The fate of this world balances upon thirteen objects of power. Thirteen artifacts, each in the possession of a bearer. Separately, 13 Artifacts guide the fate of the universe. Together, 13 artifacts will end the universe. The 13 artifacts that exist in the Top Cow Universe.
There are 13 artifacts that reside in the Top Cow Universe. For centuries the 13 Artifacts were unknown, until the events of Broken Trinity. The Curator finally lists all but two of the 13 artifacts and gives Michael Finnegan the task of keeping them separate. An unknown being captures and reprograms Aphrodite IV with the task of procuring all the artifacts for himself. This unknown figure lists all 13 artifacts and tells Aphrodite IV that he intends to unite all the artifacts and destroy the world with the intent to bring about a new world.
Wielder: Sara Pezzini
Previously: Danielle Baptiste
Wielders: Jackie Estacado, Capris Castiglione
Previously: Danny Estacado
Wielder: Danielle Baptiste
Previously: Celestine Wright
Wielder: Patience - The Magdalena
Previously:
Wielder: Ian Nottingham
Previously: Michael Finnegan
Wielder: Michael Finnegan
Previously:
Wielder: Glorianna Silver
Previously:
Wielder: Alina Enstrom
Previously:
Wielder: Tom Judge
Previously:
Wielder: Sabine
Previously:
Wielder: Rachel Harrison
Previously: Either Necromancer or the Elder demon Mali, Mr. Black
Wielder: Aphrodite IV
Previously:
Wielder: Ji Xi
Other entities born from the 13, but not part of the 13.
Wielder: Tarsem Vox
No wielder, she's human with unknown powers.
| Concept Name: | The 13 Artifacts |
| 1st Appearance: | Broken Trinity #0 |
| Appears in: | 48 issues |