enigmatic Enson and Wyture battle a side of themselves that they can no longer control. Plus: Trenin the Hunter takes aim at the upstart Seahn.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 3.

MERIDIAN #40

Written by Barbara Kesel, penciled by Vincenzo Cucca, inked by Don Hillsman II, colored by Sumi Pak.

Desert storm! En route to Sheristan, Sephie flies directly into a sandstorm…of a decidedly unnatural origin.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 24.

MERIDIAN TRAVELER Vol. 3: TAKING THE SKIES

Written by Barbara Kesel, penciled by Steve McNiven, inked by Tom Simmons, colored by Morry Hollowell.

Can one girl change the fate of an entire planet? Sephie, still mastering her amazing powers, defies her scheming uncle Ilahn by taking to the skies with a small band of freedom fighters. A tragic event will mold them into a true army…but will it also end her innocence? Find out in the Traveler that reprints Meridian #15 - #20.

160 pages, $9.95, in stores on Sept. 10.

MYSTIC #40

Written by Tony Bedard, penciled by Paul Pelletier, inked by Roland Paris, colored by Wil Quintana.

Featuring guest-art by Negation's Paul Pelletier. Giselle and her erstwhile ally travel to the Tantric Lands on the trail of the traitorous Vashua…but can she trust the mystery man leading the hunt?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 3.

NEGATION #22

Written by Tony Bedard, penciled by Dave Ross, inked by Tom Simmons.

Guest-penciler Dave Ross kicks off a new story arc. In the aftermath of their costly rescue attempt, the squad that Obregon Kaine fought so hard to pull together is now coming apart at the seams.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 10.

THE PATH #19

Written by Ron Marz, penciled by Matthew Smith, inked by Mark Pennington, colored by Michael Atiyeh.

Jump on as a new story begins. Obo-san attempts to flush out a traitor as he challenges the Storyteller about his true nature - leading to a devastating confrontation with the awesome power of the Weapon of Heaven.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 24.

SCION #40

Written by Ian Edginton, penciled by Luke Ross, inked by John Dell, colored by Jason Keith.

Key Issue. Instead of fighting each other, can the Heron and Raven kingdoms fight side-by-side? They better…because the robotic empire of Tigris is on the attack. The new creative team of Ian Edginton and Luke Ross kicks off a new story arc.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 17.

SCION VOL. 5: THE FAR KINGDOM

Written by Ron Marz , penciled by Jim Cheung and Jim Fern, inked by Don Hillsman II, colored by Jason Keith.

Prince Ethan has carved out an island home for the former slaves of his world…but can he protect it? Seeking an ally, Ethan and Ashleigh journey to the faraway land of Tigris. But will this strange realm choose to be friend or foe? Find out as in this reprint of Scion #28-33.

160 pages, $15.95, in stores on Sept. 3.

ROUTE 666 #16

Written by Tony Bedard, penciled by Karl Moline, inked by Drew Geraci, colored by Nick Bell.

In their nation's heartland, Cassie Starkweather and Sheriff Cisco seek sanctuary with an enclave of fundamentalist farmers - but the secret they harbor is a supernatural magnet to Cassie's powers of paranormal perception.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 17.

RUSE #24

Written by Scott Beatty, penciled by Butch Guice, inked by Mike Perkins, colored by Laura Martin.

The Enigmatic Prism nearly killed Simon Archard and Emma Bishop - and now history may repeat itself! The mysterious gemstone is missing, and little do our daring detectives know that the cursed crystal lies at the focus of several seemingly unrelated crimes.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 24.

SIGIL #40

Written by Chuck Dixon, penciled by Dale Eaglesham, inked by Andrew Hennessy, colored by Andrew Crossley.

He's a battle-scarred soldier who just wants to live his life out of the spotlight…but to save the universe from the horrors of the Negation, Sam will have to make a huge decision.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 10.

SIGIL VOL. 5: DEATH MATCH

Written by Chuck Dixon, penciled by Scott Eaton, inked by Andrew Hennessy, colored by Andrew Crossley.

Humanity's last hope for survival is a grizzled galactic mercenary, and to save us all, Samandahl Rey must face the mighty Saurian Weaponsmaster! But what will Sam have to unleash to achieve victory? Find out in the graphic novel that reprints Sigil #27-32.

160 pages, $15.95, in stores o Sept. 17.

SILKEN GHOST #5

Written by Chuck Dixon, penciled by Will Rosado, inked by Chuck Gibson, colored by Michael Atiyeh.

From the pages of Way of the Rat. The remaining ghost warriors finally reach the mountain fortress of their master - and find that their greatest enemy has become more powerful than ever! After their taxing trials, can they possibly defeat the lethal Laughing Ghost?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 10.

SOJOURN #27

Written by Ian Edginton, penciled by Greg Land, inked by Jay Leisten, colored by Justin Ponsor.

Arwyn gets wet and wild. Sick of the desert sand, our fearsome foursome sets sail for Skarnhime - but no one warned them about sea serpents! Surrounded by waves and beasts, can Arwyn, Kreeg and Gareth truly trust the thief called Cassidy?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 10.

SOLUS #7

Written by Barbara Kesel, penciled by George Pérez, inked by Rick Magyar, colored by Larry Molinar.

Another sigil stolen. First she took the mark from the barbarian warrior Brath - now Andra Radiant captures a new piece of her past! How will this acquisition rock Andra?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 17.

WAY OF THE RAT #17

Written by Chuck Dixon, penciled by Jeff Johnson, inked by Tom Ryder, colored by Chris Garcia.

When the Silken Ghost discovers a weapon that can save the city of Zhumar from the ghost of Judge X'ain, Boon Sai Hong once again leaps into the crossroads of destiny.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 3.

CODE 6 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

R.A. SALVATORE'S DEMONWARS: EYE FOR AN EYE #5

Written by R.A. Salvatore and Scott Ciencin, penciled by Greg Tocchini, inked by Andrew Pepoy, colored by Tad Ehrlich.

Concluding the DemonWars tale that reveals events from before R.A. Salvatore's novels. When a murderer is revealed the barbarian ranger Andacanavar must choose between administering justice - or taking bloody revenge! Meanwhile, only Grave Mungo, Ketsuo and Sagara stand between Corona and an invasion of a dark djinn's demonic legions.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 3.

BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH: A MEDIEVAL TALE #8

Written by Brian Pulido, penciled by Fabrizio Fiorentino, inked by Ted Pertzborn, colored by Chris Blythe.

Can Lady Death cross the bridge of the borderlands and infiltrate the realm of the enigmatic Eldritch? Will Thorm Gara lead the troops of Aglarond into war with the human kingdoms? And what are the Archbishop's devastating plans for both sides of this wicked war?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 10.

THE CROSSOVERS #9

Written by Robert Rodi, penciled by Joe Staton, inked by Ernie Colon, colored by Mark McNabb.

"Cross Your Hearts" part 3 of 3. The Goddess of Discord is still playing havoc with everyone's love life… a battle-mad GargantuJuan attacks Archetype's young protégé… and unless Eradika shows up soon, the Bellekosin will dissolve into chaos. Plus: a startling revelation about Cubby.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 17.

THE CROSSOVERS Vol. 1: CROSS CURRENTS

Written by Robert Rodi, penciled by Mauricet, inked by Ernie Colon, colored by Mark McNabb.

It's a whole comics universe - living under the same roof/ Meet Carter Crossover, the superhero known as Archetype… his wife Calista, a fourth-generation vampire slayer… daughter Chris, a.k.a. the warrior princess Eradika… and son Clifford, UFO abductee and alien collaborator. Can a family survive the rigors of four genres, and only one bathroom? Find out in the graphic novel that reprints The Crossovers #1-6.

160 pages, $9.95, in stores on Sept. 24.

CGE COMICS

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE - ICONS OF EVIL: TRI-KLOPS #1

Written by Robert Kirkman , art by Diogenes Neves, colored by Bill Crabtreey. Continuing the Icons of Evil one-shots, revealing key chapters in the lives of He-Man's most fearsome foes. Deep in the heart of Eternia's Dark Hemisphere lies a fortress containing vast amounts of untapped technology…and Keldor wants it. But what bizarre events transformed this noble swordsman who guards the castle's secrets into the villainous Tri-Klops? Find out in a standalone story.

48 pages, $4.95, in stores on Sept. 17.

TALES OF THE REALM #1

Written by Robert Kirkman , art by Matt Tyree, colored by Mike Garcia.

Fantasy meets reality. What if the amazing elements of sword & sorcery were blended with the familiar hustle and bustle of modern life on Earth? Find out as we follow three actors as they fight to make it big in a slightly different Hollywood on the hit TV show "Tales of the Realm!" It's the light-hearted adventure that dares to ask: is sharing a dressing room next to a sludge troll fun? And what's the best dragon to ride to work?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 3.

DON BLUTH'S DRAGON'S LAIR #2

Written by Andy Mangels, art by Fabio Laguna, colored by Tony Washington.

Based on the hit Don Bluth fantasy video game. On his valiant quest to save his true love, Dirk the Daring has ventured into the Grim Dingy Swamps - as the Lizard King waits in the shadows. Meanwhile, what does the great dragon Singe have planned for Princess Daphne?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 10.

DON BLUTH'S SPACE ACE #2

Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Paulo Borges, colored by Pat Duke/

Based on theDon Bluth Sci-Fi video game. Commander Gorf has come looking for his twin brother Borf - and now Ace will have to face the effects of both the Infanto Ray and the Geezero Ray.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 24.