Rising Stars

1 Born In Fire (1-8; a Keu Cha, Christian Zanier, et al.). [From Top Cow Comics: TOP COW is proud to bring you issues 1-8 of the critically acclaimed series RISING STARS. This is the first story arc written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI (BABYLON 5, CRUSADE) and tells the tale of the beginnings of the Specials. With new cover by MIDNIGHT NATION (JOE'S COMICS) artist, GARY FRANK. This collection is the perfect way to revisit the earlier issues of RISING STARS in one sitting or to discover for the first time the mose realistic superhero epic since Alan Moore's Watchman.]

2 Power (9-16; a Christian Zanier, Brent Anderson, et al.). [From Top Cow Comics: TOP COW is proud to bring you issues 9-15 of the critically acclaimed series RISING STARS. This second story arc written by J.MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI (BABYLON 5, CRUSADE) continues the tale of the Specials as they wage war between themselves and the rest of the world. With an all new cover by current series artist Brent Anderson (ASTRO CITY), this great collection is the perfect way to revisit your favorite Rising Stars moments or finally piece together those missing issues.]

3 Fire and Ash (17-24; a Brent Anderson). [From Top Cow Comics: Writer J. Michael Straczynski's superhero tour-de-force reaches its stunning conclusion as the final fate of the 113 "Pederson Specials" is revealed. The final chapter of one of the greatest comic series ever is now available in trade paperback for your bookshelf.]

Rising Stars Hardcover (1-24, 0, ½, Prelude). [From Top Cow Comics: Writer J. Michael Straczynski's superhero tour-de-force is collected, beginning to end, in one MASSIVE bookshelf volume. Follow the 113 superpowered "Pederson Specials" as they grow up, live, love, die, and ultimately try to save the world. One of the greatest comic series EVER is now available for your bookshelf!]

4 Voices of the Dead/Bright (Bright 1-3, Voices of the Dead 1-6; w Fiona Avery; a Dan Jurgens, Will Conrad, Karl Moline, Staz Johnson, Al Rio). [From Top Cow Comics: The Rising Stars volume 4 trade paperback collects the limited series Voices of the Dead issues #1-6, as well as issues Bright #1-3. Here you can see Special Matthew Bright and his career as a super-powered cop, as well as "ghost detective" Lionel Zerb confronting the Well of Souls. In the sixties, a fireball stuck Pederson, Illinois granting all the children who were in utero at the time fantastic powers - 113 in all. Dubbed "Specials," these children grew into adulthood cloistered together; forming rivalries, friendships and enmities. Some became heroes, some criminals and other simply lived out an ordinary existence. After years of petty fights, squabbles and grabs for power, a new unifying mission became clear, as purpose for their existence that they had all been unable to see before - to change the world.]

5 Visitations/Untouchable (Untouchable 1-6, 0, ½, Prelude; w J. Michael Straczynski, Fiona Avery; a Gary Frank, Brent Anderson, Keu Cha ). [From Top Cow Comics: The Rising Stars legend is expanded and enriched by the previously untold tales of The Pederson Specials collected within this essential trade paperback volume. This volume collects Rising Stars: Untouchable #1-6 and the Rising Stars: Visitrations collection, which includes Rising Stars Prelude, issues #0, #1/2 and "A Lost Tale of the Specials" into one massive trade!]

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Visitations (Rising Stars 0, Rising Stars ½, Rising Stars Preview, Rising Stars Prelude; a Keu Cha, Gary Frank, Christian Zanier, David Finch).. [From Top Cow Comics: Collected together for the first time, you can now get your hands on some of J. Michael Straczynski's most sought after Rising Stars stories. Including the rare zero issue with an additional 6 page story illustrated by Gary Frank, the limited ½ issue, and the very FIRST Rising Stars Preview issue, this incredible collection showcasing several unique tales of the Specials is not to be missed! Plus, with added sketches and an all new cover by Brent Anderson, this great collection is sure to find a home with you!] Now contained in Volume 5 above. Also in Rising Star Hardcover above.