Rising Stars

In 1999, Top Cow and Wizard launched Rising Stars, a superhero saga from writer J. Michael Straczynski that examines what happens when 113 people are born with extraordinary abilities after a mysterious cosmic event. With artwork by Dave Finch and Keu Cha, the series explores the societal and personal fallout of these "Specials" as they navigate fame, power, and moral responsibility. A thoughtful, character-driven take on the superhero genre, it stands out for its grounded, almost documentary-like approach to superhuman existence.