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Sigil
When this came through the email this morning, after I picked my jaw up off the floor I knew I had to share this with all you Westfielders. This is exciting news and I can’t wait to read these books! look for these books in the next Westfield Catalog and when we update the web site at the end of the month. and now, here’s Marvel:
Marvel is pleased to announce the all-new Crossgen imprint, launching in March 2011 with two series—Ruse and Sigil. featuring some of today’s a lot of acclaimed talents and crossing all genres, Crossgen brings Marvel’s incomparable storytelling sensibilities to new characters, new concepts and new audiences.
In the war for forever, time is only a small obstacle as the greatest warriors jump from century to century to make sure victory! enter Samantha Rey, a 16 year old girl from present-day South Carolina who discovers a mysterious symbol on her chest granting her the power to turn the tide of this war. but will she save us or damn all of creation? new York Times best-selling scribe Mike Carey (Age of X, The Unwritten) and Leonard Kirk (New Mutants) begin the next great comic epic in Sigil #1.
Ruse
Legendary scribe mark Waid (Amazing Spider-Man) and rising star artist Mirco Pierfederici (Tron: original motion picture Adaptation) present Ruse #1, the mystery series that’ll leave you breathless! Simon Archard is the world’s greatest detective, but when he crosses paths with the enigmatic Emma Bishop, the smartest man may have met his equal…and find himself embroiled in the greatest mystery of his career!
“Crossgen is one of the greatest comic book imprint launches this century,” said David Gabriel, SVP of Sales & Circulation. “You’ve seen marvel redefine incredibly heroes and now we’re taking on every popular genre you can imagine, with some of the most special and compelling new series you’ll find in 2011, each priced at only $2.99 per issue. You’ve never read marvel comics like these!”