CrossGen Chronicles – CrossGen – 2000–2002 – Volume 1 – #1–8

CrossGen Chronicles – CrossGen – 2000–2002 – Volume 1 – #1–8

📘 Series Summary

CrossGen Chronicles served as the foundational pillars of the CrossGen Universe, an ambitious and interconnected comic line launched in 2000. This quarterly series was designed to flesh out the deep history and lore of the various worlds—Ciress, Avalon, Demetria, and more—that made up the Sigil-Bearer mythos. Each issue is a double-sized epic providing essential origin stories and historical context that informed the events of the core monthly titles.

The series is widely celebrated for its elite creative pedigree. It features the world-building mastery of writers Ron Marz, Mark Waid, and Barbara Kesel, paired with the legendary pencils of George Pérez. From the debut of "The First" to the military origins of Obregon Kaine, Chronicles remains the gold standard for how to execute an expansive, shared-universe anthology with consistent quality and stunning visual detail.

⭐ Series Highlights

  • George Pérez Showcase: Issues #2 through #5 feature the master artist at the height of his powers, illustrating sweeping sagas for Scion, Meridian, and Sigil.
  • Universe Origins (#1): The 48-page debut that established the god-like characters known as "The First" and set the stage for the entire line.
  • Fantasy Legends: Features beautiful, detailed artwork from fantasy masters Esteban Maroto and Claudio Castellini.
  • Obregon Kaine Revealed (#7): The definitive origin story for the fan-favorite renegade of the Negation series.
  • Signed Collectible: We currently have a Very Fine (8.0) copy of Issue #3 signed by George Pérez, complete with a Midtown Comics certification.