Top Cow’s ‘Antarctica’ To Be An Ongoing Series
by Olly MacNamee
Writer Simon Birks and artist Willi Roberts’ sci-fi adventure series, Antarctica, is to become an ongoing series. And here’s the lowdown on the second stoy arc, kicking off in issue #6:
“Though Antartica has been a unique blend of Stargate and His Dark Materials the second arc will throw readers back to a time before Hannah’s father, Jerome, disappeared. The creators will continue to deliver twists and turns, introduce new characters, both good and bad, and the excitement and mystery will continue to play out against the backdrop of snow and ice.“
Writer Birks states:
Without spoiling too much, since the series just started July 2023, writer Simon Birks states, “If readers already love the first two issues of Volume 1, they’re going to love this new arc as we get the chance to delve deep into the previous events surrounding the Fracture and explore the Hannahs’ stories. We’re thrilled to once again be working with the team at Top Cow. Not only have they been professional, but they’ve really taken the time to get to know us, and I’m delighted they love the book as much as we do.
Antartica takes no prisoners, and I’m excited to share our adventure with the readers. Willi (Roberts) and I have created something exceptional; an incredible experience full of unique twists and turns to keep everyone guessing right up until the end as if one married The Fugitive and Cabin in the Woods.”
Willi Roberts added:
“There was a lot of content in my head that I wanted to share with our readers, from material to design… characters, structures, costumes and many others that will be revealed over time. So, don’t doubt that everything will get bigger and more complex. This is a story that you will remember and will make you question your own reality.”
As for Antarctica #6 – out Wednesday 13th December – here’s the issue’s full synopsis:
THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST. It’s Christmas Eve. Hannah is seven years old and looking forward to spending the holidays with her father, but when she wakes on Christmas morning, things don’t seem right. Jerome is acting suspiciously; the windows are showing the same scenes over and over again, and someone, or something, is waiting for her on the other side of the wall…
