Artifacts Signing at Collector's Paradise

Artifacts #1 hit stores last Wednesday and Tom's a big fan. Collector's Paradise is also a big fan as they're hosting a Los Angeles Release Party for the first issue this Saturday, July 31, from 7 to 10 PM.

The party will feature a signing by Michael Broussard, Rick Basaldua and Filip Sablik. Original art from the first issue will be on display and there will also be 500 copies of a variant cover of Artifacts #1 available only from Collector's Paradise. There will also be a limited edition print featuring the wraparound cover by Broussard, limited to 100 copies. Oh, and there's going to be free beer.

Full press release after the jump.

TOP COW PRODUCTIONS AND COLLECTOR'S PARADISE CELEBRATE RELEASE OF TOP COW'S GAME-CHANGING COMIC BOOK, ARTIFACTS #1 WITH A RELEASE PARTY FOR THE AGES!

Valley's Leading Retail Comic Book Store helps publisher promote a Major Release

CANOGA PARK, Calif., July 26, 2010 - Collector's Paradise Comics & Gallery, San Fernando Valley's Premiere pop culture store, is excited to announce that they will be throwing the Los Angeles Release Party for Top Cow Production's ARTIFACTS #1 on Saturday, July 31 from 7 to 10pm.

Collector's Paradise has a long history of working closely with comic book creators and publishers. Top Cow Productions' new release, Artifacts, promises to be a game-changing comic book for the company and their fans, and Collector's Paradise is proud and thankful for the opportunity to present this book to Los Angeles fans in style.
ARTIFACTS: The event FIVE Years in the Making!

Thirteen mystical Artifacts, including the Witchblade, the Darkness and others, guide the fate of the Top Cow Universe. For centuries, it's been whispered that bringing together all 13 Artifacts would herald mankind's destruction. What ensues will remake the entirety of the Top Cow Universe, from the Witchblade and the Darkness, to the Angelus, Magdalena, and countless others. Artifacts #1 is the perfect place for faithful readers to see their loyalty pay off, and for new readers to experience the Top Cow Universe.
From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and Top Cow superstar artist Michael Broussard (The Darkness) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation.

RELEASE PARTY WILL FEATURE:

- A signing by the art team on the book, Michael Broussard and Rick Basaldua, plus publisher, Filip Sablik.

- Original Art from the issue displayed in the Gallery.

- An EXCLUSIVE Variant Cover ARTIFACTS #1, limited to 500 copies made and available ONLY from Collector's Paradise

- An EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition Print, limited to 100 copies made, featuring the wraparound cover to the series with art by Michael Broussard.

- Free Beer, Refreshments and snacks will be available for the guests

The event will be held at Collector's Paradise Comics & Gallery on Saturday July 31st, from 7 to 10 pm, with creator signings from 7-8pm.

Collector's Paradise Comics & Gallery is located at 7131 Winnetka Ave, on the corner of Winnetka Ave and Sherman Way, in Canoga Park. For additional information, please contact Edward Greenberg, owner of Collector's Paradise Comics & Gallery @ 818.999.9455 (business) or 818.326.2517 (cell), or at cparadise@socal.rr.com.
Collector's Paradise Comics & Gallery has been a mainstay in the Southern California Comic Book scene since 1994. In recent years, the store has focused on offering their customers an exceptional experience that goes beyond collecting comic books, from monthly creator appearances, to the proprietary online subscription manager software, to the recently-opened Art Gallery. The store's future plans include many new and very different ways to experience the comic book culture. For the last two years, Collector's Paradise was picked by fans as the Best Comic Book Store in Los Angeles County, according to an online poll done by Fox LA.