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Charismagic Returns for Apsen’s “10 for 10”

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Brett

Aspen Comics has revealed more info on their fourth release in their successful “10 for 10” anniversary initiative that has been met with both critical and commercial success, with both issue #1’s of their first two releases, Legend of the Shadow Clan and Shrugged, exceeding 30,000 copies. For their fourth release on May 1^st, the week of Free Comic Book Day, Aspen will be offering the return of the acclaimed magical series Charismagic, by creator and writer Vince Hernandez with art by Vincenzo Cucca and Emilio Lopez.

Magician Hank Medley thought he had everything figured out. After saving the world from an ancient, ruinous evil, with the help of a Druid named Sudana and his magical talking cat Sparkles, Hank discovers the true nature of dark magic has arrived in his own realm—our world! Now, the trio must attempt to put an end to catastrophic events that will threaten to tear Earth apart under the weight of such a menace. Featuring a returning cast of Charismagic’s favorite characters along with several new and astonishing faces and creatures of magic, this new volume of CHARISMAGIC is a perfect jumping-on point for all!

The all-new volume of Charismagic will be written by Hernandez and will pair acclaimed international artist Vincenzo Cucca with returning, veteran colorist Emilio Lopez. Original series artist Khary Randolph will continue to deliver character designs and cover work for the series as well.

As with all of Aspen’s “10 for 10” releases, the publisher will be offering a host of incentives for retailers and fans alike, including the extremely affordable price of only $1 for the first issue, Charismagic #1. Aspen will also be offering a special Aspen Reserved Edition cover for Charismagic #1 featuring art by Randolph and superstar colorist Peter Steigerwald. Fans who reserve this all new Charismagic volume with their local retailers will be eligible to receive the Aspen Reserved Edition of Charismagic #1.

Fans who collect all ten of Aspen’s “10 for 10” Aspen Reserved Edition #1 covers each month through their local retailer will be eligible to receive the full-size Aspen “Perfect 10’s” jam poster absolutely free.

In addition to the debut issue, Aspen is also offering an Aspen Reserved Edition cover for Charismagic #2 by Amanda Conner and Paul Mounts, along with a Charismagic #2 J. Scott Campbell Retailer Incentive cover available in June. Aspen will be releasing more info on further Charismagic incentives and Aspen’s “10 for 10” soon.

Aspen Goes to the Fans to Choose a New Series. Awaken Skies Vs. Overtaken

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Brett

To celebrate the upcoming launch of their August release in their “10 for 10” initiative, Aspen Comics will be giving their fans and readers the opportunity to decide that month’s all new series. The choice will be offered between the following two properties:

Awaken Skies – Coping with high school is difficult enough, but when a young girl named Hilary makes the startling discovery that she has the ability of flight, her normal life suddenly takes on an all-new meaning. But, there are others who know of Hilary’s unique abilities, and they will stop at nothing to possess her in their pursuit of shifting the world’s power balance of mankind itself. High school doesn’t seem so difficult anymore.

Overtaken – Journalist Will Harden is well equipped for most situations, but nothing can prepare him for what’s about to come. Relocating from the big city to a small mountain town with his wife, everything is turned upside-down the moment she goes missing. Are the rumors of alien abductions true or did something far worse happen to his wife? No matter the cause, Harden will not stop until he uncovers the truth, or dies trying.

Both all new properties are created and will be written by Frank Mastromauro, co-creator of Shrugged and Dellec, and will feature the “10 for 10” incentives package including a $1 first issue price, an Aspen Reserved Edition cover, original hand drawn covers, Aspen Retailer Exclusive covers, and future covers by J. Scott Campbell, Eric “Ebas” Basaldua and more.

Aspen has made the online voting process simple for fans to select their favorite choice of Aspen’s two candidates: whichever book’s official Facebook fan page: facebook.com/AwakenSkies or facebook.com/OvertakenComic has the most “Likes” by 10:00 am PST Friday, March 1^st will be chosen as Aspen’s next new series. Each page will be updated daily with first looks, artwork, news and more. Aspen encourages fans to select their choice and share their favorite with their friends.

Review – Legend of the Shadow Clan #1

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Brett

Aspen Comics is celebrating ten years and they are celebrating it with ten new series over ten months, their “10 for 10” initiative. The first of those series hit shelves this week, Legend of The Shadow Clan #1.

Meet the Himura family. They are like any other family living in the city: kids in school, parents working to make ends meet. But unbeknownst to even them, their ancestors held a dark secret: they were a clan of ninja in feudal Japan, in the employ of a prominent leader. But when that leader was murdered under mysterious circumstances, the Himura Clan was blamed, and forced to flee, going into hiding. Over the centuries, the descendants lost track of the ancient ways. They came to America, abandoning their sordid past to distant memory. However, recently, their secret has been discovered–their ancient enemy has returned, and won’t rest until every member of the Himura clan is killed. Now, the Himura family must rediscover their long-forgotten birthright if they hope to have any chance of surviving the onslaught to come, and along the way, they will learn the Legend of The Shadow Clan.

The first issue is a great set up and something I didn’t expect at all. The first issue starts off with a great action sequence, like a high octane movie looking to hook you right away. There’s some very cool art at this point, with a two page spread that’s panels are cut in a catchy way. From there we shift to a quieter story of the Himura family, getting to know each of the characters and the mystery building. From high octane to a slow build of mystery, an interesting shift in speed and action.

And it’s all entertaining. How the Himura family interacts, and their reactions to each other is realistic. It gives you a great sense of who everyone is and their personality types quickly.

Then the issue wraps up with more of a mystery, returning us to the assailants from the beginning, but shedding no more light as to who they are or what they want.

The art is backed up with excellent art. There’s some nice sequences and uses of panels and page. I expect solid art from Aspen Comics and this issue is exactly that.

This is the beginning of a big initiative for Aspen and a hell of a start. Here’s hoping the rest of the comics are of this quality, because it’ll be a great year in comics. The fact that all of the first releases are $1 is just icing on the cake. There’s no excuse to not get each of these first issues and try something new.

Story: David Wohl Art: Cory Smith Color: John Starr

Story: 8 Art: 8 Overall: 8 Recommendation: Buy

Aspen Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Aspen’s “10 for 10” Exclusives Continue with Shrugged #1

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Brett

Aspen continues celebrating their tenth anniversary this March with the return of their popular series Shrugged. The series is their second release in the publisher’s “10 for 10” initiative. That initiative features ten new series releases over a span of ten months, Aspen will release Shrugged #1 on March 13^th, 2013 for just $1. From creators Michael Turner and Frank Mastromauro, and the art team of Jonathan Marks and Beth Sotelo, Shrugged marks the first returning Aspen property of 2013.

You think you’re prepared, but you’re not. You’ve been decisive in your actions up to this point, but now things have been turned upside down. You feel you’ve conformed your mindset and are ready to accept what you’re about to experience, but you haven’t. That’s because Shrugged is back and ready to blow your mind!

Theo and his friends are entering their final year of high school, and even though Ange and Dev are still along for the ride, a host of new characters have joined in on the adventure! But, everything isn’t all fun and games this time around as an evil force has also returned and is preparing to silence those voices inside their heads…permanently. If you thought you knew what fear was, you haven’t seen anything yet!

Aspen is also offering special incentives for stores based on their ordering levels.

Every fan or new reader who lets their local retailer know to add Shrugged #1 to their subscription box is eligible to receive the special “Aspen Reserved Edition” cover. Fans who collect all ten Aspen “10 for 10” #1 Reserved Edition covers at their local comic book store will then be eligible to receive the free Aspen “10 for 10” Jam Poster featuring characters from all ten titles and colored by superstar colorist Peter Steigerwald.
Any retailer who orders 50 copies of the dollar-priced Shrugged #1 will receive a signed and numbered copy of the direct cover edition, along with a certificate of authenticity.
Retailers who order 100 copies of the dollar-priced issue one will receive the above listed incentive as well as one free CCG 9.8 Reserved Edition cover of Shrugged #1.
For every 250 total combined copies of the standard and Reserved Edition covers ordered, retailers will receive all of the above listed incentives and one free original hand drawn Sketch Cover by Shrugged series artist Jonathan Marks.
Each retailer who orders 750 total combined copies of the standard and Reserved variant edition covers ordered are eligible to receive those copies (minimum 300 copies) with an exclusive cover featuring their store logo or image incorporated into the cover illustration. Qualifying retailers will be contacted to confirm the specifics of your exclusive image.
And for stores who order 1500 total combined copies of the standard and Reserved variant edition covers, those retailers will receive a special store signing appearance by either the creator or an artist of Shrugged, receive 200 additional past Aspen exclusive comics for the signing, and be included in an interior ad page of the comic promoting the event. Qualifying retailers will be contacted to confirm the specifics of your signing. This incentive is limited to five participating stores.

Aspen Comics Kicks Off Their 2013 and their “10 for 10” Initiative at Amazing Arizona Con

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Brett

Aspen Comics is looking forward to attending their first convention of the new year, the upcoming Amazing Arizona Con 2013 on January 25^th-27th, and the publisher is launching their all new “10 for 10” initiative over a week early at the show with the release of Legend of the Shadow Clan #1 and an appearance by series creator and writer David Wohl.

Starting on February 6th, Aspen will be launching their “10 for 10” initiative featuring an all new series release for ten consecutive months, with each debut #1 issue offered for only $1. Legend of the Shadow Clan #1 will be the first offering for Aspen’s “10 for 10”, and is created by Wohl and Brad Foxhoven with art by Cory Smith and John Starr.

Legend of the Shadow Clan #1 will be released nearly a week prior to its release date, featuring an exclusive cover by Soulfire artist Mike DeBalfo and colorist Peter Steigerwald, the Legend of the Shadow Clan #1 Amazing Arizona Con 2013 will be available at the Aspen Comics Booth all weekend long and is limited to 200 copies.

The Aspen Comics Booth will see a host of Aspen’s creators and artists all weekend long including Frank Mastromauro (Shrugged, Dellec), Peter Steigerwald (Soulfire, Fathom), David Wohl (Legend of the Shadow Clan, EA: Iris), Mike DeBalfo (Soulfire), Nei Ruffino (Soulfire), Tony Parker (Dead Man’s Run) and Vince Hernandez (Charismagic, Executive Assistant: Assassins)

Aspen will also be featuring all new editions of their industry-leading art prints available at the Aspen Booth all weekend long, including the year’s first edition of their anniversary flashback Aspen Tour Print 2013, featuring Aspen Matthews by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, limited to 100 editions. The publisher will also be offering a new Fathom print by Mike DeBalfo and Peter Steigerwald (Limited to 75), and two new Executive Assistant: Iris prints by Elizabeth Torque (Limited to 50).

Aspen encourages fans to check out the release of Legend of the Shadow Clan #1 for only $1 on February 6^th.

Aspen Comics Brings Back Shrugged for “10 for 10”

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Brett

As their second release in their tenth anniversary “10 for 10” initiative, Aspen Comics is returning to the world of Perspecta and their popular series Shrugged. Created by Michael Turner and Frank Mastromauro, Shrugged will feature a mix of both a returning and brand new art team.

According to the creator and writer Mastromauro the new volume has been a “long time coming” and he could be happier to be working on the series again.

When we created this series almost eight years ago, Michael [Turner] always had an idea for where he wanted the story to go after the first volume was completed. I’ve kept that idea in mind ever since for when we were able to get the series scheduled back into production and back into stores for the fans and readers. Now that Aspen’s ten year anniversary is here, I’m thrilled to have Shrugged return as a part of that celebration, and I’m looking forward to bringing Michael’s incredible vision to everyone to the best of my ability.

This newest volume of Shrugged will be written by Mastromauro and will pair up-and-coming Aspen newcomer Jonathan Marks with returning, veteran colorist Beth Sotelo. Volume one artist Micah Gunnell will also return to provide a special lead-in to the new art team for this new volume.

As with all of Aspen’s “10 for 10” releases, the publisher will be offering a host of incentives for retailers and fans alike, including the extremely affordable price of only $1 for the first issue, Shrugged #1. Aspen will also be offering a special Aspen Reserved Edition cover for Shrugged #1 featuring art by Marks and superstar colorist Peter Steigerwald. Fans who reserve this all new Shrugged volume with their local retailers will be eligible to receive the Aspen Reserved Edition of Shrugged #1.

In addition to the debut issue, Aspen is also offering an Aspen Reserved Edition cover for Shrugged #2 by Gunnell and Sotelo, along with a Shrugged #2 J. Scott Campbell Retailer Incentive cover. Aspen will be releasing more info on further Shrugged incentives and Aspen’s “10 for 10” soon.

Aspen Comics Unveils Full Slate of “10 for 10” titles and Jam Poster

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Brett

Aspen Comics is ready to kick off the new year—and also celebrate their tenth anniversary year in the industry—by announcing their full slate of titles in their ambitious “10 for 10” initiative, beginning this February.

For Aspen’s “10 for 10”, the publisher will be debuting a new series each month for ten straight months, featuring five all new properties and five well-known returning series, with each debut #1 issue offered for only $1. The full list of titles is as follows:

February – Legend of the Shadow Clan (Brand New Series)
March – Shrugged Volume 2
April – Jirni (Brand New Series)
May – Charismagic Volume 2
June – BubbleGun (Brand New Series)
July – All New Fathom
August – Awaken Skies/Overtaken (Brand New Series)
September – Executive Assistant: Iris Volume 4
October – Trish out of Water (Brand New Series)
November – All New Soulfire

Aspen is also offering special Aspen “Reserved Edition” covers for each new “10 for 10” release. New readers and fans who add each “10 for 10” release at their local comic shop’s subscription service will be eligible to purchase the “Reserved Edition” covers. Fans who purchase all ten “10 for 10” releases will then be eligible to receive the full-size Aspen “Perfect Tens” poster featuring all ten Reserved Edition covers by the series artists and colored by Peter Steigerwald. Aspen suggests those interested in acquiring the “Perfect Tens” poster and “Reserved Edition” covers to inquire about this special offer with their local retailer today. Aspen also encourages fans and retailers alike to check out the host of other special incentives for their “10 for 10” titles including special CGC signed editions, original hand-drawn covers, and exclusive comic shop variant covers featuring the store’s respective logo on the cover.

Fans and new Aspen readers will also be able to choose their adventure for August’s “10 for 10” release between two all new series: Awaken Skies and Overtaken. Aspen will feature an online voting poll, as well as an in-store voting ballot at comic shops in the coming weeks to allow the public to vote on which property they would like to see in August. The publisher will reveal more details about the voting process soon.

Aspen Invites You on a Jirni This April

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Brett

Aspen Comics’ plans for their tenth anniversary celebration in 2013 continues as the publisher announced its third release in their sweeping “10 for 10” initiative, the all new fantasy-adventure epic, Jirni, created by writer J.T. Krul with art by Paolo Pantalena and Brett Smith.

Discover a whole new world of adventure! Trekking through a violent and dangerous frontier of savage barbarians, devious thieves, and wild creatures, a warrior-princess named Ara searches for her mother, who was stolen away from her kingdom by a mysterious sorcerer with the help of his powerful D’jinn. What great and terrible secrets await her in the distant horizon? Prepare to experience an epic tale of fantasy and wonder without boundaries. This is Ara’s quest. This is Ara’s destiny. This is Ara’s – JIRNI.

Creator JT Krul discusses Jirni:

Jirni is a celebration of all the things I love about fantasy and adventure. It’s the tale of a girl on a quest beyond anything she ever imagined, venturing into a world she barely knew existed. For anyone who has been captivated by the vivid imagery of Frazetta’s masterpieces, this book is for you. For anyone who relished in the visceral energy of Conan the Barbarian or got lost on the rich mythic sagas of Excalibur or Clash of the Titans; for anyone who rolled a ten-sided die or refused to leave Middle Earth; for anyone who followed such adventurers as Flash Gordon or John Carter, or walked the long and crazy path with a gunslinger named Roland, this book is for you. Don’t miss it. It’s going to be a hell of a Jirni.

As part of Aspen’s “10 for 10” initiative, Jirni #1 will be offered for the new reader-friendly price of only $1, and will feature a host of incentives for retailers and fans alike, many to be announced by the publisher in the coming weeks.

The affordably priced Jirni #1 will feature a direct cover by the series team of Pantalena and Smith, while fans who add the series to their local comic shop’s subscription box are eligible for the special Jirni #1 Aspen Reserved Edition cover by Pantalena and colorist Peter Steigerwald. Fans who collect all ten of Aspen’s “10 for 10” Reserved Edition covers will be eligible to receive the free full-size Aspen Comics “10 for 10” Jam Poster from their local retailer.

The publisher plans to reveal more news on Jirni soon, along with further details on their upcoming “10 for 10” releases.

NYCC 2012 – Aspen Comics Announces Legends of the Shadow Clan

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Brett

2013 will marks the ten-year anniversary of Aspen Comics, and the publisher is planning its largest schedule of releases, events and products in its history to celebrate the milestone all year long. Founded by superstar artist and industry legend Michael Turner, Aspen is proud to be able to expand upon his vision for the company by introducing its most ambitious plan ever—branded the Aspen “10 for 10” initiative. For ten consecutive months starting this February, Aspen will be releasing an all-new title created by the publisher’s finest talents and featuring a reader-friendly approach that will introduce newcomers and experienced readers alike to the worlds of Aspen

Including a combination of five brand new concepts and five popular returning properties, the new “10 for 10” issues will feature special Aspen “10 for 10” cover dressing and branding to support the initiative and create easier access for a new audience, as well as returning Aspen fans who made the first ten years a success.

Each debut #1 issue will be offered at the ultra-affordable sale price of only $1 to further help support the reach of each new Aspen “10 for 10” title. Aspen also promises that both print and digital versions of the “10 for 10” releases will have exclusive content for their respective editions with more specific details to follow as each release draws closer.

The publisher is proud to announce the first “10 for 10” title for February, with the release of the action-adventure epic Legend of the Shadow Clan, created by Executive Assistant Iris creators David Wohl and Brad Foxhoven. With the art team of Cory Smith and John Starr bringing to life the creator’s vision of a storied history of clan warfare and honor mixed with a contemporary story of power and corruption.