Ascension (1997-2000) Wizard / Top Cow / Image Comics #0-22

Ascension (1997) • Top Cow / Image Comics

A mythology-infused, supernatural sci-fi epic from David Finch and Matt “BATT” Banning. Ascension follows Lucien and Andromeda — two researchers whose work at Chernobyl propels them into a secret world of ancient angelic races, civil wars, and cosmic beings fighting for the fate of both Earth and the heavens.

📘 Series Overview

Caught between warring celestial factions, Lucien and Andromeda must face corruption, prophecy, and the monstrous Voivodul — a force older than humanity. As the series unfolds, they encounter rival divine clans (the Dayaks, Mineans), political betrayals, Witchblade crossovers, and apocalyptic revelations about humanity’s role in the universe.

✨ Notable Highlights

  • Early creator-owned work by superstar artist David Finch
  • Massive, angelic war mythology woven into sci-fi / supernatural themes
  • Fan-favorite characters Petra, Grigorieff & Voivodul
  • Witchblade universe crossovers (#10–11)
  • Multiple variant covers (A/B/DF/Gold) across the run
  • Series runs through #1–22 (1997–2000)

Filled with 90s Top Cow energy, brooding celestial lore, and dynamic Finch artwork, this series is a must-own for fans of Witchblade, The Darkness, and late-90s Image mythology.