Antarctica to Become Ongoing Series at Top Cow

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Antarctica, the sci-fi journey collection by Simon Birks and Willi Roberts, shall be returning as an ongoing collection at Top Cow on December thirteenth.

Antarctica, the sci-fi journey collection by Simon Birks (HEXES, GONE, ROBYN) and Willi Roberts (BLACK IN THE DARK, REMOTHERED), has been given “Ongoing Series” standing at Top Cow. Antarctica is pitched as a singular mix of Stargate and His Dark Material, and the second arc will flashback to the time earlier than Hannah’s father, Jerome, disappeared. The creators will proceed to ship twists and turns to introduce new characters, each good and unhealthy, and the joy and thriller will proceed to play out in opposition to the backdrop of snow and ice.

Antarctica to Become Ongoing Series at Top Cow — “Antarctica” cowl artwork: Top Cow

Top Cow President Matt Hawkins stated, “From the beginning, Top Cow has been known to be a boutique art shop, and Antarctica certainly fits what Marc Silvestri intended back in the 90s…to support creators who take a gamble on their own creations and make comics that take readers to a place that they never knew that they wanted to go. Simon Birks, Willi Roberts, and Lyndon White are shining examples, and no wonder the fans and critics responded.”

Without spoiling an excessive amount of, for the reason that collection simply began July 2023, author Simon Birks states, “If readers already love the first two issues of Volume 1, they’re going to love this new arc as we get the chance to delve deep into the previous events surrounding the Fracture and explore the Hannahs’ stories.” Birks added, “We’re thrilled to once again be working with the team at Top Cow. Not only have they been professional, but they’ve really taken the time to get to know us, and I’m delighted they love the book as much as we do.”

Birks added, “Antarctica takes no prisoners, and I’m excited to share our adventure with the readers. Willi and I have created something exceptional: an incredible experience full of unique twists and turns to keep everyone guessing right up until the end as if one married The Fugitive and The Cabin in the Woods.“

Since Antarctica creators can now transfer ahead with the story, artist Willi Roberts says, “There was a lot of content in my head that I wanted to share with our readers, from material to design…characters, structures, costumes and many others that will be revealed over time. So, don’t doubt that everything will get bigger and more complex. This is a story that you will remember and will make you question your own reality.”

“It’s amazing to see how much Antarctica is resonating with readers. I’m thrilled people are taking a chance on us and are coming along for the ride.” says letterer Lyndon White, who added, “As a letterer, there’s a lot to play with here. Plus, there are some amazing action sequences coming up, and I got to create some dynamic sound effects.”

As a workforce, Birks, Roberts, and White have created a visually wealthy world with a various forged of characters, unimaginable set items, and dialogue that followers can get misplaced in. To set the temper additional, the creators created a Spotify playlist that accompanies the visuals they’ve so passionately created.

Birks exclaimed, “We can’t wait to take everyone back to Antarctica.”

ANTARCTICA #6

WRITER: Simon Birks
ARTIST: Willi Roberts
LETTERER: Lyndon White

THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST. It’s Christmas Eve. Hannah is seven years previous and looking out ahead to spending the vacations together with her father, however when she wakes on Christmas morning, issues do not appear proper. Jerome is appearing suspiciously; the home windows are displaying the identical scenes time and again, and somebody, or one thing, is ready for her on the opposite aspect of the wall…

December 13 / 32 PAGES SELF-COVER / FC / T+ / $3.99

GENRE Sci-fi, Mystery, Action

ANTARCTICA #6 Cover A by Willi Roberts and Cover B by Lyndon White shall be in comedian retailers on December 13 and likewise out there for buy on digital platforms, together with Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

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