Simon Archard, Ema Bishop vs. Miranda Cross- The comic series takes place on the planet Arcadia, in a Victorian-era setting tinged with elements of magic and wonder. The most visible difference from circa 1880's London is that it has actual gargoyles which are regarded by the populace as creatures as commonplace as stray dogs. This edition collects issues 1-17 of the Eisner and Harvey nominated series which served as the flagship title for the innovative comic book company : Crossgen.