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Preview – Fathom Vol. 4 #7

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FATHOM (vol 4) #7

David Wohl ­ Writer / Alex Konat ­ Pencils / Beth Sotelo ­ Colors
Covers by Alex Konat and Beth Sotelo (A), Pasquale Qualano and Teo Gonzalez (B), Alex Konat (C), and Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald (D)

Caught between warring undersea factions, Aspen Matthews must choose a side in the conflict in order to save her own life as well as the lives of her friends. But when the wrong decision could mean an apocalyptic-sized disaster both above and below the sea, Aspen realizes that in order to keep the peace, one of her closest allies must be sacrificed!

For the legions of FATHOM fans who have been waiting to see Aspen in her element and taking control of her life, now is the time to jump on in the water’s just fine!

FATHOM VOLUME 4 #7 is in stores September 7th, 2012!

Preview – Soulfire: Primer #1

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Soulfire: Primer #1

Michael Turner ; Jeph Loeb ; JT Krul – Writers / Michael Turner ; Joe Benitez – Art / Peter Steigerwald – colors

Magic is no longer a myth…..

Debuting in the summer of 2004, superstar creator Michael Turner’s pulse-pounding adventure-fantasy series, SOULFIRE, is now reintroduced for new and returning fans alike! Relive the quest of the young orphan boy Malikai, along with Grace and his friends as they battle the malevolent forces of Rainier and attempt to restore the fabric of magic in a world long devoid of it. As pivotal moments from the first three epic volumes are compiled in this value-priced, all-in-one SOULFIRE: PRIMER issue, all for the unbelievable price of only $1!

It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up in preparation for this summer’s massive SOULFIRE “Search for the Light” crossover event and the coming debut of SOULFIRE volume 4!

SOULFIRE: PRIMER #1 is in stores June 20th, 2012!

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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Aspen WonderCon 2012 Announcements

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Charismagic: The Death Princess

Aspen will be releasing an all-new three issue miniseries, Charismagic: The Death Princess in Fall 2012 written by Charismagic creator Vince Hernandez and featuring art by Emilio Lopez and Jocelyn Dunn with covers by Khary Randolph and Emilio Lopez.

Aspen also plans to release a special digital-exclusive Charismagic: Sparkles one-shot story over the summer by Hernandez and Siya Oum with Aspen’s proceeds going to the Make A Wish Foundation.

Homecoming

In August, from the legendary comic minds of Michael Turner, David Wohl and Scott Lobdell comes a new high school supernatural adventure series combining aliens with the always scare life of high school called Homecoming, featuring art by Emilio Laiso and Stefani Rennee.

Idolized

Aspen’s first-ever superhero comic book is by creator/writer David Schwartz with artists Micah Gunnell and David Curiel. Idolized tells the story of girl with super-powers and a tortured past, who seeks revenge, and ultimately finds redemption, over the course of competing in a televised super-hero competition show.

Executive Assistant Assassins

Aspen will be releasing their first ever ONGOING series this summer in July with the release of Executive Assistant Assassins by writer Vince Hernandez and rotating art teams. The first three issue story arc is entitled “Life After Death” and features the popular Executive Assistant Lily. “Life After Death” will feature the art team of Jordan Gunderson and Teodoro Gonzalez and will include covers by Joe Benitez, Dustin Nguyen, Eduardo Francisco and more.

Upcoming

Executive Assistant: Iris Volume 3

Aspen’s critically-acclaimed Executive Assistant: Iris returns with an epic third volume written by creator David Wohl.

Shrugged Volume 2

The popular action-comedy series Shrugged returns for a second volume by series creator Frank Mastromauro and will feature a special oversized zero issue upon its return.

Fathom Volume 5

Aspen’s flagship title Fathom continues to move forward into new territory with its fifth volume upcoming. Aspen is introducing popular Executive Assistant: Iris writer David Wohl into the fold as writer to join Alex Konat and Beth Sotelo.

Soulfire: Search for the Light Summer Event

Aspen is planning a huge summer event around their premiere title Soulfire entitled Soulfire: The Search For the Light. The event will feature five separate one shots that will combine for one massive story arc that leads directly into Soulfire Volume 4 with an all new art team. The five one shots include Soulfire: Hope by JT Krul and Jose Varese, Soulfire: Despair by David Schwartz and Jonathan Marks, Soulfire: Faith by Amanda McMurray and Siya Oum, Soulfire: Power by David Wohl and Khary Randolph and Soulfire: Grace by JT Krul and Pasquale Qualano.

Lady Mechanika Reprints

Aspen is going back to print on the massively-popular and sold-out issues of Lady Mechanika #’s 0,1 and 2. All three will feature new cover art by creator Joe Benitez and colorist Peter Steigerwald.

The Darkness: Origins Volume 2 Trade Paperback

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Official Press Release

DARKNESS FANS CAN DIVE INTO JACKIE ESTACADO’S BEGINNING WITH THE WITCHBLADE

THE DARKNESS: ORIGINS VOLUME 2 TRADE PAPERBACK

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 8, 2010 – Top Cow Productions, Inc. proudly announced today that the long sold-out early issues of The Darkness will be re-released as The Darkness: Origins Volume 2.  Scheduled to be in stores June 30, 2010, The Darkness: Origins Volume 2 continues the rebranding presented as part of the publisher’s “Origins” trade paperback line reprinting of classic Top Cow Universe stories that includes the recently released Witchblade: Origins Volume 1 and 2, and The Darkness: Origins Volume 1 trade paperbacks.

For fans new to Top Cow’s publications, The Darkness: Origins Volume 2 continues where The Darkness: Origins Volume 1 leaves off as we go back to the beginning and see 21-year-old mob hitman Jackie Estacado struggle with the power and the burden of The Darkness.

Also collected in this edition of The Darkness: Origins Volume 2 trade paperback is the first crossover between The Darkness and Witchblade in the fan favorite “Family Ties” storyline.

Showcasing talent from David Wohl (Executive Assistant Iris) and Christina Z. (Jenna Jameson’s Shadow Hunter), and featuring art by Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri, superstar Joe Benitez (Soulfire, Pilot Season: Demonic), and legendary artist Michael Turner (Soulfire, Fathom), the 176-page The Darkness: Origins Volume 2 collects The Darkness #7-10 as well as Witchblade #18-19.

”The Origins line showcases some of Top Cow’s most popular and timeless material. The ‘Family Ties’ story arc represents one of our first inter-title crossovers,” said Top Cow Publisher Filip Sablik, “It’s great to see this material once again available as part of the Origins trade line.”

About Top Cow Productions Inc.

Top Cow Productions, Inc. (www.topcow.com), a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries. The company has launched 20 franchises (18 original and two licensed) in the industry’s Top 10, seven at #1, a feat accomplished by no other publisher in the last two decades. Its flagship franchise, WITCHBLADE, was TNT’s #1 original film of 2000 and the subsequent TV series was released on DVD on July 29, 2008. A feature film, co-produced by Platinum Studios, Inc. and Arclight Films, is slated to begin production in Australia with director Michael Rymer. WITCHBLADE is also the first American property to be fully adapted in Japan as an original anime and manga by Studio GONZO in 2006. Top Cow’s other flagship property, THE DARKNESS, was developed into a major next-generation video game release by Starbreeze and 2K Games and achieved platinum sales status. WANTED, an Eisner-nominated miniseries published by Top Cow from 2003-2005, is now a major motion picture from Universal Pictures starring Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman. Virtually all of Top Cow’s other properties are in development as feature films, live-action television, animation or video games. Top Cow has also successfully licensed and merchandised its franchises into toys, statues, clothing, lithographs, puppets, posters, magnets, shot glasses, lighters, lunch pails, wall scrolls, mouse pads, die-cast cars, calendars, Christmas ornaments, Halloween masks, trading cards, standees, video games and roleplaying games.

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