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List Of Top Cow Productions Publications
Top Cow Productions is an American comic book publishing company and an imprint of Image Comics. Titles 0–9 * '' 21'' * ''39 Minutes'' A * ''Angelus'' #1–6 * ''Angelus'' Pilot Season #1 * ''Aphrodite IX'' #0–4 ** ''Aphrodite IX vol.2'', #1–11 * ''Aphrodite IX'' Pilot Season #1 * ''Aphrodite V'' #1–4 * '' Ascension'' #0–22 * '' Arcanum'' #1/2–8 * ''Artifacts'' #0–40 * '' A Voice in the Dark'' #1–7 B * ''Ballistic'' #1—3 (September—November 1995) * '' Ballistic Action'' #1 (May 1996) * '' Ballistic Imagery'' #1 (January 1996) * '' Ballistic Studios Swimsuit Special'' #1 (May 1995) * ''Battle of the Planets'' #1—12 (July—September 2003) — licensed to, but not owned by, Top Cow * ''Battle of the Planets: Jason'' #1 (July 2003) * ''Battle of the Planets: Manga'' #1—3 (November 2003—January 2004) * ''Battle of the Planets: Mark'' #1 (May 2003) — licensed to, but not owned by, Top Cow * ''Battle of the Planets: Princess'' #1—6 (November 2004—May ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Top Cow Productions
Top Cow Productions is an American comics publisher, an imprint of Image Comics founded by Marc Silvestri in 1992. History During the early years of Image Comics, which was founded in 1992, co-founder Marc Silvestri shared a studio with Jim Lee, where he created his first creator-owned comic book, '' Cyberforce'', as part of Image's initial line-up. After setting up his own studio, Top Cow Productions, he expanded into other comics, launching '' Codename: Strykeforce'', a new ''Cyberforce'' series and various spin-offs. The company attracted several professionals including artist Brandon Peterson, writer Garth Ennis and former Marvel staffer David Wohl. It also helped launch the careers of various writers and artists, such as Christina Z., Joe Benitez, Michael Turner and David Finch. Benitez, Turner and Finch have since worked for DC and Marvel Comics. In 1996, Top Cow briefly departed from Image during a power struggle with Image associate Rob Liefeld until Liefeld left ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blood Legacy
''Blood Legacy'' (also called ''Legacy of Blood'' and ''Will to Die'') is a 1971 horror film directed by Carl Monson and starring Rodolfo Acosta, Merry Anders, Norman Bartold, John Carradine, and Faith Domergue. Synopsis In this 1971 effort, Christopher Dean (John Carradine) has died; his four adult children Greg, Veronica, Johnnie, and Leslie, and their spouses, as well Christopher's longtime three servants have been called to the mansion to hear Christopher's previously taped last will. The servants are to receive a salary of $500 a month as long as they stay on; the children are to receive equal portions of the $136 million balance of the estate; however, if any die, the remainder will go to the survivors. If all of the children die, the servants inherit what is left. The children must for some reason stay in the deceased's house for one week in order to inherit. In this taped message, Christopher makes plain that he has no affection or respect for his four offspring; he advi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pitt (comics)
Pitt is a fictional character who appears in a comics series by American publisher Full Bleed Studios. Created by Dale Keown, first appearance is Pitt #1 November 1993 his second appearance was in ''Youngblood'' #4 (Feb 93). Pitt is a human/alien hybrid, created by an alien race known as the Creed, genetically engineered to serve as a killing machine. He appears more alien than human, with red, pupil-less eyes, gray skin, absence of a nose, sharp oversized teeth and large talons. Publication history In 1993, Dale Keown began publishing his character Pitt at Image Comics. ''Pitt'' #1 was the second best-selling comic book of November 1993, surpassed only by the collector's edition of ''Superman'' (vol. 2) #75. In 1995, publication of Pitt was moved over to Full Bleed Studios (Dale Keown's own company) for issues #10-20. Issue #20 was the final issue. Other appearances Pitt appears in Pitt #1-20, Pitt #1/2, Youngblood #4, Darkness/Pitt #1-3, and The Maxx #7-8. Fictional char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comic Book Resources
''Comic Book Resources'', also known by the initialism CBR, is a website dedicated to the coverage of comic book–related news and discussion. History Comic Book Resources was founded by Jonah Weiland in 1995 as a development of the Kingdom Come Message Board, a message forum that Weiland created to discuss DC Comics' then-new mini-series of the same name. Comic Book Resources features columns written by industry professionals that have included Robert Kirkman, Gail Simone, and Mark Millar. Other columns are published by comic book historians and critics such as George Khoury and Timothy Callahan. In April 2016, Comic Book Resources was sold to Valnet Inc., a Montreal-based company based known for its acquisition and ownership of media properties including Screen Rant. The site was relaunched as CBR.com on August 23, 2016, with the blogs integrated into the site. The company has also hosted a YouTube channel since 2008, with 3.97 million subscribers as of December 21, 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edgar Salazar
Edgar is a commonly used English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name ''Eadgar'' (composed of '' ead'' "rich, prosperous" and ''gar'' "spear"). Like most Anglo-Saxon names, it fell out of use by the later medieval period; it was, however, revived in the 18th century, and was popularised by its use for a character in Sir Walter Scott's ''The Bride of Lammermoor'' (1819). People with the given name * Edgar the Peaceful (942–975), king of England * Edgar the Ætheling (c. 1051 – c. 1126), last member of the Anglo-Saxon royal house of England * Edgar of Scotland (1074–1107), king of Scotland * Edgar Angara, Filipino lawyer * Edgar Barrier, American actor * Edgar Baumann, Paraguayan javelin thrower * Edgar Bergen, American actor, radio performer, ventriloquist * Edgar Berlanga, American boxer * Edgar H. Brown, American mathematician * Edgar Buchanan, American actor * Edgar Rice Burroughs, American author, creator of ''Tarzan'' * Edgar Cantero, Spanish author in Catalan, Sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Reppion
John Mark Reppion (born 1978) is an English comics writer. He is married to Leah Moore, the daughter of Alan Moore, and he has worked with both on the comic ''Albion''. John Reppion and Leah Moore have co-writing credits on '' Wild Girl'', a 6-part comic for Wildstorm with art by Shawn McManus and J.H. Williams III. Since 2003 the majority of his comics work has been co-written with Leah, as Moore & Reppion. Together they have scripted comics and graphic novels for the likes of ''2000 AD'', Channel 4 Education, Dark Horse, DC Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, Electricomics, IDW, and Self Made Hero. Moore & Reppion were consulting writers for some of the mysteries featured in Frogwares Games multi-platform adventure '' Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments'', 2014. In 2008 The History Press published ''800 Years of Haunted Liverpool'' – John's weird history/paranormal guidebook to the city. He has written articles for the likes of ''Fortean Times'', the History UK website, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leah Moore
Leah Moore (born 4 February 1978) is a British comic book writer and columnist. The daughter of comics writer Alan Moore, she frequently collaborates with her husband, writer John Reppion, as Moore & Reppion. Biography Moore was born to comics writer Alan Moore and Phyllis Moore on 4 February 1978 in Northampton. Her father is well known in the comics industry, and Leah Moore grew up familiar with it. Career Moore began writing for comics with stories for America's Best Comics in 2002. Together, Moore & Reppion have scripted comics and graphic novels for the likes of '' 2000 AD'', Channel 4 Education, Dark Horse, DC Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, Electricomics, IDW, and Self Made Hero. Moore & Reppion were consulting writers for some of the mysteries featured in Frogwares Games multi platform adventure '' Sherlock Holmes - Crimes & Punishments'', 2014. Moore was the Project Manager and a contributing editor for the digital comics publishing and reading platforElectricomics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Darkness (comics)
The Darkness (Jackie Estacado) is a fictional superhero created by Marc Silvestri, Garth Ennis and David Wohl, who first appeared in an American comic series published by Top Cow Productions in 1996. The character first appeared in ''Witchblade'' #10 (Nov. 1996), set in the Image Universe. Jackie Estacado is a New York mafioso who, after turning 21, inherited the curse of the Darkness. Top Cow relaunched ''The Darkness'' comic title in 2019 with Matt Hawkins as writer and Tom Grindberg as artist, featuring Jackie Estacado and Sara Pezzini in supporting roles. Fictional biography Darkness In the Top Cow Universe, the Darkness is depicted as a cosmic entity predating recorded history. It is the embodiment of the empty void of chaos which existed prior to the coming of God's light – embodied as the Angelus. As the cosmos formed in its place, the now-usurped Darkness grew to resent God and His creation. Growing powerful enough to manifest itself and conjure a legion of dem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyblade
Cyblade is the name of Image Universe superhero from Top Cow Productions. She is a member of Cyberforce. Publication history After her initial appearances in other comics, Cyblade was one of two properties to win the first '' Pilot Season'' in 2007, meaning Cyblade would appear in her own eponymous mini-series. The one-shot was written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, with art by Rick Mays, and the creative team stayed together for the mini-series. The series ran for a total of four issues, from October 2008 to March 2009. Fictional character biography Only fragments of Cyblade's past are known. Dominique Thiebaut was born in the fictional European country of Chalenne, supposedly somewhere near France. Her great-grandfather, Aubrey II, was the last king of Chalenne, and his only child was a daughter, Marie. Marie wed Col. Jean-Michel Thiebaut, who with Aubrey II's blessing became the first Prime Minister of the new democracy of Chalenne. The couple had two children, Alexander, who died o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyberforce (Image Comics)
''Cyber Force'' (sometimes stylized as ''CyberForce'' or ''CYBERFORCE'') is a comic book series created by writer and artist Marc Silvestri in 1992 through his publishing studio, Top Cow Productions, and published by Image Comics. Publication history Volume 1 ''Cyber Force'' was first published as a mini-series in October 1992 by Image Comics in association with Malibu Comics. Created by and illustrated by Marc Silvestri, the series was written by his brother, Eric Silvestri: "When the guys at Image and I were starting out, we weren't really sure what the reaction would be to our characters. So, just to play it safe, we decided to put out our projects as mini-series to test out the public reaction". Volume 2 After high sales for the mini-series, an ongoing series was launched in October 1993 with the Cyber Force #0 one-shot, which contained a script and art by Walter Simonson based on a plot by Marc and Eric Silvestri. The new monthly series was published by Image through Silv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Common Grounds
''Common Grounds'' is a six-issue comic book limited series created by writer Troy Hickman and published by Top Cow Productions in 2004. The series examined the life of superheroes and villains in and around a chain of coffee shops called ''Common Grounds''. ''Common Grounds'' received two Eisner Award nominations in 2005, for "Best Short Story" and "Best Anthology." Overview The series began in 1994 as the black-and-white mini-comic, ''Holey Crullers'', written by Hickman and drawn by Jerry Smith. It was circulated through mail order and direct sales at comic book conventions with small print runs. In 1997, '' Wizard'' magazine covered it in a four-page article. In 2003, Wizard editor Jim McLauchlin became editor-in-chief of Top Cow Productions. He contacted Hickman about getting the rights to the ''Holey Crullers'' scripts. In early 2004, ''Common Grounds'' was launched as a six-issue limited series featuring Hickman's stories and new artwork by Dan Jurgens, George Pérez ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strykeforce
''Codename: Strykeforce'' was a comic book series by Top Cow and Image Comics, about a team of mercenary superheroes. Publication ''Codename: Strykeforce'' is an offshoot of another series called ''Cyberforce'', which is about a group of cyborg shock troops. The series lasted for fourteen issues. The first nine were written by David Wohl and Marc Silvestri, and illustrated by Brandon Peterson, with the last five written by Steve Gerber and illustrated by Billy Tan Mung Khoy. A few fill-in artists included Joe Benitez in issue #8 and Michael Turner in issue #14. Issue #0 was published between #13 and 14 with a story by Mike Heisler and art by Anthony Wynn. Gerber and Tan also handled the two-part ''Cyberforce/Codename: Strykeforce'' crossover, which ended with the character Stryker disbanding Codename: Strykeforce. The comic was relaunched in 2004 as ''Strykeforce'' which lasted for 5 issues. The relaunch was written by Jay Faerber and penciled in by Tyler Kirkham. Story Issue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
