Though ANTARCTICA has been a unique blend of STARGATE and HIS DARK MATERIALS, the second arc will throw readers back to a time before Hannah’s father, Jerome, disappeared. The creators will continue to deliver twists and turns, introduce new characters, both good and bad, and the excitement and mystery will continue to play out against the backdrop of snow and ice.

Without spoiling too much, since the series just started July 2023, writer Simon Birks states, “If readers already love the first two issues of Volume 1, they’re going to love this new arc as we get the chance to delve deep into the previous events surrounding the Fracture and explore the Hannahs’ stories.” Birks added, “We’re thrilled to once again be working with the team at Top Cow. Not only have they been professional, but they’ve really taken the time to get to know us, and I’m delighted they love the book as much as we do.”

Creator Birks says, “ANTARCTICA takes no prisoners, and I’m excited to share our adventure with the readers. Willi and I have created something exceptional; an incredible experience full of unique twists and turns to keep everyone guessing right up until the end as if one married THE FUGITIVE and THE CABIN IN THE WOODS.”

Since ANTARCTICA creators can now move forward with the story, artist Willi Roberts says, “There was a lot of content in my head that I wanted to share with our readers, from material to design…characters, structures, costumes and many others that will be revealed over time. So, don’t doubt that everything will get bigger and more complex. This is a story that you will remember and will make you question your own reality.”

“It’s amazing to see how much ANTARCTICA is resonating with readers. I’m thrilled people are taking a chance on us and are coming along for the ride.” says letterer Lyndon White, who added, “As a letterer, there’s a lot to play with here. Plus, there are some amazing action sequences coming up, and I got to create some dynamic sound effects.”

As a team, Birks, Roberts, and White have created a visually rich world with a diverse cast of characters, incredible set pieces, and dialogue that fans can get lost in. To set the mood further, the creators created a Spotify playlist that accompanies the visuals they have so passionately created. Birks exclaimed, “We can’t wait to take everyone back to ANTARCTICA.”

ANTARCTICA #6

WRITER: Simon Birks ARTIST: Willi Roberts LETTERER: Lyndon White

THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST. It’s Christmas Eve. Hannah is seven years old and looking forward to spending the holidays with her father, but when she wakes on Christmas morning, things don’t seem right. Jerome is acting suspiciously; the windows are showing the same scenes over and over again, and someone, or something, is waiting for her on the other side of the wall…

December 13 / 32 PAGES SELF-COVER / FC / T+ / $3.99 GENRE Sci-fi, Mystery, Action

ANTARCTICA #6 Cover A by Willi Roberts and Cover B by Lyndon White will be in comic shops on December 13 and also available for purchase on digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

In this new chapter, writer John Zuur Platten (Jurassic World: Evolution, Wanted: Weapons of Fate) and artist Atilio Rojo (Cyber Force, A.R.C.) catapult Mercy from the dangers of the Incan Empire and the American West into the ruthless, golden era of 1930’s Hollywood.

According to Platten, “No matter where Mercy goes or what era she’s in, she can’t escape her curse. In GODLAND, while the setting shifts from the Wild West to what was then called Hollywoodland, Mercy’s unwanted duty remains the same – protect the Incan gold, death be damned.”

“Mercy is relentless; we cannot wait for readers to reunite with her, to see our version of 1930s Hollywood, to meet the new cast from that era, and to experience the wild action scenes,” says artist Rojo.

“Mercy’s journey feels unique and unexpected, and reminds us of the eclectic journeys of Game of Thrones’s Arya Stark or Quantum Leap’s Sam Beckett,” says EP1T0ME Creative Director Lee Thomas.

The title’s solicitation for issue #1 is:

3. MERCY: GODLAND #1 (of 4)
   
   WRITER: John Zuur Platten
   ARTIST: Atilio Rojo
   LETTERER: Troy Peteri
   Cover A: Atilio Rojo
   Cover B: Lyndon White
   
   In ST. MERCY: GODLAND, Mercedes Oro finds herself immortal, forever tethered to the cursed ancient Incan gold, and in constant struggle with the Incan gods who deem her both a threat and an opportunity. Now, with the spirit of Toctolissica inside her, and her demon sister Quispe beside her, Mercy heads to 1930s Hollywood – a different golden age with gods of its own. Will Mercy’s newfound star power be enough to hold the past at bay, or will the power of the gods force her into the bloody center of a conflict even she can’t survive?
   
   In-stores April 10 / Final Order Cut-Off  March 18 / 32 PAGES SELF-COVER / FC / T+ TEEN PLUS / $3.99
   GENRE Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Occult and Supernatural
4. MERCY: GODLAND Cover A by Atilio Rojo, and Cover B by Lyndon White, will be in comic shops on April 10th, 2024, and also available for purchase on digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

Top Cow Productions, Inc.,(http://www.topcow.com), a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries. The company has launched 20 franchises (18 original and two licensed) in the industry’s Top 10, seven at #1, a feat accomplished by no other publisher in the last two decades.

EP1T0ME Studios, Inc., (http://www.ep1t0me.com), is a video game company headquartered in Austin, TX with locations in Los Angeles, CA and Montreal, Quebec. We are focused on delivering story-driven game experiences across multiple platforms, including PC, console, mobile and VR.  We work with exceptional independent game developers and experienced creative talent on both original and established IP.  We are developing original IP specifically for multiplatform storytelling, including games, comics, film, television, audio drama and podcasts.

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July 17, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA —Top Cow Productions, Inc. and Image Comics, proudly announce Death to Pachuco, a gripping Chicano noir crime graphic series from writer Henry Barajas (La Voz de M.A.Y.O., Helm Greycastle), artist Rachel Merrill, and colorist Lee Loughridge. This powerful new title blends the cultural defiance of Luis Valdez’s Zoot Suit with the hard-boiled tension of James M. Cain’s Double Indemnity, delivering a story steeped in historical urgency and cinematic grit.

Set against the backdrop of 1943 wartime Los Angeles, Death to Pachuco reimagines the chilling aftermath of the Sleepy Lagoon murder—an event that ignited widespread racial unrest. As tensions boil over, a five-day clash between U.S. Navy servicemen and young Mexican Americans—known as the Zoot Suit Riots—turns the city into a battlefield. In the middle of this volatile moment, private investigator Ricardo “Ricky” Tellez races to solve the killing of Carlos Urbano, a murder that threatens to destroy him unless he finds the truth before the mob does. With every page, Death to Pachuco explores themes of cultural identity, systemic injustice, and the cost of being seen as the enemy in your own country.

The original series marks Barajas’s return to Top Cow with his most urgent and personal work yet. He draws from deeply researched historical events and culturally resonant storytelling to illuminate a dark but vital chapter of American history that remains shockingly relevant today. “All the research and digging I did to make this comic a reality with the best team and cover artists in comics,” says Barajas. “I’m lucky I get to tell this story with Rachel, Lee, and Will. We’re swinging for the fences.”

Rachel Merrill’s evocative artwork, brought to life with Lee Loughridge’s moody, noir-inspired colors, immerses readers in a 1940s Los Angeles rarely seen in comics. “We are trying to tell a story that takes place during a dark time in history while living in one,” Rachel says. “Death to Pachuco comes from a place of love for comics, history, and film noir.” The authenticity of the zoot suit fashion, cityscapes, and cultural markers is matched by the emotional depth of the characters navigating a world where justice is elusive and survival is an act of resistance. The covers by David Lapham and Lee Loughridge, Katie Shelly, Marco Finnigean and Gab Contreras, and Ramon Villobos add an extra layer of prestige to this project, perfectly capturing its tone and message.

Barajas intends for this story to offer more than entertainment. “I hope it brings context to what is happening today,” he explains. “It was just shy of 80 years ago that Japanese Americans were being forced into concentration camps—and Mexican people were targeted and harassed for existing. It wasn’t an accident that the first line from the protagonist’s mouth is ‘Now’s not a good time to be a Mexican.’ We tell these stories so history doesn’t keep repeating itself, and I believe comics have the power to make a difference in the world no matter how bleak it looks.

Top Cow President and COO Matt Hawkins adds, “With Death to Pachuco, our creative team channels the urgency and gravity of the moment—both historical and personal. The entire team have crafted a tale that resonates today: a noir detective story fused with social commentary and raw emotion.”

Death to Pachuco #1

Writer: Henry Barajas

Artist: Rachel Merrill

Colorist: Lee Loughridge

Letterer: Henry Barajas

• Cover A: art by David Lapham & Lee Loughridge 

• Cover B: art by Katie Skelly 

• Cover C: art by Marco Finnigean & Gab Contreras

• Cover D: art by Ramon Villalobos 

• Cover E: art by David Lapham & Lee Loughridge 1:10 B&W Virgin 

• Cover F: art by David Lapham & Lee Loughridge 1:25 Virgin/Color 

• Cover G: art by Katie Skelly 1:25 Virgin/Color

• Cover H: art by Ramon Villalobos 1:25 Virgin/Color 

• Cover I: art by David Lapham & Lee Loughridge 1:50 Spot Foil with Trade Dress  

During the summer of 1943, Los Angeles became a hotbed of tension and conflict as a series of fierce clashes erupted between U.S. Navy members and Mexican American youth stemming from the murder of Carlos Urbano. Private eye Ricardo “Ricky” Tellez needs to find the Sleepy Lagoon Killer before the racist mob kills him in the Zoot Suit Riots.The clock is ticking—and it’s a bad time to be a Mexican.The syndicated team of Henry Barajas (La Voz De M.A.Y.O. Tata Rambo) and Rachel Merril (Izzy n’ Jean) uncover a Chino Noir rooted in the shameful parts of LA’s history!

October 8 • 32 PAGES• FC • M / Mature • $3.99

For fans of noir, Latin American history, and social justice storytelling, Death to Pachuco is not just a comic—it’s a revelation.

Those attending San Diego Comic-Con will get an exclusive first look at the project with the Death to Pachuco #1 Limited Edition Ashcan Preview, available at the Top Cow Booth #2629 for purchase throughout the show. Fans will also have the opportunity to meet co-creator Henry Barajas (Death to Pachuco, Helm Greycastle) during scheduled signings: Thursday, July 24 through Saturday, July 27 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday, July 28 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM as well as during Top Cow: The New Universe! Panel on Saturday, July 26 at 12:00 pm in Room #4.

About Top Cow Productions
Top Cow Productions, Inc., a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries. The company has launched 20 franchises (18 original and two licensed) in the industry’s Top 10, seven at #1, a feat accomplished by no other publisher in the last two decades.

For more information, visit www.topcow.com or follow Top Cow on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Bluesky.

For press inquiries, preview requests, or retail support, please contact:

Press Contact:
Lisa Y. Wu
Director of Marketing, Top Cow Productions
Email: lisa@topcow.com
Phone: (843) 514-3892

This new series marks Silvestri’s highly anticipated return to the franchise he helped create in
1996. For longtime fans, the relaunch promises a bold expansion of the mythology that made
The Darkness a cult phenomenon while introducing fresh twists designed to surprise even its
most devoted readers. “The Darkness has always been one of my favorite characters, and I’ve
wanted to come back to it for a long time,” says Silvestri. “Fans have been asking for years
when Jackie would return, and now we get to deliver something truly special. This is going to
feel familiar, but it’s going to take you places you’ve never been before.”

The Darkness (2025) #1 will feature pencils by Ed Benes (Birds of Prey, Justice League of
America) with inks from Matt “Batt!” Banning, Sal Regla, and John Livesay, colors by Arif
Prianto, and letters by Troy Peteri. Benes will handle the first issue, while fan-favorite Raymond
Gay (Gunslinger Spawn, TMNT) will join the series starting with issue #2.

Originally launched nearly three decades ago, The Darkness quickly became one of Top Cow’s
most popular properties, spawning spin-off series, crossovers, and two acclaimed video game
adaptations. The title built a loyal following among fans of supernatural thrillers and morally
complex anti-heroes, standing alongside genre heavyweights. The new series aims to capture
that same energy while pushing its narrative into even darker, more unpredictable territory.
“This isn’t just a nostalgia trip—it’s a reinvention,” Silvestri adds. “We’re going back to what
made The Darkness such a hit: Its grit, its danger, its sense that power always comes with a
price. But this time, we’re turning everything up to eleven. Jackie’s world is going to expand in
ways readers never expected.”

The story once again follows Jackie Estacado, a mafia hitman who inherits a terrifying gift on his 21st birthday: an elemental force known as The Darkness, which grants him dominion over creatures from another realm. As supernatural forces wage war over reality itself, Jackie must
navigate a brutal conflict where good and evil are anything but clear.

The Darkness (2025) #1 arrives in comic shops on December 10, 2025, with final order cutoff
on November 10, 2025. The issue will launch with an extensive lineup of variant covers from
Silvestri, Benes, and acclaimed artist David Mack, along with blank sketch options, high-ratio
incentives, and ultra-rare signed and original art editions for collectors.

This new era of The Darkness is more than a comeback—it’s a statement. Whether you’re a
longtime fan or discovering Jackie Estacado for the first time, this is the moment to step into the shadows.

Preorders are open now at comic retailers everywhere. The Darkness series will
also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and
Google Play. Visit TopCow.com for more information.

THE DARKNESS (2025) #1
Writer: Marc Silvestri
Penciler: Ed Benes
Inks: Matt “Batt!” Banning, Sal Regla, John Livesay
Colors: Arif Prianto
Letters: Troy Peteri
On Sale: December 10, 2025
Final Order Cutoff: November 10, 2025
In a world consumed by shadows…one man becomes The Darkness. Jackie Estacado is back!
Thrust into a supernatural war between the dark and the light in a no-holds-barred adventure where the edge of our reality grinds against supernatural forces grappling for control over each other and the waking world.

Mafia Hitman Jackie Estacado was both blessed and cursed on his 21st birthday when he became the bearer of The Darkness, an elemental force that allows those who wield it access to an otherworldly dimension and control over the demons who dwell there. Forces in the world rise up to face Jackie and the evil his gift represents. There is one small problem in this story…evil is good.

From co-creator Marc Silvestri (The Darkness, Cyber Force, Batman and the Joker: The Deadly
Duo) with the universe-shattering first issue art by Ed Benes (Birds of Prey, Superman, Justice
League of America), followed in issue #2 with ongoing series artist Raymond Gay (Gunsligner
Spawn, Bloodletter, TMNT, Medieval Spawn), comes an explosive new era of The Darkness!

Covers:
● Cover A: Marc Silvestri & Arif Prianto
● Cover B: Ed Benes & Arif Prianto

● Cover C: David Mack
● Cover D: Blank Sketch Cover

Incentives:
● 1:10, 1:25, 1:50, 1:100, 1:250 ratios including B&W line art and color virgin variants.
● Ultra-rare 1:500 and 1:1000 ratios include signed and original art sketch covers by
Marc Silvestri

Top Cow
Top Cow Productions, Inc., a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in
December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries. The company has launched 20 franchises (18 original and two licensed) in the industry’s Top 10, seven at #1, a feat accomplished by no other publisher in the last two
decades.

The Darkness
First published by Top Cow Productions in 1996, The Darkness follows mafia hitman Jackie
Estacado, who inherits an ancient and malevolent force on his 21st birthday. Known as “The
Darkness”, this elemental power grants control over a shadow dimension and its demonic
inhabitants—at a terrible cost. Blending crime noir, supernatural horror, and action, The
Darkness has sold millions of copies worldwide, spawned multiple spin-offs and crossovers, and inspired two critically acclaimed video games. With its morally complex anti-hero and gothic tone, The Darkness remains one of the most influential titles in modern comics.

Based on H.P. Lovecraft’s terrifying story, The Thing on the Doorstep takes readers deep into a haunting mystery of friendship, madness, and the horrifying unknown.

Daniel Upton and Edward Derby have been best friends almost their entire lives—until the day Daniel shoots Edward dead in the Arkham Sanitorium. Daniel insists he’s innocent despite all evidence pointing to him. Find out the truth, and witness the beginning of a doomed relationship and Edward’s slow descent into a horrifying world beyond his control in this new series.

“I’m thrilled to bring The Thing on the Doorstep to life with Top Cow and Image Comics,” said writer Simon Birks. “Lovecraft’s original tale has always fascinated me, and in adapting it, I wanted to explore not only the classic cosmic horror but also the human relationships and psychological tension beneath it. This story delves deeper into the characters and adds a whole new dimension to Lovecraft’s mythos—one that I think both longtime fans and new readers will truly appreciate.”

Top Cow CEO Marc Silvestri (The Darkness, Witchblade, Batman: The Deadly Duo) added, “Simon Birks has an incredible ability to craft tension and emotion in equal measure. His writing pulls you in and doesn’t let go. We’ve been fans of his storytelling for a long time, and I’m confident readers are going to love what he’s done with The Thing on the Doorstep. It’s haunting, heartfelt, and utterly unforgettable.”

The Thing on the Doorstep #1 (of 5) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on February 11, 2026:

The Thing on the Doorstep #1 (of 5)

WRITER: Simon Birks
ARTIST: Willi Roberts
LETTERER: Rob Jones
Cover A: Willi Roberts
Cover B: Lyndon White
Cover C: Willi Roberts [1:10 Virgin]
Cover D: Lyndon White [1:25 Virgin]

Daniel Upton and Edward Derby have been best friends almost their entire lives, right up to the point Daniel shoots Edward dead in the Arkham Sanitorium – a crime Daniel swears he didn’t commit, despite all the evidence. What happened on that fateful day in Arkham? What is the truth behind this seemingly mindless act of violence?

Witness the beginning of this doomed relationship and Edward’s slow descent into a horrifying world beyond his control.From award-winning writer Simon Birks (ANTARCTICA, Sinners, Gone) with artist Willi Roberts (ANTARCTICA, The Dark, Clodagh) comes a chilling tale based on HP Lovecraft’s terrifying story.

February 11, 2026 • 32 PAGES • FC • T +/ Teen Plus •  $3.99

Prepare to lose your mind—Lovecraftian horror returns this February. Visit TopCow.com for more information.

About Top Cow Productions
Top Cow Productions, Inc., a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries. The company has launched 20 franchises (18 original and two licensed) in the industry’s Top 10, seven at #1, a feat accomplished by no other publisher in the last two decades.

For more information, visit www.topcow.com or follow Top Cow on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Bluesky.

For press inquiries, preview requests, or retail support, please contact:
Press Contact:
Lisa Y. Wu
Director of Marketing, Top Cow Productions
Email: lisa@topcow.com
Phone: (843) 514-3892

Following its viral success on LINE Webtoon, where the series has attracted more than 30 million readers, Punderworld has captivated audiences worldwide by transforming the classic Greek myth of Hades and Persephone into a modern, character-driven romantic comedy. The series has been widely praised for its wit, emotional resonance, and unforgettable artwork.

In Vol. 2, Persephone’s curiosity leads to her unexpected entrapment in the Underworld, setting off a chain of events that escalates across both mortal and divine realms. Hades must unravel the mystery of her confinement while Persephone’s disappearance triggers a relentless search by her mother, Demeter, threatening the balance between worlds and igniting divine upheaval.

“When I started Punderworld, I wanted to tell a story where even gods could be awkward, vulnerable, and surprisingly human,” said Linda Šejić (Blood Stain). “The response from readers has been incredible. I’m thrilled for everyone to return to the Underworld and see what surprises await.”

Top Cow founder and Image Comics co-founder Marc Silvestri added, “Linda Šejić brings the Underworld to life in a way that’s impossible to put down. Punderworld Vol. 2 raises the stakes, deepens the story, and takes everything fans loved in the first volume to thrilling new heights.”

Punderworld Vol. 2 is a must-read for comic fans, fantasy enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a story where humor and passion intertwine with unexpected twists.

Punderworld Vol. 2
Writer and Artist: Linda Šejić
ISBN: 978-1-5343-3199-0
Lunar Code: 0725IM466
In Comic Shops: April 8, 2026
In Book Stores: May 5, 2026

The classic Greek tale turned relatable romantic comedy continues in volume 2!

Nothing says “opposites attract” like a Life Goddess and the King of the Dead – and after their truly Olympian meet-cute, who could blame Hades and Persephone for wanting a little time alone together? A night of exploring the Underworld brings them closer together, and it’s all harmless flirting and long walks along the River Styx…until it turns out that Persephone can’t leave, magically blocked from exiting the realm of the dead. It’s as big a puzzle to her as it is to her antisocial new beau, but she and Hades will have to solve the mysterious imprisonment fast, because Persephone’s absence has not gone unnoticed.

In the mortal world and above, Persephone’s mother, Demeter, sets out on a justified rampage of maternal aggression, determined to locate her missing daughter. The gods love their drama – but if they don’t tread carefully, what starts as a simple misunderstanding may lead to the world as they know it- flipped upside down.

Punderworld Vol. 2 will also be available across major digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play. Visit TopCow.com for more information.

About Top Cow Productions
Top Cow Productions, Inc., a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries.

For more information, visit www.topcow.com or follow Top Cow on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Bluesky.

For press inquiries, preview requests, or retail support, please contact:

Press Contact:
Lisa Y. Wu
Director of Marketing, Top Cow Productions
Email: lisa@topcow.com
Phone: (843) 514-3892

Following the journey of Lauren Thomas—an unlucky-in-love mortal entangled with incubi, angels, and other immortal forces—Fine Print, Vol. 3 dives headfirst into the consequences of escapism and desire. As Lauren confronts her past, the immortals around her are forced to face their own fractured dynamics, proving that even gods and monsters aren’t immune to emotional fallout.

“Fine Print is one of those rare series that feels fearless in how honest it is,” said Matt Hawkins (Swing, Think Tank, Postal), President/COO of Top Cow Productions. “Stjepan continues to raise the bar—not just visually, but emotionally. Vol. 3 takes everything readers love about this series and pushes it further, tackling intimacy, pain, and self-deception in a way that feels bold, modern, and unapologetically real.”

Creator Stjepan Šejić describes Vol. 3 as a turning point for the series.

“This is the volume where the fantasy really stops being comfortable,” said Šejić. “Bliss, desire, and divine attention can only take you so far before you’re forced to confront the truth underneath. Fine Print Vol. 3 leans hard into the mess—the heartbreak, the bad decisions, and the moments where love doesn’t save you. If readers thought the series was emotionally intense before, this is where it levels up.”

With its signature blend of sensuality, sharp humor, and introspective storytelling, Fine Print Vol. 3 delivers what fans have been waiting for: higher emotional stakes, deeper character exploration, and a story that embraces “beautifully messy truths” without compromise.

Fine Print Vol. 3

Writer: Stjepan Sejic
Artist: Stjepan Sejic
ISBN: 9781534330016
Lunar Code: 1025IM0466

Like any painkiller, bliss only takes you so far. This is a lesson that unlucky-in-love Lauren Thomas is going to have to learn the hard way, despite the aid of some of the underworld’s foremost incubi. Even in Lauren’s unique position – having divine entities at your romantic beck and call – wrestling with the past is no one’s idea of a good time. Not that things are any easier for the immortals in Lauren’s orbit; whether you execute contracts or shoot heart-shaped arrows, interpersonal dynamics always end up complicating things.

In Vol. 3 of Fine Print (aka “Why sex with gods is NOT a good idea”), we dive in deep and discover that not all winged things are angels, not all horned ones bring damnation, and surprise-surprise, no amount of unbridled bliss can actually solve your problems. Strap in, everyone – this is where it gets miserable.

April 15 / 208 PAGES / T+ TEEN PLUS / US $19.99

Fine Print Vol. 3 will also be available across major digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play. Visit TopCow.com for more information.

Top Cow

Top Cow Productions, Inc., a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries.

For more information, visit www.topcow.com or follow Top Cow on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Bluesky.

For press inquiries, preview requests, or retail support, please contact:

Press Contact:
Lisa Y. Wu
Director of Marketing, Top Cow Productions
Email: lisaywu@topcow.com
Phone: (843) 514-3892

We’ve teamed up John Zuur Platten best known for writing some of your favorite video games like Fear Effect (some of you might remember the comic book adaptions we printed) with Top Cow fan-favorite Atilio Rojo!

Check out the official press release from Image Comics:

PORTLAND, Ore. 5.17.2021 — Fan-favorite writer John Zuur Platten (Jurassic World: Evolution, The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Athena, Wanted: Weapons of Fate) teams up with artist Atilio Rojo for the upcoming action-packed revenge tale, St. Mercy. This all-new, four issue miniseries kicks off this August from Image/Top Cow.

“I’ve always been fascinated by mythical stories of characters facing impossible odds, and in St. Mercy, I was able to explore this for two young heroines connected through time,” said Platten. “Each must find the willpower to defy the evil and the powerful in the face of personal tragedy. And while St. Mercy has its roots in the tradition of classic westerns, things take a violent, bloody, and unexpected turn once the demonic children appear.”

A tale of vengeful retribution, St. Mercy pits the Incan Empire against the American West—and features two strong, determined young women who must defy authority and ultimately embrace their destiny. Mercedes Oro is one of the surviving descendants of the Incans who has been charged with protecting a cache of cursed gold used in their child sacrifice rituals.

But when an outlaw tries to steal the gold for his band of thieves, he unknowingly sets events in motion that will unleash an angry god who is willing to travel through the centuries to have what he desires.

Atilio added: “Well, I’m really enjoying the series. It has a lot of elements that I enjoy drawing. This project demands a different aesthetic treatment, which is always refreshing for me!”

St. Mercy #1 (Diamond Code JUN210074) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 25.

St. Mercy #1 will also be available for purchase across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play.

Here are the first few pages of the debut issue:

About PUNDERWORLD: Hades and Persephone’s love-struck misadventures. The classic tale of Greek mythology, but 100 percent more awkwardly relatable. Hades is the officious, antisocial ruler of the Underworld. Persephone, daughter of Demeter, is an earth goddess of growth and renewal—they’ve been crushing on each other for the past two centuries. But when a festival (and a little liquid courage) present an opportunity to put an end to their olympian will-they-won’t-they, a meddlesome pantheon and several titanic misassumptions threaten to give every god in the sky the wrong impression…and leave their romance dead before it can bloom.

Punderworld has 13 million hits with 350K subscribers, according to the WEBTOON page.

You might have caught Bleeding Cool’s exclusive scoop that Top Cow & Image Comics is bringing the first season to print in August.

Linda Šejić tells Bleeding Cool “Punderworld allowed me to incorporate all the things I loved the most since I was in high school: Mythological beings in their unlimited creativity, which always tickled my imagination set in a fantasy setting with lots of nature morphed into an awkward comedic romance. I am beyond excited about getting it printed, and I can’t wait to hold it in my hands.”

Want to pre-order the book? We couldn’t have said it any better than what was published in the Image Comics press release:

Punderworld (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2072-7, Diamond Code JUN210157) will be available on Wednesday, August 25 and in bookstores on Tuesday, August 31. It can be pre-ordered at your local comic book shop or independent bookstore via Bookshop or IndieBound, or it can be pre-ordered on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, and Indigo.

Click here for the full official announcement from Image Comics HQ:

“Syphon explores how much of a burden we can take on ourselves in trying to help others and the world around us,” said Meaney. “After the past few years of world events, it feels extremely relevant to ask, how much can you do to try and save the world before you destroy yourself.”

Syphon introduces a new supernatural empath who is entrusted with the power to sense and siphon pain from others. Sylas, a fast-living EMT, is now able to directly ease the suffering of people around him. But the more he uses this gift, the more it curses him with carrying the miseries of those he’s helped. Tormented by his solitude, Sylas is befriended by a drifter who eventually draws him into an ages-old war that has raged for control of the human condition.

Edwards added: “This is an absolute dream come true. I have copies of Top Cow books that I have been flipped through so many times, the ink has started to come off. And now, to be able to work on a new series with this team is an experience I will treasure for the rest of my life.”

“Syphon is a very personal story for a generation that’s dealt with a myriad of injustice and inequality over the years,” said Ashraf. “We all carry trauma with us, and this new series examines the fragile state of our collective psyche and how best to deal with it. Ultimately it delivers a message of hope, that we can be the change-makers we seek.”

Syphon #1 (Diamond Code MAY210065) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 21.

Syphon #1 will also be available for purchase across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play.

After years of independent release and a victorious Kickstarter campaign, La Mano del Destino sets its sights on the direct market. 

Los Angeles, CA. March 23, 2021 — Top Cow Productions and Image Comics will be publishing the collected edition of the indie, Lucha Libre comic La Mano del Destino this May. This comic has been a passion project of J. Gonzo’s for nearly a decade. Gonzo sought out a strong Tag Team partner to bring his creation to the direct market and, given their rich history of diverse projects and creators, found one in Top Cow.

“When Gonzo told me he was doing this book I had no idea what to expect, it was a world I was completely unfamiliar with,” says Top Cow President Matt Hawkins. “Then I read it, laughed, and fell in love with these colorful characters. I’m glad we picked this one up.”

“Top Cow is a place where creative ideas win,” said Gonzo. “If you look at their current projects, or even their back catalogue, there is a rich variety of story types and approaches that is unlike most other publishers or studios. They are less interested in a homogeneity of some house style and truly promote the best, creative ideas. It really is an ‘artist’s company,’” Gonzo said. J. Gonzo previously performed art duties with writer Henry Barajas on ALA GNRT’s Top Graphic Novel for Adults of 2020 Reading List non-fiction series La Voz de M.A.Y.O.: Tata Rambo.

 

ABOUT LA MANO:

La Mano del Destino tells the tale of a once-champion Luchador – who, after being betrayed by his friends and unmasked in the ring, agrees to a Faustian bargain with a mysterious promoter. He gains a new power and the identity of La Mano del Destino in order to exact revenge upon his betrayers. But, like all good Comicbook bargains, La Mano del Destino quickly finds that there are complications to his bargain. Set in a swanky, 1960s Mexico where Lucha Libre is intrinsically woven into all aspects of society and the most important events that happen within this world. This story winds its way through the machinations and motivations of all types who inhabit this unique setting. Can La Mano del Destino get his revenge while remaining the champion he knows himself to be? – Find out in this trade paperback.

Mesoamerican myth, Silver-Age storytelling, and high-flying Lucha Libre action converge to tell this epic story of vengeance and destiny!

ADVANCE PRAISE FOR LA MANO:

“I fell in love with the work of Gonzo though his masterpiece La Mano del Destino when I saw it screaming out to me from an artist’s alley table. It seemed to satisfy a longing I didn’t even know I had for a comic that straddled the worlds of Lucha Libre, weird fiction, and Kirby-inspired graphics, all wrapped up in a dazzling, but still gloriously DIY, production design. Bottom line, when I see Gonzo attached to something, I know it’s got the real heart of indie comics beating at its core, and who can resist that beat?” -Phil Hester, FIREBREATHER, FAMILY TREE

“This book is a love letter to everything I love about comic books, Lucha Libre, and my Mexican heritage.” -J. Gonzo, La Mano del Destino, La Voz De M.A.Y.O. Tata Rambo

La Mano del Destino is a 240+ page trade paperback created, written, and drawn by J. Gonzo. This edition recollects the original six-issues, contains a foreword by Evan Dorkin, and has over 40 pages of bonus and “making-of” materials. La Mano del Destino is available to order now through Previews (MAR210103) and will be at local comic shops on May 19th and May 25th, 2021 at bookstores.

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CREATOR BIO

J. Gonzo is a Chicano artist, born and raised in Cypress, CA., who resides in Phoenix, AZ. Artwise, his formative years were shaped by the rigid tradition and Byzantine iconography of the Catholic school he attended juxtaposed with the DIY aesthetic of the late 70s, Orange County Punk counterculture peppered with the bright, bold, Latino hues of his grandparent’s generation. He attended the Orange County High School of the Visual Arts Program and went to a terrible trade school for a degree in Graphic Design. He also apprenticed and tattooed professionally for a number of years before entering the world of advertising and design. Gonzo has spent the past 25-plus years using his creative skills at ad agencies, toy and comic companies, design studios, freelancing, creating his own comic book title La Mano del Destino and publishing imprint Castle & Key Publications, as well as handling art duties on La Voz de MAYO: Tata Rambo for Top Cow & Image Comics.

For more information about the book, go to official La Mano del Destino landing page.

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Helm Greycastle will also feature alternative covers by such talent as David Lapham (Stray Bullets), Tony Parker (God of War), and Becky Cloonan (Immortal Wonder Woman), along with a bonus Latinx one-shot RPG (5E compatible) written by Tristan J. Tarwater (Rolled & Told) and showcasing art by Jen Vaughn (d20 Dames).

“What if the Aztec Empire defeated the Spanish Conquistadors? As a Mexican-American who has had no formal education on my indigenous background, writing this book has been very empowering,” said Barajas. “I’m excited to share some Mesoamerican history while mixing it with swords and sorcery.”

In Helm Greycastle, the last dragon prince has been abducted—kept prisoner by an unknown threat: AZTEC MEXICA! Helm Greycastle and his outsider comrades are here to save the prince—but are recruited by a resistance plotting to overthrow Montezuma. Will Greycastle help save the people of MEXICA…or rescue the dragon prince and flee?

“Working on Helm has been very challenging for me because this time I am not only a colorist but also a co-creator,” said Valenza. “One of my biggest achievements in 2020 is being able to be involved in this project.”

Handoko added: “I’m having a blast working on Helm Greycastle and bringing Aztec gods to life.”

Helm Greycastle #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 28:

Helm Greycastle #1 Cover A Handoko & Valenza – FEB210027
Helm Greycastle #1 Cover B Lapham – FEB210028
Helm Greycastle #1 Cover C Parker – FEB210029
Helm Greycastle #1 Cover D Cloonan [limited] – FEB210030
Helm Greycastle #1 will also be available for purchase across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play.