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(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Kenneth Rocafort (Cov) Jonathan Hickman

The Core is the center of the known universe where ancient and well-established species have created powerful empires, federations and cooperatives. The Core is also the most dangerous place in existence, and younger races are not welcomed warmly. When the first human is appointed to an extraterrestrial Special Forces unit, the soldier must first earn the respect of his peers as he fights for the recognition of his species.
The writing of critically acclaimed scribe Jonathan Hickman (Nightly News, Pax Romana) and the distinct stylings of Madame Mirage artist Kenneth Rocafort combine for this unique Pilot Season book!

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 Pilot Issue

Pilot Season: Urban Myths #1

(W) Jay Faerber (A) Jorge Molina (Cov) Jorge Molina

Journey to New Athens — a modern-day world where humans still worship the Greek Gods and the Greek Gods still meddle in the lives of men. In this world, if you think your wife’s cheating on you, first you pray to Aphrodite for a way to win her back. If that doesn’t work, you hire Jack Medusa, private eye, to get the goods on film. Son of the infamous Medusa, Jack wears a metal mask to protect the people around him. He’s a social leper but a damn good P.I., and he takes on cases the police won’t touch.

This Pilot Season entry comes from fan-favorite writer Jay Faerber (Dynamo 5, Noble Causes) and fresh newcomer Jorge Molina (Superman/Batman Annual).

(W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A) Jeremy Haun (Cov) Jeremy Haun

The perfect killer always has an airtight alibi. But can anyone be in two places at once? John Stephens can. He's always a suspect whenever a high-profile target is taken out, but he always gets off scot-free because he's off somewhere else, having the time of his life. How can he be responsible? The authorities may be fooled, but now someone knows his secret, and John is going to have to face the consequences. From the people's choice Joshua Hale Fialkov (CYBLADE, PUNKS THE COMICMARVEL COMICS PRESENTS) and artist Jeremy Haun (CIVIL WAR: IRON MAN/CAPTAIN AMERICA, THE LEADING MAN). NOTE: Recommended for mature readers.

Full Color 32 pages $32.99 pilot issue"

(W) Marc Bernardin, Adam Freeman (A)Afua Richardson (COV) Afua Richardson Alexander, Hannibal, Napoleon, Patton.

What if the greatest military mind of OUR generation was born in strife, surrounded by violence and combat since birth? When the gauntlet is dropped, the question isn’t “How did 17-year-old Destiny Ajaye unite the gangs of South Central into a killer army and declare war on the LAPD?” No, the question is, “Can anyone stop her?” From the minds of writers Marc Bernardin & Adam Freeman (The Highwaymen, Monster Attack Network) and innovative illustrator Afua Richardson (Half Dead), Genius is a book that will have readers talking for months to come. Full Color 32 pages $3.99 pilot issue

(W) Matt Hawkins (A) Eru (Cov) Drew Struzan

A direct descendant of King Arthur and Lady Guinevere revives magic in the modern-day world, but is conflicted when she discovers her doing so may have done more harm than good. Filled with nods to Arthurian legend and a fantastic dragon battle scene unlike any other, the issue is drawn by Singapore-based artist Eru of Imaginary Friends Studios and features a beautiful painted cover by Star Wars and Indiana Jones movie poster artist Drew Struzan!

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 pilot issue

Pilot Season 2008 kicks off! Six books enter, two books leave! It’s up to you to decide which one-shot gets their own series next year by voting on your favorite, starting in August when the polls open. It’s your chance to tell us what to publish!
The first book is Troy Hickman’s Twilight Guardian. She’s the hero who could be you! Eisner nominee Troy Hickman (Common Grounds) brings you more of his unique view of the superhero genre, with stunning artwork by Reza. Enter the world of the Twilight Guardian and the nine-block area she patrols each night, a world of everyday intrigue, brown and green gargantuas, marital aids, and yes, donut shops. Superheroics meets slice-of-life as you’ve never seen before!

Full Color 32 pages $3.99 pilot issue

(W) Jason Aaron (A)Jorge Lucas (Cov) Tony Moore

Eisner nominated writer Jason Aaron (SCALPED, THE OTHER SIDE) joins up with artist Jorge Lucas (INCREDIBLE HULK, ANNIHILATION: RONAN) to unleash Top Cow's resident badass in the first of eight special one-shots published under the Pilot Season 2007 initiative. The killer team is joined by intense cover artist Tony Moore (THE WALKING DEAD, EXTERMINATORS).
To kill the Yakuza kingpin called Boss Yamamoto, you'd have to fight your way through level after deadly level of his secret fortress, past an army of gun-toting thugs and sword-wielding assassins. No one has ever been foolish enough to try. Enter Ripclaw. The fan-favorite character returns to the spotlight as dangerous as ever and fighting as if hell is at is his back.

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 pilot issue

(W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A)Rick Mays (Cov) Rick Mays

Cyblade - she's training to be an elite super-spy and assassin, but who is she working for? A cerebral action thriller in the vein of ALIAS and LA FEMME NIKITA, this is a whole new portrayal of CYBERFORCE’S electromagnetic warrior. Written by Harvey Award Winner Joshua Hale Fialkov (ELK’S RUN, PUNKS: THE COMIC) with stunning art by Rick Mays (KABUKI, ZATANNA), the true origin of Cyblade begins here.

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 pilot issue

(W) Joe Casey (A) Kevin Maguire (Cov) Kevin Maguire

Cyberforce's resident speedster, Velocity, finally gets her groove on in this one-shot brought to you by Joe Casey (Uncanny X-Men, Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes) and Kevin Maguire (Justice League, Superman/Batman)! How does a young heroine find love when she's the target of an all-new batch of super-villains?! Pure pop superheroics unlike anything Top Cow fans have ever experienced!

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 pilot issue

(W) Joshua Ortega (A) Jonboy Meyers (Cov) Francis Manapul

After the tragic and haunting events of THE NECROMANCER BOOK I: SOMETHING IN THE WAY, Abby van Alstine revisits her past, learns more about her strange connection to the Dark Age demon Mali, and encounters a monstrous creature that threatens to consumer her with its sickly evil. Original series writer Joshua Ortega (FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER, STAR WARS) returns to his Harvey nominated co-creation alongside cover artist Francis Manapul (WITCHBLADE, IRON & THE MAIDEN) with interior art by breakout talent Jonboy Meyers (DANGER GIRL, NINJA SCROLL), and a surprise ending that will have fans clamoring for more Necromancer!

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 pilot issue

(W) Ian Edington (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic

Spinning directly out of the events of First Born! Following their encounter with the Witchblade and her child, the Angelus and Celestine have become more than the sum of their parts. Celestine has long sought after piece of mind and for the first time the Angelus questions if she's more than simply a weapon of righteous wrath?
But writer Ian Edington (2000 AD, Warhammer: 40,000) and First Born artist Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade) show this is just the calm before the storm as Celestine confronts a past she never knew!

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 pilot issue