Attn JMS: Rising Star early release question..
snevel...@sonic.net
Exactly what material has hit the comic book (graphic novel?) stores with
respect to Rising Star?
When I first read the announcments, I hit a couple of the local places
looking for you stuff..
I eventually bought the "JMS's Rising Stars" "Preview" issue put out by
Top Cow. (The one with the flaming dude on the cover).
There also seemed to be a "Rising Stars" 0 (zero) issue that was
distributed along with Wizard magazine... Is this true? If so, do you
know which issue of Wizard it was in?
The folks at the store also said that new comics/series/books/stories
(What *is* the proper term?) often produce a "1/2" edition that would
appear in Wizard. Is this going to happen?
I know that the series is going to start in July (I've already got a
standing order in), but I want to have a "complete" collection...
Any details will be appreciated..
Simeon
orso steven n
>Exactly what material has hit the comic book (graphic novel?) stores with
>respect to Rising Star?
Two items seem to have appeared, both of which you mention:
>I eventually bought the "JMS's Rising Stars" "Preview" issue put out by
>Top Cow. (The one with the flaming dude on the cover).
Pencilled, but not inked, in a limited edition of 20,000, which accounts
for the difficulty of obtaining it. My community in Illinois seems to
have received all of one copy; I ended up acquiring mine at Forbidden
Planet in London, England. (To be sure, I had other reasons for being in
London, but I take my opportunities as I can find them.)
>There also seemed to be a "Rising Stars" 0 (zero) issue that was
>distributed along with Wizard magazine... Is this true? If so, do you
>know which issue of Wizard it was in?
It was packaged with a *Fathom Special* (transparent wrapper so that you
could see both items) from Wizard; the Lurker's Guide to Babylon 5 reported
that it was on the market in late March.
You can monitor news about *Rising Stars* by consulting the Top Cow website
at
http://www.topcow.com/topcow/topcow.html
(click on "Comics" and then click on "Coming Soon"). From that website, as
of 17 May 1999:
RISING STARS #1
(W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Keu Cha (I) Jason Gorder
(C) Liquid!
The most eagerly anticipated book of 1999 begins in July
as Top Cow proudly presents J. Michael Straczynski's
RISING STARS. This epic tale begins when a celestial
event occurs in a small town that will change the
inhabitants' lives forever. Over the course of this
series, RISING STARS will follow all who were blessed,
and cursed, by this mysterious event. Brought to you by
BABYLON 5 and the upcoming CRUSADE'S J. Michael
Straczynski and penciling sensation Keu Cha, RISING
STARS is sure to be one book that lives up to the hype!!!
FC 32 pages $2.50 GSD
7/26-7/30/99
Retailer note: Top Cow Comics is preparing to unleash one
of their most ambitious comics to date. Created by
acclaimed sci-fi writer J. Michael Straczynski and
illustrated by hot new artist, Keu Cha, Rising Stars is
set to make its ground shaking debut in July. The
twenty-four issue maxi-series will introduce readers to
a brand-new world of intriguing characters and compelling
story-lines which will appeal to a vast consumer audience.
To promote this new title, the first issue of Rising
Stars will feature four alternate covers shipping in an
equal 25/25/25/25 ratio. When placed side by side, the
covers will form one large, complete image of the Rising
Stars characters. A special one in 25 "Holofoil" cover
will be offered as a retailer incentive, which will be a
variant edition of one of the regular four covers.
snevel...@sonic.net
>>Exactly what material has hit the comic book (graphic novel?) stores with
>>respect to Rising Star?
> Two items seem to have appeared, both of which you mention:
>>I eventually bought the "JMS's Rising Stars" "Preview" issue put out by
>>Top Cow. (The one with the flaming dude on the cover).
> Pencilled, but not inked, in a limited edition of 20,000, which accounts
> for the difficulty of obtaining it.
You may be thinking of the "Convention Preview" edition. $9.95 from
comic-central, see url below. They also seem to have the "regular
preview" edition for $5.00, see:
http://www.comic-central.com/titles/topcow/rising_stars.htm
I bought the "regular" edition from my local store for $5.00
What's so special about the "exclusive" convention edition?
>>There also seemed to be a "Rising Stars" 0 (zero) issue that was
>>distributed along with Wizard magazine...
> It was packaged with a *Fathom Special* (transparent wrapper so that you
> could see both items) from Wizard; the Lurker's Guide to Babylon 5 reported
> that it was on the market in late March.
I found and ordered a copy thru comic-central...
http://www.comic-central.com/titles/topcow/fathom.htm
specifically. $3.99 US + shipping
Simeon
Jms at B5
>know which issue of Wizard it was in?
It's in the Top Cow issue with the Fathom cover, just came out about a month
ago, most stores should have it. I'd actually suggesting reading that one
*first* since it sheds light on the preview issue.
in_vale...@hotmail.com
Is RISING STARS supposed to be monthly or bi-monthly? I ask because
Top Cow has released their August releases list, and RS #2 isn't on it.
Aargh.
scott tilson (favourite comic: ASTRO CITY; fav SF novel ... is harder,
maybe Greg Bear's EON or Frank Herbert's DUNE. Anyone else?).
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> Is RISING STARS supposed to be monthly or bi-monthly? I ask because
> Top Cow has released their August releases list, and RS #2 isn't on it.
> Aargh.
Rising Stars #2 is listed on the Top Cow site as coming out in
September. Here's the blurb:
RISING STARS #2
(W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Keu Cha (I) Jason Gorder
The most eagerly anticipated series of 1999 continues as J. Michael
StraczynskiÍs RISING STARS explores the life--and untimely death--of
Peter Dawson. Who was he? Who would want to kill him? And who could
even KNOW how to kill an "invulnerable" man? It's a real-life look at
what being superhuman would REALLY be like--and what you see isn't
what you'd expect...
Retail Incentive: For every 25 copies of Rising Stars ordered, the
retailer will have the opportunity to buy two copies of a special
gold foil incentive variant cover at net $5.
FC 32 pages $2.50 GSD 9/6-9/10/99
---
GSD stands for guaranteed shipping date of 9/6-9/10
Additionally for people still looking for the Wizard Preview issued in
the polybag with the Fathom Special (Rising Stars #0) I've seen it at
Wal-Mart in the toy aisles!
A good place to ask Rising Stars related questions is the Rising Stars
message board at the Top Cow site. The message boards are moderated and
friendly! From www.topcow.com click communicate and proceed from there!
Lisa Webster