Rise of the Magi Coming in May From Image Comics, Marc Silvestri

Top Cow Productions, Image Comics founder and partner Marc Silvestri and artist Sumeyye Kesgin announced yesterday the launch of Rise of the Magi, a new fantasy/adventure series set between the magical and mundane worlds. In the vein of Harry Potter and Amelia Cole, the title revolves around a small black sphere that contains all the magic that exists—past, present, and future. Without it, two worlds would not survive. But someone has done the unimaginable: stolen a piece of the sphere and fled from the world of magic into the world of man. Now only the very common Asa Stonethrow can find him. Asa thought saving two worlds was great enough a burden… until he meets a girl. "The unfamiliar, the uncomfortable, and the things that scare us are what make us grow as people," said Silvestri. "It's safe then to say that in Rise of the Magi, Asa and a cast of characters both strange and familiar, will be doing a lot of growing." The Magi are awake and they are legion, and only seven magicians, sorcerers, thieves, and killers can stop them. But as Asa will soon find out that there truly is no honor among thieves. Rise of the Magi #0 will be available on Free Comic Book Day on May 2 for readers looking for a head start on all the action. The adventure continues in Rise of the Magi #1, which will be available on May 21.