MYSTIC TRADE PAPERBACK #2
Written by Ron Marz, penciled by Brandon Peterson, Kevin Sharpe, George Perez, inked by John Dell, Jason Baumgartner, Pablo Marcos, colored by Andrew Crossley, Richard Isanove, Chris Garcia, Mike Garcia.
Containing issues #8 through #14, plus CrossGen Chronicles #5. Giselle Villard has become the most powerful Mystic her magical planet of Ciress has ever seen, and she's defeated the collected might of the Guild Masters. But she's about to face the greatest evil her world has ever known - Animora, a creature of almost limitless power who nearly destroyed Ciress once before. Giselle must fully embrace her sorcerous abilities, or face not only her own destruction, but also that of her entire world. Also included is CrossGen Chronicles #5, in which George Perez tackles the tale of Animora's first attack on Ciress centuries ago.
208 pages, $19.95, in stores on March 6.
SCION TRADE PAPERBACK #2
Written by Ron Marz, penciled by Jim Cheung, Andrea Di Vito, George Perez, inked by Don Hillsman II, Rob Hunter, Dennis Jensen, Rick Magyar, colored by Caesar Rodriguez, Justin Ponsor, Paul Mounts, Laura DePuy.
Containing issues #8 through #14, plus CrossGen Chronicles #2. Prince Ethan journeys back to Raven Lands in order to exact revenge for his brother's murder at the hands of Prince Bron. Along the way, Ethan confronts the feared bounty hunter Exeter, visits the Underground's hidden Sanctuary, and steals into the foreboding Raven Keep. There he finally learns the shocking truth of Ashleigh's heritage, and comes face to face with his hated enemy Bron in a duel to the death. Also included is CrossGen Chronicles #2, featuring an epic sea battle that changed the course of history.
208 pages, $19.95, in stores on March 13.