Marc Silvestri News

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Whoa!

When I think back to the 90s, three of the top artists that come to mind are Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane and Marc Silvestri.  I remember first seeing Marc's work in the pages of Uncanny X-Men.  I was a little bummed when the creation of Image was coming about because I didn't want to see my favorite artists leave my favorite characters.

Marc created the world of Cyberforce.  He went on to create other characters such as Witchblade and the Darkness.  As the business side of Top Cow took more of Marc's time, to me, he sort of fell out of the limelight.  He would still pop up and deliver awesome covers but his work wasn't as in-your-face as some of the other artists whose work was everywhere.

Looking at these glorious 96 pages of work, including penciled sketches reminds me of what I admired before.  Marc is without a doubt, a great artist.  His characters are gorgeous and he retains his own style.  Right away you can recognize his hand when he does a variant cover or promotional sketch. 

This collection serves to remind us of the talent he has.  Also included are works from early in his career at Marvel and also characters from other companies such as DC and Dynamite Entertainment.

The only downside is it has a thirty dollar price tag.  You can't really argue that when you consider it is almost one hundred pages and is hardcover.  It is a book that should be included in your library, especially if you've ever admired Silvestri's work.

4.5 out of 5

The Art of Marc Silvestri Deluxe Hardcover

(A) Marc Silvestri
The spotlight shines on Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri in this very special art collection!
     Silvestri’s career blossomed during runs on Uncanny X-Men and Wolverine. In the early 1990s, he revolutionized the comics industry when he co-founded Image Comics and had a hand in creating such hit properties as Cyberforce, Witchblade, and The Darkness. This oversized art book showcases some of Silvestri’s favorite, most popular, and most iconic images from his illustrious career
     Featuring commentaries by Dave Finch, Brandon Peterson, Billy Tan, Mike Choi and Michael Broussard.

Full Color     96 pages    $29.99    Hardcover

This post relates to: Michael Turner, Sheldon Mitchell, Eric Basaldua, Marc Silvestri

BRAVE NEW WORLD IN SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA HOSTS ‘TOP COW’ GALLERY SHOW

TOP COW ART GALLERY

Original artwork by Marc Silvestri, Eric Basaldua, Michael Broussard and Sheldon Mitchell to be on display and for sale, with a portion of the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society in Michael Turner’s honor

Brave New World Comics, Santa Clarita, California’s premiere pop culture superstore, is excited to announce An Evening with Top Cow Productions, featuring the art of Marc Silvestri and the Top Cow Crew.
 
Brave New World Comics, a recent nominee for the Eisner Spirit of Retailing award, has a long history of working closely with artists and creators. “The Gallery space is a big part of why we moved into this location,” says Atom!, (the proprietor with particularly pithy punctuation). He continues, “We have had a couple of soft openings since the Gallery opened in March, and we are thrilled to have the Top Cow Crew as our first mainstream comic book event. I’ve seen the art, and our customers are going to be blown away!”
 
Top Cow Productions, Inc. is one of four autonomous studios that comprise Image Comics. Founded by Marc Silvestri, a 27-year comic book veteran, Top Cow has long held a tradition of producing great artists, including Turner, David Finch, Joe Benitez, Brandon Peterson, Billy Tan, Francis Manapul, Mike Choi and Tyler Kirkham. With Silvestri and current studio artists Eric Basaldua, Michael Broussard and Sheldon Mitchell, Top Cow publisher Filip Sablik is excited about the show and says, “Marc has always said that he’d stack the fine talent in our studio against any fine art gallery show and we’re thrilled that Brave New World is giving us the opportunity to showcase our artists in their beautiful new gallery space. It will be a rare opportunity for fans of Top Cow to see some of the originals, up close and personal, and see for themselves the level of craftsmanship and artistry that goes into each page.”
 
The gallery opening and reception will be held in the Gallery @ BNW on Saturday July 12th, at 8 p.m., with the 20-plus pieces of original comic art by the artists on display through the middle of August. Admission is free, and all of the artwork on display will be for sale. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Cancer Society, in the name of artist Michael Turner. “We have great respect for the creators in our industry, and losing Michael has made us all appreciate the dedication that these artists have to their work and their fans,” added Portlyn, co-owner of Brave New World Comics.
 
Brave New World Comics is located at 22722 Lyons Ave., in Santa Clarita, at the corner of Lyons Ave. and Chestnut, in the yellow Victorian buildings. For additional information, please contact Atom! Freeman, owner of Brave New World Comics and Gallery @ 661.259.4745,
atom@bravenewworldcomics.com.

This post relates to: Eric Basaldua, Phil Hester, Marc Silvestri, Jeremy Haun, Mike Choi, Kenneth Rocafort

Special Guest Marc Silvestri, Phil Hester, Kenneth Rocafort and Eric Basaldua hit the Windy City

Top Cow Productions Inc. announced today they are exhibiting at this weekend’s Wizard World Chicago at the Rosemont Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois (June 26-29) and will bring some special guests, unveil exclusive variants and make new announcements about upcoming projects.

“Chicago brings out some of the best comics fans in the word and we are excited to be able to present them with the best Top Cow has to offer, especially during opening weekend of the Wanted movie in theaters,” pronounced Mel Caylo, VP-Sales and Marketing, referring to the film based on the Top Cow comic mini-series by Mark Millar and J.G. Jones. “Not only are we bringing CEO and Founder Marc Silvestri to the show, we’ve also invited Puerto-Rico based Madame Mirage artist Kenneth Rocafort, popular Darkness writer Phil Hester and Magdalena/Daredevil artist Eric Basaldua to meet the Midwest fans!”

Top Cow will set up shop at Booth #1204 to give convention-goers the opportunity to meet these creators and more, including Pilot Season: Alibi artist Jeremy Haun, longtime fan-favorite Witchblade artist Mike Choi and Darkness: Butcher writer Rob Levin.

Three exclusive variant issues will be available at the booth, including a special Ryan Sook cover of First Born: Aftermath, a Kenneth Rocafort cover of The Darkness #4, and a Witchblade #118 cover by Marc Silvestri.

In addition, Top Cow will host a presentation on Saturday, June 28, from 4-5 p.m. CDT and will make announcements on new, upcoming projects involving some of the industry’s hottest creators and a new partnership with a mobile phone content provider, so try not to miss it!
Here is the full Top Cow schedule of events and signings for the entire weekend:
 
FRIDAY, JUNE 27

10 – 11 a.m. (signing, Top Cow booth)
Mike Choi (artist, Witchblade)

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (signing, Top Cow booth)
Kenneth Rocafort (artist, Madame Mirage, Pilot Season: The Core)

12 – 1:30 p.m.
Jeremy Haun (artist, Pilot Season: Alibi)
Rob Levin (VP – Editorial; writer, The Darkness: Butcher)

12 – 3 p.m. (signing, Top Cow booth)
Marc Silvestri (CEO/Founder; creator/artist, Witchblade, The Darkness, Cyberforce)
Eric Basaldua (artist, Hunter-Killer, Witchblade/Devi)

1 – 2 p.m. (viewing, Anime Insider FUNimation Room)
Witchblade Anime Episodes 1 -3

2 – 3 p.m. MARKETING 101 (panel, Room 8)
Mel Caylo (VP – Sales and Marketing)

4 – 5:30 p.m. (signing, Top Cow booth)
Kenneth Rocafort (artist, Madame Mirage, Pilot Season: The Core)

4 – 5:30 p.m. (VIP signing, VIP area)
Marc Silvestri (CEO/Founder; creator/artist, Witchblade, The Darkness, Cyberforce)


SATURDAY, JUNE 28

10 – 11 a.m. (signing, Top Cow booth)
Mike Choi (artist, Witchblade)

10 – 11:30 a.m. (signing, Top Cow booth)
Kenneth Rocafort (artist, Madame Mirage, Pilot Season: The Core)

12 – 1:30 p.m. (signing, Top Cow booth)
Phil Hester (writer, The Darkness, First Born: Aftermath)
Marc Silvestri (CEO/Founder; creator/artist, Witchblade, The Darkness, Cyberforce)

12 – 3 p.m. (signing, Top Cow booth)
Eric Basaldua (artist, Hunter-Killer, Witchblade/Devi)

1 – 2 p.m. (viewing, Anime Insider FUNimation Room)
Witchblade Anime Episodes 1 -3

2 – 3:30 p.m. (signing, Top Cow booth)
Kenneth Rocafort (artist, Madame Mirage, Pilot Season: The Core)
Jeremy Haun (artist, Pilot Season: Alibi)
Rob Levin (VP – Editorial; writer, The Darkness: Butcher)

2 – 4 p.m. IMAGE FOUNDERS (panel, Steve Gerber Room, 1-3, 12-14)
Marc Silvestri (CEO/Founder; creator/artist, Witchblade, The Darkness, Cyberforce)

4 – 5 p.m. HERD IT THROUGH THE BO-VINE (panel, Dave Stevens Room, 10-11)
Marc Silvestri (CEO/Founder; creator/artist, Witchblade, The Darkness, Cyberforce)
Kenneth Rocafort (artist, Madame Mirage, Pilot Season: The Core)
Filip Sablik (publisher)
Rob Levin (VP – Editorial; writer, The Darkness: Butcher)
Connie Wong (Vidiator)


SUNDAY, JUNE 29

10 – 11 a.m. (signing, Top Cow booth)
Mike Choi (artist, Witchblade)

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (signing, Top Cow booth)
Kenneth Rocafort (artist, Madame Mirage, Pilot Season: The Core)

12 – 3 p.m. (signing, Top Cow booth)
Eric Basaldua (artist, Hunter-Killer, Witchblade/Devi)

1:30 – 3 p.m. (signing, Top Cow booth)
Phil Hester (writer, The Darkness, First Born: Aftermath)
Jeremy Haun (artist, Pilot Season: Alibi)
Rob Levin (VP – Editorial; writer, The Darkness: Butcher)

2:30 - 4 p.m. (signing, Top Cow booth)
Kenneth Rocafort (artist, Madame Mirage, Pilot Season: The Core)

This post relates to: Ron Marz, Phil Hester, Stjepan Sejic, Madame Mirage, Marc Silvestri, The Darkness, Witchblade

Here's a bunch of good stuff you can look forward to.  Do yourself a favor and check these out.

Top Cow September Solicitations

     

SEPTEMBER 2008 CHECKLIST

• Dragon Prince #1   Ron Marz/Lee Moder/Stjepan Sejic/Jeff Johnson  $2.99
• Broken Trinity #3   Ron Marz/Stjepan Sejic/Phil Hester/Dale Keown $2.99
• Broken Trinity: The Angelus  Ron Marz/Brian Stelfreeze/Jeffrey Spokes $2.99
• The Darkness #8   Phil Hester/Jorge Lucas/Stjepan Sejic $2.99
• Witchblade #121   Ron Marz/Stjepan Sejic   $2.99
• Madame Mirage Vol. 1 Trade Paperback  Paul Dini/Kenneth Rocafort   $14.99
• The Art of Marc Silvestri Softcover Marc Silvestri     $19.99

 
 
Dragon Prince #1

(W) Ron Marz 
(A) Lee Moder         
(Cov) Jeff Johnson, Stjepan Sejic

      Writer Ron Marz has revitalized Witchblade and is the architect behind the acclaimed First Born and Broken Trinity crossover events. Now, joined by artist Lee Moder (First Born: Aftermath, Painkiller Jane), Marz debuts DRAGON PRINCE, a five-part modern fantasy with equal doses of magic and martial arts mayhem.


      Like a lot of teenagers, Aaron Chiang feels he’s never fit in, though he’s never known why. But all that changes when he learns the truth of his heritage: He is the Dragon Prince, last of his kind and heir to the bloodline of all dragons. Hunted to the brink of extinction by a secret society of wizards, dragonkind’s survival is now in Aaron’s hands.

     


Featuring spectacular covers by Jeff Johnson (Amazing Spider-Man, Way of the Rat) and Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade).

      Cover A – Jeff Johnson

      Cover B – Stjepan Sejic

Full Color  32 pages  $2.99   Limited Series
 


Broken Trinity #3

(W) Ron Marz    
(A) Stjepan Sejic, Phil Hester    
(Cov) Stjepan Sejic, Dale Keown

      The event of the year concludes! Just like First Born before it, Broken Trinity will have permanent ramifications on the Top Cow Universe. In this issue, the Trinity of Witchblade, The Darkness and The Angelus will be destroyed, and at least one major character will die! But amidst all this destruction, there will be creation. The entire Top Cow Universe hangs in the balance as the Trinity is broken…and a whole new storyline begins.

      Featuring the final piece of an epic triptych cover by Dale Keown (The Darkness/Pitt).

      Cover A – Stjepan Sejic

      Cover B – Dale Keown
 


Broken Trinity: Angelus

(W) Ron Marz 
(A) Brian Stelfreeze        
(Cov) Brian Stelfreeze, Jeffrey Spokes

      A BROKEN TRINITY tie-in! In First Born, The Angelus power chose the troubled young woman Celestine as its host. Now, Celestine’s split personality struggles with The Angelus force for ultimate control, even as a rogue contingent of Angelus warriors plot their leader’s overthrow.

      This is the second of three tie-in stand-alone issues to Broken Trinity, featuring the heavenly art of Brian Stelfreeze (Batman: Shadow of the Bat, X-Men: Unlimited) and the second of three alternate covers by Jeffrey Spokes (Sadhu: The Silent Ones). Other tie-in issues feature Witchblade and The Darkness.

      Cover A – Brian Stelfreeze

      Cover B – Jeffrey Spokes

Full Color  32 pages  $2.99   One-shot
 

The Darkness #8

(W) Phil Hester (A) Jorge Lucas (Cov) Jorge Lucas, Stjepan Sejic

      Rattled by the events of "Empire,” and in less than full control of his Darkness powers, Jackie returns to the States and lapses back into his old criminal lifestyle. Unfortunately, he's already the target of a cunning and ancient enemy, one who has put him in the crosshairs of the deadly Aphrodite IV!  

      Cover A – Jorge Lucas

      Cover B – Stjepan Sejic

Full Color  32 pages  $2.99   Ongoing Series
 




The Darkness #1-3 Reader Edition

(W) Phil Hester
(A) Michael Broussard
(Cov) Michael Broussard, Dale Keown

      Get caught up on the new volume of The Darkness with the first three issues offered at a discounted price!
 
Full Color 32 pages each (3 issues)  $3.99   Ongoing Series
 


Witchblade #121

(W) Ron Marz 
(A) Stjepan Sejic
(Cov) Stjepan Sejic

      Mysterious deaths lead Sara Pezzini and her detective partner, Patrick Gleason, to the heart of Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish community, a closed and cloistered society that does not tolerate outsiders. Something ancient and evil is stalking the community, something that even the Witchblade might not be able to stop. Gritty police drama meets supernatural thriller!

      “I've been praising Witchblade for the last few months now. Everyone should be reading this.” —Comicvine.com

Full Color 32 pages $2.99   Ongoing series
 



Madame Mirage Vol. 1 Trade Paperback

(W) Paul Dini 
(A) Kenneth Rocafort 
(Cov) Kenneth Rocafort

      From the magical mind of Paul Dini (Countdown, Detective Comics) comes a new, original femme fatale story that combines elements of film noir, tech, and superhero comics. Superbly drawn by rising star Kenneth Rocafort (Hunter-Killer), this volume collects Season 1 of this amazing story, a cover gallery, and insightful behind-the-scenes material, plus an all-new cover by Rocafort!

      “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.com

Full Color  176 pages  $14.99  Trade Paperback
 



The Art of Marc Silvestri Softcover

(ART BY) Marc Silvestri

      The spotlight shines on Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri in this very special art collection. Silvestri’s career blossomed during runs on Uncanny X-Men and Wolverine and in the early 1990s, he revolutionized the comics industry when he co-founded Image Comics and created such hit properties as Cyberforce, Witchblade, and The Darkness. This oversized art book, offered now in softcover, showcases some of Silvestri’s favorite, most popular, and most iconic images from his illustrious career.

Full Color 96 pages $19.99   Softcover

This post relates to: Ed Brubaker, Kevin Grevioux, Christos N. Gage, Marko Djurdjevic, Marc Silvestri, Captain America, Iron Man

I've said it before, I'll say it again.  Marvel has been putting some talent into their What If...? titles lately.  They've usually been throwaway stories that didn't really "matter" that much.  I loved the original series way back.  These stories have been giving us a nice glimpse into what could've happened.  I have to admit I am surprised at everyone that they've got working on this one.  I just hope the story is good.  Too many times the writers have had their What If stories end with major deaths and destruction trying to show us that what actually happened was for the best.  I don't want them trying to say that Cap surrendering and eventually getting "killed" was better than what could have happened.  We'll find out next month.

The most controversial, most talked about series of 2006 was Civil War, in which the super human community was forever changed—but what if it all turned out differently? That question’s at the heart of the star studded What If? Civil War, exploring two different possible endings to the comic book epic, by writers Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Daredevil), Kevin Grevioux (New Warriors) and Christos Gage (World War Hulk: X-Men). Teamed with artists Mark Djudjevic, Gustavo and Harvey Talibao, this What If is a can’t-miss for Civil War fans—and it’s wrapped up in two covers, one by Marc Silvestri and a wraparound by Djurdjevic! And if those two covers didn’t have your jaws on the floor, wait till you see the special Djurdjevic sketch variant, showcasing the acclaimed artist’s cover work like you’ve never seen before!

Framed by Eisner-winning author Brubaker and acclaimed artist Djurdjevic, two stories take you on unforgettable paths through the possibilities of Civil War. In the first story, by Grevioux and Gustavo, Captain America unites all the heroes against Registration while Henry Gyrich takes the Registration Act into his own hands—with terrifying results! The second story, by Gage and Talibao, explores the consequences of Iron Man losing the war and how it affects the entire Marvel Universe! Democracy is put to the test—and through its paces—in this timely political tale.

“What If? Civil War continues to explore the political issues the original series tackled,” explained Editor Justin F Gabrie. “Both of the stories within are meant to go in completely separate directions, hopefully in ways you wouldn’t expect.”

We’ve all seen what happened to the Marvel Universe in the wake of Captain America’s death—but could that tragedy have been avoided? Could there be a happy ending to the event that tore apart the Marvel Universe? Only one comic has the answers and it’s called What If? Civil War, the extra-sized issue that fulfills your Civil War withdrawal!


WHAT IF? CIVIL WAR SILVESTRI COVER (OCT072129)
WHAT IF? CIVIL WAR DJURDJEVIC WRAPAROUND COVER (OCT072130)
WHAT IF? CIVIL WAR DJURDJEVIC WRAPAROUND SKETCH VARIANT COVER (OCT078048)
Written by ED BRUBAKER, KEVIN GREVIOUX & CHRISTOS GAGE
Penciled by MARKO DJURDJEVIC, GUSTAVO & HARVEY TOLIBAO
Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
Wraparound Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—11/29/07, On-Sale—12/19/07

This post relates to: Erik Larsen, Jim Lee, Rob Liefeld, Todd Mcfarlane, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, Image Creators

Who's going to the San Diego Comicon?

Due to the huge crowd expected for next week's "Image Founders Panel" (moderated by George Khoury), Comicon International: San Diego will be moving it to room 6A. The panel will still be held at the same time (10:30-11:30am, Friday, July 27), just in a much larger room, which will now hold 1,000 people instead of 500. This will be the first time all seven Image partners have ever appeared together on one panel.

Below is the updated blurb from Comicon International: San Diego:

FRIDAY, JULY 27
10:30-11:30 Image Comics: The Founders—Erik Larsen, Jim Lee, Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino reunite for Image's remarkable 15th anniversary. Join the conversation as they explore Image Comics' beginnings, impact, and future in the comics industry. Moderated by George Khoury (author of Image Comics: The Road to Independence from TwoMorrows Publishing). Room 6A

In 1992, seven artists shook the foundation of the comic book industry when they left their top-selling Marvel Comic titles to jointly form a new company named Image Comics. With no certainty of success, they formed a home that would allow themselves and other artists the opportunity to tell their stories without any censorship or editorial restraints. Even more importantly, Image would finally give creators full ownership of their properties. In an industry that began with artists working in sweatshop-like conditions, Image remains a living beacon for any creator that dares to dream.

 

 

Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in
1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time,
Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in
the United States. There are currently four partners in Image
Comics (Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim
Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses
(Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and
Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every
genre, sub-genre and style imaginable, offering science fiction,
romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more
by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today.

This post relates to: Ron Marz, Marc Silvestri, Stjepan Sejic, Sara Pezzini, Witchblade, Cyberforce, Cyblade, Ballistic, Velocity, Celestine, Ripclaw, The Darkness

Here's the preview for issue #1.  Let me just brag and say that I was lucky enough to have been sent this entire issue from Top Cow.  I haven't been keeping up with the Top Cow titles that much but I am definitely back.  I feel like I've been reading about old friends with the appearance of Sara Pezzini, Cyberforce, the Darkness, and others.  If you read or have read any of these Top Cow comic, you have to read this.  This is some big time stuff for these characters.

(W) Ron Marz
(A) Stjepan Sejic
(Cov) Marc Silvestri, Stjepan Sejic

The most important story to ever hit the Top Cow Universe arrives in July!

Witchblade writer Ron Marz ( Ion, Samurai: Heaven & Earth) pairs with Croatian painting sensation Stjepan Sejic (The Darkness: Level 1, Witchblade) as Sara Pezzini, on leave from the NYPD, awaits the arrival of her child. But unknown to her, epic events are unfolding. Agents of the Angelus are seeking a new host, but first they want mob boss Jackie Estacado out of the way... permanently. The cold war between Dark and Light is heating up and the stage for the next incredible year is set here!

First Born #1 features covers by Marc Silvestri & Stjepan Sejic and a stunning tri-fold variant by Sejic.

Cover A) Marc Silvestri
Cover B) Stjepan Sejic

Full Color
32 pages
$2.99
Limited Series

 

This post relates to: Marc Silvestri, Sara Pezzini, Ron Marz, Witchblade

More Witchblade news.  Is it a boy or a girl?

Top Cow Productions is pleased to announce First Born #1 will feature a triple gatefold panoramic cover to kick off the highly anticipated summer event. The cover will be fully painted by series artist Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade, The Darkness Level 1) and feature the forces of Light, Dark, and The Balance caught in the middle along with the supporting players. The first issue will also feature a second cover by Marc Silvestri (Civil War: The Initiative, Hunter-Killer).

Billed as the most important story to ever hit the Top Cow Universe, First Born promised to deliver with major shake ups and big revelations that will change the face of the world in three jam-packed issues. Erupting from the events of the ongoing Witchblade series, writer Ron Marz (Ion, Samurai: Heaven and Earth) finally reveals to fans the secrets behind Sara Pezzini's unexpected pregnancy. Pezzini first realized she was with child in the landmark Witchblade #100, but until now the nature of her pregnancy and the identity of the father have remained a mystery. At the start of First Born #1, Pezzini is on leave from the NYPD and no longer in possession of the mystical Witchblade. Unknown to her, epic events are unfolding around her. Agents of the Angelus are seeking a new host, but first they want mob boss and bearer of The Darkness, Jackie Estacado out of the way… permanently. The cold war between the forces of Light and Dark is heating up and Sara will be caught in the middle. Plus the stunning circumstances surrounding Sara's mysterious conception will be unveiled!

"First Born represents a big payoff for the people who have been following Witchblade, but it also serves as an introduction to the Top Cow universe as a whole. We've set out to make this a satisfying story for faithful readers as well as new readers, and to accomplish that in just three issues," commented writer Ron Marz, "Right now the trend in crossovers is these huge, sprawling events whose sheer scope can serve as a barrier to readers. With First Born, we're telling a story that first and foremost focuses on the characters, and has a beginning, middle and most importantly, an end"

"Stjepan originally sketched out this piece to be split into three separate images for First Born", commented Filip Sablik, Vice President of Marketing & Sales, "When we saw the masterpiece he'd created we decided it we had to go all out with a triple gatefold cover at no extra cost to fans to showcase his beautiful work."

First Born #1 is a 32 page, fully painted three issue limited series with a suggested retail price of $2.99. Additional information regarding First Born can be found at www.topcow.com.