Crux – CrossGen – 2001–2004 – Volume 1 – #1–33

Crux – CrossGen – 2001–2004 – Volume 1 – #1–33

📘 Series Summary

How does Earth relate to the sprawling CrossGen Universe? The answer lies within Crux. Millenniums ago, an ancient race of Atlanteans entered a deep slumber beneath the ocean's surface. When they finally awaken, they don't find the paradise they left behind; instead, they find a dead planet Earth, the human race missing, and a "Terra Cognito" weirdly littered with jigsaw pieces of different historical eras existing side-by-side.

Led by Capricia, the small team of awakened Atlanteans—Tug, Zephyre, Gammid, Galvan, and Verityn—must navigate this nightmare world while fending off the malefic attacks of the Negation. Originally launched by superstars Mark Waid and Steve Epting, the series eventually passed the torch to industry veteran Chuck Dixon, maintaining its status as a cornerstone of CrossGen’s epic sci-fi/fantasy tapestry.

⭐ Series Highlights

  • Premier Creative Talent: Scripted by Mark Waid and Chuck Dixon, with stunning visuals by Steve Epting (Captain America: Winter Soldier).
  • CrossGen Connectivity: Unveils some of the most important secrets regarding the Sigil-Bearers and the enigmatic benefactor, Danik.
  • Genre-Bending Worlds: Explores a fractured Earth where 21st-century Times Square sits next to 13th-century Beijing and Ancient Greece.
  • Negation Conflict: Features high-stakes battles against the Negation’s best assassins and monstrous hordes.
  • Epting's Detail: Witness the intricate Atlantean alchemy and dimension-spanning landscapes that made this a visual standout of the early 2000s.