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Aspen Heads to WonderCon!

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ASPEN-WONDER-2013-epsonAspen Comics has released their WonderCon Anaheim 2013 exclusives as well as their list of creators appearing at the Aspen Comics Booth #701 on March 29-31st. Aspen creators Frank Mastromauro, Peter Steigerwald, Vince Hernandez, Mark Roslan, J.T. Krul, Beth Sotelo, Mike DeBalfo, Nei Ruffiino, David Wohl, Lori Hanson, and Jonathan Marks will all be appearing throughout the weekend at the Aspen Comics Booth.

Aspen is offering two highly-limited show exclusives: Legend of the Shadow Clan #3 will be released early at the show with a special Wondercon Anaheim exclusive cover by Mike DeBalfo and colored by Peter Steigerwald and limited to 200 copies. Aspen will also be releasing an Executive Assistant: Assassins #9 WonderCon cover by Giuseppe Cafaro and David Curiel, limited to 200 copies. Both exclusives will only be available at the Aspen Comics Booth #701.

To continue their ten-year anniversary celebration, Aspen is releasing the Aspen Tour Print 2013 WonderCon Anniversary Edition, with art by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, limited to 125 editions. Aspen will also be releasing all new prints featuring Soulfire, The Legend of the Shadow Clan and Shrugged.

The “Ten Years of Aspen Comics” panel will take place on Saturday, March 30th in room 208 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm and will feature all of Aspen’s creative talents as they answer fans’ questions and reveal what’s in store for the next ten years of Aspen Comics.

Aspen Editor-in-Chief Vince Hernandez will be offering portfolio reviews all weekend for aspiring artists in room 206b. Here is the dates/times for the reviews:

Friday: 1:30 – 2:30 PM

Saturday: 1:30 – 2:30 PM

Sunday: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

See what Aspen is bringing below!

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Preview – Soulfire (Vol. 4) #4

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SOULFIRE (vol 4) #4

J.T. Krul – Story / Mike DeBalfo – Art / Nei Ruffino  – Colors

Michael Turner’s epic fantasy adventure surges forward into a new era!

Possessed by the chaotic spirit of Oris, Grace seems all but unstoppable as her reign of terror storms across the globe. Cities are being destroyed. People are dying. In the Everlands, one of Malikai’s closest friends is facing death from Grace’s violence. Can the combined power of magic and technology save them? And if so, will the result be a miracle…or an abomination?”

From veteran SOULFIRE scribe J.T. Krul, and featuring the amazing art of Michael DeBalfo along with fan favorite colorist Nei Ruffino, this is the SOULFIRE tale three volumes in the making! New and returning fans will NOT want to miss out as the biggest SOULFIRE story ever told continues right here!

SOULFIRE (vol 4) #4 is in stores March 20th, 2013!

FC 32 pages $3.99

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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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Preview – Soulfire (Vol. 4) #3

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SOULFIRE (vol 4) #3

J.T. Krul – Story / Mike DeBalfo – Art / Nei Ruffino

Michael Turner’s epic fantasy adventure surges forward into a new era!

Infected by the poisonous sickness plaguing her body, Grace’s dragon manifestation of fire and chaos devastates the city of Rome, while Malikai and friends come to grips with the harsh reality that something unthinkable must be done in order to stop her. Meanwhile, Sarin’s rule begins to strain under the weight of his own agenda—as his decisions lead to deadly results for those closest to him!

From veteran SOULFIRE scribe J.T. Krul, and featuring the amazing art of Michael DeBalfo along with fan favorite colorist Nei Ruffino, this is the SOULFIRE tale three volumes in the making! New and returning fans will NOT want to miss out as the biggest SOULFIRE story ever told continues right here!

SOULFIRE (vol 4) #3 is in stores December 12th, 2012!

FC 32 pages $3.99

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

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.

Preview – Soulfire Vol. 4 #2

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SOULFIRE VOL. 4 #2

J.T. Krul-Story/ Mike Debalfo – Pencils/ Nei Ruffino – Colors/ Josh Reed – Letters
Covers by Mike DeBalfo and Nei Ruffino (A), Tony Parker and Peter Steigerwald (B), Mike DeBalfo (C ), and Mike DeBalfo and Nei Ruffino (D)

Whilst the city of Anantia is in the midst of war with itself and under the malicious rule of the new King Sarin,  evil things are afoot!

Can the dragons be save from their horrible fate, and will Grace succumb to the corrupted fury of Chaos that has invaded her mind? Will the Sethoru and Rathumi ever reconcile their differences?

Find out in the latest issue of Soulfire #2, in stores September 26th, 2012!

Preview – Executive Assistant: Assassins #3

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ASSASSINS #3

Vince Hernandez ­ Writer / Jordan Gunderson ­ Art / Teo Gonzalez – Colors
Cover by Alex Konat and Nei Ruffino, and Pasquale Qualano and Teodoro Gonzalez.

Aspen’s first-ever ongoing series continues!

The action-packed conclusion to the “Life After Death” storyline can only end one way–in bloodshed and death! The ruthless arms dealer Mazutsu seeks to end the life of Executive Assistant Lily once and for all, while his right-hand man Tarver learns firsthand that the business of power does not come without fatal consequences. Lily and Cope discover the fight for their survival has arrived at the doorstep of the safe house땇s Mazutsu¹s powerful technology forces her to rely on the skills that only an Executive Assistant can possess!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ASSASSINS #3 is in stores September 7th, 2012!

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.

Preview – Soulfire (Vol. 4) #1

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SOULFIRE (vol 4) #1

J.T. Krul ­ Story / Mike DeBalfo ­ Art / Nei Ruffino

Michael Turner’s epic fantasy adventure surges forward into a new era!

The Bearer of the Light, Malikai, is back–alive and well with his closest friends. The balance of magic has been restored to the world, but there are still signs of a coming chaos – one greater than anything ever seen before.

The Master and his greatest teacher, Grace, has fought for the light and all that encompasses it her entire life, but when the darkness takes a hold of her in the process– the entire SOULFIRE universe will fall into jeopardy as Dark Grace emerges!

From veteran SOULFIRE scribe J.T. Krul, and featuring the Aspen debut of ultra-exciting artist Michael DeBalfo along with fan favorite colorist Nei Ruffino, this is the SOULFIRE tale three volumes in the making! New and returning fans will NOT want to miss out as the biggest SOULFIRE story ever told premieres right here!

SOULFIRE (vol 4) #1 is in stores August 1st, 2012!

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