Since its debut all the way back in 1998, the world of Battle Chasers has audiences across and beyond the comic book page. Unfortunately, for a series that began so long ago and amassed such a dedicated fan base, Battle Chasers has somehow continued to fly under the radar in the wider realm of pop culture. While this hasn’t been helped by the more than twenty-year gap between issues, the fact Battle Chasers is finally back is the perfect opportunity for new readers to jump into the arcane action for themselves.Since the world of Gaia descended into dire peril following the rapid depletion of the Mana — which powers both magic and machine — tensions between the Civil Territories have never been higher. As a result, numerous factions have launched their own bids for power, culminating in only further death and destruction. As seen in the pages of Battle Chasers #11 (by Joe Madureira, Ludo Lullabi, Richard Starkings, Billy Garretsen, and Comicraft’s Tyler Smith), this includes the disgraced Martial Paladin Garrison’s confrontation between his former mentor Maestro and the now bloodthirsty Paladins who still follow his orders. While Garrison is ultimately cut down by the very same cursed blade he carried for so long, this seemingly fatal blow only results in the emergence of a bigger, more terrifying figure — adding another layer to Battle Chasers’ immensely deep story.1998’s Battle Chasers Prelude introduced the series and its “arcanepunk” world to the masses in explosive fashion. It was also one of the first titles from the then budding Cliffhanger label founded by Madureira, J. Scott Campbell, and Humberto Ramos. Starring the legendary swordsman Garrison, the instantly iconic bounty hunter Red Monika, the ancient wizard Knolan, the golem on the run known as Calibretto, and the ten-year-old mystical gauntlet wielding Gully, Battle Chasers initial run spanned nine issues between 1998 and 2001. In that time, the series’ sprawling, epic fantasy story unfolded. Throughout, stark revelations and heartbreaking betrayals tempered Battle Chasers’ otherwise blistering pace.RELATED: Big Game: Mark Millar and Pepe Larraz on the Massive Crossover Event and Wanted SequelRELATED: SDCC: Rick Remender Discusses The Sacrificers and The Holy Roller
Since its debut all the way back in 1998, the world of Battle Chasers has audiences across and beyond the comic book page. Unfortunately, for a series that began so long ago and amassed such a dedicated fan base, Battle Chasers has somehow continued to fly under the radar in the wider realm of pop culture. While this hasn’t been helped by the more than twenty-year gap between issues, the fact Battle Chasers is finally back is the perfect opportunity for new readers to jump into the arcane action for themselves.
Since the world of Gaia descended into dire peril following the rapid depletion of the Mana — which powers both magic and machine — tensions between the Civil Territories have never been higher. As a result, numerous factions have launched their own bids for power, culminating in only further death and destruction. As seen in the pages of Battle Chasers #11 (by Joe Madureira, Ludo Lullabi, Richard Starkings, Billy Garretsen, and Comicraft’s Tyler Smith), this includes the disgraced Martial Paladin Garrison’s confrontation between his former mentor Maestro and the now bloodthirsty Paladins who still follow his orders. While Garrison is ultimately cut down by the very same cursed blade he carried for so long, this seemingly fatal blow only results in the emergence of a bigger, more terrifying figure — adding another layer to Battle Chasers‘ immensely deep story.
1998’s Battle Chasers Prelude introduced the series and its “arcanepunk” world to the masses in explosive fashion. It was also one of the first titles from the then budding Cliffhanger label founded by Madureira, J. Scott Campbell, and Humberto Ramos. Starring the legendary swordsman Garrison, the instantly iconic bounty hunter Red Monika, the ancient wizard Knolan, the golem on the run known as Calibretto, and the ten-year-old mystical gauntlet wielding Gully, Battle Chasers initial run spanned nine issues between 1998 and 2001. In that time, the series’ sprawling, epic fantasy story unfolded. Throughout, stark revelations and heartbreaking betrayals tempered Battle Chasers‘ otherwise blistering pace.
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