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Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) comic books 1998-2000

  • Issue #0
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 0

    Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Keu Cha (I) Jason Gorder (C) Liquid! Find out how it all began. Top Cow is pleased to re-present the first introductory story of Rising Stars here in the acclaimed Rising Stars #0 . What if a world without heroes suddenly had 113 of them? How would the rest of humanity react? More importantly, how would those 113 souls now fit in to normal life? Written and created by acclaimed television writer J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, Crusade) and drawn by the highly talented Keu Cha (Darkness/Witchblade), this special issue establishes the compelling world of Rising Stars! Not only does this issue feature a reprint of Rising Stars (1999) Wizard Zero #0 (2 pages of which were drawn by Dave Finch & Livesay), but there's also the all-new, 6-page "Initiations: A Lost Tale of the Specials" by Straczynski, Gary Frank & Livesay. Plus: a 5-page look at the Rising Stars toys. This special Rising Stars #0 issue will ship with an all new cover by artist Gary Frank. FC, 32pg. Cover price $2.50.

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    $15 Rising Stars 0 Gary FRANK Brent Anderson J. Michael Straczynski Vol 1 Top Cow

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  • Issue #1A
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 1A

    This cover features characters looking down into a coffin. Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Keu Cha (I) Jason Gorder (C) Liquid! The most eagerly-anticipated book of 1999 begins in July as Top Cow proudly presents J. Michael Straczynski's Rising Stars. This epic tale begins when a celestial event occurs in a small town that will change the inhabitants' lives forever. Over the course of this series, Rising Stars will follow all who were blessed ? and cursed ? by this mysterious event. Brought to you by the creator of Babylon 5 and the upcoming Crusade, J. Michael Straczynski and penciling sensation Keu Cha, Rising Stars is sure to be one book that lives up to the hype!!! NOTE: This issue was produced in 4 cover variants with equal amounts of each issued. When placed side by side, the covers will form one large, complete image of the Rising Stars characters. FC, 32pg (1 of 24)$2.50" Cover price $2.50.

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    $9 Rising Stars #1 (NM 9.4) Main Cover A J. Michael Straczynski 1999 Top Cow Image

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  • Issue #1B
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 1B

    Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Keu Cha (I) Jason Gorder (C) Liquid! The most eagerly-anticipated book of 1999 begins in July as Top Cow proudly presents J. Michael Straczynski's Rising Stars. This epic tale begins when a celestial event occurs in a small town that will change the inhabitants' lives forever. Over the course of this series, Rising Stars will follow all who were blessed ? and cursed ? by this mysterious event. Brought to you by the creator of Babylon 5 and the upcoming Crusade, J. Michael Straczynski and penciling sensation Keu Cha, Rising Stars is sure to be one book that lives up to the hype!!! NOTE: This issue was produced in 4 cover variants with equal amounts of each issued. When placed side by side, the covers will form one large, complete image of the Rising Stars characters. FC, 32pg (1 of 24)$2.50" Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1B.2ND
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 1B.2ND
  • Issue #1C
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 1C

    This cover variant may features red man kneeling. Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Keu Cha (I) Jason Gorder (C) Liquid! The most eagerly-anticipated book of 1999 begins in July as Top Cow proudly presents J. Michael Straczynski's Rising Stars. This epic tale begins when a celestial event occurs in a small town that will change the inhabitants' lives forever. Over the course of this series, Rising Stars will follow all who were blessed ? and cursed ? by this mysterious event. Brought to you by the creator of Babylon 5 and the upcoming Crusade, J. Michael Straczynski and penciling sensation Keu Cha, Rising Stars is sure to be one book that lives up to the hype!!! NOTE: This issue was produced in 4 cover variants with equal amounts of each issued. When placed side by side, the covers will form one large, complete image of the Rising Stars characters. FC, 32pg (1 of 24)$2.50" Cover price $2.50.

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    $3 * Rising Stars # 1 - KneelingVariant * J Michael Straczynski Image 1999 … VF+
    $30 Rising Stars #1-1999 vf 8.0 "Kneeling" Variant cover / J Michael Straczynski
    21 hours left Auction Rising Stars #1 CGC 9.8 Image/Top Cow 1999

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  • Issue #1D
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 1D

    Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Keu Cha (I) Jason Gorder (C) Liquid! The most eagerly-anticipated book of 1999 begins in July as Top Cow proudly presents J. Michael Straczynski's Rising Stars. This epic tale begins when a celestial event occurs in a small town that will change the inhabitants' lives forever. Over the course of this series, Rising Stars will follow all who were blessed and cursed by this mysterious event. Brought to you by the creator of Babylon 5 and the upcoming Crusade, J. Michael Straczynski and penciling sensation Keu Cha, Rising Stars is sure to be one book that lives up to the hype!!! NOTE: This issue was produced in 4 cover variants with equal amounts of each issued. When placed side by side, the covers will form one large, complete image of the Rising Stars characters. FC, 32pg (1 of 24) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1WIZ
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 1WIZ

    Unsigned. Another Universe.Com Wizard World Chicago '99 Edition. Includes Wizard Certificate of Authenticity.

  • Issue #2
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 2

    1st Printing. Top Cow Comics (W ) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Keu Cha (I) Jason Gorder The most eagerly anticipated series of 1999 continues as J. Michael Straczynski's Rising Stars explores the life ? and untimely death ? of Peter Dawson. Who was he? Who would want to kill him? And who could even know how to kill an "invulnerable" man? It's a real-life look at what being superhuman would really be like... and what you see isn't what you'd expect... FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #2DF
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 2DF

    Kid floating in midair. DF variant limited to 10000. regular not gold. May or may not contain certificate of authenticity

  • Issue #2DF.GOLD
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 2DF.GOLD

    Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate Cover. Gold Edition. May or may not contain CoA

  • Issue #3
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 3

    Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Layouts by Ken Lashley, pencils by Christian Zanier, inks by Livesay & Edwin Rosell. Cover by Peter Steigerwald. This issue of J. Michael Straczynski's RISING STARS explores the tragic story of Lee Jackson. After killing a counselor in the camp for super-powered youths, Jackson must embark on a life on the run--evading the government that is now cracking down on he and all of the other "gifted ones." This story explores Jackson's life as he goes from fugitive to creating a life on his own, only to find it all fall apart... and how he becomes an avenging figure at the end. FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #4
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 4

    Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Layouts by Ken Lashley, pencils by Christian Zanier, inks by Livesay, Marlo Alquiza & Victor Llamas. Cover by Zanier & Livesay. The hit series of 1999 continues as readers are introduced to a young woman who was born as a Special but didn't manifest any powers or abilities. Or did she? Sometimes in life, the right circumstance just needs to present itself. Additional Rising Stars' characters and background history are revealed in this very powerful issue. FC, 32pg$2.50" Cover price $2.50.

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    4 days left Auction Rising Stars #1

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  • Issue #5
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 5

    Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Christian Zanier Sometimes, when you've searched the world over for a killer and come up empty, you have no choice but to try the Netherworld ... even though very few who try, come back. J. Michael Straczynski's critically acclaimed epic adventure continues! FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

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    3 days left Auction Comic book lot

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  • Issue #6
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 6

    (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Christian Zanier (I) Livesay (C) Matt Nelson Patriot and Matthew Bright star in the next incredible chapter of the acclaimed Rising Stars story line. Also, Poet begins to confront the man responsible for the murders, and a dark alliance starts to form between the killer and other specials interested in self- preservation. Don't miss a minute of this highly revered and fan favorite comic as J. Michael Straczynski continues to please fans with his award winning writing! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #7
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 7

    Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Christian Zanier (I) Livesay (C) Nelson Sides are being taken, lines drawn, alliances formed. Now that the identity of the one responsible for killing the Specials is known, the close family unit that was their life until now begins to shatter into mistrust, suspicion and violence. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #8
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 8

    Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Christian Zanier (I) Livesay (C) Nelson "Things Fall Apart" - Part III The conclusion of the "Things Fall Apart" three-part story sets the stage for all out warfare between various factions of the Specials, as the world looks on with horror at what they have created. Be a part of history as the first major story arc of Rising Stars concludes here! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #9
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 9

    Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Christian Zanier (I) Livesay (C)Brett Evans In the first act of this series, the world shaped our characters...now in the first part of this new story arc, our characters begin to shape the world, and the world may not be very happy about those changes. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #9DF
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 9DF

    Dynamic Forces Exclusive Cover by Dave Gibbons. Limited to 5000 copies with Certificate of Authenticity.

  • Issue #9WWCHICAGO
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 9WWCHICAGO

    Wizard World Chicago 2000 Exclusive cover by Gary Frank, Livesay, and Matt Nelson. Top Cow Comics. (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Christian Zanier (I) Livesay (C)Brett Evans. In the first act of this series, the world shaped our characters...now in the first part of this new story arc, our characters begin to shape the world, and the world may not be very happy about those changes. FC, 32pg

  • Issue #10
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 10

    Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Christian Zanier (I) Livesay (C)Brett Evans This story takes place years after the first eight issues. Many of the Specials are running rampant now, taking revenge or setting up their own little empires, while a few still try to stop them. All the normal people were afraid of what the specials might one day become. That day has arrived. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #11
    Rising Stars (1999 Top Cow) 11

    Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Christian Zanier (I) Livesay (C ) Brett Evans As the saga of Rising Stars continues, the Specials are seriously raging out of control. Whatever ties they once had are being unraveled. Sides have been chosen and in their minds, this battle will not end with survivors. The safety of Earth is being jeopardized with every minute that passes. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.