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Preview: Soulfire: Sourcebook #1

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Brett

SOULFIRE: SOURCEBOOK #1

Hannibal Tabu — Writer
Michael Turner – Art / Peter Steigerwald – Colors

Your journey into the SOULFIRE Universe begins here!

Aspen’s best-selling Soulfire series has celebrated over 10 years of exciting adventures, and now fans and new readers alike can explore even more of Michael Turner’s magical journey with the first-ever MICHAEL TURNER’S SOULFIRE: SOURCEBOOK! Jam-packed from cover to cover with detailed character profiles, in-depth power charts, revealing story elements and so much more–this is the definitive source to learn about all things Soulfire!

SOULFIRE: SOURCEBOOK #1 is in stores March 25^th, 2015!

Aspen Launches 350 Titles on Madefire

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Brett

Aspen Comics has announced the launch of over 350 new and classic titles from the publisher’s digital library available starting on October 23 on Madefire. Madefire delivers Motion Books, an interactive audio-visual reading format that combines art and sound for a new style of digital storytelling. The new titles will be available on both the Madefire iOS and Android apps for tablets and smartphones. Madefire Motion Books & Comics has been a 5-star rated app since launch and recently recognized in the iOS App Store as an Editors’ Pick, Best New Apps and Best of July (2014).

The Madefire Motion Book Tool was also recently launched to the public in July and has been continuously developed with the creator in mind. Taking static art a step further by incorporating movement, sound and depth to visual reading, the platform continues to push the limits in digital storytelling. New features have been introduced to allow for a more streamlined creative process like creating covers with a click of a button and animating art in a few simple steps. Publishing to the web has never been easier and can take as little as 5 minutes. The ease of sharing your story on a website or blog is also more fluid now with an embed code automatically created when the book is published, giving the creator control of where and how their story is told.

The first wave of Aspen Comics’ books on Madefire will cover a large variety of titles including Michael Turner’s Fathom and Soulfire, Executive Assistant: Iris, Lola XOXO in addition to a majority of the publisher’s past library of books. New releases such as Aspen’s upcoming The ZooHunters will also be available day and date on November 5. Aspen Comics plans to include titles from their all-new Big Dog Ink imprint soon as well.

Aspen Comics in December 2014

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Brett

OVERTAKEN #2

Frank Mastromauro – Story / Marco Lorenzana – Art / Wes Hartman – Colors

Prepare yourself for the return of – OVERTAKEN!

Picking up from the shocking events of issue #1… after months of dead ends and uncooperative authorities, Will Harden focuses his desperation to find his missing wife and turns to an unlikely source to help locate her…but is it already too late?? As he begins to unravel the truth, Harden will discover that the answers he seeks are far out of this world!

Written and created by Frank Mastromauro, featuring artwork by the talented newcomer Marco Lorenzana, OVERTAKEN is going to take your breath away and leave you gasping for more!

OVERTAKEN #2 is in stores December 17^th, 2014!

FC 32 pages $3.99

RETAILER NOTE: OVERTAKEN #2 will ship with a standard direct cover and an Aspen RESERVED Variant Edition cover by Fathom artist Alex Konat and colorist Peter Steigerwald that is available to those who reserve copies through their retail store. Each cover is available to order separately, with no quantity limitations or restrictions.

OVERTAKEN #2 RETAILER INCENTIVE:

For every 12 total combined copies of the standard and Konat Reserved variant edition covers ordered, retailers will receive 1 (one) FREE J. Scott Campbell sketch edition cover with the option to purchase up to (3) additional J. Scott Campbell sketch edition Covers at net $8 each.

FATHOM: SOURCEBOOK #1

Michael Turner ; various – Art / Peter Steigerwald ; various – Colors

Your journey into the FATHOM Universe begins here!

Michael Turner’s best-selling Fathom series has celebrated over 15 years of thrilling adventures, and now fans and new readers alike can dive even deeper into the depths of the Fathom Universe with Aspen’s first-ever FATHOM: SOURCEBOOK! Jam-packed from cover to cover with detailed character profiles, in-depth power charts, revealing story elements and so much more–this is the definitive source to learn about all things Fathom!

FATHOM: SOURCEBOOK #1 is in stores December 10^th, 2014!

FC 32 pages $4.99

HOLIDAY REOFFERS:

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: HIT LIST TPB

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS vol 1 TPB

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS vol 2 TPB

FATHOM: KIANI BLADE OF FIRE TPB

SOULFIRE DEFINITIVE EDITION TPB

SHRUGGED vol 1 TPB

MICHAEL TURNER TRIBUTE

THE LOST SPARK NOVEL

Preview: Soulfire Annual #1

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Brett

SOULFIRE ANNUAL #1

JT Krul, Agnes Garbowska, Mark Roslan – Story
Agnes Garbowska, Lori Hanson, Giuseppe Cafaro – Art
Juancho, Valentina Pinto, Agnes Garbowska – Colors

Michael Turner’s SOULFIRE returns!

Aspen’s first ever SOULFIRE ANNUAL arrives, jam-packed with three all new stories featuring some of the most popular characters in the SOULFIRE universe—and more! Join veteran SOULFIRE writer JT Krul as he presents a young Grace in a world long forgotten, full or dragons and danger! Fan favorite illustrator Agnes Garbowska debuts a new SOULFIRE story all her own, as she handles the writing and art duties in a special tale featuring Grace and several other SOULFIRE favorites! And BubbleGun creator Mark Roslan explodes onto the scene with a futuristic bank robbery that even the magic of Malakai may not be able to stop!

Don’t miss out on the debut of the first ever SOULFIRE ANNUAL #1 in this thrilling oversized issue featuring a re-mastered SOULFIRE cover by series creator Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald!

SOULFIRE ANNUAL #1 is in stores July 16th, 2014!

Aspen Comics in July 2014

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Brett

DAMSELS IN EXCESS #1

Vince Hernandez – Story / Mirka Andolfo – Art

Five realms. Five princesses. Zero men.

In the land of the Five Realms, the existence of men has long since been evaporated from the hearts and minds of women. Princess Bethany–ruler of Evanfar, the largest and most prominent kingdom, finds herself at the center of a vast conspiracy that could not only threaten her kingdom—but also her life! Journey to a place where magic is abundant, unicorns and ferrets can command armies, and five women struggle to find balance—and power–in an ever-changing fairy tale world!
Creator Vince Hernandez and artist Mirka Andolfo present to you the newest Aspen hit series – DAMSELS IN EXCESS!

DAMSELS IN EXCESS #1 is in stores July 23^rd, 2014!

FC 32 pages $3.99 (3.99 digital)

SOULFIRE ANNUAL #1

JT Krul, Agnes Garbowska, Mark Roslan – Story

Agnes Garbowska, Lori Hanson – art

Michael Turner’s SOULFIRE returns!

Don’t miss out on the debut of the first ever SOULFIRE ANNUAL #1 in this thrilling oversized issue featuring a re-mastered SOULFIRE cover by series creator Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald!

SOULFIRE ANNUAL #1 is in stores July 9^th, 2014!

FC 48 pages $5.99 (5.99 digital)

SOULFIRE (vol 2) TPB: DRAGON FALL

J.T. Krul – Story / Marcus To – Art / Beth Sotelo – Colors

The epic second volume of Michael Turner’s SOULFIRE!

The Dark Lord Rainier has been defeated, and Malikai—the Samusara, set forth the return of the light. Yet, the return of magic has created problems across the globe, as Grace attempts to bring order to a world devoid of magic for thousands of years. Meanwhile, Rainier, in his endless crusade to rid the world of magic and all that it encompasses, decides the only way to extinguish the light is by fusing both technology and magic in horrific fashion—with terrifying results! Collecting together the sold out Zero issue, as well as issues #1 though #9, plus the rare 10-page Sonia story from Aspen Seasons Winter and the 20-page ‘Resurgence’ story previously only available in the Soulfire: New World Order mini-series, this is 296 pages of everything Soulfire volume 2! And if that’s not enough, we’ll be including a complete covers gallery featuring artwork by such artistic forces as Joe Benitez, Randy Green, Nick Bradshaw and Soulfire creator Michael Turner!! This complete SOULFIRE (vol 2) TPB: DRAGON FALL is a must for any Aspen, Soulfire, Michael Turner, or comic book fan!

SOULFIRE (vol 2) TPB: DRAGON FALL is in stores July 9^th, 2014!

FC 296 pages $29.99 TPB

SOULFIRE: SHADOW MAGIC Vol 1 TPB

Vince Hernandez – Story / Sana Takeda – Art & Colors

The world of magic has gone dark…

Before the return of the light forever altered the events of the present SOULFIRE universe, a long ago era of flourishing magic enveloped the land as well as SOULFIRE’s preeminent heroine, Grace. Amidst a bloody war between the two dominant races, the Rahtumi and the Sethoru, that endangered both of their existences, an even greater threat soon emerged. It is a malevolent form of magic that threatens to cast a dark shadow over all that is decent and magical by consuming everything in it’s path. And through all of this perilous disorder, Grace attempts to overcome the greatest obstacle she has yet to encounter in her time in Empyrea—the bonds of love. Collecting together the entire sold out SOULFIRE: SHADOW MAGIC mini-series, and fully illustrated by Sana Takeda, this long-awaited trade paperback is a must have addition to everyone’s SOULFIRE collection!

FC 152 pages $14.99

SOULFIRE: SHADOW MAGIC Vol 1 TPB is in stores July 9^th, 2014!

JIRNI vol 2 #3

JT Krul – Story / Paolo Pantalena – Art / Brett Smith – Colors

From the depths they ascend…

As Ara continues her voyage across the seas, she comes to discover more about her guide – Captain Boro. Yet, any bonding between the pair is interrupted when an ancient evil rises from the depths, intent on destroying them all! Boro’s men have heard many tales of the fabled mermaids, but when it comes to legends, sometimes the truth is far more terrifying than the myth!

JIRNI vol 2 #3 is in stores July 30^th, 2014!

FC 32 pages $3.99 (3.99 digital)

LOLA XOXO #4

Siya Oum – Story & Art

Aspen’s newest hit series continues!

The Wasteland Trading Company arrives in the town on Sinmora, where they find their fair share of alcohol and debauchery to satisfy their thirst for action. However, as is often the case in the Wasteland, they bite off more than they can chew, as they learn of a place that no merchant has yet to return from alive, a mysterious site that piques Lola’s curiosity—even if the risk of exploration could mean her life!

One of 2014’s most exciting debuts, LOLA XOXO is ready to take you on an incredible adventure unlike any other!

LOLA XOXO #4 is in stores July 16^th, 2014!

FC 32 pages $3.99 (3.99 digital)

NYCC 2013: Aspen Comics Brings the Announcements

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Brett

Aspen Comics made numerous announcements at the 2013 New York Comic Con including new and returning comic book series.

Lola from creator Siya Oum will be released in Spring 2014 and features a story fully written and illustrated by Oum. Featuring a post-apocalyptic landscape and one woman’s desire to discover the truth about her missing parents while she traverses the landscape known as the “Wasteland” in search of them.

Damsels in Excess from creator Vince Hernandez and Mirka Andolfo is a fairy tale action-adventure series that centers on a young princess, Bethany, who must survive the deadly threat of her fellow princesses of the Five Realms before they destroy her kingdom—and end her life.

J.T. Krul’s fantasy adventure series Jirni returns for a second volume with the original first volume’s art team of Paolo Pantalena and Brett Smith following the breakout success of its initial offering. Aspen will also be releasing a spinoff mini-series written by Krul, Jirni: Fall of the D’jinn set for release the same month as the launch of Jirni: Volume 2.

David Wohl and Brad Foxhoven’s Legend of the Shadow Clan returns for a second volume as well, following the hit first story arc. The art team of Cory Smith and John Starr will be returning as the series art team for the next volume.

Aspen Novels is set to publish 7 To Die by author Tag Roberts in 2014. Aspen will be adding another novel to their burgeoning line of books this year with the release of 7 To Die with more to follow soon. 7 To Die tells the story of Lex MacArthur, a bright, but struggling San Francisco college student who inexplicably receives an enigmatic clay pendant with an etched eight-pointed star in the mail. The pendant, which unlocks a bevy of dormant superhuman genes, also ignites Lex’s mission to discover who she is and where she came from. With several new enemies aggressively pursuing her to extort and capitalize on her newfound abilities, Lex is forced to fight for her life and save those she loves from certain death.

Aspen has teamed up with Comixology to offer large-scale omnibus editions of their popular flagship series Fathom, Soulfire and Executive Assistant: Iris. The Fathom Omnibus Edition Volumes 1 and 2 are available for purchase now, with the Executive Assistant: Iris and Executive Assistant: Assassins Omnibus Editions available on October 16^th. November will see the release of the Soulfire Omnibus Edition Volumes 1 and 2.

Aspen will be offering all new titles featuring the Guided View feature on Comixology with more news and release dates to be revealed soon.

Preview: Soulfire #6

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Brett

Soulfire #6

JT Krul – story/Giuseppe Cafaro, Mike DeBalfo – Pencils/Nei Ruffino – Colors/ Josh Reed – Lettering

Michael Turner’s epic fantasy adventure surges forward into a bold new era! As Malikai and his technologically infused magical allies try to save the world from the destructive force of the elemental dragons, Grace is freakishly transforming before their very eyes and becoming the living embodiment of Oris–the chaos demon! Can the group save her in time, and perhaps save the world in the process? Or will this be the decisive battle where everyone loses, no matter what the outcome?

Preview: Soulfire Vol. 4 #5

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Brett

SOULFIRE (vol 4) #5

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

Michael Turner¹s epic fantasy adventure surges forward into a bold new era!

Malikai and his friends attempt to survive and defeat the onslaught of a deadly horde of destructive dragons. Meanwhile, the magical races of the Everlands might have to resort to the unthinkable in order to defeat them, the fusing of magic with technology!

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) #5 is in stores May 15th, 2013!

Aspen Heads to WonderCon!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Brett

Aspen 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 30^th 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!

Preview – Soulfire (Vol. 4) #4

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Brett

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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