[Warewolf]

Okay, who has checked out the stuff coming out of CrossGen? Some of it is brilliant and they've got more titles on the way that I am eagerly looking forward to. Currently, their two best titles are Sojourn (a pure sword and sorcery fantasy by Ron Marz and Greg Land) and Ruse (a quasi-Sherlock Holmes story in a quasi-19th century England by Mark Waid and Butch Juice). Next year, they have the samurai epic The Path (by Barbara Kesel (I think) and Bart Sears) and the kung-fu adventure series Way of the Rat (by Chuck Dixon and an un-announced artist). With people complaining of the pervasivness of superhero comics these days, CrossGen is publishing everything BUT. Definitely something to peruse the next time you're at the comic shop.

[Keyoke]

I do read a few CrossGen titles, the one I really enjoy is Scion.. I think that is a great title, and love it. I also read The First, but, I find it a little confusing..

My only complaint with CrossGen titles is that they all have the similiar theme of the sigil/design.. Each main character is gifted with it, while, it is a neat concept, I think it is getting a bit repititive..

Though, I will admit, I am so totally looking forward to "The Path".. http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/smile.gif

Keyoke

[Warewolf]

Keyoke,

When the CrossGen universe was formed, the sigil was the unifying theme. However, if you're looking for a CrossGen book without that them, check out Waid and Guice's Ruse. No sign of a sigil yet.

I do enjoy Scion as well (being the fantasy freak that I am). This is more military fantasy as compared to Sojourn which seems to be more epic fantasy.

I gave up on First even though I love Sears' artwork. All the characters just got too confusing and I didn't care about them. I love the first issue of the book which is the world that The Path is going to take place on. I can't wait for that one either. FYI, Way of the Rat also will take place on that world http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/smile.gif Kewl!!!!

[Keyoke]

Yah, I agree with you on "The First".. I am totally lost in that series right now, but, I love Bart Sears work.. Though, I am pretty sure he is leaving the First to draw The Path..

And yeah, I agree.. First Issue of "The First" was amazing, I am so glad they are doing a series on it.

I'll take a look at Ruse.. If it doesnt have that Sigil, it'll be worth the look.

Keyoke

[fluffy bunny]

Is the next crossgen paperback idea anygood?

They're doing two tpbs a month at $10 each.
Forge: crux, meridian, sojurn, negation the path (1st issue has soj prequel and issue 1, negation prequel, meridian 15, crux 1-3, the pathe preview- ie prequel next issue)

Edge: the first, mystic, ruse, scion, sigil (1st issue= the first 8-10, mystic 15+16, ruse 1, scion 15, sigil 15). ie everything not available as a tpb just yet.

Just wondering- don't read crossgen, but willing to give it a try.