The First (comics)


The First is a comic book series published by CrossGen featuring the First, very powerful, nearly immortal beings each based on a certain emotion. Due to CrossGen's bankruptcy in 2004, the plot of The First, both in their own self-titled comic and CrossGen's other titles, was cut short. The role of the First in the Negation War, a storyline in which the Sigil-Bearers and First were meant to defend the universe against invaders from another universe, is therefore unclear.

Characters

The First ran for 37 issues from November 2000 till December 2003.
CrossGen released three trade paperbacks containing the first 40% of the series. Three additional books, The First Volume 4: Futile Endeavors, The First Volume 5: Liquid Alliances and The First Volume 6: Ragnarok were solicited but never published due to CrossGen's bankruptcy.
TitleBindingMaterial collectedPublication dateISBN
The First Volume 1: Two Houses DividedTrade PaperbackThe First #1–7November, 2001
The First Volume 2: Magnificent TensionTrade PaperbackThe First #8-13July, 2002
The First Volume 3: Sinister MotivesTrade PaperbackThe First #14-19January, 2003