First EL CAZADOR #1 shivered their timbers. Then KISS KISS BANG BANG #1 got them all hot and bothered. Now ABADAZAD #1, launching the new fantasy by writer J.M. DeMatteis, artist Mike Ploog and colorist Nick Bell, has cast a spell on critics around the world! Let's see what reviewers have to say about CrossGen's newest surprise...

"Far out...a thrilling coming-of-age fantasy." -Wizard

"With ABADAZAD, Ploog is on his way to a new creative peak. But ABADAZAD is DeMatteis's baby and it shows in the skill and care he's put into the series. Great characterization gives us people we can empathize with and, in time, are likely to come to love. An intriguing storyline that acknowledges its roots without recycling them draws us along as Kate's quest begins...ABADAZAD contains all the elements for a comic book classic." -Mike Conroy, Comics International

"ABADAZAD may be the best thing CrossGen has yet published...it sparks the imagination...(and) captures the younger, more innocent side of adult imagination, and in so doing draws the reader into a fantasy tale rich with potential. Highly Recommended (10/10)" -Randy Lander, TheFourthRail.com

"Together, DeMatteis and Ploog have created magic and it's called ABADAZAD. If you like your fantasy with a real-world twist, this melancholy dream of a comic is something you owe it to yourself to check out." -J.C. Vaughn, Gemstone Publishing's Scoop

"The return of Mike Ploog to the world of comics couldn't happen in a more spectacular manner...ABADAZAD is a book that will appeal to anyone from 4 to 104...a story suitable for children, yet stimulating enough for adults as well, creating something an entire family can enjoy together...a great story full of innocent fun and incredible imagination!" -Mike Bullock, BrokenFrontier.com

"There's nothing like a giant disembodied head glaring out at you from amidst the superhero clutter to pique your interest...Another strong debut from CrossGen as their latest offering continues their trend of diverse titles, entertaining stories, and high-quality production...Do yourself a favor and give ABADAZAD a try, especially if you enjoy the all-ages fantasy stylings of Lewis Carroll, L. Frank Baum and the like." -Jared Moraitis, HeroRealm.com

"Filled with character and spunk...dreamy and whimsical." -Augie De Blieck Jr., ComicBookResources.com

"A rich balance of grounded, human storytelling and characterization and the wonders of imagination that only children's literature can offer. I've never been so impressed with the debut issue of a CrossGen comic before. Highly Recommended." -Don MacPherson, TheFourthRalil.com

"ABADAZAD is sheer magic! A coming-of-age fantasy tale guaranteed to sweep you off your feet and transport you away to an all-new world of wonder...Ploog's art fits this tale to a tee, giving the entire comic a classic feel. Meanwhile, DeMatteis writes one of the most compelling comic books that I have read in years...Tear-jerking at times, ABADAZAD should be considered a modern classic along the lines of Baum's The Wizard of Oz." -Heath Shelby, TheComicFanatic.com

"DeMatteis spins a tale not unlike The Chronicles of Narnia, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, and the more recent Harry Potter books, but it has an identity all its own...Ploog has hit the nail on the head with this approach, and he has succeeded in crafting an original and unique artistic identity for this title...an awesome debut." -Craig Reade, Comixtreme.com

"ABADAZAD has the makings to be the first comic masterpiece of the 21st Century...The fanboy in me has been yearning for Mike Ploog to come back onto the comic scene for a while now, and to say he exceeded my expectations would be an understatement...ABADAZAD is funny, touching and beautiful. And since it's coming on the heels of EL CAZADOR and KISS KISS BANG BANG, dare I say that CrossGen's future is looking mighty bright once again?" -Robert Taylor, JazmaOnline.com

"Behold! The first breakout hit of 2004! This is absolutely the most shockingly delightful story...fusing modern storytelling techniques and art with classic themes...a literary achievement...whether you are six or one-hundred-and-six, you are going to enjoy this...and like CrossGen's other surprise hit EL CAZADOR, get yours early because it will not be on the shelves long." -Jim Keplinger, MediaSharx.com

If you too are in the mood for magic and mystery, join the journey on February 18th, when ABADAZAD #1 zooms into a comics specialty store near you!