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Preview – Idolized #4

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IDOLIZED #4

David Schwartz – Writer / Pasquale Qualano – Art / David Curiel – Colors

Aspen Comics proudly presents their first ever super-hero series, IDOLIZED!

The IDOLIZED competition comes to a crushing head, as Joule faces off against two of her most brutal competitors in the TV show’s grand finale!  Even more importantly, see what happens after the competition ends, as a furious young Joule faces off against Stasis, the man who destroyed her life, in a battle that will leave her, and the Powered Protectors, forever scarred – if they even survive!

Written and created by David Schwartz, with gorgeous art by Pasquale Qualano and David Curiel, and featuring a cover by Oliver Nome and Peter Steigerwald, plus a photo cover starring supermodel Rachel Clark, you won’t want to miss out on this innovative new series from Aspen Comics!

IDOLIZED #4 is in stores December 19th, 2012!

FC 32 pages $3.99

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Preview – Idolized #3

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Idolized #3

David Schwartz – Writer / Pasquale Qualano – Art / David Curiel – Colors

Aspen Comics proudly presents their first ever super-hero series, IDOLIZED!

Joule’s been kicked out of the IDOLIZED competition!  As she desperately attempts to find a way back in– if she does, will she be able to even survive the competition?  IDOLIZED kicks into high gear, as Joule faces off against the Top Ten finalists, the show’s producers, and her own seething cauldron of emotions, all in order to keep her desperate quest for revenge alive!

Written and created by David Schwartz, with gorgeous art by Pasquale Qualano and David Curiel, and featuring a cover by Micah Gunnell, plus a photo cover starring supermodel Rachel Clark, you won’t want to miss out on this innovative new series from Aspen Comics!

IDOLIZED #3 is in stores October 24th, 2012!

Preview – Idolized #2

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IDOLIZED VOL. 1 ISSUE 2

Writer: David Schwartz
Pencils: Micah Gunnell and Pasquale Qualano
Colors: David Curiel
Covers: Humberto Ramos and Peter Steigerwald (cover A), Rachel Clark as Joule, photographed by Michael Schwartz, with effects by Peter Steigerwald (cover B).

While trying out for the hit new TV show, “Superhero Idol”, 18-year-old Leslie Linnell (aka Joule) must compete for a spot in the crime-fighting group “The Powered Protectors”.

She must prove her courage, powers, and ability to win the hearts of millions of viewers so that she can seek vengeance for her parents tragic death at the hand of the villian, Stasis!

IDOLIZED #2 is in stores September 26th, 2012!

Preview – Idolized #1

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IDOLIZED #1

David Schwartz ­ Writer / Micah Gunnell ­ Art / David Curiel – Colors

Aspen Comics proudly presents their first ever super-hero series, IDOLIZED!

What would a real world filled with superheroes look like? In this all-new series it gets ugly, as a young, girl-next door named Joule reveals her tortured past and her desperate attempt for revenge‹all while auditioning in front of the cameras and judges of the hot new TV show ³SuperHero Idol²!

IDOLIZED begins here, as we experience the initial audition that will make Joule a household name in homes across America, and we begin to learn the secrets she is hiding may lead to her shocking downfall!

Written and created by David Schwartz, with gorgeous art by Micah Gunnell and David Curiel, and featuring a cover by the legendary Art Adams, and a photo cover starring Supermodel Rachel Clark, you won¹t want to miss out on this innovative new series only from Aspen Comics!

IDOLIZED #1 is in stores August 8th, 2012!

Preview – Soulfire: Despair #1

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SOULFIRE: DESPAIR #1

David Schwartz ­ Story / Jonathan Marks ­ pencils / Siya Oum – colors

Aspen’s first ever Soulfire summer event, Search for the Light reaches its next exciting chapter, SOULFIRE: DESPAIR!

The Search for the Light continues as Faye, the Queen of Anantia and the magical realm of the Everlands, attempts to forge a new legacy for the absent crown left by the slain King Arlin. Staging a fierce competition between the kingdom’s greatest warriors, she is reluctantly obliged to allow the contest’s winner to take up the mantle of the lost King. But the choice between warriors, including Sarlin, the estranged and self-righteous son of Arlin, as well as a significant, mysterious person from her past, will force the kingdom’s future into a fate they may never be able to escape!

Don’t miss out on the thrilling Search for the Light crossover event that will change the face of the SOULFIRE Universe forever!

SOULFIRE: DESPAIR #1 is in stores July 5th, 2012!

Idolized #1 – Arthur Adams Cover Art Revealed!

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Aspen Comics is thrilled to reveal the absolutely incredible, gorgeous cover art for IDOLIZED #1, drawn by the legendary ARTHUR ADAMS.

IDOLIZED #1 will feature 3 covers:

Cover A will be the stunning piece you see here from the legendary Arthur Adams, but in full color (colors by the amazing Peter Steigerwald).

Cover B will be an equally stunning photo cover starring supermodel Rachel Clark.

Cover C, a limited-edition incentive cover, will have the Art Adams cover as you see it above, in black & white, exactly as he presented it to us.

IDOLIZED #1 will be in stores on August 8th.  And, while awaiting the release of IDOLIZED #1, don’t forget to pick up your copy of IDOLIZED #0, with a cover by “Lady Mechanika”‘s JOE BENITEZ, when it hits the stands on June 27th.  The special zero issue sets the stage for this thrilling new series, and includes many pages of bonus materials that flesh out the world of IDOLIZED.

What would a real world filled with superheroes look like? In this all-new series it gets ugly, as a young woman named Joule reveals her tortured past and her desperate attempt for revenge, all while auditioning in front of the cameras and judges of the hot new TV show “SuperHero Idol”.  IDOLIZED begins here, as we experience the initial audition that will make Joule a household name in homes across America, and we begin to get glimpses of the dark secrets she’s hiding that will lead to her shocking downfall…

IDOLIZED is a creator-owned comic, from the writer of MELTDOWN (Image) and Fathom: Blue Descent (Aspen), with artwork by MICAH GUNNELL (“Shrugged”), colors by DAVID CURIEL (“Dead Man’s Run”) and covers by ART ADAMS, JOE BENITEZ, KERON GRANT, MICAH GUNNELL and HUMBERTO RAMOS.

For more information on IDOLIZED, visit and “like” www.Facebook.com/IDOLIZEDComic.

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Aspen Comics Celebrates Free Comic Book Day 2012

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Aspen Comics will be commemorating the annual Free Comic Book Day by attending various events and signings all across the country. Aspen creators Peter Steigerwald, Vince Hernandez, Joe Benitez, Alex Konat, Mike DeBalfo, Oliver Nome, Tony Parker, JT Krul, David Wohl and David Schwartz will be celebrating the day with the release of the Worlds of Aspen 2012 Free Comic Book issue. The Worlds of Aspen 2012 issue will feature two never-before-seen Aspen properties, the supernatural teen action-adventure series Homecoming, by creators Michael Turner, David Wohl and Scott Lobdell and Idolized by David Schwartz. In addition to the all new stories, the Worlds of Aspen 2012 issue will offer a first glimpse at Aspen’s new series coming up including Zooniverse, Shrugged Volume 2, Charismagic: The Death Princess, and Aspen’s first ever ongoing series, Executive Assistant: Assassins. The Free Comic Book Day issue also includes previews of popular Aspen titles Fathom, Soulfire and will feature a special centerfold pinup of the red hot Aspen character Lady Mechanika. The complete list of Aspen’s creator signings for Free Comic Book Day 2012 follows:

4 COLOR FANTASIES
Vince Hernandez
11-4pm
7172 Archibald Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 563-8751

ACME COMICS EXPO – SAMURAI COMICS EAST
Tony Parker
11-5pm
1051 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 265-8886

COMIC BUG
Peter Steigerwald
David Wohl
JT Krul
David Schwartz
11-3pm
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 372-6704

COMIX OASIS
Joe Benitez
11-5pm
6711 Allen Road
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 382-0700

COMICS TOONS N TOYS
Oliver Nome
11-2pm
13542 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-2117

DRAWN TO COMICS
Mike DeBalfo
12pm
5801 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 847-9090

 

GOLDEN APPLE COMICS
David Schwartz
3-5pm
7018 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 658-6047

 

RUPP’S COMICS
Alex Konat
11-5pm
335 North Ohio Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 334-4959

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.

Aspen Comics Releases New Series and More at WonderCon 2012

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With only a short distance to travel to this year’s Wonder Con 2012, Aspen Comics is planning to bring a large assortment of creators as well as new exclusive books only available at the Aspen Comics Booth #510. Aspen creators Frank Mastromauro, Peter Steigerwald, Vince Hernandez, Mark Roslan, Joe Benitez, J.T. Krul, David Wohl, Oliver Nome, Beth Sotelo, David Schwartz, Scott Lobdell and more surprise guests will be signing comics and meeting fans at the booth all weekend long.

Aspen is proud to launch their all-new miniseries Fathom: Kiani Volume Two at this year’s WonderCon. Fathom: Kiani centers on the popular Fathom heroine in a return to her own series in this brand-new storyline. The exclusive Fathom: Kiani #0 WonderCon 2012 edition features a cover by superstar artists Benitez and Steigerwald, and is limited to only 500 copies.

The duo of Benitez and Steigerwald are also debuting an all-new WonderCon 2012 edition cover to their red hot sellout, steampunk action-adventure book Lady Mechanika #0. Including a new original cover by the pair, Lady Mechanika #0 will be sure to follow in the footsteps of previous editions with a quick sell out and is only limited to 1500 editions. Fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early at the Aspen Comics Booth #510 to ensure their copy.

Fathom fans can also look forward to a special Fathom #5 WonderCon Exclusive 2012 cover by series and Aspen founder Michael Turner along with Peter Steigerwald. Containing one of the most popular Turner sketch covers of all time, this special Fathom exclusive is limited to only 500 copies.

Aspen’s industry-leading line of art prints returns with all new covers and images from Aspen’s most popular series and characters including Fathom, Soulfire, Executive Assistant: Iris, Lady Mechanika and more. Aspen will also be releasing this year’s Aspen Tour Print, another item fans are strongly encouraged to pick up early as supplies last.

The Official Aspen Comics Panel will be on Saturday from 3-4pm in room 203 and will include the entire Aspen Comics team of creators as they preview upcoming titles and reveal never-before-seen art and news. All fans in attendance will receive a free gift courtesy of Aspen Comics.

For more information on WonderCon 2012, please check www.comic-con.org/wc

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

Preview – Fathom: Blue Descent #4

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Fathom: Blue Descent #4

David Schwartz – Writer / Alex Sanchez, Peter Steigerwald – Art

RETURN TO THE DEEP WITH MICHAEL TURNER’S FATHOM!

The past comes crashing into the present in this final exciting issue of the all-new Aspen mini-series, FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT! Worlds collide in this epic finale as the Blue and the ancient race of the Black set forth events that forever mark the Fathom Universe–including Aspen Matthews!

In his attempt to rescue his wife Eilah from the deadly clutches of Rahger and the Black, Abseloma may finally fill the missing void of patriarch for his fractured family…or he will die trying. With FATHOM’s return at hand, some new creators and several familiar names are coming along for the ride!

Taking charge of the writing chores is David Schwartz, known for his critically acclaimed Image Comics title Meltdown. Art duties for all of Aspen’s curvaceous lines and intricate environments will be handled by Alex Sanchez of Spiderman Unlimited and JSA Classified fame. Together, this dynamic duo is looking forward to putting their stamp on FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT as never before! Over a decade’s worth of answers spill out onto the pages of this exciting, all new FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT mini-series!

In stores January 25th!

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