Astro City



Astro City is published by DC Comics under the Wildstorm Imprint.

Last Issue

 * Astro City: The Dark Age Book 4 #2: 03 Mar 2010

Current Issue

 * Astro City: The Dark Age Book 4 #3: 31 Mar 2010

Next Issue

 * Astro City: The Dark Age Book 4 #4: 28 Apr 2010

Status
Series of Mini-series. Irregular schedule.

Main Characters

 * Charles Williams - A police officer in Astro City, 1973.
 * Royal Williams - A minor criminal henchman, stalked by the Blue Knight, who kills all henchmen without hesitation.

Minor Characters

 * The Silver Agent

Other Characters/Places/Things

 * Astro City

Astro City: The Dark Age Book 4 #3
This is the current issue, and therefore no story information will be posted about this issue. Please check your local comic shop for copies of this issue.

Hardcovers

 * Astro City: The Dark Age Book One - Collects The Dark Age Book 1 #1-4 and The Dark Age Book 2 #1-4. "Book One, taking place in the early 1970s, follows two brothers - with one becoming a hero and another taking a far different path. Along the way, the long-standing secret tale of the Silver Agent and his fate is told at last, as the story shifts back to the 1950s and what made the Williams brothers turn out so differently." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401218687

Trade Paperbacks

 * Astro City: The Dark Age Book One - Collects The Dark Age Book 1 #1-4 and The Dark Age Book 2 #1-4. "Book One, taking place in the early 1970s, follows two brothers - with one becoming a hero and another taking a far different path. Along the way, the long-standing secret tale of the Silver Agent and his fate is told at last, as the story shifts back to the 1950s and what made the Williams brothers turn out so differently." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401220770

Creative Team
Writer: Kurt Busiek, Artist: Brent Anderson, Cover Artist: Alex Ross

Order Codes
These are the order codes and prices as provided by Diamond Distribution. Your local comic shop should be able to order these for you.


 * APR05 0389	ASTRO CITY THE DARK AGE #1 (Of 16)	$2.99
 * MAY05 0271	ASTRO CITY THE DARK AGE #2 (Of 16)	$2.99
 * JUN05 0420	ASTRO CITY THE DARK AGE #3 (Of 16)	$2.99
 * JUL05 0277	ASTRO CITY THE DARK AGE #4 (Of 16)	$2.99

Collections

 * MAR05 1252	ASTRO CITY TARNISHED ANGEL TP (STAR13461)	$19.95
 * APR05 0391	ASTRO CITY LOCAL HEROES HC (SEP04 0370)	$24.95
 * MAY05 1092	ASTRO CITY CONFESSION TP (STAR08680)	$19.95
 * JUN05 1292	ASTRO CITY FAMILY ALBUM HC (STAR09778)	$29.95
 * AUG05 0259	ASTRO CITY LOCAL HEROES TP	$17.99
 * AUG05 1167	ASTRO CITY A VISITORS GUIDE (AUG04 0440)	$5.95
 * SEP05 1200	ASTRO CITY FAMILY ALBUM TP (STAR09174)	$19.95
 * SEP05 1202	ASTRO CITY LIFE IN THE BIG CITY TP (STAR08671)	$19.95

Future Publication Dates
Dates subject to change at the whims of the publisher or distributor. Please see the Diamond Shipping Lists for current information.


 * Astro City: The Dark Age Book 4 #4: 28 Apr 2010
 * Astro City: Silver Agent #1: 30 Jun 2010

News & Features

 * 27 Apr 2009 - Kurt Busiek Talks Astro City & Trinity
 * 29 Dec 2008 - CR Holiday Interview #7: Kurt Busiek
 * 03 Jun 2008 - Anderson's Dark Age of '"Astro City''
 * 23 Feb 2008 - Wondercon '08: Astro City Spotlight Panel
 * 27 Oct 2006 - Astro-Policy 101 With Profesor Busiek

Links

 * DC Comics
 * The Astro City Rocket - Fictitious newspaper Website for Astro City (produced by Comicraft, the comic's letterers). includes A Visitor's Guide to Astro City
 * Astro City