Meridian

In the early 2000s, CrossGen launched Meridian, a four-issue fantasy saga written by Barbara Kesel. The series follows a young woman thrust into a world of floating islands and elemental powers, where her struggle for identity mirrors the upheaval of her realm. With lush, cinematic art from a trio of rising talents—Steve McNiven, Derec Aucoin, and Joshua Middleton—the book showcases CrossGen’s signature blend of epic storytelling and painterly visuals. Though brief, Meridian remains a vivid example of the publisher’s ambition to create original, character-driven fantasy comics.