Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Born In Fire!" Collects Rising Stars (1999-2007) #1-8.

Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art by Keu Cha, Ken Lashley, Christian Zanier, Livesay, Edwin Rosell, Marlo Alquiza, Victor Llamas, and Jason Gorder. Cover by Liquid.

Bringing you issues #1-8 of the critically acclaimed series, this TP presents the first story arc, telling the beginnings of the Specials.

This collection is the perfect way to revisit the earlier issues in one sitting, or to discover the most realistic superhero epic since Alan Moore's Watchmen.

Softcover, full color.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Power!" Collects Rising Stars (1999-2007) #9-15.

Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art by Ken Lashley, Christian Zanier, Stuart Immonen, Brent Anderson, Livesay, and Marlo Alquiza. Cover by Brett Evans and Dan Kemp.

TOP COW is proud to bring you issues 9-15 of the critically acclaimed series RISING STARS.

This second story arc written by J.MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI (BABYLON 5, CRUSADE) continues the tale of the Specials as they wage war between themselves and the rest of the world.

With an all new cover by current series artist Brent Anderson (ASTRO CITY), this great collection is the perfect way to revisit your favorite Rising Stars moments or finally piece together those missing issues.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Fire and Ash!" Collects Rising Stars (1999-2007) #17-24.

Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art by Brent Anderson. Cover by John Starr and Brian Buccellato.

Writer J. Michael Straczynski's superhero tour-de-force reaches its stunning conclusion as the final fate of the 113 "Pederson Specials" is revealed.

The final chapter of one of the greatest comic series EVER is now available in trade paperback for your bookshelf!

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Voices of the Dead Bright!" Collects Rising Stars: Voices of the Dead (2005) #1-6.

The Rising Stars saga marches on in this stellar paperback! See Special Matthew Bright and his career as a super-powered cop and "ghost detective" Lionel Zerb confront the Well of Souls!

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Untouchable Visitations!" Collects Rising Stars: Untouchable (2006) #1-5 and more.

Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Fiona Avery. Art by Gary Frank, Brent Anderson, and Keu Cha.

The RISING STARS legend is expanded and enriched by the previously untold tales of The Pederson Specials collected within this essential trade paperback volume.

This volume collects RISING STARS: UNTOUCHABLE #1-6 and the RISING STARS: VISITATIONS collection, which includes RISING STARS PRELUDE, issues #0, #1/2 and 'A Lost Tale of the Specials' into one massive trade!

Featuring stories by creator J. Michael Straczynski (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, FANTASTIC FOUR) and Fiona Avery (WITCHBLADE, ARANA: HEART OF THE SPIDER) and featuring art by such superstar artists as Gary Frank (SUPREME POWER, MIDNIGHT NATION), Brent Anderson (ASTRO CITY), Keu Cha (WITCHBLADE) and many more.

Softcover, full color.