COMICS 2003: A PREVIEW
written by Nathan Melby

Publishers pick Top 5 favorites from their upcoming releases

COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1522 (17 Jan 03), Features Solus on the cover

CrossGen Comics
CrossGen will introduce five titles beginning in 2003, including a monthly that features work by George Pérez and an odd take on the concept of a modern super-hero family (The Crossovers).

(excerpt)

. . .

In March the company will ship Solus #1, which will be in its 300th consecutive on-time CrossGen issue. There's more than promptness involved in the announcement, since Solus will not only feature the return of George Pérez to a monthly comics, the storyline will also take readers through the CrossGen universe, as its focal character tries to put the pieces of her life together by visiting its assorted worlds.

(Vu: Features the very same advertisement that appeared in PREVIEWS, only on one page. See also PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM (Jan 03). Since SOLUS #1 is the 300th consecutive on-time issue, expect to hear a lot more about the comic book when it hits the stores.)

Related links: www.comicsbuyersguide.com and www.crossgen.com.

PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM (Jan 2003)

Also, along with the PREVIEWS is the consumer ordering form, which uses the advertisment on the cover. The CrossGen comic book section had a special 2-page spread reads. It reads:

FEATURED ITEM: GEORGE PEREZ RETURNS AND THE CROSSGEN UNIVERSE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME! Andra Radiant is putting the pieces of her life back together. The problem is that they’re all scattered on different worlds! Watch as Andra goes from pulp hero to barbarian warrior, changing identities as she tours the worlds of the CrossGen Universe in search of herself. The answers she finds will change her life – and change the universe forever! SOLUS #1 Written by Barbara Kesel, art by George Pérez and Rick Magyar, colors by Larry Molinar 48 pages full color - 32 PAGES OF STORY! - on sale March 26 .... $2.95

Finally, this month ends with this item:

SOLUS LASER CELL
Printed on Mylar. Features laster-teched Sigil Medallion. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 500 pieces. The Signed Edition includes an acid-free signature card signed by Barbara Kesel, George Pérez, Rick Magyar, and Larry Molinar. Limited to 100 pieces. (8182) (CAUT: 4)

REG - Cell, 8x10, FC SIGNED - Cell, 8x10, FC

.......$19.99 .......$36.99