Battle of the Planets #8 (Top Cow / Image, 2003)

Publisher: Top Cow Productions / Image Comics Year: 2003 Series: Battle of the Planets Issue: #8 Writer: Sharrieff Artist: Tortosa Additional Art/Production: Udon Studios, Dreamer Cover Artist: Alex Ross (Top Cow line influence) Print: First print Variant: Standard Edition

Why this comic matters

Part of the early‑2000s revival of Battle of the Planets, a nostalgic favourite for fans of G‑Force / Gatchaman. Issue #8 continues the modernised retelling with updated artwork from Tortosa and production support from Udon, known for their premium colouring and anime‑influenced visual style. The cover features the iconic white‑cape hero in dynamic flight — one of the stronger covers from the run — and remains popular with collectors of the franchise and Alex Ross‑era Top Cow material.

Condition

• Cover: Strong gloss, bright colours, clean presentation, light handling visible under angled light

• Spine: A few tiny stress ticks, staples tight

• Corners: Slight softening on lower corners, upper corners sharp

• Edges: Clean with light shelf wear

• Interior: White/off‑white pages, no marks

• Other notes: No creases, dents, or tears Bagged and boarded. Default Grade: Very Fine (VF)

Key Issue Details

• Battle of the Planets revival era

• Tortosa interior art

• Udon Studios production

• Alex Ross‑influenced cover line

• Cult sci‑fi franchise