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

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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 1st 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.

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

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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 13th, 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.

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

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Aspen Comics is looking forward to attending their first convention of the new year, the upcoming Amazing Arizona Con 2013 on January 25th-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 6th.

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Aspen Comics Brings Back Shrugged for “10 for 10”

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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.

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!

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.

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.

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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 Bringing a Killer New Exclusive To Long Beach Comic and Horror Con

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Aspen Comics is bringing a wide array of talent and an all-new exclusive to this weekend’s Long Beach Comic and Horror Con 2012. Aspen creators Frank Mastromauro, Peter Steigerwald, Vince Hernandez, Mark Roslan, J.T. Krul, Joe Benitez, Nei Ruffino, Ale Garza, Beth Sotelo, Lori Hanson, Jonathan Marks and more will be appearing at the Aspen Comics Booth #101 located at the entrance to the show floor.

The publisher will have a special Executive Assistant: Assassins #5 Long Beach Comic Con 2012 exclusive cover and print by Ale Garza and Peter Steigerwald, limited to only 300 copies for the issue, and 75 editions for the print. Both Garza and Steigerwald will be appearing at the Aspen Comics Booth to sign copies as well.

Aspen has released their official signing schedule for Long Beach Comic Con:

SATURDAY – Appearing at the Aspen Comics Booth #101:

12:00 – 1:00: Peter Steigerwald, Beth Sotelo, JT Krul, Lori Hanson, Jonathan Marks, Frank Mastromauro, Mark Roslan, Vince Hernandez, Josh Reed

1:30-2:30: Joe Benitez, Ale Garza, Peter Steigerwald, JT Krul Nei Ruffino, Frank Mastromauro, Mark Roslan, Vince Hernandez, Josh Reed

4:00-4:45: The Official Aspen Comics Panel 2012: Frank Mastromauro, Peter Steigerwald, Vince Hernandez, Mark Roslan, JT Krul and more.

 

SUNDAY

1:30-2:30: Ale Garza, Peter Steigerwald, JT Krul, Beth Sotelo, Lori Hanson, Mark Roslan, Frank Mastromauro, Vince Hernandez, Josh Reed

NYCC 2012 – Aspen Comics Heads to the Big Apple

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Aspen Comics is returning to the Big Apple and New York Comic Con on the eve of their tenth anniversary, and have released their schedule of events and exclusives for the weekend. Creators Frank Mastromauro, Peter Steigerwald, JT Krul, Greg Pak, Alex Konat, Khary Randolph, Emilio Lopez, Cory Smith, Jordan Gunderson and more will be taking part in Aspen’s plans for the weekend including the Official Aspen Comics Panel 2012 and creator signings at the Aspen Comics Booth #1213 throughout the weekend.

Aspen has revealed that the all new Aspen mini-series Charismagic: The Death Princess will see its world premiere at the convention three weeks prior to its official release date with an exclusive Charismagic: The Death Princess #1 NYCC 2012 variant by Khary Randolph and series artist Emilio Lopez, limited to 300 copies.

The publisher is pleased to announce a very special appearance by supermodel and Idolized series cover model Rachel Clark, along with cover photographer, Michael Schwartz. The pair teamed up to provide an exclusive Idolized #3 NYCC Photo Cover for the convention, limited to 300 copies, and will be appearing at the Aspen Comics Booth #1213 on Saturday from 2pm to 3pm.

Along with the special Idolized #3 variant cover, Aspen will also be offering an Executive Assistant: Assassins #4 NYCC exclusive cover limited to 300 copies, and featuring all new cover art by Alex Konat, and Beth Sotelo. Konat will also be appearing all weekend long at the Aspen Comics Booth #1213.

The final Aspen Tour Print of 2012 will be available at the Aspen Booth #1213 all weekend long, along with an all new series of Aspen’s industry-leading art prints featuring Aspen’s most popular cover art and characters.

The Official Aspen Comics 2012 panel is on Friday from 1:30-2:30 in Room 1A01 and will feature the very first inside look at the company’s “10 for 10” initiative, the most ambitious project yet for Aspen on the eve of their 10 year anniversary. Aspen’s Frank Mastromauro, Peter Steigerwald, J.T. Krul, Greg Pak, Alex Konat, Cory Smith, Jordan Gunderson, Khary Randolph and Emilio Lopez will showcase the early releases for the “10 for 10” initiative, as well as other Aspen releases for 2013, including the “Executive Extinction” crossover event, the publisher’s first novel, “The Lost Spark”, and much more.

Aspen Comics Heads to Vegas

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Aspen Comics is heading to Sin City for the Las Vegas Comic Book Expo 2012. They’re bringing along several of their leading creators and artists. Frank Mastromauro, Peter Steigerwald, JT Krul and Mike DeBalfo will be available at the Aspen Comics Booth #401 both Saturday and Sunday to meet fans and sign autographs. Aspen artists Joe Benitez, Beth Sotelo and Nei Ruffino will also be attending the show at their respective tables.

Aspen is offering a Soulfire #2 Las Vegas Comic Book Expo 2012 exclusive cover featuring a special Vegas-themed cover by series artists Mike DeBalfo and Nei Ruffino, limited to only 300 copies. Fans can also pick up the red hot issue #1 at the booth as well to catch up to the brand new fourth volume currently underway.

Along with exclusive comics, Aspen will also be offering all new art prints featuring their most popular covers and characters, including Fathom, Soulfire, Lady Mechanika, Executive Assistant and more. The Soulfire #2 Las Vegas Comic Book Expo 2012 cover will also be available, limited to 75 editions.

Aspen Comics Returns to Canada for Fan Expo 2012

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Aspen Comics will be returning north to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for this year’s Fan Expo 2012 with top creators, limited Fan Expo exclusives, and a special Aspen panel workshop.

Creators Frank Mastromauro, Peter Steigerwald, Joe Benitez, J.T. Krul, Nei Ruffino and Alex Konat will be appearing throughout the weekend at the Aspen Comics Booth #841 to sign autographs, meet with fans and provide complimentary free sketches courtesy of the publisher and its creators.

Aspen will be offering two highly limited exclusive books for Fan Expo 2012. Michael Turner’s flagship title Fathom will have a special Fathom #7 Fan Expo 2012 exclusive cover by Aspen founder Michael Turner and superstar colorist Peter Steigerwald. The publisher will also be offering an Executive Assistant: Assassins #3 Fan Expo 2012 exclusive cover by Canada’s own Marcus To along with Peter Steigerwald, limited to only 300 copies. Aspen encourages fans to arrive early to ensure their copies of these popular exclusives.

The Aspen Comics Booth #841 will also have an all new series of their industry-leading art prints debuting at Fan Expo, including the special Aspen Tour Print Fan Expo 2012 edition by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, limited to an extremely low 30 editions. Other new art prints available during the weekend include the Fathom #7 Fan Expo 2012 Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald cover, and more. Aspen strongly suggest fans to arrive early to secure the Aspen Tour Print Fan Expo 2012 edition.

On Thursday at 6pm in Theatre 3, Room #716, Aspen will be hosting a “Discussion and Drawing” panel with a first look at what Aspen has planned in 2012 and beyond including their recently-announced “10 for 10” initiative and more.

Aspen Comics Heads To Phoenix Comicon

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Aspen Comics To Attend the Phoenix Comicon 2012

In their first appearance at the Phoenix Comicon 2012 on May 24-27th, Aspen Comics will be offering many new and exclusive books and prints along with a host of Aspen creators. In attendance at the Aspen Comics Booth #900 throughout the weekend will be creators Frank Mastromauro (Shrugged, Dellec), Peter Steigerwald (Lady Mechanika, Soulfire), Mark Roslan (Broken Pieces), J.T. Krul (Soulfire, Mindfield) and Joe Benitez (Lady Mechanika) at the Aspen Comics Booth, with Aspen artists Mike DeBalfo (Soulfire) and Tony Parker (Dead Man’s Run) also in attendance at the show in Artist’s Alley.

The publisher will be offering a special Fathom: Kiani #2 Phoenix Comicon 2012 cover by newly announced Soulfire Volume 4 artist and Arizona native Mike DeBalfo with colors by Beth Sotelo. The special Phoenix Comicon exclusive will be limited to only 500 copies and fans are encouraged to visit the Aspen Comics Booth early to secure their copy.

Aspen will also be offering a special Lady Mechanika #2 Outlaw Exclusive Edition that will be debuting at the show, featuring an all new cover by creator Joe Benitez and Peter Steigerwald, limited to 1500 copies. Fans are also strongly encouraged to arrive at the Aspen Comics Booth #900 early to ensure their copy.

An exciting new line of Aspen’s industry-leading art prints will be released at the show featuring the latest version of the Aspen Tour Print 2012 by Aspen founder and legend Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald. In addition to the Aspen Tour Print, the publisher will also be offering new prints featuring covers from popular titles such as Fathom, Soulfire, Lady Mechanika, Executive Assistant Iris and more.

For more information on the Phoenix Comicon please check www.phoenixcomicon.com. For more information on Aspen Comics please check www.aspencomics.com and www.aspenstore.com.

Aspen Comics Launches New Fathom Series and More at C2E2

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This year’s C2E2 Comic and Entertainment Expo on April 13-15th will see the debut of Aspen Comics’ new series Fathom: Kiani and more at the Aspen Comics Booth #511. Aspen creators Frank Mastromauro (Shrugged, Soulfire), Joe Benitez (Lady Mechanika, Soulfire), Alex Konat (Fathom, Mindfield) and more surprise guests will be on hand at the Aspen Comics Booth all weekend long to meet fans, sign autographs and offer the latest convention exclusive comic books and art prints.

Aspen will be offering a special Fathom: Kiani #1 C2E2 exclusive cover featuring a never-before-seen cover by Aspen founder and Fathom creator Michael Turner with colors by superstar colorist Peter Steigerwald, limited to 500 copies. Michael Turner’s Fathom Kiani launches this April and C2E2 attendees will be able to get their exclusive copy of the first issue before it hits stores.

The Aspen Tour Print 2012 featuring art by Turner and Steigerwald will also be available at the Aspen Comics Booth along with two additional new art prints and other industry-leading prints of Aspen’s most popular covers and characters from titles such as Fathom, Soulfire, Lady Mechanika, Executive Assistant: Iris and more.

The Official Aspen Comics Panel will take place in room N426a from 11am to 12pm on Saturday, April 14th and will include Aspen creators Frank Mastromauro, Joe Benitez, Alex Konat, Khary Randolph, Emilio Lopez and Franchesco. The Aspen team will reveal upcoming summer plans for new releases and answer questions directly from the fans. All panel attendees will receive a free gift courtesy of Aspen Comics.

For more information on C2E2 please check www.C2E2.com. For more information on Aspen Comics please check www.aspencomics.com or www.aspenstore.com

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