6/19/00
CrossGen Expands Line

Due to the positive response to the characters featured in CrossGen Chronicles #1 (MAR001524E, $3.95), and demand for additional stories based on them, CrossGen has announced a change in the format of Chronicles and the addition of a fifth monthly title to its line.

The new monthly (which will be offered in the September Previews) will be titled The First, in reference to the god-like characters that will appear in its pages. Originally planned to appear only in the pages of Chronicles, these characters will now appear in their own monthly adventures. While Chronicles #1 introduced a few of the First, the new series will open wide the door to their world, starting in November with the debut issue. "These characters will scramble to investigate the riddle of the Sigil-Bearers, squabble, tryst, scheme, and battle their way toward dominance ... and that’s just part of the first issue!" said Barbara Kesel, who will write the series. The art team will consist of penciler Bart Sears (Violator, Blade, Turok) and inker Andy Smith (Uncanny X-Men, Green Lantern).

"I’ve worked for a lot of comic book companies," said Sears. "Always searching for something. Now I’ve finally found it – a home at CrossGen and a chance to draw the book I feel I was born to draw."

CrossGen Chronicles will become an umbrella title showcasing specials tied to the entire CrossGen Universe. The first four of these will be penciled by fan-favorite artist George Perez!