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 – Life With Archie #26

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LIFE WITH ARCHIE #26

Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash, Bob Smith
Cover: Fernando Ruiz
Variant Cover: Jamal Igle
Shipping Date: 12/26
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 1/16
48-page, full color comic
$3.99 US

“Archie Marries Veronica” – Archie settles in as president of Mirth Records but is soon disillusioned when he discovers that the “talent” may not be so talented after all. Recovering from his gunshot wound, Clay discovers what it’s like to be on the other side of physical therapy. Meanwhile, Reggie is given a choice by his reality show producer: up the drama with fake fighting between him and Betty or face cancellation. How will Betty take this?
“Archie Marries Betty” – A series of robberies continue to hit Riverdale and Jughead is worried the Chok’lit Shoppe could be next. Will the robber be caught before it’s too late? Reggie’s head is still spinning from the suddenness of his father’s heart attack and to top it off he’s been saddled with the responsibility of overseeing the family business. Can he make his father proud? But not everyone is filled with worry as Cheryl recovers from cancer and may have just met a potential mate. Is love in the air?

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Preview – One Trick Rip-Off / Deep-Cuts HC

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One Trick Rip-Off / Deep-Cuts HC

By: Paul Pope
Price: $29.99

Young lovers Tubby and Vim want to escape – escape the mistakes they’ve made, the lives they’ve lived, and the dirty city weighing them down. Their plan is simple -all they have to do is rip-off Tubby’s pals, the One Tricks – the toughest street gang in LA.

If they pull it off, they’re set for life. If not, their lives won’t matter much anyway.

What was going to be a smooth, straight-forward heist becomes a fast-paced battle to the death.

From Eisner Award-winning writer/artist PAUL POPE (Batman: Year 100, THB, Heavy Liquid, 100%) and presented for the first time in color by JAMIE GRANT (All-Star Superman).  ONE TRICK RIP-OFF/DEEP-CUTS is 288 pages of raw power, of which over 150 pages are comprised of new, rare, and never before seen stories created during POPE’s time traveling the world in the ’90s.

Included in the “Deep Cuts” section is a bounty of unpublished and rare work POPE did in the ’90s, including the legendary “Supertrouble” manga, created for Kodansha in Japan, appearing here in print for the first time.

It’s a tour de force of pure, kinetic storytelling that will keep your eyes peeled until the very last page.

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The Future of Journey Into Mystery Is Ravenous!

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This April, Sif embarks on a dangerous rescue mission in Journey Into Mystery #651, kicking off the all-new story from the creative team of writer Kathryn Immonen and artist Matteo Scalera!

The warrior Sif’s might rivals that of the Mighty Thor, but when the ravenous Fenris is awoken by one of her own, even she is outclassed! In order to save her home, she must band together with the Warriors Three and Thor to stop him – but when everything they need to stop the beast never existed – things go from bad to worse!

JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #651
Written by KATHRYN IMMONEN
Art by MATTEO SCALERA
Cover by JEFF DEKAL
ON SALE THIS APRIL!

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The Future of Avengers Arena Is Game On!

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This April, the death toll rises as Avengers Arena #8 kicks off an all-new murderous story from rising star creators writer Dennis Hopeless and artist Kev Walker.

The stakes have never been higher as the cast of Avengers Arena feel the cold hard reality of Murderworld! It’s only a matter of time before tensions reach their boiling points and the kids turn on one another. What happens when alliances are broken? And who’s secrets are blown wide open? One thing is certain, the outlook is grim!

AVENGERS ARENA #8
Written by DENNIS HOPELESS
Art by KEV WALKER
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
ON SALE THIS DECEMBER!

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Preview – The Li’l Depressed Boy #15

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The Li’l Depressed Boy #15

Story by: S Steven Struble Art By: Sina Grace Cover By: Anis Mojgani

“IT’S NOT A LIE, IT’S A SECRET”
Things are moving fast with the Li’l Depressed Boy and his new girl, but can they survive keeping their relationship hidden? Featuring a cover by amazing poet and The Feather Room author, ANIS MOJGANI.

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Preview – Frank Cho: Women Book 2 HC

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Frank Cho: Women Book 2 HC

Art By: Frank Cho
Price: $24.99

This is the second art collection book by the internationally renowned and Emmy Award-winning master artist, FRANK CHO. This book highlights the latest covers, pin-ups, illustrations, paintings and sketches by FRANK CHO, including art from his recent Liberty Meadows project. This book contains the images of women in various states of undress and in full cheesecake glory. Definitely not for the faint of heart and Tea-bag Republicans.

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The Intergalactic Nemesis, a Live Action Graphic Novel

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Ever wonder what a graphic novel would be like performed in person? That seems to be the rage lately with Kill Shakespeare, Titanium Rain and The Intergalactic Nemesis. The live theatrical experience mashes up radio drama with comic books.

People in the Missouri University of Science and Technology area can experience it themselves as a performance will be held February 8 at 7pm as part of the Leach Theatre Family Series. The show will be held in Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall. They’re currently traveling the world performing.

The Intergalactic Nemesis features three actors voicing dozens of characters, a Foley artist creating hundreds of sound effects and a keyboardist providing the score, while more than 1,250 individual, full-color, hand-drawn, high-resolution comic book images are projected on a screen. The show has been featured on Conan O’Brien’s late-night talk show and on NPR’s All Things Considered.

The story was inspired by Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars pulp serials from the 1930s. The story features Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Molly Sloan, her intrepid assistant Timmy Mendez and a mysterious librarian named Ben Wilcott. The trio faces the most serious threat Earth has ever known: an impending invasion of sludge monsters from the planet Zygon.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and youth. Tickets are available online or from the Leach Theatre Box Office. Box office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 573-341-4219 for more information.

The Leach Family Series offers discounts for purchases of four or more tickets to this performance.

The show is sponsored in part by Results Radio KTTR 99.7 FM and 1490 AM.

Leach Theatre is a division of Missouri S&T’s student affairs department. For more information about the series, call the Leach Theatre Box Office at 573-341-4219.

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