Aphrodite IX Returning for Free Comic Book Day

The first issue of Top Cow's new Aphrodite IX series will launch on Free Comic Book Day, giving new readers a chance to jump on board the Matt Hawkins/Stjepan Sejic series for free next weekend. After May's first, free issue, the series will continue on a monthly schedule, with issue #2 in stores on June 12. In a dystopian future populated by warring factions of the genetically modified and the cybernetically enhanced, Aphrodite IX awakes to world where the sky is scorched, humanity as it was known is gone and two disparate groups fight for survival and dominance of the very scarce resources left on what's left of Earth. "Aphrodite IX has always been my favorite character at Top Cow," said Hawkins. "She's interesting visually, combined with a personality that's sort of out of control of her own experiences and lost in the tangled web of her own mind. Combining my love of real futuristic tech and genetics with Stjepan Sejic's insane visuals we're hoping the readers enjoy the ride." Aphrodite IX was originally created by David Wohl and David Finch in the best-selling graphic novel published in 1996, which is being offered again as part of the relaunch in a limited edition Aphrodite Reloaded hardcover edition this summer. The hardcover features updates to the script by Wohl.