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Preview – Legend of the Shadow Clan #1

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Brett

LEGEND OF THE SHADOW CLAN #1

David Wohl – Story / Cory Smith – Art / Jon Starr – Colors

Aspen’s Ten Year Anniversary kicks off with the debut of LEGEND OF THE SHADOW CLAN!

Meet the Himura family. They are like any other family living in the city: kids in school, parents working to make ends meet. But unbeknownst to even them, their ancestors held a dark secret: they were a clan of ninja in feudal Japan, in the employ of a prominent leader. But when that leader was murdered under mysterious circumstances, the Himura Clan was blamed, and forced to flee, going into hiding. Over the centuries, the descendants lost track of the ancient ways. They came to America, abandoning their sordid past to distant memory. However, recently, their secret has been discovered–their ancient enemy has returned, and won’t rest until every member of the Himura clan is killed. Now, the Himura family must rediscover their long-forgotten birthright if they hope to have any chance of surviving the onslaught to come, and along the way, they will learn the LEGEND OF THE SHADOW CLAN.

Writer David Wohl is joined by the artistic talents of Cory Smith and colorist John Starr, as they bring to you the thrilling new adventures of the LEGEND OF THE SHADOW CLAN!

LEGEND OF THE SHADOW CLAN #1 is in stores February 6^th, 2013!

FC 32 pages $1.00

Aspen Comics in April 2013

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Brett

JIRNI #1

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

Take an incredible JIRNI with Aspen’s newest ‘10 for 10’ series debut!

Discover a whole new world of adventure! Trekking through a violent and dangerous frontier of savage barbarians, devious thieves, and wild creatures, a warrior-princess named Ara searches for her mother, who was stolen away from her kingdom by a mysterious sorcerer with the help of his powerful D’jinn. What great and terrible secrets await her in the distant horizon? Prepare to experience an epic tale of fantasy and wonder without boundaries. This is Ara’s quest. This is Ara’s destiny. This is Ara’s – JIRNI.

After years of preparation, creator JT Krul is ready to take you on a JIRNI unlike any other! Accompanied by the incredible talents of artist Paolo Pantalena and colorist Brett Smith, prepare yourself for the ride of a lifetime and the premiere of 2013’s newest hit series!

JIRNI #1 is in stores April 17^th, 2013!

FC 32 pages $1.00

SHRUGGED #2

Frank Mastromauro – Story / Jonathan Marks – Art / Beth Sotelo – Colors

The long awaited return of SHRUGGED continues!

You think you’re prepared, but you’re not. You’ve been decisive in your actions up to this point, but now things have been turned upside down. You feel you’ve conformed your mindset and are ready to accept what you’re about to experience, but you haven’t. That’s because SHRUGGED is back and ready to blow your mind!

An evil unlike any other has made its way back to Perspecta and he’s going to teach everyone there the true meaning of the word fear. Meanwhile, Theo’s troubles have only just begun as his new teacher isn’t quite what he seems and the recent arrival of Lou, the pretty girl on Theo’s track team, has the What If Mafia on overdrive. How can Ange hope to keep Theo’s focus on graduating, and how is it that Dev is screwing things up worse??

Created by Michael Turner and Frank Mastromauro, with illustrations by newcomer Jonathan Marks and colors by Beth Sotelo, make sure to listen to the voices inside your head and pick up a copy of SHRUGGED #2 today!

SHRUGGED #2 is in stores April 10^th, 2013!

FC 32 pages $3.99

LEGEND OF THE SHADOWCLAN #3

David Wohl – Story / Cory Smith – Art / Jon Starr – Colors

What is the mystery of the LEGEND OF THE SHADOWCLAN?

When 17-year-old Brayden Arashi discovered that he and his siblings were part of an ancient and powerful ninja family called the Shadow Clan, he thought his troubles were over. A mediocre student and athlete with no hobbies to speak of, he was one of those people that just never did anything particularly well. But now, finally, he felt like he was part of something special. Unfortunately for Brayden and his family, their troubles are just beginning, because the Arashi had a deadly rival– the GHOST CLAN– a vicious and deadly group of ninja who’ve been searching for the Shadow Clan for centuries…and now they’ve found them!

Writer David Wohl is joined by the artistic talents of Cory Smith and colorist John Starr, as they bring to you the thrilling new adventures of the LEGEND OF THE SHADOWCLAN!

LEGEND OF THE SHADOWCLAN #3 is in stores April 3^rd, 2013!

FC 32 pages $3.99

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS (vol 3) #5

David Wohl – Writer /Alex Lei– Art / Teo Gonzalez – Colors

The Extinction finale has arrived!

In this, the final chapter of the thrilling Executive Extinction crossover, Iris seeks vengeance for her fallen comrade and forces a final showdown with the man who murdered them–the vicious and malevolent Mazutsu. But to get to him, she must cross paths with her own employer, the C.I.A., as well as her greatest nemesis, Rose, who is seeking a little revenge of her own. In the end, only one will survive, and THIS time, it’s permanent!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS (vol 3) #5 is in stores April 2013!

FC 32 pages $3.99

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ASSASSINS #10

Vince Hernandez – Writer / Jordan Gunderson – Art / Teo Gonzalez – Colors

Can anyone hope to survive the final Extinction?

It is life or death for Executive Assistants Lily, Ivy and Aster as they attempt to fight their way out of an ambush at the hands of the traitor within their group! Mazutsu’s army of soldiers, led by Rose, have them surrounded, stacking the odds further against their favor! The pulse-pounding crossover “Executive Extinction” reaches its bloody conclusion within the pages of Assassins, and no Executive Assistant is guaranteed to survive!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ASSASSINS #10 is in stores April 2013!

FC 32 pages $3.99

THE LOST SPARK

JT KRUL – Writer

“I’ve lost my marbles.”

When fourteen year-old Angie hears these simple words uttered from her aging grandfather’s lips, she has no idea that it will send her on a journey into a hidden world of magic born from childhood imagination – one that bonds each and every one of us to our own unique spark, a special talisman with wondrous powers. Like many over the years, Angie forgot about her spark, as her mind grew cluttered with the challenges of life, the stresses of school, and the tragic loss of her mother.

Now, Angie will need all her strength and courage as she rediscovers this world because there is a secret danger whispering in the shadows. Her grandfather was wrong. He didn’t lose his marbles. They were stolen from him, and if Angie isn’t careful, she could be next.

An adventurous tale of wonder, The Lost Spark celebrates the magic of childhood – the fantasy of imagination, the darkness of the unknown, and the beauty of friendship that knows no bounds. Prepare to enter a world both familiar and new, and one that you’ll never want to leave.

THE LOST SPARK is in stores April 2013!

B&W Novel 320 pages $9.99

FATHOM VOL 3: WORLDS AT WAR – EXCLUSIVE HARDCOVER EDITION

Michael Turner ; JT Krul – writers / Ale Garza – pencils / Sal Regla – inks / John Starr – colors

Aspen is proud to offer you the exclusive Hardcover version of Michael Turner’s Fathom vol 3: Worlds at War! Containing everything that was Fathom volume 3, this beautiful 284 page Hardcover is strictly limited to only 500 total copies produced. This is an absolute must for any Aspen, Fathom, Michael Turner, or comic book fan, period. Quantities are limited and allocations may occur so act fast!

The FATHOM VOL 3: WORLDS AT WAR – EXCLUSIVE HARDCOVER EDITION is in stores April 2013!

FC 284 pages $79.99 HC

Aspen Comics in March 2013

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Brett

SHRUGGED #1

Frank Mastromauro – Story / Jonathan Marks ; Micah Gunnell – Art / Beth Sotelo – Colors

Aspen’s Ten Year Anniversary celebrates the return of SHRUGGED!

Theo and his friends are entering their final year of high school, and even though Ange and Dev are still along for the ride, a host of new characters have joined in on the adventure! But, everything isn’t all fun and games this time around as an evil force has also returned and is preparing to silence those voices inside their heads…permanently. If you thought you knew what fear was, you haven’t seen anything yet!

Created by Michael Turner and Frank Mastromauro, with illustrations by newcomer Jonathan Marks and colorist Beth Sotelo, make sure to listen to the voices inside your head and pick up a copy of SHRUGGED #1 today!

SHRUGGED #1 is in stores March 13^th, 2013!

FC 32 pages $1.00

LEGEND OF THE SHADOWCLAN #2

David Wohl – Story / Cory Smith – Art / Jon Starr – Colors

What is the mystery of the LEGEND OF THE SHADOWCLAN?

The Arashis believed themselves to be just an average family, but everything changed the night that Dr. William Arashi inadvertently found himself in a battle with well-armed assassins, and he not only survived, but he defeated them! Exhilarated and confused, Arashi now discovers that this attack was not random, and that he and his family are anything but ordinary–they are members of an ancient and powerful ninja family known as the Shadowclan. But now that their secret has been discovered, they realize they are ALL in great danger!

Writer David Wohl is joined by the artistic talents of Cory Smith and colorist John Starr, as they bring to you the thrilling new adventures of the LEGEND OF THE SHADOWCLAN!

LEGEND OF THE SHADOWCLAN #2 is in stores March 6^th, 2013!

FC 32 pages $3.99

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS (vol 3) #4

David Wohl– Writer /Alex Lei– Art / Teo Gonzalez – Colors

The Extinction finale draws near!

As the Executive Extinction crossover roars toward its dramatic conclusion, Iris finds her loyalty called into question when she is forced to choose sides between her employer–the CIA–and her fellow Executive Assistants, as they try to bring down the vicious Mazutsu and his criminal empire. And to make matters worse, Rose has returned, which can only mean even more trouble for Iris. But when one of her closest friends reveals her true allegiance, Iris realizes that nothing is as it seems in this world of intrigue, death…and betrayal.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS (vol 3) #4 is in stores March 2013!

FC 32 pages $3.99

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ASSASSINS #9

Vince Hernandez – Writer / Jordan Gunderson – Art / Teo Gonzalez – Colors

Can anyone hope to survive the Extinction?

The massive “Executive Extinction” crossover begins to tear apart the bounds of friendship and loyalty, as Lily, Orchid and Aster arrive in Tokyo on their final push to eliminate Mazutsu and end his cycle of bloodshed. However, the arrival of Executive Assistant Ivy has created a challenge for the girls’ revenge plan, as her past reveals dark secrets which may lead to all of their demise!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ASSASSINS #9 is in stores March 2013!

FC 32 pages $3.99

SOULFIRE (vol 4) #6

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

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?!?

SOULFIRE (vol 4) #6 is in stores March 2013!

FC 32 pages $3.99

Aspen Comics in February 2013

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Brett

LEGEND OF THE SHADOWCLAN #1

David Wohl – Story / Cory Smith – Art / Jon Starr – Colors

Aspen’s Ten Year Anniversary kicks off with the debut of LEGEND OF THE SHADOWCLAN!

Meet the Arashi family. They are like any other family living in the city: kids in school, parents working to make ends meet. But unbeknownst to even them, their ancestors held a dark secret: they were a clan of ninja in feudal Japan, in the employ of a prominent leader. But when that leader was murdered under mysterious circumstances, the Arashi Clan was blamed, and forced to flee, going into hiding. Over the centuries, the descendants lost track of the ancient ways. They came to America, abandoning their sordid past to distant memory. However, recently, their secret has been discovered–their ancient enemy has returned, and won’t rest until every member of the Arashi clan is killed. Now, the Arashi family must rediscover their long-forgotten birthright if they hope to have any chance of surviving the onslaught to come, and along the way, they will learn the LEGEND OF THE SHADOWCLAN.

Writer David Wohl is joined by the artistic talents of Cory Smith and colorist John Starr, as they bring to you the thrilling new adventures of the LEGEND OF THE SHADOWCLAN!

LEGEND OF THE SHADOWCLAN #1 is in stores February 6^th, 2013!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS (vol 3) #3

David Wohl– Writer /Alex Lei– Art / Teo Gonzalez – Colors

The Extinction continues!

Working with the CIA, Iris learns that the powerful and malevolent arms dealer Mazutsu is off limits to the Agency, a fact that piques her interest further. Covertly, Iris heads to New Delhi, India in search of her friend Lotus, but surprisingly discovers a deadly battle already in progress, along with the arrival of some rather violent “friends” as well!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS vol 3 #3 is in stores February 2013!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ASSASSINS #8

Vince Hernandez – Writer / Jordan Gunderson – Art / Teo Gonzalez – Colors

Will anyone survive the Extinction?

Executive Assistant Lotus as Rose discover that trying to ambush a professional assassin in her home is easier said than done. When the arrival of Iris, Lily, Orchid and Aster creates an impossible situation for Rose, she must face the consequences of her actions, including torture at the hands of her once-close friends. Yet, the biggest threat still awaits the group of EA’s, as they learn that they are not the only assassins in search of Rose!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ASSASSINS #8 is in stores February 2013!

FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT TPB

David Schwartz – Story / Alex Sanchez ; Scott Clark – Art / Peter Steigerwald ; John Starr – Colors

Michael Turner’s Fathom is explored to new depths in FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT!

Aspen Matthews is the link between the world we know and the world below, but the secrets of her past have always remained shrouded in mystery-until now! Absaloma is Aspen’s father and a member of the Blue, searching for answers to his own purpose within the ever-changing landscape under the surface. However, his self-exploration takes a back seat for a search far more important to his livelihood – the search for his captive wife—and Aspen’s mother–Eilah! Kidnapped by the race known as The Black, Eilah’s lurid nightmares of this mythical species came to horrifying life when their arrival indeed turned into a reality. Now, with a new focused determination and motivation, it is up to Abseloma and his trusted childhood friend Zo to rescue his wife!

FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT TPB is in stores February 2013!