This is a great-looking book and an engrossing read, for fans not only of the Top Cow Universe but of any classic horror or sci-fi comic. If anyone gets that the dystopian sci-fi market is a bit saturated and that these stories seem kind of obvious in this day and age, it's me; yet this one holds up with its classic take on the fall of modernity. Definitely deserving of that Talent Hunt win. Read Full Review

The winner of the 2015 TOP COW TALENT HUNT give an interesting take on a classic sci-fi theme. Creators Amit Chauhan and Eli Powell have us crash on a dying planet along with our protagonist. We follow her through a deadly alien adventure! Read Full Review

I'm excited that The 13th Artifact exists, and honestly, I'm a little proud of Image for doing things like this. I do belive it's important to support new artists and creators, and this is a huge effort to do so. As for you and your buying habits, this is a one shot that will cost you a few bucks and send a huge message, and you'll get a good story, a neat world, and some really decent art of it. You may not be left drooling for more, but that can be kind of a good thing, too. Check this one out, and you're done. There's a lot less stress to check something out when you're spending four bucks, instead of maybe getting hooked and spending hundreds. Read Full Review

Ultimately The 13th Artifact was a nice diversion for 15 minutes or so. I'm glad I read it and it served as a good showcase for the creators. If you're a fan of sci-fi/horror mash-ups with a Twilight-Zone-y feel to them, it's definitely worth checking out. I'll be keeping my eye out for artist Eli Powell's work in future; I'm including an alternate cover he did for IDW's Infinite Loop #6 to give you a visual of his style, that was very appealing to me: Read Full Review